Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of a Planar Copper Complex Derived from S-benzyldithiocarbazate

A planar transition metal complex Cu(L)2 (L = (E)-benzyl-2-(4-nitrobenzylidene)-hydrazinecarbodithioate) has been prepared and determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a = 6.7101(11),b = 16.952(3),c = 13.962(3) ,β = 92.458(4)°,V = 1586.7(5) 3,Z = 4,Mr = 724.33,Dc = 1.516 g·m-3,μ = 0.998 mm-1,F(000) = 742,S = 1.021,R = 0.0634 and wR = 0.1077 for 813 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ) and 205 parameters. In the molecular structure of the title complex,the copper atom exhibits a slightly distorted square-planar geometry in which the basal plane is defined by two N and two S atoms from two bidentate ligands. The complex was evaluated for its antitumor activity against two kinds of cell lines (MKN45 and HepG2) by MTT method. The preliminary bioassay indicates that the complex exhibits weak antitumor activity.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis[O, O '-bis(4-tert-butylphenyl)dithiophosphate] nic kel(Ⅱ)

A new O,O'-bis(4-tert-butylphenyl)dithiophosphate complex Ni[SSP(OC6H4But- p)2]2 (1) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H NMR, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 12.8440(3), b = 6.18686(12), c=26.3018(5) , β=92.6135(18)°, V = 2087.87(7) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.345 g/cm3, μ = 0.780 mm-1, the final R = 0.0316 and wR = 0.0748 (Ⅰ >2σ(Ⅰ)). A total of 4269 unique reflections were collected, of which 3621 with Ⅰ > 2σ(Ⅰ) were observed. The NiII atom lies on an inversion center and is chelated by two (p-ButC6H4O)2PSS-ligands in a [NiS4] square-planar geometry with Ni-S bonds of 2.2408(5) and 2.2444(5) , respectively. A stepwise 1D chain structure is constructed via intermolecular S…S and C-H…S interactions. According to our knowledge this is the first case that intermolecular S…S interaction is observed in mononuclear transition metal complex of O,O'-dialkyldithiophosphates.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Schiff Base Ligand and Its Nickel(Ⅱ) Complex

A complex [NiL2] was synthesized, in which L, or to be exact, a Schiff base ligand(HL), was derived from the condensation of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-phenylacetyl-5-pyrazolone(PMPAP) with L-phenylalanine methyl ester. They were characterized by IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Green block crystals of both ligand and its complex were grown at room temperature. The ligand, which consists of two individual fragments, crystalizes in the P1 space group(a = 5.6268(5), b = 10.6892(11) and c = 19.4869(18) ). The complex crystalizes in the P21 space group(a = 21.4076(18), b = 9.4792(8) and c = 25.287(2) ), which consists of a nickel six-coordinated compound. Every fragment is a distorted octahedron with four oxygen and two nitrogen atoms. The Schiff base ligand(HL) and its complex have been tested in vitro to evaluate their antibacterial activity against bacteria Escherichia Coli and Bacillus subtilis. It is found that the complex has higher activity than the corresponding free Schiff base ligand(HL) against the same bacterial.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Biological Properties of One Zinc(Ⅱ) Complex Based on 4-Acyl Pyrazolone Derivative

[Zn(L)(CH3OH)3](H2L = N-(1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-propenylidene-5-pyrazolone)-salicylidene hydrazide) has been synthesized by the reaction of zinc nitrate and ligand H2 L. The complex crystallizes in orthorhombic system, space group Pbca with a = 5.888(15), b = 14.564(14), c = 22.20(2) , V = 5137(8) 3, Z = 8 and F(000) = 2184. The ligand serves as a negative bivalent tridentate chelating agent to coordinate with the central zinc(II) atom. DNA-binding was studied by UV-Vis spectral analysis and ethidium bromide(EB) displacement experiments. The results showed that the DNA-binding constant of the complex is 5.1×104 M–1. Antitumor activity of [Zn(L)(CH3OH)3] and the ligand have been investigated by MTT assay, which indicated that the complex has better cytotoxicity to Eca-109 and He La than free ligand.     

Structure Analysis of Beta-alumina Synthesized by Solid State Reaction

The crystal structure of a solid electrolyte, beta-Al2O3, was investigated by XRD analysis and demonstrated by Diamond software. Its chemical formula was verified by the Ag ion molten salt exchange method and X-ray fluorescence analysis(XRF). The chemical formula of β-Al2O3 is Na2O·8.52Al2O3, and its crystal is of hexagonal, space group P63/mmc, with a = 5.5941  and c = 22.5300 . The chemical formula of β'-Al2 O is Na2O·6.03Al2O3, and its crystal is of trigonal, space group R 3 m, with a = 5.6017 and c = 33.6219 . The maximum span in the sodion migration of β'-phase(2.4283 ) is only about a third of that for the β'-phase(6.9037 ), so the β'-phase has higher ionic conductivity than the β-phase.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Catalytic Behavior of 1-Ethyl-3-benyl-imidazolyl Tetranuclear N-Heterocyclic Carbene Silver Bromide

The title complex [Ag(carbene)2]2[Ag2Br4] has been synthesized by the reaction of Ag2O with 1-ethyl-3-benyl-imidazolium bromide in DMSO at room temperature, and characterized by elemental analysis, 1H NMR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P with a = 10.1597(10), b =11.0646(11), c = 13.0245(14) , α = 102.230(2), β = 90.606, γ = 113.9250(10)o, V = 1300.3(2) 3, Mr = 748.06, Z = 2, Dc = 1.911 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 4.60 mm-1 and F(000) = 728. The structure was refined to R = 0.0316 and wR = 0.0835 for 3744 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The title compound crystallizes as a centrosymmetric tetranuclear compound. One half of the molecule comprises the asymmetric unit of the structure. The Ag(1) atom is nearly linear or T-shaped when the Ag(1)-Ag(2) interaction is taken into consideration, which is bi-coordinated by two carbene carbon atoms. The Ag(2) atom adopts tetrahedral geometry. The catalytic behavior of the title complex has been investigated, and the results indicate it has a highly catalytic activation for L-lactide polymerization.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Di-μ_2-phenolic Bridged Binuclear Manganese(Ⅲ) Schiff Base Complex

A new complex [Mn(L)(NCS)]2·0.5CH3CN (H2L = N,N'-bis(chlorosalicylidene)-1,2-diaminoethane) has been synthesized,and its structure (C70H51Cl8Mn4N13O8S4,Mr = 1833.84) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 25.883(2),b = 12.3320(13),c = 13.5951(16) ,β = 112.906(2),V = 3997.2(7) 3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.524 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 1.050mm-1,F(000) = 1852,S = 1.098,the final R = 0.0630 and wR = 0.1847 for 2542 reflections with Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ). The centrosymmetric title complex contains a dimer in which two distorted octahedral Mn(Ⅲ) centers are bridged equatorially by phenolic oxygen of the Schiff base ligand. The units of the complex are linked via weak C-H···N hydrogen bonds,leading to the formation of 1D chains along the b axis. The weak π-π packing interactions and weak intermolecular C(3)-H(3)···N(3) hydrogen bonds stabilize the crystal structure.     

Synthesis,Structure and Spectral Properties of a Novel Triaryl Substituted Triazole and Its Co(Ⅱ) Complex

The new compound 3-(2-pyridyl)-4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-5-(2-thienyl)-1,2,4-triazole L was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,IR,1H NMR,13C NMR,MS,UV and photoluminescent spectra.The complex CoL2(NCS)2 was prepared by the reaction of ligand L with Co(SCN)2,and its structure was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,IR,UV,elemental analysis and MS.The complex crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/n with a=13.7639(19),b=7.6641(11),c=18.409(3),β=101.549(3)o,V = 1902.6(5) 3,Z=2,C38H28CoN10O2S4,Mr=843.87,Dc=1.473 g/cm3,μ=0.720 mm-1,S=1.075,F(000)=866.0,the final R=0.0825 and wR=0.2149 for 2566 observed reflections(I2σ(I)).In the crystal structure,the cobalt atom adopts a distorted octahedral environment with two NCS-ions in the axial positions and two bidentate chelating L ligands in the equatorial plane.The extended 2D network of the complex is formed by intermolecular C-H…N hydrogen bonds together with π-π stacking interactions.     

Synthesis, structure and bonding of the hypoelectronic cluster compound Sr3Tl5

The Sr3Tl5 phase was prepared by high temperature synthesis techniques through reaction of the high purity elements in the welded Nb tubes.The structure established through X-ray structural analysis shows the compound is a good hypoelectronic trielide example of the Pu3Pd5 structural type in which skeletal electron count is lower than in a traditional Zintl phase(Cmcm,Z = 4;a = 10.604(2) ,b = 8.675(2) ,and c = 10.985(2) ;V = 1010.5(3) 3).The strontium size and the compound’s polarity appear responsible for this thallium phase crystallization in the Pu3Pd5 family type rather than the isoelectronic Sr3In5 version.A first-principle electronic structure calculation(LMTO) demonstrates that the strontium atoms participate substantially in Sr-Tl bonding in the structure.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Dinuclear Complex： Bis[aqua（phen）（4- aba）copper（Ⅱ）nitrate（4-abaH）dihydrate]

The title complex has been obtained by the reaction of copper nitrate tri-hydrate with 4-abaH (4-abaH=4-aminobenzonic acid) and phenanthroline in ethanol solution,and its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography with the following data: monoclinic,space group C2/c,Mr=1266.13,Cu2C52H54N10O20,a=25.884(5),b=10.205(2),c=20.849(4) ,β=106.34(3)°,Z=4,V=5284.7(18) 3,F(000)=2616,Dc=1.591 g/cm3,μ=0.896 mm-1,the final R=0.0441 and wR=0.1148 for 4200 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). In the molecule of the title complex,the asymmetric unit contains one half molecule. The Cu(Ⅱ) atom is five-coordinated by a terminal water molecule,a bidentate phenanthroline and two monodentate 4-aminobenzoate ligands forming a square pyramidal coordination environment. The two bridging 4-aminobenzoate ligands result in a dinuclear copper(Ⅱ) cluster with a short Cu–Cu distance (3.048 ) and a π-π stacking between the adjacent phenanthroline rings (2.96 ).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Na2TiO3

The crystal structure of a sodium titanium oxide Na2TiO3 obtained by high temperature solid state reaction method was determined from single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, Mr = 141.88, a = 9.885(1), b = 6.4133(8), c = 5.5048(7) , β = 115.50(3)o, V = 314.99(7) 3, Z = 4, Dc = 2.992 g/cm3, λ = 0.71073 , μ = 27.80 cm–1, F(000) = 272, T = 295 K, R = 0.0189 and wR = 0.0512 for 30 variables and 370 contributing unique reflections. The three-dimensional structure in Na2TiO3 is constructed by the TiO(1)4O(2) and NaO(1)3O(2)2 groups. The titanium atoms are grouped in the form of trigonal bipyramid and arranged along the c axis by sharing the edges. The structure is compared with other structures of related A2BO3 compounds.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of N-(Biphenyl-2-thiocarbamoyl)-4-(1,3-dichlorophenyl) Carboxamide

The synthesis of the title molecule was achieved by the reaction of 2,4-dichlorobenzoyl chloride with potassium thiocyanate in 1:1 molar ratio in dry acetonitrile to afford the corresponding isothiocyante in situ followed by the treatment with 2-aminobiphenyl. The structure of the target compound was established by elemental analysis, FTIR, 1H, 13 C NMR and mass spectroscopy and unequivocally confirmed by the crystallographic data. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n with a = 13.356(2), b = 7.0761(11), c = 20.539(3) , β = 105.723(4)°, V = 1868.5(5) 3 and Z = 4.     

Synthesis, Structure and Properties of (n-Bu_4N)_3[Mo_6O_18NNAr(NO_2)_2]

The title compound was synthesized and characterized by means of elemental analysis, IR, DTA-TG and UV. Its single crystal structure was solved by using direct methods. The compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pmc(?) with lattice parameters: a = 1. 7261(2), b=l. 7537(3), c=2. 4258(3) nm. V=7. 34220 nm3, F(000) = 3648, Z = 4. The structure was refined to conventional discrepancy factors of R=0. 060 for 3176 observed reflections [Ⅰ>3σ/(Ⅰ)]. The anion represents a modification of the well-known [Mo6O19]2- anion, in which a single terminal oxo group is replaced by a 2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine ligand while the structure integrity of the hexanuclear framework is maintained.     

A New Diiminopyridyl Cobalt Complex [CoCl_2L]（L=2,6-Bis（N,N＇-bis（2,6-diisopropyl-4-（2,3-dimethyoxylbenzoylamide）phenylimino））pyridine）

The reaction of CoCl2·6H2O with 2,6-bis(N,N'-bis(2,6-diisopropyl-4-(2,3-dimethy-oxyl-benzoylamide)phenylimino))pyridine(L) afforded the complex [CoCl2L],which was fully characterized by elemental analysis,UV-vis,IR spectroscopy,fluorescence,and X-ray diffraction analysis.The compound is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 13.058(3),b = 13.798(3),c = 16.695(3) ,α = 98.191(3),β = 102.792(3),γ = 101.820(3)°,V = 2815.0(9) 3,Z = 2,F(000) = 1122,μ = 0.45 mm-1,R = 0.061 and wR = 0.1349 for 9842 observed reflections(Ⅰ 2σ(Ⅰ)).The Co(Ⅱ) center adopts a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry.The extended structure shows a one-dimensional zigzag double chain linked by hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions.     

A New Cadmium（Ⅱ） Coordination Polymer Incorporating a 3D Framework with 1D Channels Bridged by Flexible Cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate Ligand

The hydrothermal reaction of Cd(OAc)2·2H2O, 4,4'-bpy and cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic acid (H4L) yields a three-dimensional (3D) coordination porous framework [Cd2LI(4,4'-bpy)1.5(H2O)2]n·2nH2O, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (MoKα radiation, λ = 0.71073), elemental analysis and IR. This complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 25.951(3), b = 11.6618(12), c = 20.046(2) , β = 114.863(2)o, V = 5504.4(10) 3, Z = 8, Dc = 1.900 g/cm3, Mr = 787.30, μ = 1.615 mm-1, F(000) = 3128, the final R = 0.0978 and wR = 0.1780. The structure of the complex is a 3D coordination Cd-carboxylate framework consisting of 1D hexagonal channels along the c-axis filled with the bridging 4,4'-bpy ligands. The 4,4'-bpy ligands with two kinds of conformations are located alternately in the channels through coordination and hydrogen interactions to support the whole porous framework, in which the conformation-flexible cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylate ligand adopts the I (e,a,a,e) conformation and acts as a pentadentate ligand to connect five Cd(Ⅱ) atoms via the carboxylate groups in different coordination modes.     

In Situ Synthesis,Structural Characterization and Catalytic Properties of a 2D Cu(Ⅰ)-cyanide Coordination Polymer

A new Cu(Ⅰ) coordination polymer(CP) formulated as [Cu_2(L)(CN)_2]_n(1, L =1,1?-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole)methane) was synthesized, in which the cyanide anions were generated in situ by the cleavage of C–C bond of acetonitrile under hydrothermal conditions. CP 1 was characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, Pccn space group, with a = 10.314(3), b = 20.966(7), c =9.432(3) ?, V = 2039.5(11) ?~3, Z = 4, C_(21) H_(20) Cu_2 N_6, M_r = 483.51, D_c = 1.575 g×cm~(-3), μ = 2.105 mm~(-1) and F(000) = 984, the final R = 0.0608 and wR = 0.1942 for 1226 observed reflections with Ⅰ 2s(Ⅰ)for the CP 1. The CP 1 possesses a 2D {63} layer structure which is composed of Cu(Ⅰ) centers bridged by L and CN– ligands. The thermal stability and luminescence properties of CP 1 are discussed in detail. The complex also displays a remarkable activity for the degradation of methyl orange by hydrogen peroxide in a Fenton-like process.     

A Novel Mononuclear Copper（Ⅱ） Complex：Crystal Structure and DNA Cleavage Ability

The reaction of N-tosylatirdine with 1,2-diaminopropane in dry benzene solution yields an intermediate H2L, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(2-(p-tolylsulfonyl)aminoethyl) propane-1,2-diamine. The mononuclear copper(Ⅱ) complex, [CuLH2O]·H2O, was synthesized by the reaction between the intermediate and copper(Ⅱ) in absolute methanol. The complex has been characterized by IR, UV-vis and X-ray diffraction technology, and its crystal crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pbca with a = 15.589(1), b = 21.897(2), c = 27.645(2) , V = 9436.4(1) 3, Dc = 1.352 g/cm3, Z = 8, Mr = 960.68, F(000) = 4040, μ(MoKa) = 0.698 mm-1, S = 0.98, R = 0.0537 and wR = 0.1180 for 5804 observed reflections (I > 2σ(I)). In the crystal structure, a one-dimensional chain is formed by abundant hydrogen bond interactions. The interaction of the complex with DNA was monitored using agarose gel electrophoresis. The result shows that the complex can transform the supercoiled to nicked and liner forms, and has a concentration-dependent cleavage activity.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [O-4,6-di-^tBu-C6H2-2-CH2-[C{N（CHCH）NMe}]3Y

The title complex L3Y(L = [O-4,6-di-tBu-C6H2-2-CH{CH(iPr2NCHCHN) }]) has been synthesized by the reaction of LiY[N(iPr) 2]4 with H2LCl and LiBu in a 1:3:2 molar ratio at 0 ℃ in THF,and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21 with a = 14.3612(16) ,b = 14.7524(14) ,c = 16.898(2) ,β = 105.708(3) o,V = 3446.3(6) 3,Mr = 1203.50,Z = 2,Dc = 1.160 Mg/m3,μ(MoKα) = 0.90 mm-1 and F(000) = 1296. The structure was refined to R = 0.050 and wR = 0.110 for 10213 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I) . The Y ion is coordinated to three phenoxo groups and three NHC ligands to form a distorted octahedral geometry. The temperature effect on the reaction leads to the 1,2-benzyl migration of NHC ligand to form the title complex.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Thermal Stability of a Dibutyltin Complex {[4-Et2NC6H3（O）C=NC6H3（O）- 5-NO2]（n-Bu2Sn）}2 and Its Interaction with DNA

The Schiff base organotin(IV) complex {[4-Et2NC6H3(O)C=NC6H3(O)-5-NO2](nBu2Sn)}2 has been synthesized via the reaction between 4-(diethylamino) salicylaldehyde-2-amino-4-nitrophenol Schiff base(H2L) and dibutyltin oxide. Complex C1 has been characterized by IR, 1H NMR, 13 C NMR spectra, and elemental analysis, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 15.6559(8), b = 9.1657(5), c = 18.8351(10) , β = 107.3440(10)°, Z = 4, V = 2579.9(2) 3, Dc = 1.442 Mg·m-3, μ(MoKα) = 1.025 mm-1, F(000) = 1152, R = 0.0250 and wR = 0.0633. The central Sn atom is coordinated in a hexadentate manner to assume a distorted octahedral configuration. Complex C1 was studied by TGA analysis in air atmosphere. The interaction between complex C1 and the herring sperm DNA was realized through the intercalation of the complex based on the studies by EB fluorescent probe.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Dinuclear Manganese(Ⅱ) Manganese(Ⅲ) Complex of a Macrocyclic Ligand

A mixed-valence dinuclear manganese complex, [MnⅡMnⅢL](ClO4)·1/2MeOH, where L is a macrocyclic ligand derived from the cyclocondensation of sodium 2,6-diformyl-4-methylphenolate with N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl)-2-hydroxybenzyl amine, was obtained and its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. The orange crystal is a monoclinic system with space group P21/c and lattice parameters a=1.1617(4), b=1.4005(3), c=1.4641(3) nm, β=113.03(2)°, and Z=2. The crystal structure shows that each pendant-arm is bonded in a bidentate fashion to the adjacent metal atom and that both the arms are on the same side of the macrocycle. The two Mn atoms are bridged by two μ2-phenoxy oxygen atoms of the tetra-imine macrocycle, and each Mn atom, locating in a trigonal prismatic coordination environment(N3O3), is six-coordinated by the two imine nitrogen atoms, one tertiary nitrogen atom and a pendant phenol moiety apart from the two oxygen atoms.