On the theory of radiative transitions in centrosymmetric complexes

The theory of radiative transitions, in centrosymmetric complexes, is examined in great detail, within the framework of the crystal field method.In connection with radiative transitions, the current method of calculations, with and without invoking closure approximation, are considered from a purely theoretical point of view, by taking advantage of the irreducible tensor method put forward by Griffith.Explicit equations are derived throughout the course of this work to account for the vibronic electric dipole moments, associated with d-d and f-f type of excitations.At high Academy of Pedagogic Sciences, Santiago, Chile.     

Estimation of reliability of quantum-chemical calculations of electronic transitions in aqua complexes of transition metals

The correlation comparison of energy levels of aqua complexes of row IV transition metals was calculated using different methods on the basis of the WinGAMESS program with standard potentials of these systems and experimental values of the rate constants. The calculation showed that the use of DFT (density functional theory) considerably increases the reliability of calculations.     

Synthesis,characterization and antioxidant,antibacterial activity Zn2+, Cu2+, Ni2+ and Co2+, complexes of ligand [2-(thiophen-2-yl)-1-(thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole]

New metal complexes of (Zn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)) based on the ligand 2-(thiophen-2-yl)-1-(thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole] were synthesized, whose structures were determined with the different spectroscopic techniques ¹H NMR,¹³C NMR, FT-IR, UV–Visible and by mass spectrometry. The thermal analysis was performed by TG-DTA. The antioxidant activity of the ligand and its complexes was evaluated by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method, in comparison with the synthetic antioxidant, ascorbic acid. The results obtained showed that the antioxidant activity of the ligand and its complexes is moderate and that the copper complex has a high activity that exceeds that of ascorbic acid. Antimicrobial activity of the ligand and its metal complexes was studied against two Gram-positive bacteria: Bacillus subtilis ILP1428B, Staphylococcus aureus CIP543154 and two Gram-negative bacteria: Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27653, Escherichia coli CIP5412 (American Type Culture Collection)the activity data show that the metal complexes are more potent than the free ligand.     

Square-planar dichloro palladium complexes with trans-configurated phosphine ligands avoiding ortho-metallation: Ligand design, complex synthesis, molecular structure and catalytic potential for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions

The square-planar palladium complexes trans-[PdCl₂(PPh₂-CH₂-2,4,6-C₆H₂Me₃)₂] (1) and trans-[PdCl₂(η²-PPh₂-CH₂-2,4,6-C₆HMe₃-CH₂-2,4,6-C₆HMe₃-CH₂-PPh₂)] (2) have been synthesized from [PdCl₂(cod)] (cod = 1,5-cyclooctadiene) and the corresponding new phosphine or diphosphine ligands. The single-crystal X-ray structure analysis reveals for both complexes a trans arrangement of the two chlorine and of the two phosphorus atoms. In both cases, ortho-metallation leading to palladacycles is not possible, since all ortho positions in the benzylic rings of 1 and 2 are blocked by methyl substituents. Both complexes are found to catalyze Suzuki cross-coupling reactions of deactivated and even bulky arene substrates.     

Mobilities of metal β-diketonato complexes in micellar electrokinetic chromatography

Electrically neutral acetylacetonato complexes of chromium(III), cobalt(III), rhodium(III), and platinum(II) (or palladium(II)) have been separated successfully by capillary zone electrophoresis in a micellar solution of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The distribution coefficient of each metal complex between the SDS micelle and the aqueous solution surrounding the micelle was calculated from the capacity factor. A linear log-log relationship was found between the distribution coefficient and the partition coefficient of the complex between dodecane and water. The linear relationship was effectively used for prediction of both the distribution coefficients and the migration times of other metal complexes, such as palladium(II) acetylacetonate and chromium(III) 3-methyl acetylacetonate.     

A new, mild one-pot synthesis of iodinated heterocycles as suitable precursors for N-heterocyclic carbene complexes

The use of I₂/AgOAc in dichloromethane constitutes a cheap, mild, and efficient method for the selective iodination of a variety of heterocycles. In a number of cases, this method provides superior yields to other literature methods and affords iodo-functionalized heterocycles that are suitable precursors for carbene complexes.     

The influence of vibronic interactions on the chiroptical spectra of dissymmetric pseudo tetragonal metal complexes

The influence of vibronic interactions on the chiroptical spectra associated with a threesome of nearly degenerate electronic excited states in a dissymmetric molecular system is examined on a formal theoretical model. The model considers two vibrational modes to be effective in promoting pseudo Jahn-Teller (PJT) type interactions between the three closely spaced electronic excited states. Formal expressions are developed for the rotatory strengths of individual vibronic levels derived from the coupled electronic states. Two mode (vibrational)-three state (electronic) vibronic Hamiltonians are constructed (basis set size, 63–108, depending upon interaction parameters used) and diagonalized for a large number of different parameter sets representative of various vibronic coupling strengths, electronic energy level spacings, oscillator (vibrational mode) frequencies, and electronic rotatory strengths. Diagonalization of these vibronic Hamiltonians yields vibronic wave functions and energies which are then used to calculate rotatory strength spectra for the model system. The calculated results demonstrate the profound influence which vibronic interactions of the PJT type may have on the sign patterns and intensity distributions within the rotatory strength spectrum associated with a set of nearly degenerate electronic states. The implication of these results for the interpretation of circular dichroism spectra of chiral transition metal complexes with pseudo tetragonal symmetry are discussed.     

Antibacterial and antifungal activity of metal(II) complexes of acylhydrazones of 3-isatin and 3-(N-methyl)isatin

Cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of 2-thiophenecarbonyl hydrazone of 3-isatin (H₂L¹) and 2-furoic hydrazones of 3-isatin (H₂L²) and 3-(N-methyl)isatin (HL³), with general composition [M(L)₂] · nX, where X is ethanol or/and water, were synthesised and characterised. The molecular structure of HL³ showed that it crystallised in the keto form, which is also the more abundant tautomer for the three hydrazone ligands in solution. The three ligands behave as κ²-O,N donors in the cobalt(II) and zinc(II) complexes. The X-ray crystal structure of pseudotetrahedral [Zn(HL¹)₂] · 1.75MeOH confirmed the O,N coordination mode of the two monodeprotonated ligands in their keto forms. Secondary interactions of zinc ions with the O atoms of each isatin keto residue provoke a substantial distortion towards a square pyramidal form. The interaction of the isatin keto residues is stronger in the three nickel(II) complexes where the three acylhydrazones can be considered as κ³-O,N,O donors.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity of metal complexes of 4-ethyl vanillideneamino-3-methyl-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole

A series of transition metal–triazole derivatives have been synthesized and characterized by microanalytical, thermal, magneto-chemical, and spectral studies. The synthesized complexes were screened for biological activities. The complexes of Co(II) and Ni(II) emerged as a good antibacterial agent against Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, and Shigella flexneri.     

Synthesis and characterization of metal(II) complexes of poly(3-nitrobenzylidene-1-naphthylamine-co-succinic anhydride)

The alternating copolymer poly(3-nitrobenzylidene-1-naphthylamine-co-succinic anhydride) was synthesized from the Schiff base, 3-nitrobenzylidene-1-naphthylamine and succinic anhydride using hydroquinone monomethyl ether under nitrogen atmosphere. The molecular weight of the copolymer was determined by gel permeation chromatography. The metal-polymer complexes were synthesized by the reaction of THF solution of the alternating copolymer with aqueous solution of Cu(II) and Ni(II) acetates. The elemental analysis of the metal-polymer complexes suggests that the metal to ligand ratio is 1:2. The IR spectral data indicate that the metal ions are coordinated through the oxygen of the keto and ester groups. The UV-Visible, magnetic moments and ESR studies indicate square planar geometry for Cu(II) and distorted octahedral geometry for Ni(II) complexes. XRD studies revealed that the copolymer and its Cu(II) complex are crystalline, while the Ni(II) complex is amorphous. The intrinsic viscosity of the copolymer, thermal properties of metal-polymer complexes and their catalytic activity are discussed.     

Trigonal (-3) symmetry octahedral lanthanide(III) complexes of zwitterionic tripodal ligands: luminescence and magnetism

Sandwich coordination complexes, [Ln^III(H₃L)₂]X₃?solvents, of Tb(III), Eu(III), Dy(III), Ho(III) and Er(III) were prepared with two new zwitterionic ester-substituted tripodal amine ligands, tris((2-hydroxy-5-n-butyl benzoate)aminoethyl)-amine (H₃L¹) and tris((2-hydroxy-5-methyl benzoate)aminoethyl)-amine (H₃L²). These ligands were synthesised by condensation of the appropriately substituted salicylaldehyde with tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (tren) followed by in situ reduction of the tris-imine to tris-amine. Subsequent 2:1 reaction with lanthanide(III) ions yields [Ln^III(H₃L)₂]X₃?solvents (L = L¹, L²; X = Cl^?, NO₃^?; solvents = MeOH or H₂O). All complexes were characterised by microanalysis, infrared spectroscopy, high resolution mass spectrometry and solid-state photoluminescence measurements. The crystal structures of [Tb^III(H₃L¹)₂]Cl₃·6MeOH, [Dy(H₃L¹)₂]Cl₃·6MeOH, [Eu^III(H₃L¹)₂]Cl₃·6MeOH and [Tb^III(H₃L¹)₂](NO₃)₃ reveal high-crystallographic ?3 symmetry at the O₆-coordinated octahedral lanthanide(III) ions and that the tripodal ligands are bound in zwitterionic form: the protons from the phenolic oxygens have migrated to the amino nitrogens. Photoluminescence measurements indicate various degrees of energy transfer of the ligand chromophore to the lanthanide ions, as both ligand and lanthanide emission features are observed. Despite the high-crystallographic symmetry and the likely small transverse magnetic anisotropy of the complexes, no evidence of slow relaxation of the magnetisation, characteristic of a single-molecule magnet, was observed for [Tb^III(H₃L¹)₂]Cl₃·MeOH·3H₂O, [Dy^III(H₃L¹)₂]Cl₃·6H₂O, [Ho^III(H₃L¹)₂](NO₃)₃·2H₂O, [Er^III(H₃L¹)₂]·H₂O and [Tb^III(H₃L¹)₂](NO₃)₃ down to 2.0 K.     

Thermal and spectroscopic studies of some metal complexes with a new enaminone ligand 3-chloro-4-((4-methoxyphenyl)amino)pent-3-en-2-one and their investigation as anti-urease and cytotoxic potential drugs

Complexes of transition metals [Co(II), Cd(II) and Mo(0)] with a new enaminone (PA) 3-chloro-4-((4-methoxyphenyl)amino)pent-3-en-2-one were synthesized and afterwards characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, FAB-MS, UV–Vis, ICP-OES, TGA and FTIR. The spectroscopic and conductance data suggested that the ligand (PA) is attached to the metal ions in bidentate, neutral form through the nitrogen atom of amino group and the oxygen of carbonyl group. Metal complexes displayed octahedral geometries. In vitro urease inhibition and cytotoxic activities of all the compounds were evaluated. Results revealed that Co(II) complex (PA-Co) was even more significant than the reference drug thiourea. Analysis of the cytotoxicity indicated that, the Co(II) complex has more cytotoxic effect than enaminone ligand and other complexes when assessed on the human cancer cell lines MCF-7.Molecular docking simulation was also performed to find out the putative binding mode within the target protein.     

DNA-binding,oxidative DNA cleavage,and coordination mode of later 3d transition metal complexes of a Schiff base derived from isatin as antimicrobial agents

A Schiff base, obtained by the condensation of isatin monohydrazone with 2,3,5-trichlorobenzaldehyde, and its Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes have been synthesized and characterized. The interaction of these complexes with DNA is investigated using viscosity, absorption titration, and electrochemical techniques. The results indicate that the complexes bind to Calf thymus DNA through intercalation. Oxidative cleavage activities of the complexes are studied using supercoiled pBR322 DNA by gel electrophoresis. Antimicrobial study reveals that copper and zinc complexes are better antimicrobial agents than the Schiff base and its other complexes.     

Calixarenes as platforms for the construction of multimetallic complexes

This review article covers the use of calix[n]arenes (n = 4−6) in building up multi-metal species based on group 1 or 2 ions and early transition metal ions, through synergistic metal-O and metal?π interactions, depending on the conformation of the calixarenes and the nature of the group 1 or 2 ions. Recent advances on metal alkyl/cyclopentadienyl complexes are also discussed, along with future prospects on the use of calixarenes in general in building up multi-metal complexes in a controlled way.     

Some new acrylate complexes as a criterion in their selection for further co-polymerization reaction

Summary This paper reports the investigation of the thermal stability of a series of new complexes with mixed ligands of the type M(phen)(C₃H₃O₂)₂(H₂O)_y ((1) M=Mn, y=0; (2) M=Ni, y=2; (3) M=Cu, y=1; (4) M=Zn, y=2; phen=phenanthroline and C₃H₃O₂ is acrylate anion). The thermal behaviour steps were investigated. The thermal transformations are complex processes according to TG and DTG curves including dehydration, oxidative condensation of acrylate and thermolysis processes. The final products of decomposition are the most stable metal oxides.     

Poly(propylene imine) dendrimer complexes as catalysts for oxidation of alkenes

Complexes of poly(propylene imine) dendrimers D8[DAB-dendr-(NH₂)₈] and D32 [DAB-dendr-(NH₂)₃₂] were prepared by interaction of the dendrimers with transition metal salts such as FeCl₃.6H₂O; CoCl₂.6H₂O; CuCl₂.2H₂O; VOSO₄.5H₂O; Na₂MoO₄.2H₂O and Na₂WO₄.2H₂O at room temperature in aqueous solutions. The content of metal ions in the complexes was found to be from 8.2 to 69.6 mg metal ion/g polymer carrier. The complexes were characterized by using IR, UV-VIS, Moessbauer spectroscopy and EPR. The anticipated co-ordination structure of the compounds was suggested. It was found that the order of the catalytic activity of the complexes of poly(propylene imine) dendrimers D8 and D32 in the reaction of epoxidation of cyclohexene with organic hydroperoxides such as tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP), ethylbenzene hydroperoxide (EBHP) and cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) was as follows: D32-MoО₂²⁺>D32-VО²⁺>D32-WО₂²⁺ > D32-Co²⁺ > D32-Cu²⁺>D32-Fe³⁺. The order of reactivity of organic hydroperoxides in the reaction studied was: t-BHP > EBHP > CHP.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and characterization of 3-thiophene aldehyde thiosemicarbazone and its complexes with cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II)

The reaction of cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) chlorides and bromides with 3-thiophene aldehyde thiosemicarbazone (3TTSCH) leads to the formation of a series of new complexes: [Co(3TTSC)₂], [Ni(3TTSC)₂], [CuCl(3TTSC)]₂, [CuBr(3TTSC)]₂ and [CuBr₂(3TTSCH)]. The crystal structures of the free ligand and of the compound [Ni(3TTSC)₂] have been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. For all these complexes, the central ion is coordinated through the sulfur and the azomethine nitrogen atom of the thiosemicarbazone. [Co(3TTSC)₂], [Ni(3TTSC)₂] and [CuBr₂(3TTSCH)] are mononuclear species, while [CuCl(3TTSC)]₂ and [CuBr(3TTSC)]₂ are binuclear complexes.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,and antimicrobial activity of copper(II), cobalt(II), and nickel(II) complexes of 3-formylchromoniminopropylsilatrane

A new series of Cu(II), Ni(II), and Co(II) complexes have been synthesized from 3-formylchromoniminopropylsilatrane (C₁₉H₂₄O₅N₂Si) (2) and 3-formylchromoniminopropyltriethoxysilane (1). Silatrane ligand (C₁₉H₂₄O₅N₂Si) (2) has been synthesized by the reaction between 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and 3-formylchromone followed by a treatment with triethanolamine. The nature of bonding and the geometry of the complexes have been deduced from elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility, infrared, electronic, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and ESR spectral studies. The electronic absorption spectra and magnetic susceptibility measurements of the complexes indicate square planar geometry for Cu(II) and Ni(II) and tetrahedral geometry for Co(II). The redox behavior of copper complexes was studied by cyclic voltammetry. The biological activity of the ligand and metal complexes has been studied on Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia Coli, and Bacillus subtilis by the well diffusion method using acetonitrile as solvent. The zone of inhibition values were measured at 37°C for 24 h. Antimicrobial screening tests show better results for the metal complexes than the ligand.     

Nickel,copper and zinc complexes of (2-methoxycarbonylmethylimino-5-methyl-thiazol-3-yl)-acetic acid

An ester of an imine containing dicarboxylic acid (2-methoxycarbonylmethylimino-5-methyl-thiazol-3-yl)-acetic acid methyl ester was prepared by the reaction of methylbromoacetate with 5-methyl-thiazol-2-ylamine. Base hydrolysis of this ester with sodium hydroxide gives the corresponding disodium salt of the diacid. The disodium salt of (2-methoxycarbonylmethylimino-5-methyl-thiazol-3-yl)-acetic acid (Na₂L) forms a mononuclear hexacoordinated complex [Ni(L)(H₂O)₃]2H₂O] with nickel, whereas it forms a pentacoordinated coordination polymer with zinc, having the composition {[Zn(L)(H₂O)₂]4H₂O}_n. A copper complex containing L and pyridine (py), with the composition [CuL(py)(H₂O)₂], has also been synthesized and characterized.     

Quantum chemical study of ethylene addition to group-7 oxo complexes MO2(CH3)(CH2) (M = Mn, Tc, Re)

Quantum chemical calculations using DFT at the B3LYP level have been carried out for the reaction of ethylene with the group-7 compounds ReO₂(CH₃)(CH₂) (Re1), TcO₂(CH₃)(CH₂) (Tc1) and MnO₂(CH₃)(CH₂) (Mn1). The calculations suggest rather complex scenarios with numerous pathways, where the initial compounds Re1-Mn1 may either engage in cycloaddition reactions or numerous addition reactions with concomitant hydrogen migration. There are also energetically low-lying rearrangements of the starting compounds to isomers which may react with ethylene yielding further products. The [2 + 2]_Re,C cycloaddition reaction of the starting molecule Re1 is kinetically and thermodynamically favored over the [3 + 2]_C,O and [3 + 2]_O,O cycloadditions. However, the reaction which leads to the most stable product takes place with initial rearrangement to the dioxohydridometallacyclopropane isomer Re1a that adds ethylene with concomitant hydrogen migration yielding Re1a-1. The latter reaction has a slightly higher barrier than the [2 + 2]_Re,C cycloaddition reaction. The direct [3 + 2]_C,O cycloaddition becomes more favorable than the [2 + 2]_M,C reaction for the starting compounds Tc1 and Mn1 of the lighter metals technetium and manganese but the calculations predict that other reactions are kinetically and thermodynamically more favorable than the cycloadditions. The reactions with the lowest activation barriers lead after rearrangement to the ethyl substituted dioxometallacyclopropanes Tc1a-1 and Mn1a-1. The manganese compound exhibits an even more complex reaction scenario than the technetium compounds. The thermodynamically most stable final product of ethylene addition to Mn1 is the ethoxy substituted metallacyclopropane Mn1a-2 which has, however, a high activation barrier.