Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity studies of copper(II)–metal(II) binuclear complexes of dipyridylglyoxal bis(2-hydroxybenzoyl hydrazone)

A new series of copper(II) mononuclear and copper(II)–metal(II) binuclear complexes [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O, [CuLM] ? nH₂O, and [Cu(H₂L)M(OAc)₂] ? nH₂O, n = 1–2, M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), or Zn(II), and L is the anion of dipyridylglyoxal bis(2-hydroxybenzoyl hydrazone), H₄L, were synthesized and characterized. Elemental analyses, molar conductivities, and FT-IR spectra support the formulation of these complexes. IR data suggest that H₄L is dibasic tetradentate in [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O and [Cu(H₂L)M(OAc)₂] ? nH₂O but tetrabasic hexadentate in [CuLM] ? nH₂O (n = 1–2). Thermal studies indicate that waters are of crystallization and the complexes are thermally stable to 347–402°C depending upon the nature of the complex. Magnetic moment values indicate magnetic exchange interaction between Cu(II) and M(II) centers in binuclear complexes. The electronic spectral data show that d–d transitions of CuN₂O₂ in the mononuclear complex are blue shifted in binuclear complexes in the sequences: Cu–Cu > Cu–Ni > Cu–Co > Cu–Zn, suggesting that the binuclear complexes [CuLM] ? nH₂O are more planar than the mononuclear complex. The structures of complexes were optimized through molecular mechanics applying MM ⁺force field coupled with molecular dynamics simulation. [(H₂L)Cu] ? nH₂O, [CuLM] ? nH₂O, and the free ligand were screened for antimicrobial activities on some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species. The free ligand is inactive against all studied bacteria. The screening data showed that [CuLCu] ? H₂O > [(H₂L)Cu] ? H₂O > [CuLZn] ? H₂O > [CuLNi] ? 2H₂O ≈ [CuLCo] ? H₂O in order of biological activity. The data are discussed in terms of their compositions and structures.     

Hydrotris(1,2,4‐triazolyl)borato Complexes with the Main Group Elements Ca,Sr, and Pb – Unexpectedly Bent ML2 Structures and a Stereochemically Inactive Lone Pair at Lead(II)

The coordination of the modified poly(azolyl)borato ligand hydrotris(1,2,4‐triazolyl)borato (L) with main group metals leads to complexes with coordination numbers of eight and the formula [CaL₂(H₂O)₂], [SrL₂(H₂O)₂], and [PbL₂(H₂O)₂]. The two L ligands coordinate in a “bent” arrangement to allow for the coordination of the two aqua ligands. This is in sharp contrast to six‐coordinated, pseudo‐octahedral CaTp₂ and PbTp₂ complexes [Tp = hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borato]. The calcium, strontium, and lead complexes are isostructural. No stereochemical lone pair activity is evident in [PbL₂(H₂O)₂]. Two additional water molecules of crystallization complete the crystal structure of [CaL₂(H₂O)₂] · 2 H₂O and [PbL₂(H₂O)₂] · 2 H₂O. In the synthesis of [PbL₂(H₂O)₂] an intermediate of the form [Pb(μ₃‐L)(NO₃)H₂O] could isolated and structurally characterized. There, the lead(II) center is seven coordinated with a presumably stereochemically active lone pair. Long M–L bonds argue for a more ionic bonding to the modified tris(triazolyl)borato ligand when compared to analogous M–Tp complexes.     

Thermal decomposition and biological activity studies of some transition metal complexes derived from mixed ligands sparfloxacin and glycine

The synthetic method of novel ternary M(II)/(III)/(IV) complexes, with fluoroquinolone drug sparfloxacin (HSFX) and glycine (HGly) containing nitrogen and oxygen donor ligand have been synthesized and characterized. The prepared complexes fall into stoichiometric formulae of [M(SFX)(Gly)(H₂O)₂]Cl (M = Cr(III) and Fe(III), [M(SFX)(Gly)(H₂O)₂] (M = Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and UO₂(II) and [Th(SFX)(Gly)(H₂O)₂]Cl₂. The chelate rings are six-membered and six coordinate with 1:1:1 [M]:[SFX]:[Gly]. The important bands in the IR Spectra and main ¹H NMR signals are tentatively assigned and discussed in relation to the predicted molecular structure. The IR data of the HSFX and HGly ligands suggested the existing of a bidentate binding involving carboxylate O and carbonyl O for HSFX ligand and amino N and carboxylate O atoms for HGly ligand. The coordination geometries and electronic structures are determined from the diffused reflectance spectra and magnetic moment measurements. The complexes exist in octahedral form. The complexes decomposed in four to six steps within the temperature range 30–1,000 °C with metal oxides as residues of decomposition. The decomposition steps are accompanied by endothermic or exothermic peaks in the DTA. The HSFX drug, HGly and metal complexes have been screened for their in vitro antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and antifungal activities against Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans by MIC method. The metal complexes were found to have higher antimicrobial activity than the HSFX drug and HGly ligand and their activity are comparable with the antibacterial and antifungal standards.     

Preparation,characterization and biological activity of novel metal-NNNN donor Schiff base complexes

Novel Schiff base (H₂L) ligand is prepared via condensation of benzil and triethylenetetraamine. The ligand is characterized based on elemental analysis, mass, IR and ¹H NMR spectra. Metal complexes are reported and characterized based on elemental analyses, IR, ¹H NMR, solid reflectance, magnetic moment, molar conductance, and thermal analyses (TG, DTG and DTA). 1:1 [M]:[H₂L] complexes are found from the elemental analyses data having the formulae [M(H₂L)Cl₂]·yH₂O (M = Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II)), [Fe(H₂L)Cl₂]Cl·H₂O, [Th(H₂L)Cl₂]Cl₂·3H₂O and [UO₂(H₂L)](CH₃COO)₂·2H₂O. The metal chelates are found to be non-electrolytes except Fe(III), Th(IV) and UO₂(II) complexes are electrolytes. IR spectra show that H₂L is coordinated to the metal ions in a neutral tetradentate manner with 4Ns donor sites of the two azomethine N and two NH groups. The geometrical structures of these complexes are found to be octahedral. The thermal behaviour of these chelates is studied where the hydrated complexes lose water molecules of hydration in the first step followed immediately by decomposition of the anions and ligand molecules in the subsequent steps. The activation thermodynamic parameters are calculated using Coats–Redfern method. The ligand (H₂L), in comparison to its metal complexes, is screened for its antibacterial activity. The activity data show that the metal complexes have antibacterial activity more than the parent Schiff base ligand and cefepime standard against one or more bacterial species.     

Synthesis,characterization and antitumour studies of metal chelates of acetoacetanilide thiosemicarbazone

Summary Complexes of transition metals with acetoacetanilide thiosemicarbazone, AatH₂, have been prepared and characterized. The complexes were found to have the following stoichiometries: [Mn(Aat)(H₂O)₂]_n; [Zn(Aat)(H₂O)₂]; [M(Aat)(H₂O)], where M = Cd^II or Hg^II; [Cu(Aat)]_n; [Ag(AatH)]; [M(AatH)₂], where M = Co^II or Ni^II, and [Fe(Aat)Cl(H₂O)]_n. The compounds have been studied for their possible antitumour activity against Ehrlich Ascites tumour cells in vitro.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic and thermal studies on ruthenium(III), rhodium(III) and iridium(III) complexes with hydrazones derived from 2,6-diacetylpyridine and different aromatic hydrazides

Summary The reactions of MCl₃·3H₂O (M=Ru, Rh or Ir) with hydrazones have been studied by three different methods and complexes of the types [M(LH₂)(H₂O)₂]Cl₃, [M(L)Cl(H₂O)] and [M(LH₂)Cl₂]Cl·H₂O have been isolated. Tentative structural conclusions are drawn for these products based upon elemental analysis, electrical conductance, magnetic moment, and i.r. and¹H n.m.r. data. The thermal stability and mode of decomposition for the complexes have been studied by t.g.a., d.t.g. and d.s.c. techniques.     

Synthesis and characterization of cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) perchlorate complexes with bis [(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl] phenylphosphine oxide,bis [(disphenylphosphinyl)methyl]ethyl phosphinate,and bis [(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl] phosphinic acid

The synthesis and characterization of cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) perchlorate complexes containing bis [(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl] [phenylphosphine oxide (RPPH), bis [(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl] ethyl phosphinate (RPOEt), and bis [(diphenylphosphinyl)methyl] phosphinic acid (RPOH) have been studied. The substituent at the central phosphorus atom of the ligand is responsible for the types of complexes formed. The new complexes [M(RPPh)₂(ClO₄)₂.nH₂O, [M(RPPh)₃](ClO₄)₂.4H₂O, [M(RPOEt)₂](ClO₄)₂.2H₂O, and [M(RPOH)₃] (ClO₄)₂.nH₂O are characterized as high spin and most of them have an octahedral or distorted octahedral geometry [M = Co(II), Ni(II), or Cu(II); n = 2?5]. The coordination of two P = O groups from one ligand to the metal has been proposed for most of the complexes formed. The coordination of all three P = O groups has been assumed for complexes [M(RPPh)₂](ClO₄)₂.nH₂O and [M(RPOEt)₂](ClO₄)₂.2H₂O.     

Metal-based antibacterial agents: synthesis,characterization, and in vitro biological evaluation of cefixime-derived Schiff bases and their complexes with Zn(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), and Co(II)

The zinc(II), copper(II), nickel(II), and cobalt(II) complexes of Schiff bases, obtained by the condensation of cefixime with furyl-2-carboxaldehyde, thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde, salicylaldehyde, pyrrol-2-carboxaldehyde, and 3-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxaldehyde, were synthesized and characterized by their elemental analyses, molar conductances, magnetic moments, IR, and electronic spectral measurements. Analytical data and electrical conductivity measurements indicated the formation of M?:?L (1?:?2) complexes, [M(L)₂(H₂O)₂] or [M(L)₂(H₂O)₂]Cl₂ [where M?=?Zn(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), and Co(II)] in which ligands are bidentate via azomethine-N and deprotonated-O of salicyl and naphthyl, furanyl-O, thienyl-S, and deprotonated pyrrolyl-N. The magnetic moments and electronic spectral data suggest octahedral complexes. The synthesized ligands, along with their metal complexes, were screened for their antibacterial activity against different bacterial strains. The studies show the metal complexes to be more active against one or more species as compared to the uncomplexed ligands.     

Responses of Metalloporphyrin‐Based Ion‐Selective Electrodes to pH

The ISEs based on [M(tpp)Cl] (M: Al, Ga, In, Mn, Fe; H₂tpp: tetraphenylporphin) had pH responses across their respective pH ranges, which had some correlation with the pH ranges of the two‐phase hydrolysis. Such pH responses are ascribed to the phase boundary potentials relating to the acid‐base pairs of [M(tpp)(H₂O)]⁺ and [M(tpp)(OH)] and/or [M₂(tpp)₂O]. The potential responses of the In and Fe complexes had the upper limitation to pH of 90 % hydrolysis, whereas those of the Al and Ga complexes had the extension to at least pH 12, indicating stable existence of [M(tpp)(H₂O)]⁺ even in contact with strongly alkaline solutions.     

The interaction of 1-oxy-2,6-di[(N,N-biscarboxymethyl)aminomethyl]4-chlorobenzene with lanthanides

This paper reports on some complexes of lanthanum(III) and europium(III) with the title ligand (H₅L) which possesses two similar coordination sites: mononuclear and homo- and hetero-dinuclear species are described. The isolated compounds have the formulas [M(H₂L)·3H₂O], [M₂LNO₃·4H₂O], (M = La, Eu); [MM′LOH·nH₂O] (M = Fe, M′= La, n = 2; M = Eu, M′= La, n = 4). In addition [Li₂LaL·3H₂O] and [CuLaL·3H₂O] have also been obtained. Relevant IR and visible spectral data and magnetic moment values are given and discussed.     

PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES OF PYRIDINE DICARBOXYLIC ACID COMPLEXES OF THE LANTHANIDES

Abstract

The preparation and spectroscopic properties of eleven hydrated lanthanide (III) dipicolinate and quinolinate complexes are reported for the first time. The complexes are of three general types: M(dipi)(dipiH)(H₂O)₄, M(dipiH)₃(H₂O) and M(quin)(quinH)(H₂O)₃ [where M =lanthanide (III); dipiH₂ =pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (dipicolinic acid); quinH₂ =pyridine-2, 3-dicarboxylic acid (quinolinic acid)], and evidence is presented which indicates that they may be six-coordinate.     

Retracted: Studies of proteasome inhibition and antitumor activity by novel amino acid‐polypyridine‐copper complexes

Five innovative ternary copper (II) complexes [Cu (OH‐PIP)(Phe)Cl]( 1 ), [Cu (OH‐PIP)(Gly)(H₂O)]NO₃·2H₂O ( 2 ), [Cu (OH‐PIP)(Ala)(Cl)]·H₂O ( 3 ), [Cu (OH‐PIP)(Met)]PF₆·2H₂O ( 4 ), and [Cu (OH‐PIP)(Gln)(H₂O)]Cl·3H₂O ( 5 ) have been synthesized and characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. X‐ray crystallography showed that all Cu atoms were five‐coordinated in a square‐pyramidal configuration. They are screened for in vitro cytotoxicity against a panel of human cancer cell lines CAL‐51, MDA‐MB‐231, HeLa, MCF‐7, SGC‐7901, A549, K562, and SMMC‐7721. The most promising results were achieved for complexes 1 to 5 , with the IC₅₀ values in the range of 0.082μM to 0.69μM (against CAL‐51 cell lines). The anticancer activities against CAL‐51, MDA‐MB‐231, and MCF‐7 were higher than that of Carboplatin. The mechanism studies showed that complexes 1 to 5 could inhibit proteasome activity, induce apoptosis, and inhibit cell proliferation, indicating their great potential as proteasome inhibitors for triple‐negative breast cancer therapy.     

Synthesis,Electronic and IR Spectral Studies of Some Polymeric Cobalt(II), Nickel(II), Zinc(II) and Cadmium(II) Azido Complexes with Hydrazine

A series of polymeric cobalt(II), nickel(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II) azido complexes with hydrazine of the type [M(N₂H₄)(H₂O)(N₃)Cl]_n, [M(N₂H₄)(N₃)₂]_n and [M(N₂H₄)₂(N₃)₂]_n have been prepared. These were characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility measurements, electronic and IR spectra. The complexes are highly insoluble in polar and non polar solvents. All the complexes decompose with explosion at different temperatures between 100°C to 200°C. The magnetic moment and electronic spectral data for Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes suggest that the complexes have octahedral structure. The ligand-field parameters (10 Dq, B, β, β° and LFSE) have also been calculated for all Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes which indicate a significant covalent character of M-L bonds. The IR spectra of the complexes show that the azide group and hydrazine molecule both act as bidentate bridging ligands in [M(N₂H₄)(H₂O)(N₃)Cl]_n and [M(N₂H₄)(N₃)₂]_n type complexes but the azide group is terminally bonded to metal in all [M(N₂H₄)₂(N₃)₂]_n type complexes.     

Synthesis and Structure Elucidation of Two Essential Metal Complexes: In-Vitro Studies of Their BSA/HSA-Binding Properties,Docking Simulations,and Anticancer Activities

Imidazole and tetrazole derivatives are widely used as clinical drugs since they possess a variety of pharmaceutical function. Zinc and iron are essential trace elements of the human body, with less toxicity and good biocompatibility. In this paper, two new essential metal mononuclear complexes [M(H₂tmidc)₂(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O (M = Zn (1), Fe (2)) were synthesized through the reaction of 2-((1H-tetrazol-1-yl)methylene)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₃tmidc) and ZnSO₄·7H₂O or FeSO₄·7H₂O. The crystal structures were determined by means of the X-ray single crystal diffraction technique. Results from fluorescence investigations show that both complexes could interact with BSA as well as HSA through the static quenching mechanism. van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonds play important roles in the interaction of complexes and BSA/HSA since both ΔH and ΔS values are negative. The results of molecular docking are consistent with those in experimental studies. Furthermore, the anticancer activity of H₃tmidc and both complexes against Eca-109 were preliminarily evaluated and the results show that both complexes have better anticancer activity than the corresponding ligand H₃tmidc.     

Molecular modeling,spectral, and biological studies of 4-formylpyridine-4 N-(2-pyridyl) thiosemicarbazone (HFPTS) and its Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), and UO2(II) complexes

The present work describes the preparation and characterization of some metal ion complexes derived from 4-formylpyridine-⁴ N-(2-pyridyl)thiosemicarbazone (HFPTS). The complexes have the formula; [Cd(HFPTS)₂H₂O]Cl₂, [CoCl₂(HPTS)]·H₂O, [Cu₂Cl₄(HPTS)]·H₂O, [Fe (HPTS)₂Cl₂]Cl·3H₂O, [Hg(HPTS)Cl₂]·4H₂O, [Mn(HPTS)Cl₂]·5H₂O, [Ni(HPTS)Cl₂]·2H₂O, [UO₂(FPTS)₂(H₂O)]·3H₂O. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, spectral (IR, ¹H-NMR and UV–Vis), thermal and magnetic moment measurements. The neutral bidentate coordination mode is major for the most investigated complexes. A mononegative bidentate for UO₂(II), and neutral tridentate for Cu(II). The tetrahedral arrangement is proposed for most investigated complexes. The biological investigation displays the toxic activity of Hg(II) and UO₂(II) complexes, whereas the ligand displays the lowest inhibition activity toward the most investigated microorganisms.     

Synthesis,physico-chemical investigations and biological studies on Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with p -amino acetophenone isonicotinoyl hydrazone

Complexes of the type [M(painh)(H₂O)₂X], where M = Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II); X = Cl₂ or SO₄; painh = p-amino acetophenone isonicotinoyl hydrazone, have been synthesized and characterized by spectral and other physico-chemical techniques. The synthesized complexes are stable powders, insoluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and diethyl ether, and are non-electrolytes. Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) studies show that the organic ligand decomposes exothermically through various steps. TGA and Infrared (IR) spectral studies indicate the presence of coordinated water in the metal complexes. Magnetic susceptibility measurements and electronic spectra suggest that Mn(II), Co(II), and Ni(II) complexes are paramagnetic with octahedral geometry, whereas Cu(II) complexes have distorted octahedral geometry. The neutral bidentate ligand bonds through >C=O and >C=N–groups in all the complexes. Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectra in the solid state show axial symmetry for [Cu(painh)(H₂O)₂(SO₄)] and elongated rhombic symmetry for [Cu(painh)(H₂O)₂Cl₂], suggesting an elongated tetragonally-distorted octahedral structure for both complexes. X-ray powder diffraction parameters for two complexes correspond to tetragonal and orthorhombic crystal lattices. The metal complexes show fair antifungal activity against Rizoctonia sp., Aspergillus sp., Stemphylium sp., and Penicillium sp. and appreciable antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas sp. and Escherichia coli.     

2,6-Diacetylpyridinesalicylaldazine complexes of bivalent metal ions

Summary 2,6-Diacetylpyridinesalicylaldazine (H₂daps) forms complexes [Ni(H₂daps)ClH₂O]Cl, [M(H₂daps)Cl₂H₂O] (M = Mn, Co, Cu or Zn) and [M(daps)(H₂O)₂] (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu or Zn) which have been characterized by elemental analyses, physicochemical methods, spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction.     

Ready formation of phosphonate complexes of rhodium and iridium from [M(P(OMe3)5]Cl compounds (M = Rh,Ir). Differences between reactions of dihydrogen with [Mp(O)(OMe)2(P(OMe)3)4] complexes (M = Co,Rh, Ir), including facile hydrogenolysis of a rhodiumphosphorus bond

The ease of formation of the phosphonate complexes [M(P(O)(OMe)₂(P(OMe)₃)₄] (M = Rh, Ir), from the pentakis-trimethylphosphite complexes [M(P(OMe)₃)₅]Cl is reported. Differences in the interaction of H₂ with the complexes [M′(P(O)(OMe)₂(P(OMe)₃)₄), (M′ = Co, Rh, Ir) are presented and discussed.     

Copper(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and mercury(II) complexes of 1,4-diphenylthiosemicarbazide

Summary The preparation and characterization of Cu^II, Co^II, Ni^II and Hg^II complexes containing 1,4-diphenylthiosemicarbazide (DPhTSC) of the type [Cu(DPhTSC-H)X.H₂O]nH₂O (X= Cl, Br or Ac; n=0 or 1) · [M(DPhTSC-H)₂yH₂O] (M=Co^II or Ni^II; y=0 or 1) and [Hg(DPhTSC)Cl₂]2 H₂O and [Cu(D-PhTSC)₂SO₄]H₂O are reported. The stereochemistry of the complexes have been studied with the help of magnetic and electronic measurements. The anomalous magnetic moments observed in all cases have been explained. The i.r. spectral studies have been used to determine the bonding sites in the complexes.     

Synthesis,characterization, electrochemical behavior and antioxidant activity of new copper(II) coordination compounds with curcumin derivatives

Five new copper(II) coordination compounds were prepared by template synthesis, using curcumin, 2-hydrazinobenzothiazole and metal salt (copper chloride, bromide, acetate and nitrate) in 1:2:1 and 1:2:2 molar ratio. The complexes were characterized by elemental and thermogravimetric analysis, IR, UV–Vis and mass spectroscopic methods and cyclic voltammetric studies. On the basis of physico-chemical measurements the following formulae have been assigned to the complexes: [Cu(H₂L)(H₂O)₂]Cl₂·H₂O, [CuL]·H₂O, [Cu(H₂L)(H₂O)Br]Br·5H₂O, [Cu₂L(H₂O)₄](NO₃)₂·2H₂O and [Cu₂(H₂L)(NO₃)₄]·H₂O, where H₂L is the hydrazone ligand formed in the reaction conditions. Metal complexes were tested for antioxidant activity by photochemiluminescence and this activity was quantified by comparison with TROLOX®, as standard. The results show that all complexes are more potent antioxidant agents than curcumin.