Synthesis,Characterization, DNA Binding Properties,Fluorescence Studies and Antioxidant Activity of Transition Metal Complexes with Hesperetin-2-hydroxy Benzoyl Hydrazone

A novel Schiff-base ligand (H₅L), hesperetin-2-hydroxy benzoyl hydrazone, and its copper (II), zinc (II) and nickel (II) complexes (M·H₃L) [M(II) = Cu, Zn, Ni], have been synthesized and characterized. The ligand and Zn (II) complex exhibit green and blue fluorescence under UV light and the fluorescent properties of the ligand and Zn (II) complex in solid state and different solutions were investigated. In addition, DNA binding properties of the ligand and its metal complexes have been investigated by electronic absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectra, ethidium bromide displacement experiments, iodide quenching experiments, salt effect and viscosity measurements. Results suggest that all the compounds bind to DNA via an intercalation binding mode. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity of the ligand and its metal complexes was determined by superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging methods in vitro. The metal complexes were found to possess potent antioxidant activity and be better than the free ligand alone and some standard antioxidants like vitamin C and mannitol.     

Synthesis,Spectral Characterization,DNA Binding Studies and Antimicrobial Activity of Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Fe(III) and VO(IV) Complexes with 4-Aminoantipyrine Schiff Base of Ortho-Vanillin

A series of transition metal complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Fe(III) and VO(IV) have been synthesized involving the Schiff base, 2,3-dimethyl-1-phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxy benzylideneamino)-pyrazol-5-one(L), obtained by condensation of 4-aminoantipyrine with 3-methoxy salicylaldehyde. Structural features were obtained from their FT-IR, UV–vis, NMR, ESI Mass, elemental analysis, magnetic moments, molar conductivity and thermal analysis studies. The Schiff base acts as a monovalent bidentate ligand, coordinating through the azomethine nitrogen and phenolic oxygen atom. Based on elemental and spectral studies six coordinated geometry is assigned to Co(II), Ni(II), Fe(III) and VO(IV) complexes and four coordinated geometry is assigned to Zn(II) complex. The interaction of metal complexes with Calf thymus DNA were carried out by UV–VIS titrations, fluorescence spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. The binding constants (K_b) of the complexes were determined as 5?×?10⁵ M^?1 for Co(II) complex, 1.33?×?10⁴ M^?1 for Ni(II) complex, 3.33?×?10⁵ M^?1 for Zn(II) complex, 1.25?×?10⁵ M^?1 for Fe(III) complex and 8?×?10⁵ M^?1 for VO(IV) complex. Quenching studies of the complexes indicate that these complexes strongly bind to DNA. Viscosity measurements indicate the binding mode of complexes with CT DNA by intercalation through groove. The ligand and it’s metal complexes were screened for their antimicrobial activity against bacteria. The results showed the metal complexes to be biologically active, while the ligand to be inactive.     

希夫碱配合物M3L3(NO3)6(H3O)2的合成与光谱性质

以4-氨基-1,2,4-三氮唑与对二甲氨基苯甲醛为原料, 在冰醋酸催化下合成了配体4-氨基-1,2,4-三氮唑缩对二甲氨基苯甲醛（L）。 然后利用L与过渡金属硝酸盐［M(NO3)2·xH2O(M=Cu,　Co,　Zn,　Cd; x=3～6)］在无水乙醇中反应, 制得固态配合物M3L6(NO3)6(H2O)2。 通过元素分析、 红外光谱、 紫外光谱、 荧光光谱等手段对合成的配体及配合物进行了表征。 实验结果表明, 该物质是一种多晶粉末状的发光材料,　在紫外光的激发下,　在乙醇溶液体系中的荧光发射峰在416 nm处,　为蓝色荧光, 色纯度高,　荧光量子效率高, 而配合物M3L6(NO3)6(H2O)2的荧光发射峰则红移至445 nm左右, 同时荧光强度显著增强。　M3L6(NO3)6(H2O)2中与M(Ⅱ)发生配位作用的基团是配体中三氮唑环上的氮原子。     

Co,Mn,Ni的联苯酸配合物的合成及光谱研究

合成了联苯酸 ,并以其和吡啶为配体 ,制备了第一过渡系金属离子Co(Ⅱ ) ,Mn(Ⅱ ) ,Ni(Ⅱ )的 3种配合物 ,并通过元素分析、IR及UV等手段对配合物进行了表征 ,推测了可能的组成和结构。     

Interaction studies of cysteine with Li+, Na+, K+, Be2+, Mg2+, and Ca2+ metal cation complexes

The coordination geometries, electronic features, metal ion affinities, entropies, and the energetics of Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Be²⁺, Mg²⁺, and Ca²⁺ metal cations with different possible conformations of cysteine complexes were studied. The complexes were optimized using density functional theory (B3LYP) and second order Moller–Plesset Perturbation (MP2) theory methods using 6‐311 + +G** basis set. The interactions of the metal cations at different nucleophilic sites of cysteine conformations were considered after a careful selection among several binding sites. All the metal cations coordinate with cysteine in a tridentate manner and also the most preferred position for the interaction. It is found that, the overall structural parameters of cysteine are not altered by metal ion substitution, but, the metal ion‐binding site has undergone a noticeable change. All the complexes were characterized by an electrostatic interaction between ligand and metal ions that appears slightly more pronounced for lithium and beryllium metal complexes. The metal ion affinity (MIA) and basis set superposition error (BSSE) corrected interaction energy were also computed for all the complexes. The effect of metal cations on the infrared (IR) stretching vibrational modes of amino N? H bond, side chain thiol group S? H bond, hydroxyl O? H bond, and Carbonyl C?O bond in cysteine molecules have also been studied. The nature of the metal ion‐ligand bond and the coordination properties were examined using natural bond order (NBO) at bond critical point (electron density and their Laplacian of electron density) through Atoms in Molecules (AIM) analyses. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Density functional theory study on a fluorescent chemosensor device of aza‐crown ether

Three derivatives of alkyl anthracene covalently bonded to aza‐18‐crown‐6 at the nitrogen position, anthracene(CH₂)_n, (n = 1–3) which act as an on–off fluorogenic photoswitch have been theoretically studied using a computational strategy based on density functional theory at B3LYP/6‐31 + G(d,p) method. The fully optimized geometries have been performed with real frequencies which indicate the minima states. The binding energies, enthalpies and Gibbs free energies have been calculated for aza‐18‐crown‐6 ( L ) and their metal complexes. The natural bond orbital analysis is used to explore the interaction of host–guest molecules. The absorption spectra differences between L and their metal ligands, the excitation energies and absorption wavelength for their excited states have been studied by time‐dependent density functional theory with the basis set 6‐31 + G(d,p). These fluorescent sensors and switchers based on photoinduced electron transfer mechanism have been investigated. The PET process from aza‐crown ether to fluorophore can be suppressed or completely blocked by the entry of alkali metal cations into the aza‐crown ether‐based receptor. Such a suppression of the PET process means that fluorescence intensity is enhanced. The binding selectivity studies of the aza‐crown ether part of L indicate that the presence of the alkali metal cations Li⁺, Na⁺ and K⁺ play an important role in determining the internal charge transfer and the fluorescence properties of the complexes. In addition, the solvent effect has been investigated. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Quantum yield and photometric parameters of some transition metal ion schiff base complexes

In the present studies, a series of transition metal Ni(II), Mn(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes were synthesized using a Schiff base ligand formed by condensation reaction of p-phenylenediamine with 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde. The prepared ligand and complexes were characterized by FTIR, HNMR, UV–Vis and fluorescence techniques. The peak in the HNMR spectra as well as important band in the FTIR spectra is discussed in relation to the molecular structure. Quantum yield of the prepared samples was calculated by taking quinine sulphate as a reference solvent. The quantum yield and fluorescence intensity of Ni(II), Mn(II) and Co(II) complexes were found to be more compared to Cu (II) complex and ligand. The photometric parameters were also calculated for ligand and complexes.     

Preparation,Chemical Characterization and Electronic Spectra of 6-(2-Pyridylazo)-3-Acetamidophenol and Its Metal Complexes

The stereochemistry of new iron (III), cobalt (II), nickel (II), copper (II), zinc (II) and cadmium (II) complexes of 6-(2-pyridylazo)-3-acetamidophenol (H2L) was studied on the basis of their analytical, spectroscopic, magnetic and conductance data. the dissociation constant of the ligand, as well as the stability constants of its metal complexes had been determined by spectrophotometric method. on the basis of infrared spectra, the coordination behaviour of the ligand to the metal ions was investigated. Magnetic susceptibility and solid reflectance spectra measurements were used to infer the structure. the isolated complexes were found to have the general formulae [M (HL). xH₂O] (A).yH₂O, M = Cu (II), Zn (II), Cd (II) and Fe (HI); HL = 6-(2-pyridylazo)-3-acetamido-phenol; a = acetate in the case of Cu (II) and Zn (II) or chloride in the case of Cd (II) and Fe (Ill), x = 1-3 and y=0-5. for [M (H₂L).xH₂O]Cl₂.yH₂O, M = Ni (II) and Co (II); HL = 6-(2-pyridyl-azo)-3-acetamidophenol, x=3 and y=5-6).     

Quantum chemical studies on a series of transition metal carbon dioxide complexes: Metal–carbon bonding and electronic structures

The bonding features and electronic structures of a series of transition metal carbon dioxide complexes have been studied by density functional theory (DFT) calculations combined with natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis and energy-decomposition analysis (EDA). NBO analysis shows that the interaction between the metal center and the carbon atom of the carbon dioxide ligand (M–C) is stronger than the other interaction between the metal center and the carbon dioxide ligand. Natural hybrid orbital (NHO) analysis gives the detailed bonding features of the M–C bond for each complex. The NBO charge distribution on the carbon dioxide unit in all studied complexes is negative, which indicates charge transfer from the metal center to the carbon dioxide ligand for all studied complexes. The hyperconjugation effect of the metal center and the two C–O bonds of the carbon dioxide ligand has been estimated using the NBO second-order perturbation stabilization energy. It was found that the NBO second-order stabilization energy of C–O?→?nM* is sensitive to the coordinated sphere and the metal center. Frontier molecular orbital (FMO) analysis shows that complexes 1 and 4 may be good nucleophilic reagents for activation of the carbon dioxide molecule. However, the EDAs show that the M–CO₂ bond interaction energy of complex 4 is about two times as large as that of complex 1. The high M–CO₂ bond interaction energy of complex 4 may limit its practical application.     

Linear free‐energy relationships in semiquinone species and their Mn(II) and Cu(II) complexes

Linear free‐energy relationships for a series of functionalized semiquinone ligands and their Mn^II‐ and Cu^IIhydro‐tris(3‐cumenyl‐5‐methylpyrazolyl) borate complexes were examined. Quinone–semiquinone cycle half‐wave reduction potentials and semiquinone hydrogen hyperfine coupling constants (a_H) were determined and their correlation with Hammett σ parameters reported. A new σ parameter, σ_aH, has been proposed. Mn^II and Cu^II metal complex metal–ligand charge transfer and n → π* UV transitions were found to be modulated by substituents. Satisfactory Hammett correlations between UV transitions and various σ values have been determined and compared in a number of instances. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Theoretical and spectroscopic studies of 5‐aminoorotic acid and its new lanthanide(III) complexes

The complexes of cerium(III) and neodymium(III) were synthesized by reaction of the respective inorganic salts with 5‐aminoorotic acid (H₄L) in amounts equal to the metal:ligand molar ratio of 1:3. The structures of the final complexes were determined by means of spectral (IR, Raman, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR) and elemental analysis. Significant differences in the IR spectra of the complexes were observed as compared to the spectrum of the ligand. A comparative analysis of the Raman spectra of the complexes with that of the free H₄L allowed a straightforward assignment of the vibrations of the ligand groups involved in coordination. The geometry of H₄L was computed and optimized for the first time with the Gaussian03 program using the B3PW91/6‐311++G**, B3PW91/LANL2DZ, B3LYP/6‐311++G** and B3LYP/LANL2DZ methods. The experimental IR and Raman bands of the ligand were assigned to normal modes on the basis of DFT calculations. The vibrational analysis performed for the studied species, H₄L and its complexes, helped to explain the vibrational behavior of the ligand vibrational modes sensitive to interaction with the lanthanides. The vibrational study gave evidence for the coordination mode of the ligand to lanthanide ions and was in agreement with the other theoretical prediction. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Spectroscopic and Conductance Studies of New Transition Metal Complexes with a Schiff Base Derived from 4‐Methoxybenzaldehyde and 1,2‐bis(p‐Aminophenoxy)ethane

Four new metal complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) and Co(III) with Schiff base derived from 4‐methoxybenzaldehyde and 1,2‐bis(p‐aminophenoxy)ethane have been prepared and characterized by magnetic susceptibility, conductance measurements, elemental analyses, UV–Vis, ¹H NMR and IR spectra studies. The magnetic and spectroscopic data indicate an octahedral geometry for the six‐coordinate complexes. The ligand was used for complexation studies. Stability constants were measured by means of a conductometric method. Furthermore, the stability constants for complexation between ZnCl₂, Cu(NO₃)₂ and AgNO₃ salts and ligand (L) in 80% dioxane–water and pure methanol were determined from conductance measurements. In 80% dioxane–water, he stability constants (log Ke) increase inversely with the crystal radii in the order Ag(I) < Zn(II) < Cu(II).     

Structural,magnetic and XPS studies of Sn0.95Co0.05O2-0.05 and Sn0.95Fe0.05O2-0.05 nanoparticles

Structural, microstructural, X-ray photoemission spectra (XPS) and magnetic properties of transition metal ion [5 mol% of Co (SC5) and Fe (SF5)]-doped SnO₂ nanoparticles have been studied. The SC5 and SF5 nanoparticles were synthesized by a chemical route using polyvinyl alcohol as surfactant. The doped SnO₂ crystallites were found to exhibit a tetragonal rutile structure and the average grains size was measured by the Scherer relation of X-ray diffraction. Transmission electron micrographs showed that the average grain size of SC5 is smaller than SF5. SC5 nanoparticles showed strong ferromagnetic behaviour but SF5 exhibited an F-centre exchange (FCE) mechanism. Temperature-dependent magnetization showed the values of phase transition temperature. XPS confirmed the presence of Sn–O–Co and Sn–O–Fe bonds in these SC5 and SF5 nanoparticles. The oxidation states of Sn, Co and Fe were found to be +4, +2 and +2, respectively, while the core level XPS peaks of Sn 3d, O 1s, Co 2p and Fe 2p were analyzed.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Some Transition Metal Complexes of 2-N-(isatinamino)-3-carboxyethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene

Metal complexes of Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) with a Schiff base derived from isatin and 2-amino-3-carboxyethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene were synthesised and characterised by elemental analysis, conductance measurements, magnetic susceptibility, UV-Vis, IR, ¹H NMR and EPR spectral studies. The spectral data revealed that the ligand acted as a neutral tridentate, coordinating to the metal ion through the azomethine nitrogen, ester carbonyl and carbonyl oxygen of the isatin moiety. The EPR spectral data indicated that metal-ligand bonds have considerable covalent character. The copper(II) complex was subjected to X-ray diffraction and cyclic voltammetric studies. The ligand and the metal complexes were screened for their antibacterial activity and it has been observed that the metal complexes are more potent bactericides than the ligand.     

基于多酸与1 ,4 ,5 ,8-萘二酰亚胺衍生物的稀土有机-无机杂化材料的设计与合成

基于有机-无机杂化材料的理念,利用稀土硝酸铽[Tb（NO₃）₃]、有机配体BINDI (BINDI=N,N′-双（5-间苯二甲酸）-1,4,5,8-萘二酰亚胺)及Keggin型多酸H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀·26H₂O在溶剂热的条件下反应,成功合成出多酸基稀土配位聚合物Tb₄[SiW₁₂O₄₀]·[BINDI)]₂·[DMA]₁₆。采用X-射线单晶衍射仪、X-射线粉末衍射仪、红外光谱仪、热重分析仪、紫外-可见吸收光谱仪、元素分析仪、荧光光谱仪和电子顺磁共振仪对稀土聚合物的结构组成、热稳定性、发光性能以及光致变色性能进行了表征。X-射线单晶衍射分析发现该稀土配位聚合物结晶于Tetragonal晶系,空间群为P4₂/n,展现出3D手性双螺旋网络结构特征,其中多酸阴离子SiW₁₂O₄₀(简写为{SiW₁₂})镶嵌在稀土有机基团形成的孔道中;红外及紫外吸收光谱分析发现稀土Tb3+与配体（BINDI）配位成键;荧光光谱表明,在380 nm的激发波长下,配体显示出最强荧光发射峰,位于441 nm处,而化合物的最强发射峰位于471 nm处。由于三价铽离子不易被氧化也很难被还原,所以化合物的荧光发射不能归因于金属与配体之间的电子辐射跃迁,且化合物的发射峰与配体的发射峰比较相近,因此荧光主要是配体BINDI的发光。另外Tb(Ⅲ)离子的特殊跃迁发射带没有出现是因为在荧光测试时由于光照的原因导致样品的颜色发生了突变,即发生了光致变色的现象,导致光诱导电子转移以致荧光猝灭。引起金属配合物荧光猝灭的原因通常是光致电子转移,而电子转移的方向是配体中的电子向金属空轨道转移（LMCT）所致,形成配合物后其最大发射峰红移或蓝移是由电子转移导致分子内电子分布的改变,从而引起HOMO-LUMO能隙的减小或增大所致,与配体荧光光谱相比,化合物的发射峰发生了红移。此外,电子顺磁共振结果表明由于化合物中的BINDI配体在紫外与可见光照射下发生电子转移形成配体自由基,以及多酸在光激发下,发生W5+→W6+的过程进一步促进该化合物发生光致变色现象。因此,该化合物具有极其敏锐光致变色的性质。     

红色荧光联苯四甲酸碱式稀土配合物的合成及发光性能

以3,3',4,4'-联苯四甲酸二酐(BPDA)为配体原料合成了两种碱式铕和铽配合物,通过元素分析、红外光谱和热重分析等测试技术表征了配合物的结构组成,用紫外光谱和荧光光谱研究了配合物的发光性能。结果表明:两种配合物的组成分别为Tb₅L₃(OH)₃·8H₂O和Eu₅L₃(OH)₃·10H₂O(L=BPDA),稀土铕(Ⅲ)和铽(Ⅲ)与羧酸根的配位方式主要以桥式配位为主,兼有少量螯合配位。这些配合物的热稳定性能良好。铽配合物和铕配合物均呈现红色荧光,铽配合物归属于⁵D₄→⁷F₃跃迁(613 nm)的荧光寿命为491.11 μs,归属于⁵D₄→⁷F₅ 跃迁(544 nm) 的荧光寿命为27.9 μs;铕配合物归属于⁵D₀→⁷F₂ 跃迁 (613 nm) 的荧光寿命为329.5 μs,荧光量子产率为13.05%。     

Novel Bioactive Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) Complexes with Schiff Base Ligand Derived from Histidine and 1,3-Indandione: Synthesis,Structural Elucidation,Biological Investigation and Docking Analysis

Novel bioactive complexes of Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) metal ions with Schiff base ligand derived from histidine and 1,3-indandione were synthesized and thoroughly characterized by various analytical and spectral techniques. The biological investigations were carried out to examine the efficiency of the binding interaction of all the complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA). The binding properties were studied and evaluated quantitatively by K_b and K_sq values using UV-visible, fluorescence spectroscopy and voltammetric techniques. The experimental results revealed that the mode of binding of all the complexes with CT-DNA is via intercalation. It is further verified by viscosity measurements and thermal denaturation experiments. From the results of the cleavage study with pUC19 DNA it is inferred that all the complexes possess excellent cleaving ability. The present investigation proved that the binding interaction of all the complexes are significantly strong and the order of binding strength of the complexes is [Ni(L)₂] (K_b = 3.11 × 10⁶ M^?1) > [Co(L)₂] (K_b = 2.89 × 10⁶ M^?1) > [Cu(L)₂] (K_b = 2.64 × 10⁶ M^?1) > [Zn(L)₂] (K_b = 2.41 × 10⁵ M^?1). The complexes were also screened for antibacterial and anticandidal activity. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the ligand and complexes on the NIH/3 T3 mouse fibroblast cell lines were examined using CellTiter-Blue® (CTB) Cell viability assay, which unveiled that all the complexes exhibit more potent activities against NIH/3 T3 cells. Among all the complexes [Zn(L)₂] complex showed the maximum efficiency.     

The key Cl− ligand for metal‐to‐ligand charge transfer in mononuclear terpyridine ruthenium(II) and binuclear ruthenium(II) tetrapyridylpyrazine complexes

Electronic structures of binuclear ruthenium complexes [Ru₂(terpy)₂(tppz)]⁴⁺ ( 1A ) and [Ru₂Cl₂(L)₂(tppz)]²⁺ {L = bpy ( 2A ), phen ( 3A ), and dpphen ( 4A )} were studied by density functional theory calculations. Abbreviations of the ligands (Ls) are bpy = 2,2′‐bipyridine, phen = 1,10‐phenanthroline, dpphen = 4,7‐diphenyl‐1,10‐phenanthroline, terpy = 2,2′:6′,2″‐terpyridine, and tppz = tetrakis(2‐pyridyl)pyrazine. Their mononuclear reference complexes [Ru(terpy)₂]²⁺ ( 1B ) and [RuClL(terpy)]⁺ {L = bpy ( 2B ), phen ( 3B ), and dpphen ( 4B )} were also examined. Geometries of these mononuclear and binuclear Ru(II) complexes were fully optimized. Their geometric parameters are in good agreement with the experimental data. The binuclear complexes were characterized by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, UV–Vis spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammograms. Hexafluorophosphate salts of binuclear ruthenium complexes of 3A and 4A were newly prepared. The crystal structure of binuclear complex 1A (PF₆)₄ was also determined. Orbital interactions were analyzed to characterize the metal‐to‐ligand charge‐transfer (MLCT) states in these complexes. The Cl^? ligand works to raise the orbital energy of the metal lone pair, which leads to the low MLCT state. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

FT‐Raman spectroscopic spectra on 3‐phenylpropylamine inclusion compounds

Some new Hofmann‐3‐phenylpropylamine‐type clathrates with chemical formulae of M(3‐phenylpropylamine)₂ Ni(CN)₄. 2G (MNi or Co, G = 1,2‐dichlorobenzene or 1,3‐dichlorobenzene) have been prepared and their Fourier transform infrared(FT‐IR; 4000–400 cm⁻¹), far‐infrared (600–100 cm⁻¹) and FT‐Raman (4000–60 cm⁻¹) spectra are reported. The ligand molecule, guest molecules, polymeric sheet and metal‐ligand bands of the clathrates are assigned in detail. The compounds are also characterized by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), elemental analysis and magnetic susceptibility measurements. From the results, the monodentate 3‐phenylpropylamine ligand molecule bonds to the metal atom of |M‐Ni(CN)₄ | _∞ polymeric layers in the trans‐gauche‐gauche (TGG) form, and 1,2‐dichlorobenzene or 1,3‐dichlorobenzene molecules are guested by this structure revealing the inclusion ability of the host complexes. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Spectro Analytical,Computational and In Vitro Biological Studies of Novel Substituted Quinolone Hydrazone and it’s Metal Complexes

Some novel transition metal [Cu (II), Ni (II) and Co (II)] complexes of nalidixic acid hydrazone have been prepared and characterized by employing spectro-analytical techniques viz: elemental analysis, ¹H-NMR, Mass, UV–Vis, IR, TGA-DTA, SEM-EDX, ESR and Spectrophotometry studies. The HyperChem 7.5 software was used for geometry optimization of title compound in its molecular and ionic forms. Quantum mechanical parameters, contour maps of highest occupied molecular orbitals (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals (LUMO) and corresponding binding energy values were computed using semi empirical single point PM3 method. The stoichiometric equilibrium studies of metal complexes carried out spectrophotometrically using Job’s continuous variation and mole ratio methods inferred formation of 1:2 (ML₂) metal complexes in respective systems. The title compound and its metal complexes screened for antibacterial and antifungal properties, exemplified improved activity in metal complexes. The studies of nuclease activity for the cleavage of CT- DNA and MTT assay for in vitro cytotoxic properties involving metal complexes exhibited high activity. In addition, the DNA binding properties of Cu (II), Ni (II) and Co (II) complexes investigated by electronic absorption and fluorescence measurements revealed their good binding ability and commended agreement of K_b values obtained from both the techniques. Molecular docking studies were also performed to find the binding affinity of synthesized compounds with DNA (PDB ID: 1N37) and “Thymidine phosphorylase from E.coli” (PDB ID: 4EAF) protein targets.