Hydrogen-bonded networks based on manganese(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of N,N′-dimethylurea

A project related to the crystal engineering of hydrogen-bonded coordination complexes has been initiatied and some of our first results are presented here. The compounds [Mn(DMU)₆](ClO₄)₂ (1), [Ni(DMU)₆](ClO₄)₂ (2), [Cu(OClO₃)₂(DMU)₄] (3) and [Zn(DMU)₆](ClO₄)₂ (4) have all been prepared from the reaction of N,N-dimethylurea (DMU) and the appropriate hydrated metal perchlorate salt. Crystal structure determinations of the four compounds demonstrate the existence of [M(DMU)₆]²⁺ cations and ClO₄ ^– counterions in (1), (2) and (4), whereas in (3) monodentate coordination of the perchlorate groups leads to molecules. The [M(DMU)₆]²⁺ cations and ClO₄ ^– anions self-assemble to form a hydrogen-bonded one-dimensional (1D) architecture in (1) and different 2D hydrogen-bonded networks in (2) and (4). The hydrogen bonding functionalities on the molecules of (3) create a 2D structure. The complexes were also characterised by room-temperature effective magnetic moments and i.r. studies. The data are discussed in terms of the nature of bonding and the known structures.     

Stability constants of zinc(II), cadmium(II), and cobalt(II) complexes of trimethylenediamine-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N,N,N′,N′</Emphasis>-tetraacetic acid

Stability constants of Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, and Co²⁺ complexes of trimethylenediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid were determined at 298.15 K and ionic strengths of 0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 by potentiometric titration. Potassium nitrate and chloride were used as supporting electrolytes. The results obtained were extrapolated to the zeroth ionic strength using an equation with one individual parameter, and the thermodynamic stability constants of the complexes were calculated. The results are compared with the corresponding data on related compounds.     

Complexes of N-aroyl-N′-thiobenzohydrazide with cobalt(II), nickel(II) and zinc(II)

Summary New potential tetradentate ligands, N-benzoyl-N-thiobenzohydrazide (H₂BTBH) and N-salicyl-N-thiobenzohydrazide (H₂SBTH) have been prepared and characterized. Their complexes with Co^II, Ni^II and Zn^II have been prepared and characterized on the basis of elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and u.v.-vis., i.r. and ¹H-n.m.r. spectral studies. The bonding and stereochemistries of the complexes are discussed. H₂BTBH, H₂SBTH and the complexes have been screened towards a number of bacteria.     

Microwave assisted synthesis and characterization of N,N′-bis(salicylaldehydo)ethylenediimine complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II)

Microwave chemistry is a green chemical method that improves reaction conditions and product yields while reducing solvent amounts and reaction times. The main aim of this article is to synthesize the tetradentate N₂O₂ ligand [HO(Ar)CH=N–(CH₂)₂–N=CH(Ar)OH] and manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), and zinc(II) complexes of the type ML by classical and microwave techniques. The resulting Schiff base and its complexes are characterized by ¹H NMR, infrared, elemental analysis, and electronic spectral data. The ligand and its Co(II) and Mn(II) complexes were further identified by X-ray diffraction and mass spectra to confirm the structure. The results suggest that the metal is bonded to the ligand through the phenolic oxygen and the imino nitrogen.     

Synthesis of N,N′-bis(isopropylaminoethyl)-1,10-phenanthroli ne- 2,9-dimethanamine and N,N′-bis(diethylaminoethyl)-1,10-phenanthroline -2,9-dimethanamine and potentiometric determination of the formation constants of their complexes with manganese(II), cobalt(II), copper(II) and zinc(II)

Two hexadentate compounds incorporating 1,10-phenanthroline and four alkylamino donors have been prepared. The protonation constants and the formation constants of dipositive ion (Mn2+, Co2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+) complexes have been determined in aqueous solution by pH titration at 25 ± 0.1 °C and I = 0.1 mol·dm–3 NaNO3.     

Antimicrobial studies of N - N ′-dicarboxydiethyloxamide and its Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes

Neutral complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) have been synthesized from the oxamide-based ligand derived from leucine and diethyloxalate. The structural features have been deduced from their microanalytical, IR, UV/Vis, mass, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectral data. The Co(II) and Ni(II) chelates have octahedral geometries and the Cu(II) chelate is a square-pyramidal geometry. The non-electrolytic and monomeric nature of the complexes is shown by their magnetic susceptibility and low conductance data. The biological activities of the ligand and its metal chelates against gram-positive and negative bacteria and fungi are also reported. All the compounds are antimicrobially active and show higher activity than the free ligand.     

Manganese(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of (1,3-bis-aminomethyl) cyclohexane-N,N,N′,N′-tetrakisbenzimidazole

Summary Mn^II, Ni^II and Cu^II complexes of (1,3-bis-aminomethyl)-cyclohexane-N,N,N,N-tetrakisbenzimidazole (CDTB) have been prepared and characterized by spectral techniques. The complexes are monomeric and pseudo-octa-hedral, as evidenced by their e.p.r. spectra and analytical data. Parameters ², ², ² and for Cu^II complexes, and the crystal field splitting parameter (10 Dq) together with the Nephelauxetic ratio (), for Ni^II complexes, are reported.     

Complexation between decamethyl-3,3′-bis(dipyrrolylmethene) and zinc(II), copper(II), and cobalt(II) acetates

Decamethyl-3,3′-bis(dipyrrolylmethene) dihydrobromide H₂L · 2HBr (H₂L is bis(3,4,7,8,9-pentamethylpyrrol-3-yl)methane), which is the simplest representative of a novel class of oligo(dipyrrolylmethenes) belonging to chromophore chelating nonmacrocyclic ligands, were examined by ¹H NMR, IR, and electronic absorption spectroscopy. Complexation reactions of H₂L · 2HBr with M(AcO)₂ (M = Zn(II), Cu(II), and Co(II)) in DMF at 298.15 K were monitored by electronic absorption spectroscopy and studied by the molar ratio method. The thermodynamic constants K ⁰ of these reactions were estimated. The d metal ions coordinate H₂L to give the binuclear homoleptic complexes [M₂L₂]. The reactions proceed through the intermediate binuclear heteroleptic complex [M₂L(AcO)₂] detected by spectroscopic methods. The thermodynamic stabilities of [M₂L₂] and [M₂L(AcO)₂] increase when moving from Cu(II) to Zn(II) and Co(II). The probability of formation and stability of [M₂L₂] containing 3,3′-bis(dipyrrolylmethene) are substantially higher than those of analogous complexes with the 2,2′-isomer (decamethyl-2,2′-biladienea, c). The low K ⁰ values for the complexation between H₂L and Cu(AcO)₂ are due to slow oxidation of the biladiene ligand into a bilatriene with participation of Cu²⁺ ions.     

Copper(II), zinc(II), and cadmium(II) coordination polymers with 2-methylglutarato and 4,4′-dipyridyldisulfide

Three new coordination polymers of copper(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II), Cu(H₂O)(Dpds)(2-MGA) (I), [Zn(Dpds)(2-MGA)] · 1.25H₂O (II) and [Cd(H₂O)(Dpds)(2-MGA)] · 0.25H₂O (III) (Dpds = 4,4′-dipyridyldisulfide, H₂MGA = (RS)-2-methyl glutaric acid), have been synthesized and characteried by X-ray single crystal structure determination. The Cu atoms in I are alternately bridged by Dpds ligands and 2-methylglutarato ligands to generate 1D chain. The resulted chains are assembled via S...S weak interactions into 2D layers, which are through twofold 2D parallel/2D parallel mode inclined interpenetration to induce 3D supramolecular architecture. In II, the ZnN₂O₂ tetrahedras are bridged by 2-MGA anion and Dpds ligands to form 2D (4,4) networks, which are assembled via hydrogen bonds to 3D supramolecular architecture. The centrosymmetric binuclear units Cd₂(2-MGA)₂ in III are bridged by Dpds ligands to form 1D repeated rhomboids chains, which are interlinked via S...S weak interactions into 2D layer, and the resulting 2D sheets are inclined parallel into 3D network.     

Interaction of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) with N,N′-(aldose)2-thiocarbohydrazide: synthesis,electrochemistry, and spectral characterization

Complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) with N,N′-(aldose)₂–thiocarbohydrazide (LH₂) were synthesized, isolated as solid products and characterized by analytical means as well as by spectral techniques, FTIR, ¹H NMR, EPR, UV spectroscopy, and CD. All the metal ions formed M[LH]X complexes. Molar conductance values in DMF indicate non-electrolytic complexes. In DMSO with tetramethylammonium chloride supporting electrolyte, the copper complex displays irreversible cyclic voltammetric responses with E _p near ?0.621 and 0.461 V versus Ag/AgCl at scan rate of 0.1 V s^?1. Probable structures for the complexes are proposed.     

Temperature-dependent vibrational spectra of zinc(II) bis-(N,N′-diethyldithiocarbamate) in solid state and solution

The IR spectra of zinc(II) bis-(N,N′-diethyldithiocarbamate) in the solid state (at 20, 80 and 120°C) as well as in solution (20°C) have been recorded and discussed as to the changes in the zinc coordination sphere that may occur upon heating and dissolution. The decreased number of bands in the high-temperature and in the solution specta as compared with the room temperature solid state spectra has been explained by removal of the intermolecular contacts upon dissolution or thermal averaging in the high temperature solid state.     

Complexation of the zinc(II) ion with 2,2′-bipyridine and 1,10-phenanthroline in 4-methylpyridine and solvation structure of the manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), and zinc(II) ions in 4-methylpyridine and 3-methylpyridine

Complexation of the zinc(II) ion with 2,2-bipyridine (bpy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) has been calorimetrically studied in 4-methylpyridine (4Me-py) containing 0.1 mol dm^–3 (n-C₄H₉)₄NClO₄ as a constant ionic medium at 25°C. The formation of [ZnL]²⁺, [ZnL₂]²⁺, and [ZnL₃]²⁺ (L=bpy, phen), and their formation constants, reaction enthalpies and entropies were determined. Our EXAFS (extended X-ray absorption fine structure) measurements showed that the solvation structure of the manganese(II), cobalt(II), and nickel(II) ions is six-coordinate octahedral in 4Me-py and 3-methylpyridine (3Me-py), while that of the zinc(II) ion is four-coordinate tetrahedral in 4Me-py. Since [ZnL₃]²⁺ is expected to have an octahedral structure, a tetrahedral-to-octahedral structural change should take place at a certain step of complexation. The thermodynamic parameters, especially reaction entropies, indicate that the structural change occurs at the formation of [Zn(bpy)₂]²⁺ and [Zn(phen)]²⁺.     

Complexes of N-nicotinoyl-N′-2-furanthiocarbohydrazide with oxovanadium(IV), manganese(II), iron(II & III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II)

A new potential tetradentate ligand, N-nicotinoyl-N-2-furanthiocarbohydrazide (H₂Nfth), and its complexes with VO^IV, Mn^II, Fe^II,III, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II and Zn^II have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility measurements, u.v.–vis, i.r., n.m.r., ES⁺ and FAB mass spectral data. The room temperature e.s.r spectra of the VO^IV and Fe^III complexes yield g values, characteristic of octahedral complexes. The Mössbauer spectra of [Fe(HNfth)₂] and [Fe₂(Nfth)₃] at room temperature and at 78 K suggest the presence of high-spin iron(II) and iron(III), respectively. The complexes are electrically insulating at room temperature, however, their conductivities increase as the temperature increases from 333–383 K, with a band gap of 0.46–0.77 eV, indicating their semiconducting behaviour. H₂Nfth and its soluble complexes have been screened against several bacteria and fungi.     

Synthesis and characterisation of Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes with 5-bromo-N,N′-bis-(salicylidene)-o-tolidine

New complexes of type [M(HL)(CH₃COO)(OH₂)_m]·nH₂O (where M:Co, m = 2, n = 2; M:Ni, m = 2, n = 1.5; M:Zn, m = 0, n = 2.5 and M:Cd, m = 0, n = 0; H₂L:5-bromo-N,N′-bis-(salicylidene)-o-tolidine) have been synthesized and characterized by microanalytical, IR, UV–Vis-NIR and magnetic data. Electronic spectra of Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes are characteristic for an octahedral stereochemistry. The IR spectra indicate a chelate coordination mode for mono-deprotonated Schiff base and a bidentate one for acetate ion. The thermal transformations are complex according to TG and DTA curves including dehydration, acetate decomposition and oxidative degradation of the Schiff base. The final product of decomposition is the most stable metallic oxide.     

Complexes of N-phenyl-N′-2-furanthiocarbohydrazide with oxovanadium(IV), manganese(III), iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II)

A new ligand, N-phenyl-N -2-furanthiocarbohydrazide (HPhfth), and its complexes with VO^IV, Mn^III, Fe^III, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II and Zn^II have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility measurements, i.r., n.m.r., u.v.–vis., mass and FAB mass spectral data. The room temperature e.s.r. spectra of the VO^IV, Fe^III and Cu^II complexes yield <g> values characteristic of square pyramidal VO^IV, octahedral Fe^III and square planar Cu^II, respectively. The Ni^II and Cu^II complexes semiconduct, but the Zn^II complex is an insulator at room temperature. However, the conductivity increases as the temperature increases from 303–383 K, with a band gap of 0.21–1.01 eV. HPhfth and its soluble complexes have been screened against several bacteria and fungi.     

Thermochemistry of Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes with N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea and N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea

Two substituted N-acylthioureas and the respective Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes were synthesized, namely: N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea (Hnbtu); N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthiourea (Hibtu); bis[N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]nickel(II), [Ni(nbtu)₂]; bis[N,N-di-n-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]copper(II), [Cu(nbtu)₂]; bis[N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]nickel(II), [Ni(ibtu)₂]; bis[N,N-di-iso-butyl-N′-thenoylthioureato]copper(II), [Cu(ibtu)₂]. The standard (p^° = 0.1 MPa) molar enthalpies of formation and sublimation of the two N-acylthioureas were measured, at T = 298.15 K, by rotating-bomb combustion calorimetry and Calvet microcalorimetry, respectively. The standard (p^° = 0.1 MPa) molar enthalpies of formation of the Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes were determined, at T = 298.15 K, by high precision solution–reaction calorimetry. From the results obtained, the enthalpies of hypothetical metal–ligand and metal–metal exchange reactions, in the gaseous phase, were derived, thus allowing a discussion of the gaseous phase energetic difference between the complexation of Ni(II) and Cu(II) to 1,3-ligand systems with (S,O) ligator atoms.     

The vibrational spectra of complexes with planar monothio-oxamides—I. The Ni(II), Pd(II), Pt(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of N,N′-dimethylmonothio-oxamide

The new complexes M(LH)₂ (M = Pd,Pt), ML(M = Pd,Cu) and ML · H₂O (M = Ni,Zn), where LH₂ = N,N′-dimethylmonothio-oxamide, have been prepared. The complexes were characterized by metal analyses, thermal methods and spectral (i.r., Raman, u.v.—vis.) studies. The vibrational analyses of the complexes are given using NH/ND, CH₃/CD₃ and metal isotopic substitutions. The Ni(II), Pd(II), Pt(II) and Cu(II) compounds are square planar. The monoanion LH⁻ shows a chelated bidentate S,O-coordination, while the doubly deprotonated L²⁻ acts as a bridging S,N/N,O-tetradentate ligand giving polymeric structures.     

Syntheses and structures of cobalt(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) complexes with N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides (O-daap) containing nitrate as the counter ion

Reactions of M(NO₃)₂?·?xH₂O [M?=?Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II)] with N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides(O-daap) in CH₃CN yield [Co(O-dmap)(NO₃)₂] (1), [Co(O-deap)(NO₃)₂] (2), [Co(O-dpap)(NO₃)₂] (3), [Ni(O-dmap)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂] (4), [Ni(O-deap)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)](NO₃)] (5), [Cu(O-deap)(NO₃)₂] (6), and [Cu(O-dpap)(NO₃)₂] (7). X-ray crystal structures of 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 reveal that O-daap ligands coordinate tridentate to each metal, O–N–O, with nitrate playing a vital role in molecular and crystal structures of all the complexes. The coordination geometry in the two Co(II) complexes, 1 and 2, is approximately pentagonal bipyramidal with nitrate bonded in a slightly unsymmetrical bidentate chelating mode. [Ni(dmap)(H₂O)₃](NO₃)₂ (4) and [Ni(deap)(H₂O)₂(NO₃)](NO₃) (5) exhibit octahedral geometry, the former containing uncoordinated nitrate while the latter has one nitrate coordinated unidentate and the other nitrate outside the coordination sphere. The Cu(II) in [Cu(dpap)(NO₃)₂] (7) occupies a distorted square pyramidal geometry and is linked to two unidentate nitrates, although one nitrate is also involved in a weak interaction with the metal through its other oxygen. IR spectra and other physical studies are consistent with their crystal structural data. O-dmap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides; O-deap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetraethylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides; and O-dpap?=?N,N,N′,N′-tetraisopropylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides.     

Simultaneous separation and determination of Cu(II), Fe(III), and Pb(II) by reversed-phase ion-pair chromatography withN,N,N′, N′-ethylene-diaminetetrakis(methylenephosphonic Acid)

Summary A reversed-phase ion-pair chromatographic (RPIPC) method withN,N,N′, N′-ethylenediaminetetrakis(methylenephosphonic acid) (EDTMP) as coordinating agent has been developed for simultaneous separation and detection of Cu(II), Fe(III), and Pb(II) ions. Response is linearly dependent on amount of sample over the range 9.52–50.8 μg mL⁻¹ for Cu(II), 8.31–41.8 μg mL⁻¹ for Fe(III), and 37.3–51.8 μg mL⁻¹ for Pb(II). The method has been applied successfully to an artificial mixed-ore sample.     

Synthesis,characterization, spectral studies and antifungal activity of Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with 3,3′-bis[N,N,di(carboxymethyl)-aminomethyl]- o -cresol sulphonphthalein

Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of the type Na₄[ML(H₂O)₂] of the ligand, 3,3′-bis[N,N-di(carboxymethyl)-aminomethyl]-o-cresol sulphonphthalein (Xylenol Orange, Na₄H₂L), have been synthesized and characterized by different physico-chemical (elemental analyses, solubility, electrolytic conductances, magnetic susceptibility measurements) and spectral (u.v.-vis, i.r., e.s.r., and powder X-ray diffraction) techniques for their structure determination. The data suggest 1?:?1 (M?:?L) compositions and octahedral geometries around M(II) except for Cu(II). Antifungal activity of the complexes measured against ten fungi show significant activity against Alternaria brassicicola, Alternaria solanai, Cercospora species and Helminthosporium oryzae and moderate antifungal activity against Curvularia species, Curvularia lunata, Curvularia penniseti, Colletotrichum capsici, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus Erysiphae pisi and Fusarium udum fungi.