Synthesis,characterization, and mechanism of trans-dichlorido-bis-(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) with L-cystine in the presence of chloride

Substitution reactions of trans-[CoCl₂(en)₂]Cl (where en?=?ethylenediamine) with L-cystine has been studied in 1.0?×?10^?1?mol?dm^?3 aqueous perchlorate at various temperatures (303–323?K) and pH (4.45–3.30) using UV-Vis spectrophotometer on various [Cl^?] from 0.05 to 0.01?mol?L^?1. The products have been characterized by their physico-chemical and spectroscopic data. Trans-[CoCl(en)₂(H₂O)]²⁺, from the hydrolysis of trans-[CoCl₂(en)₂]⁺ in the presence of Cl^?, formed a complex with L-cystine at all temperatures in 1?:?1 molar ratio. L-cystine is bidentate to Co(III) through Co–N and Co–S bonds. Product formation and reversible reaction rate constants have been evaluated. The rate constants for SN_i mechanism have been evaluated and activation parameters E _a, ΔH ^#, and ΔS ^# are determined.     

Isomorphism of bis(diethyldithiocarbamato)zinc(II) adduct with pyridine, [Zn(Py)(EDtc)2]: hysteresis in the reaction of the adduct formation

The structure of the polycrystalline adduct bis(diethyldithiocarbamato)-pyridine zinc(II) depends on the pathway of physico-chemical conditions during the preparation procedure, as was revealed by solid state ¹⁵N CP/MAS spectroscopy in good correlation with known single crystal X-ray diffraction structures of this adduct. Two isomorphs of the adduct, namely α-[Zn(Py)(S₂CNEt₂)₂] and β-[Zn(Py)(S₂CNEt₂)₂], are the two molecules in the asymmetric unit of a single crystal (or polycrystalline) sample that can be obtained by recrystallization from toluene of the equimolar solution of the initial diethyldithiocarbamate zinc(II) complex and pyridine. The third isomorph, γ-[Zn(Py)(S₂CNEt₂)₂], can be obtained by recrystallization from pure pyridine of the diethyldithiocarbamate zinc(II) complex, or by its equimolar absorption of pyridine, or by desorption of pyridine from the clathrated adduct, [Zn(Py)(S₂CNEt₂)₂]·Py. Finally, the γ-[Zn(Py)(S₂CNEt₂)₂] isomorph recrystallizes from the melt into α/β-isomorphs of the adduct.     

Degradation thermique et etude vibrationnelle de MII(NH4)4(P3O9)2x4H2O(M II=Cu2+, Ni2+, Co2+)

We have studied the thermal behaviour under atmospheric pressure of isotypic tetrahydrate cyclotriphosphates M^II(NH₄)₄(P₃O₉)₂x4H₂O (M ^II=Cu, Ni and Co), between 25 and 1400°C, by X-ray diffraction, thermal analyses (TG and DTA) and infrared spectrometry. This study shows that the series of the compounds M^II(NH₄)₄(P₃O₉)₂x4H₂O (M ^II=Cu, Ni and Co) after elimination of water, in two different stages, and ammonia leads, at 400°C to cyclotetraphosphate M₂ ^IIP₄O₁₂ crystallized and to a thermal residue with a formula H₄P₄O₁₂ which undergoes under a thermal degradation by evolving water and pentoxide phosphorus. The kinetic characteristics of the dehydration and elimination of ammonia have been determinated. The vibrational spectra of Cu(NH₄)₄(P₃O₉)₂x4H₂O were examined and interpreted, in the domain of the valency frequencies, on the basis of the crystalline structure of its isotypic compound Co(NH₄)₄(P₃O₉)₂x4H₂O whose cycle has the site symmetry C₁, of our results of the calculation of the IR frequencies and the successive isotopic substitutions of the equivalent atoms (3P, 3Oi and 6Oe belonging to the P₃Oi₃Oe₆ ring) of the P₃O₉ ³⁻ cycle with high symmetry D_3h. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Studies on the reaction of salicylidenebenzoic-hydrazide (SBH) with Ce3+, Th4+ and UO2 2+

The stoichiometry and structure of salicylidenebenzoic-hydrazine (SBH) chelates with UO₂(II), Ce(III) and Th(IV) in buffer-ethanol mixtures and in pure ethanol is studied applying conductometric titration, visible spectrophotometry and ir-spectrophotometry. The ir-spectra revealed that coordination takes place through the C=O and C=N groups.Deceased December 1977.     

Thiocyanate-selective membrane electrode based on cobalt(III) Schiff base as a charge carrier

A highly selective polyvinylchloride (PVC) membrane electrode based on Schiff base complex i.e. [Cobalt (Salpen) (PBu₃)] ClO4 · H2O (Salpen = bis(salycilaldehyde)propylene diamine) is reported as new carrier for thiocyanate selective electrode by incorporating the membrane ingredients on the surface of graphite electrodes. The proposed electrode possesses a very wide Nernestian linear range to thiocyanate from 1.0 × 10^?6 to 1.0 × 10^?1 M with slope of ?59.05 ± 0.91 mV per decade of thiocyanate concentration, very low detection limit (8.0 × 10^?7 M) and good thiocyanate selectivity over the wide variety of other anions. Fast and stable response, good reproducibility, long-term stability, applicability over a wide pH range (2.8–9.8) are advantages of the reported electrode. The sensor has a response time of <5 s and can be used for at least 14 weeks without any considerable change in respective potential response. The proposed electrode was used for the determination of thiocyanate in saliva, wastewater and human urine with satisfactory results and good agreement with colorimetric as reference method.     

Potentiometric and spectral studies of complex formation of La(III), Pr(III) and Lu(III) with aspartic acid and asparagine

The composition and stability of La³⁺, Pr³⁺ and Lu³⁺ complexes with aspartic acid and asparagine were analysed. The formation of complexes of the typeML andMHL was determined for La³⁺ and Pr³⁺ with aspartic acid, and of the typeMHL for Lu³⁺ with aspartic acid. For La³⁺, Pr³⁺ and Lu³⁺ with asparagine the formation ofML(OH) complexes was observed. By means of¹H NMR and¹³C NMR studies the participation in the coordination of both -COOH groups was determined for aspartic acid, whereas for asparagine the participation of the -COOH group was determined in complexes with La³⁺, Pr³⁺, and of the -COOH and the -NH₂ groups in the complex with Lu³⁺.

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Potentiometrische und spektroskopische Untersuchungen an La(III), Pr(III) und Lu(III)-Komplexen von Asparaginsäure und Asparagin

Zusammenfassung Die Zusammensetzung und die Stabilität von La³⁺, Pr³⁺ und Lu³⁺-Komplexen mit Asparaginsäure und Asparagin wurden untersucht. Es wurde die Bildung von La³⁺ und Pr³⁺-Komplexen des TypsML undMHL, und ein Lu³⁺-Komplex des TypsMHL mit Asparaginsäure festgestellt. Für diese drei Lanthaniden wurde auch die Bildung von Komplexen des TypsML(OH) mit Asparagin beobachtet. Mit Hilfe von¹H-NMR und¹³C-NMR-Untersuchungen wurde für Asparaginsäure die Teilnahme der beiden -COOH-Gruppen, für Asparagin die Teilnahme der -COOH-Gruppe in den Komplexen mit La³⁺, Pr³⁺ und der-COOH und -NH₂-Gruppen in dem Komplex mit Lu³⁺ an der Koordinierung festgestellt.

     

Research on Molecular Structure and Electronic Properties of Ln3+ (Ce3+, Tb3+, Pr3+)/Li+ and Eu2+ Co-Doped Sr2Si5N8 via DFT Calculation

We use density functional theory (DFT) to study the molecular structure and electronic band structure of Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺ doped with trivalent lanthanides (Ln³⁺ = Ce³⁺, Tb³⁺, Pr³⁺). Li⁺ was used as a charge compensator for the charge imbalance caused by the partial replacement of Sr²⁺ by Ln³⁺. The doping of Ln lanthanide atom causes the structure of Sr₂Si₅N₈ lattice to shrink due to the smaller atomic radius of Ln³⁺ and Li⁺ compared to Sr²⁺. The doped structure’s formation energy indicates that the formation energy of Li⁺, which is used to compensate for the charge imbalance, is the lowest when the Sr2 site is doped. Thus, a suitable Li⁺ doping site for double-doped lanthanide ions can be provided. In Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺, the doped Ce³⁺ can occupy partly the site of Sr₁²⁺ ([SrN₈]), while Eu²⁺ accounts for Sr₁²⁺ and Sr₂²⁺ ([SrN₁₀]). When the Pr³⁺ ion is selected as the dopant in Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺, Pr³⁺ and Eu²⁺ would replace Sr₂²⁺ simultaneously. In this theoretical model, the replacement of Sr²⁺ by Tb³⁺ cannot exist reasonably. For the electronic structure, the energy level of Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺/Li⁺ doped with Ce³⁺ and Pr³⁺ appears at the bottom of the conduction band or in the forbidden band, which reduces the energy bandgap of Sr₂Si₅N₈. We use DFT+U to adjust the lanthanide ion 4f energy level. The adjusted 4f-CBM of Ce_Sr1Li_Sr1-Sr₂Si₅N₈ is from 2.42 to 2.85 eV. The energy range of 4f-CBM in Pr_Sr1Li_Sr1-Sr₂Si₅N₈ is 2.75–2.99 eV and its peak is 2.90 eV; the addition of Ce³⁺ in Eu_Sr1Ce_Sr1Li_Sr1 made the 4f energy level of Eu²⁺ blue shift. The addition of Pr³⁺ in Eu_Sr2Pr_Sr2Li_Sr1 makes part of the Eu²⁺ 4f energy level blue shift. Eu²⁺ 4f energy level in Eu_Sr2Ce_Sr1Li_Sr1 is not in the forbidden band, so Eu²⁺ is not used as the emission center.     

Synthesis and characterization of a new cyclic phosph(V)azane ligand [(C6H5N)P(O)H]2 and its zinc(II) complex

The new cyclic phosph(V)azane ligand [(C₆H₅N)P(O)H]₂ (2) is obtained from the reaction between PCl₃ and PhNH₂ in toluene followed by controlled hydrolysis of the product in an H₂O–CHCl₃ solution. Compound 2 is the first example of P(V) dimer [(µ-NC₆H₅)P(H)=O]₂, a P₂N₂ ring with two P(O)H moieties. The reaction of 2 with ZnCl₂ in a molar ratio of 1?:?1 in tetrahydrofuran yields the cyclophosph(V)azane complex Cl₂Zn[(C₆H₅N)P(O)H]₂ (3) in which Zn–O bonds form directly between a cyclic phosph(V)azane ligand and Zn(II). The products have been characterized by infrared, multinuclear (¹H, ³¹P, ¹³C) NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis.     

Synthesis of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-grafted colloidal silica particles with improved stability in aqueous solvents

The known grafting procedures of colloidal silica particles with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) lead to grafting layers that detach from the silica surface and dissolve in water within a few days. We present a new grafting procedure of PEG onto silica with a significant improvement of the stability of the grafting layers in aqueous solvents. Moreover, the procedure avoids any dry states or other circumstances leading to strong aggregation of the particles. To achieve the improved water stability, St?ber silica particles are first pre-coated with a silane coupling agent (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APS) to incorporate active amine groups. The water solubility of the pre-coating layer was minimized using a combination of APS with bis-(trimethoxysilylpropyl)amine (BTMOSPA) or bis-(triethoxysilyl)ethane (BTEOSE). These pre-coated particles were then reacted with N-succinimidyl ester of mono-methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) carboxylic acid to form PEG-grafted silica particles. The particles form stable dispersions in aqueous solutions as well as several organic solvents.     

N(nPr)4[B5O6(OH)4][B(OH)3]2 and N(nBu)4[B5O6(OH)4][B(OH)3]2: Clathrates with a diamondoid arrangement of hydrogen-bonded pentaborate anions

Single-crystal X-ray structure analyses of N(nPr)₄[B₅O₆(OH)₄][B(OH)₃]₂,1, and N(nBu)₄ [B₅O₆(OH)₄][B(OH)₃]₂,2, reveal that these materials are novel clathrates, the isotypic host structures of which are three-dimensional assemblies of hydrogen-bonded [B₅O₆(OH)₄]^– ionsand B(OH)₃ molecules. The assembly of only the pentaborate anions is a distorted (i.e., along [102] elongated) fourconnected diamond-related network. The N(nPr) ₄ ⁺ and N(nBu) ₄ ⁺ ions are trapped within the complex three-dimensional channel systems of the host frameworks. Both1 and2 crystallize monoclinically with space groupP2₁/c andZ=4. The cell constants are:1:a=13.592(5),b=12.082(2),c=17.355(6) Å, =106.60(2)° (298K);2:a=13.874(3),b=12.585(1),c=17.588(4) Å, =107.04(1)° (238 K). The results obtained by both¹¹B and¹³C MAS NMR spectroscopy are discussed. Thermogravimetric studies under a flowing inert-gas atmosphere suggest that water, stemming from polycondensation of the hydrous borate species, is released from the clathrates at ca. 443 K (1) and 398 K (2) before the decomposition of the organic cations starts at ca. 603 K (1) and 603 K (2).Author for correspondence. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as supplementary publication No. SUP 82172 (82 pages).     

Solvent Extraction of Heavy Metals with a 23-Membered Macrocyclic Ionophore Attached with BF 2 + -Capped Cobalt(III) Complex

A new (E, E)-dioxime cobalt(III) complex [Co(HL)₂pyCl]containing four 23-membered macrocyclic ionophores has beenprepared. The cobalt(III) complex [Co(LBF₂)₂pyCl]bridged with BF₂ ⁺ was prepared using the precursorcobalt(III) complex and boron trifluoride ethyl ethercomplex. The solvent extraction of heavy metal cationssuch as Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Hg²⁺ and Pb²⁺ by the BF₂ ⁺-capped cobalt(III) complex has been investigated. The structure of the complexes is proposedaccording to elemental analyses, ¹H and ¹³C-NMR, IRand mass spectral data.     

The first use of a Rh(III) complex as a novel ionophore for thiocyanate-selective polymeric membrane electrodes

The feasibility of a newly synthesized Rh(III) complex, Rh[(trpy)(bpy)Cl](PF₆)₂, as a novel ionophore for the preparation of anion-selective polymeric membrane electrodes was tested. The ionophore exhibited anti-Hofmeister behavior with enhanced potentiometric selectivity toward thiocyanate ion compared to other anions. The influence of some experimental parameters such as membrane composition, nature and amount of plasticizer and additive and concentration of internal solution on the potential response of the SCN⁻ sensor were investigated. The electrode exhibits a Nernstian response for SCN⁻ over a wide concentration range (1.0 × 10⁻⁵ to 1.0 × 10⁻¹ M) with a slope −58.7 ± 0.5 mV per decade and a detection limit of 4.0 × 10⁻⁶ M (0.23 ppm). It could be used in a pH range of 3.0-8.0 and has a fast response time of about 15 s. The proposed sensor was used for the determination of thiocyanate ions in real samples such as urine and saliva of smokers and nonsmokers and, as an indicator electrode, in potentiometric titrations of SCN⁻ ion.     

One-step synthesis of pentavalent triphenylantimony derivatives Ph3Sb(OSiR3)2, Ph3Sb(OCH2CH2)2NH and Ph3Sb(OCH2CH2NMe2)2: X-ray molecular structure of Ph3Sb(OSiMe3)2

Pentavalent bis(triorganosiloxy)triphenylantimony derivatives, Ph₃Sb(OSiR₃)₂ (R = Me, Ph), were synthesized by reaction of triphenylantimony with trimethyl- or triphenylsilanol in the presence of tert-butylhydroperoxide by the mild reaction conditions (0-5 °C, 2 h). The reaction of triphenylantimony with diethanolamine in the presence of tert-butylhydroperoxide gave the cyclic compound Ph₃Sb(OCH₂CH₂)₂NH. The mixture of Ph₃SbO and Ph₃Sb(OCH₂CH₂NMe₂)₂ was obtained by the reaction of triphenylantimony with 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethanol in the presence of tert-butylhydroperoxide.     

Iron(III), nickel(II) and zinc(II) complexes based on acetophenone-S-methyl-thiosemicarbazone: synthesis,characterization, thermogravimetry,and a structural study

New complexes, [Fe(L)Cl], [Ni(L)], and [Zn(L)C₂H₅OH] (1–3), were synthesized by template reaction of 2-hydroxy-acetophenone-S-methyl-thiosemicarbazone with 2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic measurements, FT-IR, ¹H NMR, UV–visible, and ESI–MS spectra. In these complexes, the ligand is coordinated to the metal ion as dinegatively charged tetradentate chelating agents via the N₂O₂ donor set. The iron(III) and zinc(II) complexes exhibit square pyramidal geometry whereas the nickel(II) complex has a square planar geometry. The crystal structure of 1, determined by X-ray diffraction method, indicates that 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/c with Z = 4. Thermal decompositions of the compounds have been investigated using TGA in air.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and properties of Ni(II) and Co(III) complexes derived from tripod polypyridine ligands containing N7 or N6 donor set atoms

New complexes [Ni^II(pbpaen)](ClO₄)₂ (1) and [Co^III(pbpaen)](ClO₄)₃ (2) (pbpaen = N′-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-N,N-bis {2-[(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}ethane-1,2-diamine) have been synthesized and characterized by IR and UV–Vis spectroscopies. An X-ray structure of the nickel(II) complex shows that [Ni(pbpaen)](ClO₄)₂ (1) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2_1/c. The cation [Ni(pbpaen)]²⁺ is pseudo-octahedral with one of the three pyridyl nitrogen atom uncoordinated. The crystal lattice of this complex is stabilized by intra and intermolecular hydrogen bonding systems, giving one-dimensional sheets like arrays. All attempts to obtain nickel or cobalt complexes with protonated forms of the ligand resulted in isolation of only [Co^III(bpaen)](ClO₄)₃ (3) compound in which the tripod pbpaen ligand has lost one of the three pyridylmethyl groups, procuring then bpaen ligand {bpaen = N,N-bis{2-[(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}ethane-1,2-diamine}. The X-ray crystal structure reveals that the compound 3 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pna2 with the Co³⁺ ion having a distorted-octahedral environment. These two ligands with strong-field N donor stabilise the +3 oxidation state of the Co center.     

Synthesis, structure, and properties of chromium(III) sulfates

Reactions between CrO₃ and 50- are studied at temperatures up to the boiling point of the acid. Depending on the H₂SO₄ concentration and synthesis temperature, Cr₂(SO₄)₃, CrH(SO₄)₂, (H₃O)[Cr(SO₄)₂], Cr₂(SO₄)₃·H₂SO₄·4H₂O (gross formula), and (H₅O₂)[Cr(H₂O)₂(SO₄)₂], are obtained as identified reaction products in addition to the incompletely characterized chromic-sulfuric acid. The Cr^III-based sulfates are characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, thermogravimetric, and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The nuclear and magnetic structures of Cr₂(SO₄)₃ at are determined, the structure type of (H₃O)[Cr(SO₄)₂] is established, and the crystal structure of (H₅O₂)[Cr(H₂O)₂(SO₄)₂] is firmly stipulated. Magnetic susceptibility data suggest that the samples of CrH(SO₄)₂ are in a micro-crystalline rather than in an amorphous state. All Cr^III-based sulfates synthesized in this study appear to undergo paramagnetic-to-antiferromagnetic transitions at around .     

Study of Complex Formation Between Dicyclohexano-18-Crown-6 (DCH18C6) with Mg 2+, Ca2+, Sr 2+, and Ba2+ Cations in Methanol–Water Binary Mixtures Using Conductometric Method

The complexation reactions between Mg²⁺,Ca²⁺,Sr²⁺ and Ba²⁺ metal cations with macrocyclic ligand, dicyclohexano-18-crown-6 (DCH18C6) were studied in methanol (MeOH)–water (H₂O) binary mixtures at different temperatures using conductometric method . In all cases, DCH18C6 forms 1:1 complexes with these metal cations. The values of stability constants of complexes which were obtained from conductometric data show that the stability of complexes is affected by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents. While the variation of stability constants of DCH18C6-Sr ²⁺ and DCH18C6-Ba²⁺versus the composition of MeOH–H₂O mixed solvents is monotonic, an anomalous behavior was observed for variations of stability constants of DCH18C6-Mg²⁺ and DCH18C6-Ca²⁺ versus the composition of the mixed solvents. The values of thermodynamic parameters (ΔH_c°, ΔS_c°) for complexation reactions were obtained from temperature dependence of formation constants of complexes using the van’t Hoff plots. The results show that in most cases, the complexation reactions are enthalpy stabilized but entropy destabilized and the values of thermodynamic parameters are influenced by the nature and composition of the mixed solvents. The obtained results show that the order of selectivity of DCH18C6 ligand for metal cations in different concentrations of methanol in MeOH–H₂O binary system is: Ba²⁺>Sr²⁺>Ca²⁺> Mg²⁺.     

Co(III) complexes of the type [(L)Co(O2CO)] (L = tripodal tetraamine ligand): Synthesis,structure, DFT calculations and Co NMR

The syntheses and characterisation of the Co(III) complexes [(L)Co(O₂CO)]ClO₄ (L = a tripodal tetraamine ligand = baep, abap, uns-penp, dppa, trpn) are reported. Geometric isomers are possible for all but the trpn complex, owing to the non-equivalence of the three arms on the tripodal ligand, and both NMR and X-ray crystallography are used to identify the single isomer formed. X-ray crystal structures of the complexes [(L)Co(O₂CO)]ClO₄ · xH₂O (L = baep, x = 0.5; L = abap, x = 0; L = uns-penp, x = 1; L = dppa, x = 0; L = trpn, x = 1) are reported; little variation is observed in the geometry of the carbonate chelate ring while significant lengthening of bonds and expansion of angles involving the cobalt ion occurs as the number of six-membered chelate rings in the complex cations increases. ⁵⁹Co NMR chemical shift data for the complexes show the expected linear relationship between λ_max, the wavelength of the lowest energy d–d transition, and γ, the magnetogyric ratio of the ⁵⁹Co nucleus. An excellent correlation between Δ, the d orbital splitting parameter, and δ(⁵⁹Co) also exists for these complexes. Rate data for the acid hydrolysis of [(L)Co(O₂CO)]⁺ (L = uns-penp, dppa) in 1.0 M HClO₄ differ by two orders of magnitude, and this is attributed to the differing steric accessibility of the endo O atoms in each complex. DFT calculations on the complexes reproduce the isomeric preferences, UV–Vis and ⁵⁹Co NMR spectroscopic data well, provided that solvent effects are included.