DNA cleavage,in vitro antimicrobial and electrochemical studies of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes withm-substituted thiosemicarbazide Schiff bases

Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes, ML₂ · 2H₂O have been synthesized with Schiff bases derived from m-substituted thiosemicarbazides and 2-methoxy benzaldehyde. The complexes are soluble in DMF/DMSO and non-electrolytes. From analytical, spectral (IR, UV-Vis, ESR, and FAB-mass), magnetic and thermal studies octahedral geometry is proposed for the complexes. The redox behavior of the complexes was investigated using cyclic voltammetry. The Schiff bases and their metal complexes have been screened for antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi) and antifungal activities (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, and Cladosporium) by Minimum Inhibitory Concentration method. DNA cleavage is studied by agarose gel electrophoresis method.     

Schiff-Basen aus 1,3-Dicarbonylverbindungen und Triaminen und ihre Fe (III)-, Co (III)-, Ni(II)- und Cu(II)-Komplexe

Schiff bases of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with triamines and their Fe(III), Co(III), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes The preparation of new hexadentate ligands obtained by the reaction of cis, cis-1,3,5-triaminocyclohexane (tach) or 1,1,1-tris (aminomethyl)ethane (tame) with an 2-ethoxymethylidene-1,3-dicarbonyl compound as well as their Fe(III), Co(III), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes is reported. Fe(III) and Co(III) yield neutral complexes with an octahedral N₃O₃-coordination sphere, Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with a square-planar coordination-sphere. In the later complexes one of the bidentate branches of the ligand is not deprotonated and stays uncoordinated.     

Synthesis,characterization, DNA cleavage,and in-vitro antimicrobial studies of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes with Schiff bases of coumarin derivatives

A series of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes ML?·?3H₂O have been synthesized with Schiff bases derived from 3-substituted-4-amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole and 5-formyl-6-hydroxy coumarin. The complexes are insoluble in common organic solvents but soluble in DMF and DMSO. The measured molar conductance values in DMF indicate that the complexes are non-electrolytes. In view of analytical, spectral (infrared, UV-Vis, ESR, TG, and FAB-mass), and magnetic studies, it has been concluded that all the metal complexes possess octahedral geometry in which ligand is coordinated to metal through azomethine nitrogen, phenolic oxygen, and sulfur via deprotonation. The Schiff bases and their complexes have been screened for antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi) and antifungal activities (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, and Cladosporium) by the minimum inhibitory concentration method. DNA cleavage is studied by agarose gel electrophoresis.     

Synthesis,characterization, electrochemical and in-vitro antimicrobial studies of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes with Schiff bases of formyl coumarin derivatives

A series of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes have been synthesized with Schiff bases (H₂L^I and H₂L^II) derived from 8-formyl-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin or 5-formyl-6-hydroxycoumarin and o-aminophenol. Structures have been proposed from elemental analyses, spectral (IR, UV-Vis, FAB-mass, and Fluorescence), magnetic, and thermal studies. The measured low molar conductance values in DMF indicate that the complexes are non-electrolytes. Elemental analyses indicate ML · 3H₂O [M = Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II)] stoichiometry. Spectroscopic studies suggest coordination through azomethine nitrogen, phenolic oxygen of o-aminophenol, and the coumarin via deprotonation. The Schiff bases and their complexes have been screened for antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi) and antifungal (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, and Cladosporium) activities by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method. The redox behavior of the complexes was investigated using cyclic voltammetry (CV).     

DNA cleavage,antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory anthelmintic activities,and spectroscopic studies of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes of biologically potential coumarin Schiff bases

A series of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes, [ML?·?2H₂O] of Schiff bases derived from 4,4-diaminodiphenyl sulfone (dapsone) and 8-formyl-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin/5-formyl-6-hydroxycoumarin have been synthesized. From analytical, spectral (IR, NMR, UV-Vis, ESR and FAB mass), and magnetic studies it has been concluded that the metal complexes possess octahedral geometry and are non-electrolytes. The redox behavior of the metal complexes is investigated by cyclic voltammetry. The Schiff bases and their metal complexes have been screened for antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus proteus) and antifungal activities (Fusarium, Candida, Rhizopus, Penicillium chrysogenum and Aspergillus niger) by the minimum inhibitory concentration method. The anthelmintic activity of the ligands and their metal complexes against earthworms was investigated. The DNA cleavage study was done by agarose gel electrophoresis. Anti-inflammatory activity studies showed the test compounds are comparable to the standard drug diclofenac sodium.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,electrochemical and biological studies of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with thiocarbohydrazone

A series of metal complexes of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) have been synthesized with the Schiff base derived from thiocarbohydrazide and 8-formyl-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin. The structures of the complexes have been proposed by elemental analyses, molar conductance, spectral (IR, UV-Vis, ESR and FAB-mass), magnetic, thermal and electrochemical studies. These complexes are soluble in DMF and DMSO and molar conductance values indicate that they are non-electrolytes. Elemental analyses of the complexes confirm stoichiometry ML ·; 2H₂O [M=Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)]. Spectroscopic studies indicate coordination occurs through phenolic oxygen after deprotonation and nitrogen of azomethine. The Schiff base and its complexes have also been screened for antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Streptococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and antifungal activities (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and cladosporium) by the MIC method. The brine shrimp bioassay was also carried out to study their in vitro cytotoxic properties.     

Synthesis,characterization, and antimicrobial studies of some Schiff-base metal(II) complexes

Neutral complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) have been synthesized from the Schiff bases derived from 3-nitrobenzylidene-4-aminoantipyrine and aniline (L¹)/p-nitro aniline (L²)/p-methoxy aniline (L³) in the molar ratio 1 : 1. The structural features have been determined from microanalytical, IR, UV-Vis, ¹H-NMR, mass, and ESR spectral data. The Cu(II) complexes are square planar, while Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) complexes are tetrahedral. Magnetic susceptibility measurements and molar conductance data provide evidence for the monomeric and neutral nature of the complexes. The X-band ESR spectrum of Cu(II) complexes at 300 and 77 K were recorded. The electrochemical behavior of the complexes in MeCN at 298 K was studied. The in vitro biological screening effects of the investigated compounds were tested against the bacterial species Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and fungal species Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus stolonifer, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizoctonia bataicola, and Candida albicans by the well-diffusion method. Comparison of the inhibition values of the Schiff bases and their complexes indicate that the complexes exhibit higher antimicrobial activity.     

Synthesis,spectral, electrochemical and biological studies of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with Schiff bases of 8-formyl-7-hydroxy-4-methyl coumarin

A series of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes have been synthesized with Schiff bases derived from 8-formyl-7-hydroxy-4-methyl coumarin and o-chloroaniline/o-toluidine. The structures of the complexes have been proposed from analytical, spectral (IR, UV-Vis, ESR and FAB-mass), magnetic, thermal and fluorescence studies. The complexes are soluble in DMF and DMSO and molar conductance values indicate the complexes are non-electrolytes. Elemental analyses indicate ML₂ · 2H₂O [M = Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)] stoichiometry. Spectroscopic studies (IR, UV-Vis, ESR and fluorescence) indicate octahedral geometry, in which ligand coordinates through azomethine nitrogen and phenolic oxygen via deprotonation. Thermal studies suggest coordination of water to the metal ion. Redox behavior of the complexes was investigated by cyclic voltammetry. The Schiff bases and their complexes were screened for their antibacterial (E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa and S. typhi) and antifungal activities (A. niger, A. flavus and Cladosporium) by MIC method.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,in vitro biological and DNA cleavage studies of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes with 1,2,4-triazole Schiff bases

A series of metal complexes of cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), and zinc(II) have been synthesized with newly-derived biologically active ligands. These ligands were synthesized by condensation of 3-substituted-4-amino-5-hydrazino-1,2,4-triazole and orthophthalaldehyde. The probable structure of the complexes has been proposed on the basis of elemental analyses and spectral (IR, ¹H-NMR, UV-vis, magnetic, ESR, FAB-mass and thermal studies) data. Electrochemical study of the complexes is also made. All complexes are nonelectrolytes in N,N-dimethyl formamide and DMSO. The Schiff bases and their Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes have been screened for antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and antifungal (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, and cladosporium) activities by minimum inhibitory concentration method. DNA cleavage is also carried out.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization and biological activity of benzofuran Schiff bases with Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) complexes

New Schiff bases have been synthesized from benzofuran-2-carbohydrazide and benzaldehyde, [BPMC] or 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, [BDMeOPMC]; complexes of the type MLX₂, where M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II), L = BPMC or BDMeOPMC and X = Cl, have been prepared. Structures have been elucidated on the basis of elemental analysis, conductance measurements, magnetic properties, spectral studies i.e., ¹H NMR, electronic, ESR and IR studies show that the Schiff bases are bidentate through the azomethine nitrogen and oxygen of the carbonyl. We propose tentative structures for all of these complexes. The antifungal and antibacterial activities of the ligands and their metal complexes have been screened against fungi Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus and against bacteria Escherichia coli and S. aurious.     

Synthesis,spectral, thermal,solid state d.c. electrical conductivity and biological studies of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with 3-substituted-4-amino (indole-3-aldehydo)-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole Schiff bases

A series of cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes have been synthesized with Schiff bases derived from 3-substituted-4-amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole and indole-3-aldehyde in ethanol. These complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic, spectroscopic (IR, UV-Vis, H-NMR, ESR, FAB-mass), thermal, electrochemical (CV) and solid state d.c. electrical conductivity studies. The elemental analyses confirm 1 : 2 stoichiometry of the type ML₂·2H₂O (M = Co/Ni) and ML₂ (M=Cu). The complexes are colored solids and non-electrolytes in DMF and DMSO. Magnetic and spectral data suggest octahedral geometry for Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes and square-planar geometry for Cu(II) complexes. The presence of coordinated water in Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes was confirmed by thermal and IR data of the complexes. The complexes are insoluble in water and common organic solvents and decompose at higher temperature. All these ligands and their complexes have also been screened for antibacterial (Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and antifungal activities (Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigates) by the cup plate method.     

Synthetic,spectral, structural and antimicrobial studies of some Schiff bases 3-d metal complexes

The complexes of tailor made ligands with life essential metal ions may be an emerging area to answer the problems of multi-drug resistance (MDR). The coordination complexes of VO(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) with the Schiff bases derived from 3-bromobenzaldehyde/3-chlorobenzaldehyde with 2-aminophenol have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, electronic spectra, FT-IR, ESR, FAB mass, thermal and magnetic susceptibility measurements, FAB mass and thermal data show degradation of complexes. Both the ligands behave as bidentate coordinating through O and N donor. The complexes exhibit coordination number 4, 5 or 6. X-ray powder diffraction data shows that four (2, 3, 6 and 7) complexes are crystallized in tetragonal system. The in vitro biological screening effects of the investigated compounds were tested against the bacteria Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus fecalis and the fungi Aspergillus niger, Trichoderma polysporum and Candida albicans by serial dilution method. A comparative study of the MIC values of the Schiff base and their Co(II) (6) and Cu(II) (8) complexes, indicates that the metal complexes exhibit higher or lower antimicrobial activity than the free ligand (L₂).     

Spectral,thermal and magnetic investigations of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 4-methylphthalates

Conditions for the preparation of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 4-methylphthalates were investigated and their composition, solubility in water at 295 K and magnetic moments were determined. IR spectra and powder diffraction patterns of the complexes prepared with molar ratio of metal to organic ligand of 1.0:1.0 and general formula: M [ CH₃C₆H₃(CO₂)₂]·nH₂o (n=1-3) were recorded and their decomposition in air were studied. During heating the hydrated complexes are dehydrated in one (Mn, Co, Ni, Zn, Cd) or two steps (Cu) and next the anhydrous complexes decompose to oxides directly (Cu, Zn), with intermediate formation of carbonates (Mn, Cd), oxocarbonates (Ni) or carbonate and free metal (Co). The carboxylate groups in the complexes studied are mono- and bidentate (Co, Ni), bidentate chelating and bridging (Zn) or bidentate chelating (Mn, Cu, Cd). The magnetic moments for paramagnetic complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) attain values 5.92, 5.05, 3.36 and 1.96 M.B., respectively. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Complexes of (1S,2S)-N,N-1,2-Diphenylethylene- bis -(5-imino-1-phenyl-1,3-hexanedione)

 The synthesis and characterization of homobimetallic complexes of VO(IV), Cr(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) with the chiral Schiff base (1S,2S)-N,N-1,2-Diphenylethylene-bis-(5-imino-1-phenyl-1,3-hexa-nedione) is reported. The metal ions occupy both compartments of the ligand; water molecules fill the coordination spheres to provide an octahedral environment around the central atoms. The antibacterial activity of both mono- and bimetallic complexes against a number of Gram-positive as well as Gram-negative bacteria has been tested and is discussed.     

Investigation of mononuclear,dinuclear, and trinuclear transition metal (II) complexes derived from an asymmetric Salamo‐based ligand possessing three different coordination modes

A new asymmetric Salamo‐based ligand H₂L was synthesized using 3‐tert‐butyl‐salicylaldehyde and 6‐methoxy‐2‐[O‐(1‐ethyloxyamide)]‐oxime‐1‐phenol. By adjusting the ratio of the ligand H₂L and Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) ions, mononuclear, dinuclear, and trinuclear transition metal (II) complexes, [Cu(L)], [{Co(L)}₂], and [{Ni(L)(CH₃COO)(CH₃CH₂OH)}₂Ni] with the ligand H₂L possessing completely different coordination modes were obtained, respectively. The optical spectra of ligand H₂L and its Cu (II), Co (II) and Ni (II) complexes were investigated. The Cu (II) complex is a mononuclear structure, and the Cu (II) atom is tetracoordinated to form a planar quadrilateral structure. The Co (II) complex is dinuclear, and the two Co (II) atoms are pentacoordinated and have coordination geometries of distorted triangular bipyramid. The Ni (II) complex is a trinuclear structure, and the terminal and central Ni (II) atoms are all hexacoordinated, forming distorted octahedral geometries. Furthermore, optical properties including UV–Vis, IR, and fluorescence of the Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) complexes were investigated. Finally, the antibacterial activities of the Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) complexes were explored. According to the experimental results, the inhibitory effect was found to be enhanced with increasing concentrations of the Cu (II), Co (II), and Ni (II) complexes.     

Preparation and Characterization of Sulfadiazine Schiff Base Complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Mn(II)

Complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Mn(II) containing Schiff base NOS donor ligands have been synthesised via chemical and electrochemical techniques. The structure of the complexes has been elucidated by elemental analysis, conductance, magnetic susceptibility measurements, IR, ESR, electronic spectral studies and thermal techniques (TGA and DTA). The electrochemical behaviour of the metal complexes was studied using DC polarography and cyclic voltammetry. Antimicrobial activity of the title Schiff base and its complexes has been tested against different microorganisms.     

Preparation and Characterization of Sulfadiazine <Emphasis Type="Italic">Schiff</Emphasis> Base Complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Mn(II)

Summary. Complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Mn(II) containing Schiff base NOS donor ligands have been synthesised via chemical and electrochemical techniques. The structure of the complexes has been elucidated by elemental analysis, conductance, magnetic susceptibility measurements, IR, ESR, electronic spectral studies and thermal techniques (TGA and DTA). The electrochemical behaviour of the metal complexes was studied using DC polarography and cyclic voltammetry. Antimicrobial activity of the title Schiff base and its complexes has been tested against different microorganisms.     

Coordination polymers of glutaraldehyde with glycine metal complexes: synthesis,spectral characterization,and their biological evaluation

Glycine metal complexes were prepared by the reaction of glycine with Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) in 1?:?2 molar ratio. Thereafter their condensation polymerization was done with glutaraldehyde to obtain polymer metal complexes. All the synthesized polymer metal complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H-NMR, and UV-Vis spectrometry, magnetic susceptibility, and thermogravimetric studies. The analytical data of all the polymers agreed with 1?:?1 molar ratio of metal complex to glutaraldehyde and magnetic moment data suggest that PGG–Mn(II), PGG–Co(II), PGG–Ni(II), and PGG–Cu(II) have an octahedral geometry around the metal atom, whereas the tetrahedral geometry was proposed for PGG–Zn(II) polymer. The PGG–Mn(II) and PGG–Cu(II) showed octahedral geometry. Thermal behavior of the polymer metal complexes was obtained at a heating rate of 10°C?min^?1 under nitrogen atmosphere from 0°C to 800°C. The antimicrobial activities of synthesized polymers were investigated against Streptococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus sphaericus, Salmonella sp. (Bacteria), Fusarium oryzae, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus niger (Yeast).     

Studies on mononuclear transition metal chelates derived from a novel ( E,E )-dioxime: synthesis,characterization and biological activity

A novel vic-dioxime ligand with a thiourea moiety, (4E,5E)-1,3-bis{4-[(4-bromophenylamino)methylene]phenyl}-2-thiooxaimidazoline-4,5-dione dioxime (4) (bmdH₂) has been synthesized from N,N′-bis{4-[(4-bromophenylamino)methylene]phenyl}thiourea and (E,E)-dichloroglyoxime. The bmdH₂ ligand (4) forms transition metal complexes [M(bmdH)₂] with a metal?:?ligand ratio of 1?:?2 with M?=?Ni(II), Co(II), and Cu(II). The mononuclear Ni(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes, [Ni(bmdH)₂] (5), [Co(bmdH)₂] (6) and [Cu(bmdH)₂] (7) have the metal ions coordinated through the two N,N atoms, as do most vic-dioximes. Elemental analyses, molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, IR, ¹H NMR spectra, and UV-Visible spectroscopy were used to elucidate the structures of the ligand and its complexes. Conductivity measurements have shown that the mononuclear complexes are non-electrolytes. In addition, the ligands and metal complexes were screened for antibacterial and antifungal activities by agar well diffusion techniques using DMF as solvent.     

Synthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activity of a new macrocycle and its transition metal complexes

The semicarbazone (L¹) has been prepared by reaction of semicarbazide and glutaraldehyde (2 : 1) in distilled water and methanol (1 : 1). The reaction of semicarbazide, glutaraldehyde and diethyl oxalate in distilled water and methanol gave Schiff-base L², 1,2,4,7,9,10-hexaazacyclo-pentadeca-10,15-dien-3,5,6,8-tetraone. Complexes of first row transition metal ions Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) have also been synthesized. The ligand and its complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic moment measurements, IR, ¹H NMR, UV–Visible spectra and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Molar conductance values show that the complexes of Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Mn(II) and Co(II) are 1 : 2 electrolytes. On the basis of electronic spectral studies and molar conductance measurements an octahedral structure has been proposed for Mn(II) and Co(II) complexes, tetrahedral for Zn(II) complex and square planar for Ni(II) and Cu(II). The thermal behavior of the compounds, studied by TGA in a nitrogen atmosphere up to 800°C, reveal that the complexes have higher thermal stability than the macrocycle. All the synthesized compounds and standard drugs kanamycin (antibacterial) and miconazole (antifungal) have been screened against bacterial strains Staphylococcus areus, Escherichia coli and fungal strains Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger. The metal complexes inhibit growth of bacteria to a greater extent than the ligand.