Metal ions-purine interactions: Dichloro-gold(III) complexes of some theophylline derivatives

Complexes with the general formula AuLCl₂, whereL are the deprotonated forms of theophylline, 1,3,8-trimetylxanthine, 8-ethyl-theophylline, 8-isopropyl-theophylline and 8-pentyl-theophylline, have been synthesized and characterized by spectral (IR and¹H-NMR) and thermal methods (TG and DSC). Experimental data suggest that all of them present a polymeric structure, in which the corresponding theophylline derivative acts as a monoanion, bonding to contiguous Au(III) ions through both imidazole nitrogen atoms. The structure of the monomer seems be square-planar, with the chlorine atoms linked to metal ion intrans positions.

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Wechselwirkungen zwischen Metall-Ionen und Purin: Dichlorgold(III)-Komplexe einiger Theophyllin-Derivate

Zusammenfassung Es wurden Komplexe der generellen Formel AuLCl₂ (wobeiL jeweils die deprotonierten Formen von Theophyllin, 1,3,8-Trimethylxanthin, 8-Ethyltheophyllin, 8-Isopropyltheophyllin und 8-Pentyltheophyllin sind) hergestellt und mittels spektroskopischer (IR,¹H-NMR) und thermischer Methoden (TG, DSC) charakterisiert. Die experimentellen Daten legen nahe, daß alle Komplexe eine polymere Struktur aufweisen, wobei die entsprechenden Theophyllin-Derivate als Monoanionen wirken, die an die benachbarten Au(III)-Ionen über beide Imidazol-Stickstoffatome gebunden sind. Die Struktur der Monomeren scheint quadratisch-planar zu sein, wobei die Chloratome intrans-Positionen an das Metall-Ion gebunden sind.

     

Thermal studies on metal complexes of 5-nitrosopyrimidine derivatives

The following Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II) and Hg(I) complexes of 4-amino-1,6-dihydro-2-methylthio-5-nitroso-6-oxopyrimidine (MTH) have been prepared and their thermal behaviour studied by TG and DSC techniques: Zn(MT)₂·3H₂O, Cd(MT)·H₂O. Cd(MTH)Cl₂, Hg(MTH)Cl₂ and Hg₂(MT)(NO₃). The dehydration and dehalogenation enthalpy values were calculated.     

Thermal studies on metal complexes of 5-nitrosopyrimidine derivatives IV

The thermal decomposition processes of the complexes of 6-amino-5-nitrosouracil with Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) have been studied using TG and DSC techniques. Dehydration energies have been calculated from the DSC curves.     

Copper(II) complexes with the N,N,O-tridentate ligand 6-amino-5-formyl-1,3-dimethyluracilato-(N6)-benzoylhydrazone: synthesis, spectral and XRD studies

From reactions between different Cu(II) salts and the Schiff base 6-amino-5-formyl-1,3-dimethyluracil-benzoylhydrazone (H₂BEZDO) in alcohol, six new copper complexes with simplified formulas [Cu(HBEZDO)(H₂O)(MeOH)]NO₃ (1), [CuCl(HBEZDO)(DMF)] (2), [CuBr(HBEZDO)]·2H₂O (3), CuBr(HBEZDO) (4), Cu(ClO₄)(HBEZDO)·H₂O (5), and Cu(SO₄)_1/2(HBEZDO)·1 H₂O (6) were isolated. The structures of compounds 1, 2 and 3 have been established by means of XRD diffraction methods. In the three compounds, the Schiff base acts as a tridentate monodeprotonated ligand through the N(6), N(51) and O(52) atoms, making two five- and six-membered chelate rings. In the structure of 1 and 2, the solvent molecules are coordinated giving square-based pyramidal environments, with the basal plane completed by a MeOH (1) or Cl (2) and the apical positions occupied by the oxygen atom of a water (1) or a DMF molecule (2). The molecular unit of the complex [CuBr(HBEZDO)]·2H₂O (3) is defined by a square-plane containing the three donor atoms of the organic ligand and a bromide ligand (Cu–Br 2.384 Å), but there is a stronger tetragonally elongated pyramidal geometry around the metal, the apical position of the polyhedron being occupied by a weakly bound-to-copper bromine atom (3.086 Å) of a neighbouring molecule. This fact gives the appearance of an apparent dimer with very asymmetric bromine bridges, in which there are no exchange interactions between metal centres. Also, infrared, magnetic and EPR data of the isolated complexes are reported.     

Synthesis,spectral study and thermal behaviour of some 4-(O-acetyl)-glycopyranosylamino-5-nitrosopyrimidine derivatives

The syntheses, specific optical rotations, spectral features (¹H-NMR, UV-visible and IR spectroscopy) and thermal characterization of seven 4-(O-acetyl)-glycopyranosylamino-5-nitrosopyrimidine derivatives are reported. With IR spectroscopy, the starting of the pyrolytic decomposition mechanism of the compounds was established.     

Metal chelates with some cellulose derivatives; part IV. Structural chemistry of HEC complexes

Reactions of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) with Cr ^III, Ni^II, Co^II, or Cu^II chlorides in aqueous medium yielded complexes with formulae [M(HEC)Cl _m .n H ₂O], wherem =1 or 2 and n=2 or 3. HEC acted as a uninegatively charged bidentate ligand in the case of Cr^III and Ni^II, and as a neutral ligand in the case of Co^II and Cu^II complexes. The spectra showed that the binding sites in Cr^III and Ni^II complexes were the ether oxygen between two ethoxyl groups and the oxygen of the hydroxyl group; while in the Co^II and Cu^II complexes the binding sites were the oxygen of ethoxyl groups and the primary alcoholic O atom of glucopyranose rings. These complexes would most likely exhibit octahedral geometry with Cr^III, Ni^II, and Co^II, but square planar configuration in the case of the Cu^II complex. The ligand parameters of the Cr^III, Ni^II, and Co^II metal chelates were calculated in different solvents and at different temperatures. The thermal stability of the above complexes was investigated and the overall thermodynamics functions G⁰, H⁰, and S⁰, associated with complex formation, were estimated.     

Rh(III), Pd(II), Pt(IV) and Au(III) complexes of 2-thiopyrimidine derivatives

Some news thiopyrimidine derivatives and complexes [4-amino-5-nitroso-6-oxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-2-thio-pyrimidine (TANH), its 2-methylthio derivative (MTH), the ammonium salt ofTANH (sTANH) and six new complexes of formulas: Rh(MT)₂Cl · 2H₂O, Pd(MTH)₂Cl₂, Pt(MTH)₂Cl₄, Au(MTH)Cl₃ Pd(TANH)₂Cl₂ and Au(TAN ^–)Cl] have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and¹H-NMR spectroscopy techniques. The thermal behaviour of all compounds has also been studied.

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Rh(III), Pd(II), Pt(IV) und Au(III) Komplexe von 2-Thiopyrimidin Derivaten

Zusammenfassung Es wurden einige neue Thiopyrimidinderivate und deren Komplexe synthetisiert und mittels Elementaranalyse, IR und¹H-NMR charakterisiert: 4-Amino-5-nitroso-6-oxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-2-thio-pyrimidin (TANH), dessen 2-Methylthio-Derivat (MTH), das Ammoniumsalz vonTANH (sTANH) und sechs neue Komplexe der Formeln Rh(MT)₂Cl · 2H₂O, Pd(MTH)₂Cl₂, Pt(MTH)₂Cl₄, Au(MTH)Cl₃, Pd(TANH)₂Cl₂ und Au(TAN ^–)Cl. Das thermische Verhalten der Verbindungen wurde ebenfalls untersucht.

     

Synthesis,Spectroscopic and Magnetic Studies on Metal Complexes of 5-Methyl-3-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Pyrazole

A tridentate ONN donor ligand, 5-methyl-3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)pyrazole; H₂L, was synthesized by reaction of 2-(3-ketobutanoyl)phenol with hydrazine hydrate. The ligand was characterized by IR, ¹H NMR and mass spectra. ¹H NMR spectra indicated the presence of the phenolic OH group and the imine NH group of the heterocyclic moiety. Different types of mononuclear metal complexes of the following formulae [(HL)₂M][sdot]xH₂O (M=VO, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and Cd), [(HL)₂M(H₂O)₂] (M=Mn and UO₂) and [(HL)LFe(H₂O)₂] were obtained. The Fe(III) complex, [(HL)LFe(H₂O)₂] undergoes solvatochromism. Elemental analyses, IR, electronic and ESR spectra as well as thermal, conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements were used to elucidate the structures of the newly prepared metal complexes. A square-pyramidal geometry is suggested for the VO(IV) complex, square-planar for the Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes, octahedral for the Fe(III) and Mn(II) complexes and tetrahedral for the Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes, while the UO₂(VI) complex is eight-coordinate. Transmetallation of the UO₂(VI) ion in its mononuclear complex by Fe(III), Ni(II) or Cu(II) ions occurred and mononuclear Fe(III), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes were obtained. IR spectra of the products did not have the characteristic UO₂ absorption band and the electronic spectra showed absorption bands similar to those obtained for the corresponding mononuclear complexes. Also, transmetallation of the Ni(II) ion in its mononuclear complex by Fe(III) has occurred. The antifungal activity of the ligand and the mononuclear complexes were investigated.     

On the positronium spin conversion reactions caused by some macrocyclic Co complexes

The rate constants, k_CR, of ortho- into para-positronium (o-Ps→p-Ps) spin conversion reactions, CR, caused by the high-spin [Co^IIsep]²⁺, [Co^IIdinosar]²⁺ and [Co^IIdiamsar]²⁺ macrocyclic complexes and also by high-spin [Co^II sen]²⁺ tripod complex were measured at several temperatures. The delocalizations, β, of Co^II unpaired electrons, promoted by the mentioned ligands, were determined by using the previously established correlations between k_CR and the electron delocalization β of unpaired metal electrons. β is given by the ratio between the Racah inter-electronic repulsion parameters of complexes, B, and that of the free ions, B₀. The β values are compared with those of the Co^II complexes with en (1,2-ethanediamine), pn (1,2 propanediamine) and dien (2,2′ diamino diethylamine) ligands. The k_CR rate constants are also compared with those of the Ps oxidation reactions, OR, promoted by the corresponding Co^III complexes. It is concluded that, unlike OR's, the CR's do not occur by formation of hepta-coordinate adducts with Ps atoms.     

Voltammetric studies on composition and stabilities of complexes of tetracycline and oxytetracycline with some metal ions in aqueous medium

Summary The composition and stability of complexes of tetracycline and oxytetracycline with Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II) and UO₂(II) have been studied polarographically (direct current and differential pulse polarographic techniques) at 25±0.1°C. Differential pulse polarographic studies have been particularly helpful in deciding the nature of metal-drug interactions at low concentrations. The reduction of Cu(II)-tetracycline has been found to be irreversible and diffusion controlled with the presence of an adsorption component. In the system uranyl(II)-tetracycline the complex formed has a stoichiometry of 1:1 and logK _ox=4.04 which is very close to that obtained by potentiometric measurements. The peak half widthW _1/2 of the Pb(II)-OTC system is 60 – 70mV indicating that the process is reversible and two electrons are consumed. The log is 10.30 in 0.1 mol dm^–3 NaClO₄. In the Cu(II)-OTC system two complexes were formed with log ₁=8.50 and log ₂=14.10. Cyclic voltammograms were recorded using a hanging dropping mercury electrode for the systems Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II) and UO₂(II)-OTC to examine the irregularities in both peak potentials and peak currents during the polarographic investigations.

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Voltammetrische Untersuchungen zur Zusammensetzung und Stabilität von Komplexen von Tetracyclin und Oxytetracyclin mit einigen Metallionen in wäßrigem Medium

Zusammenfassung Es wurden Zusammensetzung und Stabilität von Tetracyclin- und Oxytetracyclin-Komplexen mit Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II) und UO₂(II) polarographisch mittels Direktstrom- und differentieller Pulspolarographie-Technik bei 25±0.1°C bestimmt. Zur Aufklärung der Metall-Substrat-Wechselwirkungen bei geringen Konzentrationen waren insbesonders differentielle Pulspolarographie-Untersuchungen erfolgreich. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die Reduktion von Cu(II)-Tetracyclin irreversibel und diffusionskontrolliert verläuft. Im System Uranyl(II)-Tetracyclin hat der Komplex eine Stöchiometrie von 1:1 und ein logK _oxvon 4.04; dieser Wert ist dem aus potentiometrischen Messungen erhaltenen sehr ähnlich. Die Peak-Halbwertsbreite des Pb(II)-OTC-Systems ist 60 – 70 mV und zeigt damit einen reversiblen Prozess bei Verbrauch von zwei Elektronen an. In 0.1 mol dm^–3 NaClO₄ ist log 10.30. Im Cu(II)-OTC-System werden zwei Komplexe mit log ₁=8.50 und log ₂=14.10 gebildet. Die cyclischen Voltammogramme wurden unter Verwendung einer hängenden tropfenden Quecksilberelektrode für die Systeme Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II) und UO₂(II)-OTC aufgenommen, um die Unregelmäßigkeiten der Peak-Potentiale und der Peak-Ströme während der polarographischen Untersuchung zu überprüfen.

     

Potentiometric studies on the complexes of tetracycline (TC) and oxytetracyclin (OTC) with some metal ions

Summary The interaction of Cr(III), Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Pb(II), Al(III), and UO₂(II) ions with tetracycline (TC) were studied by potentiometricpH titrations. The formation constants of the different binary complexes formed in such systems have been determined at 25±0.1°C and =0.1 moll^–1 (NaNO₃). PotentiometricpH equilibrium measurements have been made under the same conditions for the interaction of oxytetracycline (OTC) and Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and UO₂(II). The formation of (1:1) binary complexes are inferred from the potentiometricpH tritration curves. The protonation constants ofTC andOTC were also determined under the same conditions and refined (ESAB2M computer program). The transition metal stability constants are consistent with the Irving-Williams series.

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Potentiometrische Untersuchungen der Komplexe von Tetracyclin (TC) and Oxytetracyclin (OTC) mit einigen Metall-Ionen

Zusammenfassung Die Wechselwirkungen von Cr(III), Mn(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Pb(II), Al(III) und UO₂(II) Ionen mit Tetracyclin (TC) wurden mittels potentiometrischerpH-Titrationen untersucht. Die Komplexbildungskonstanten wurden bei 25±0.1°C und =0.1 mol/1(NaNO₃) bestimmt. Unter den gleichen Bedingungen wurden die Komplexierung von Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II) und UO₂(II) mit Oxytetracyclin (OTC) mittel potentiometrischerpH Gleichgewichtsmessungen untersucht. Aus den potentiometrischenpH-Titrationskurven ergab sich die Bildung von (1:1) binären Komplexen. Die Protonierungskonstanten vonTC undOTC wurden ebenfalls bestimmt und rechnerisch verfeinert (ESAB2M Computer Programm). Die Stabilitätskonstanten für die Übergangsmetalle stimmen mit der Irving-Williams Reihe überein.

     

Metal complexes of isonicotinic acid hydrazide

Complexes of platinum(IV), ruthenium(III), rhodium(III), iridium(III), gold(III), dioxouranium(II), zinc(II), cadmium(II), mercury(II) and manganese(II) with isonicotinic acid hydrazide were prepared and characterized on the basis of analytical, conductometric, magnetic susceptibility and spectral data. Platinum(IV) ruthenium(III), rhodium(III), iridium(III), dioxouranium(II) and manganese(II) form six-coordinate complexes while gold(III), zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II) form four coordinate complexes.     

Metal complexes of anthranilic acid derivatives: A new class of noncompetitive α-glucosidase inhibitors

Metal complexes of anthranilic acid derivatives that constitute a novel class of non-sugar-type aglucosidase inhibitors were synthesized and assessed in vitro for inhibitory activity. All of the Ag(I)complexes(9–16) inhibited a-glucosidase at the nanomolar scale, while 3,5-dichloroanthranilic acid silver(I)(9) was the most potent(IC_(50)= 3.21 nmol/L). Analysis of the kinetics of enzyme inhibition indicated that the mechanism of the newly prepared silver complexes was noncompetitive. The structure-activity relationships were also analyzed, and they are discussed in this report.     

Mixed ligand complexes of benzimidazole and pyrimidine hydroxy azo dyes with some transition metals and glycine,DL-alanine, orDL-leucine

Summary The overall formation constants of ternary complexes of Cu(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) with glycine (Gly),DL-alanine (Ala), orDL-leucine (Leu) as primary and 2-(o-hydroxyphenylazo)-2-cyanomethyl benzimidazole (ABI) and 5-(o-hydroxyphenylazo) barbituric acid (ABA) as secondary ligands as well as those of the binary systems have been investigated potentiometrically in 40% (v/v) EtOH. The stability of the ternary complexes is compared quantitatively with that of the corresponding binary complexes. The concentration distribution of the species formed in solution was evaluated; they were characterized by means of IR and¹H NMR spectroscopy.

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Ternäre Komplexe von Hydroxyphenylazoverbindungen mit einigen Übergangsmetallen und Glycin,DL-Alanin oderDL-Leucin

Zusammenfassung Die Bildungskonstanten der ternären Komplexe von Cu(II), Zn(II) und Cd(II) mit Glycin (Gly),DL-Alanin (Ala) oderDL-Leucin (Leu) als Primärliganden und 2-(o-Hydroxyphenylazo)-2-cyanomethyl-benzimidazol (ABI) bzw. 5-(o-Hydroxyphenylazo)-barbitursäure (ABA) als Sekundärliganden wurden wurden ebenso wie jene binärer Systeme potentiometrisch in 40% (v/v) Ethanol bestimmt. Die Stabilität der ternären Komplexe wird mit jener der binären verglichen. Die Konzentration der verschiedenen Spezies in Lösung sowie ihre IR- und¹H-HMR-Spektren wurden gemessen.

     

Synthesis,characterization and in vitro antiprotozoal studies of iron(III) complexes of some antimalarial drugs

We present the synthesis, characterization and in vitro antiplasmodial and antitrypanosomal studies of iron(III) complexes of amodiaquine, trimethoprim and pyrimethamine. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, electronic and IR spectroscopy and room temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements. The spectra are consistent with octahedral geometry around the metal ions. The complexes were tested for in vitro activity against cultures of Plasmodium falciparum, Tripanosoma brucei rhodosiense, L. donovani and Tripanosoma cruzi. One of the complexes showed enhanced activity of about 8.4 times more than chloroquine against the resistant strain of Plasmodium falciparum.     

Metal complexes of some thiocarbohydrazone ligands: synthesis and structure

The synthesis, structure, physico-chemical investigation and biological studies of some metal complexes of thiocarbohydrazone ligands are described. The ligands were obtained by condensation of N,N′-thiocarbohydrazide with carbonyl compounds such as 2-hydroxyacetophenone or 5-chlorosalicylaldehyde. A variety of binuclear or mononuclear complexes were obtained with the ligands in mono-, bi- and/or tri-deprotonated forms. The bonding sites are the azomethine nitrogen atom, phenolic oxygen atom and thiol sulfur atom. The metal complexes exhibit either tetrahedral or octahedral structures. Preliminary antimicrobial screening showed that the ligands and their metal complexes possess antimicrobial activity towards bacteria and fungi.     

Synthesis and characterization of bioorganometallic conjugates composed of NCN-pincer platinum(II) complexes and uracil derivatives

The conjugation of the NCN-pincer platinum(II) complexes as an oraganometallic compound and the uracil derivatives as a nucleobase was demonstrated to give the corresponding bioorganometallics. The NCN-pincer ligands bearing the 6-ethynyl-1-octyluracil, 5-ethynyl-1-octyluracil, and the furanopyrimidine moiety were synthesized. In a crystal state, the NCN-pincer ligand bearing the 6-ethynyl-1-octyluracil moiety was found to form a hydrogen-bonded dimer through intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the uracil moieties, which was connected through π-π interaction between the uracil and benzene moieties of the NCN-pincer ligand. The reaction of the NCN-pincer ligand bearing the 6-ethynyl-1-octyluracil moiety with [Pt(tolyl-4)₂(SEt₂)]₂ led to the formation of the NCN-pincer platinum(II) complex bearing the 6-ethynyl-1-octyluracil moiety. The NCN-pincer platinum(II) complex bearing the furanopyrimidine moiety was obtained by the reaction of the NCN-pincer ligand bearing the furanopyrimidine moiety with [Pt(tolyl-4)₂(SEt₂)]₂. The single-crystal X-ray structure determination of the NCN-pincer platinum(II) complex bearing the furanopyrimidine moiety revealed the formation of the furanopyrimidine ring and the π stack dimer between the furanopyrimidine and benzene moieties of the NCN-pincer ligand in the crystal packing. The NCN-pincer platinum(II) complexes bearing the 6-ethynyl-1-octyluracil moiety or the furanopyrimidine moiety exhibited emission in both solution and solid states.