Synthesis,structural analysis,and thermal and spectroscopic studies of methylmalonate-containing zinc(II) complexes

The synthesis, crystal structure, thermal analysis and spectroscopic studies of five zinc(II) complexes of formulae [Zn(Memal)(H₂O)]_n (1) and [Zn₂(L)(Memal)₂(H₂O)₂]_n (2-5) [H₂Memal = methylmalonic acid, and L = 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bpy) (2), 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene (bpe) (3), 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane (bpa) (4) and 4,4′-azobispyridine (azpy) (5)] are presented here. The crystal structure of 1 is a three-dimensional arrangement of zinc(II) cations interconnected by methylmalonate groups adopting the μ₃-κ²O:κO’:κO”:κO”’ coordination mode to afford a rare (10,3)-d utp-network. The structures of the compounds 2-5 are also three-dimensional and they consist of corrugated square layers of methylmalonate-bridged zinc(II) ions which are pillared by bis-monodentate 4,4′-bpy (2), bpe (3), bpa (4) and azpy (5) ligands. The Memal ligand in 2-5 adopts the μ₃-κO:κO′:κO′′:κO′′′ coordination mode. Each zinc(II) ion in 1-5 is six-coordinated with five (1)/four (2-5) methylmalonate-oxygen atoms, a water molecule (1-5) and a nitrogen atom from a L ligand (2-5) building distorted octahedral environments. The rod-like L co-ligands in 2-5 appear as useful tools to control the interlayer metal-metal separation, which covers the range 8.4311(5) Å (2) – 9.644(3) Å (5). The influence of the co-ligand on the fluorescence properties of this series of compounds has been analyzed and discussed by steady-state and time resolved spectroscopy on all five compounds in the solid state.     

Cobalt(II) complexes of new biomimetic polydentate amide ligands. A spectroscopic,thermal and potentiometric study

Complexes of Co^II with N,N-bis-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropanyl)-1,2-ethylenediamine(L₁), N,N-bis-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropanyl)-1,2-phenylenediamine(L₂), N,N-bis-(2-carboxy-1-oxophenelenyl)-1,2-phenylenediamine(L₃) and N,N-bis-(3-carboxy-1-oxoprop-2-enyl)-1,2-phenylenediamine(L₄) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, vibrational spectra, magnetic susceptibility measurements, electronic spectra and thermal studies. Stability constants of the complexes have been evaluated potentiometrically. Vibrational spectra indicate coordination of amide and carboxylate oxygens of the ligands along with two water molecules giving a MO₆ weak field octahedral chromophore. Electronic spectra support octahedral geometry around Co^II. The [Co(L₁)-(H₂O)₂] · 2H₂O complex has the maximum activation energy and [Co(L₃)(H₂O)₂] complex has the minimum activation energy. The order of stability constants of the Co^II complexes with various ligands is due to their -donor abilities.     

Synthesis, thermal analysis, and spectroscopic and structural characterizations of zinc(II) complexes with salicylaldehydes

In this study, three new zinc(II) complexes with 5-substituted salicylaldehyde ligands (X-saloH) (X = 5-chloro, 5-nitro and 5-methyl) with the general formula [Zn(X-salo)₂(CH₃OH)n], (n = 0 or 2) were synthesized. An octahedral geometry was found for both the complexes [Zn(5-NO₂-salo)₂(CH₃OH)₂] and [Zn(5-Cl-salo)₂(CH₃OH)₂] by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. These complexes were characterized also by spectroscopy (IR and ¹H-NMR). Simultaneous TG/DTG–DTA techniques were used to analyze their thermal behavior under inert atmosphere, with particular attention to determine their thermal degradation pathways, which was found to be a multi-step decomposition accompanied by the release of the ligand molecules. Finally, the kinetic analysis of the decomposition processes was performed by applying both the isoconversional Ozawa–Flynn–Wall (OFW) and the Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) methods.     

Novel thiocyanate complexes of cadmium(II) - Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, X-ray studies and DFT calculations

Three novel thiocyanate cadmium(II) compounds [Cd(ind)₂(SCN)₂]_n (1), [Cd(dpa)Cl(SCN)]_n (2) and [Cd(terpy)(SCN)₂] (3) were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and crystallographic methods. Thiocyanate ions of 1 act as bridging ligands generating a one-dimensional chain constructed of Cd(SCN)₂Cd units and expanding along the crystallographic direction [1 0 0]. The Cd(II) ions of 2 are bridged by alternating di-μ-Cl and di-μ_1,3-NCS bridges to one-dimensional chain running along the crystallographic direction [0 1 0]. [Cd(terpy)(SCN)₂] (3) is a square pyramidal mononuclear compound.The fluorescence properties of the complexes 1 and 2 were examined in solid state, whereas fluorescence spectra of 3 were recorded in both solid state and solution. All they were compared with the fluorescence properties of the free ligands. Additionally, the electronic spectrum of 3 were investigated at the TDDFT level employing B3LYP functional in combination with LANL2DZ.     

Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and X-ray studies of two novel double open cubane-like cadmium(II) complexes

Two novel azide cadmium(II) compounds [Cd₄(dafone)₄Cl₂(μ_1,1-N₃)₄(μ_1,1,1-N₃)₂] (1) and [Cd₄(dafone)₄(N₃)₂(μ_1,1-N₃)₄(μ_1,1,1-N₃)₂] (2) were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and crystallographic methods. They are first cadmium(II) complexes adopting double open cubane-like structure. The fluorescence properties of the complexes 1 and 2 were examined both in solid state and solution, and compared with the free ligand. Additionally, the electronic spectra of 4,5-diazafluoren-9-one and 1 were investigated at the TDDFT level.     

Metallatriazadiphosphorines of zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II)

Metallatriazadiphosphorine complexes corresponding to [{N(PPh₂NR)₂}M(OAc)] and [{N(PPh₂NR)₂}₂M], (R = Ph or SiMe₃; M = Zn, Cd or Hg) have been synthesized under strictly anhydrous and inert conditions by the reaction of the acyclic bis-silylated phosphazene ligand, [HN(PPh₂NSiMe₃)₂], or the bis-phenylated phosphazene ligand, [HN(PPh₂NPh)₂], with Zn, Cd and Hg acetate in 1:1 and 2:1 molar ratios. These complexes are highly soluble in common organic solvents, but unstable hydrolytically as well as thermally, even under reduced pressure. Molecular weight determinations in benzene indicated the monomeric nature of these complexes. Further, they have been characterized on the basis of elemental analysis and spectral studies: i.r. and n.m.r. (¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P) that plausibly reveal a trigonal planar and tetrahedral geometry around the metal atom in the complexes.     

Studies on coordination compounds vii,chromatographic, thermoanalytical and spectroscopic studies on thermal decomposition of cadmium(II) and lead(II) salicyl-aldoximates

On the basis of decomposition temperatures and infrared spectra, cadmium(II) and lead(II) bissalicylaldoximates were considered to havetrans andcis structures, respectively.In the first stage bis(salicylaldoximato)cadmium(II) decomposes thermally like bis(salicylaldoximato)lead(II), with one ligand molecule leaving, but the intermediate is unstable and immediately decomposes further. The oxidation of the end- product is a rapid, exothermic reaction, probably catalyzed by cadmium metal. The mass spectrum of (C₇H₆O₂N)₂ Cd points to a different decomposition scheme than that elucidated through the pyrolysis decomposition products. This may be due to a catalytic effect of the ionization chamber. The thermal properties of (C₇H₅O₂N) Cd support the preceding views.TG curves showed the decompositions of mono(salicyl-aldoximato) lead(II) and the intermediate of bis(salicyl-aldoximato) lead(II) to be similar. The mass spectra of the chelates confirmed the formation of the same polymer (m/e 222) in both decompositions. Only the mass spectrum of (C₇H₅O₂N)Pb exhibited the molecular peakm/e 343. The decomposition schemes of the lead(II) salicylaldoximates were therefore elucidated more exactly. The metallic lead seems not to catalyze the oxidation of the organic part.

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Zusammenfassung Aufgrund der Zersetzungstemperatur und der Infrarotspektrum werden Cadmium(II)- und Blei(II)-bisalicylaldoximate als Verbindungen mit trans- bzw. cis-Struktur angesehen. Im ersten Schritt wird Bis-(salicylaldoximato)-blei(II) unter Abspaltung eines Ligandmoleküls zersetzt, die Zwischenverbindung ist jedoch nicht stabil und zersetzt sich sofort weiter. Die Oxydation des Endproduktes ist eine schnelle exotherme, wahrscheinlich durch metallisches Cadmium katalysierte Reaktion. Das Massenspektrum von (C₇H₆O₂N)₂ Cd weist auf ein Zersetzungsschema hin, das sich von dem aus den pyrolytischen Zersetzungsprodukten abgeleiteten unterscheidet. Dies ist möglicherweise auf einen katalytischen Effekt der Ionisationskammer zurückzuführen. Die thermischen Eigenschaften von (C₇H₅O₂N)Cd unterstützen diese Auffassungen. Aus den TG-Kurven ist zu ersehen, dass die Zersetzungen von Mono(salicylaldoximato)-blei(II) und des Zwischenproduktes von Bis(salicylaldoximato)-blei(II) ähnlich sind. Massenspektren der Chelate bestätigen die Bildung des gleichen Polymers (m/e 222) bei der Zersetzung beider Verbindungen. Nur im Massenspektrum von (C₇H₅O₂N)Pb tritt der Molekularpeak (m/e343) auf. Die Zersetzungsschemata der Salicylaldoximate von Blei(II) sind deshalb genauer aufgeklärt. Metallisches Blei scheint die Oxydation der organischen Komponente nicht zu katalysieren.

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Sulfadrug complexes of zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II)

Summary Zn^II, Cd^II and Hg^II complexes of sulfadrugs,viz., sulfathiazole, sulfadiazine, sulfamerazine and sulfamethazine were prepared and characterized by analytical and spectroscopic data. The complexes are insoluble and melt with decomposition. The drugs act as bidentate ligands yielding polymeric complexes except for the Zn^II(sulfamethazine) complex in which the drug is monodentate.     

Three new thiocyanato-bridged complexes of cadmium(II): syntheses,X-ray crystal structures and thermal properties

Three new thiocyanato-bridged polymers of cadmium(II), [Cd(me₄dpt)(SCN)₂] _n (1) [me₄dpt = 3,3′-iminobis(N,N-dimethylpropylamine], [Cd(me₂tn)(SCN)₂] _n (2) (me₂tn = N,N′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine) and [{amphyH} {Cd(SCN)₃}] _n (3) (ampyH = 4-aminopyridinium cation), have been synthesized and their molecular structures determined through X-ray crystallography. In Complex 1 each square pyramidal mononuclear fragment is H-bonded (N ? H…S) to form a 1D supramolecular chain. Complex 2 is a 1D coordination polymer in which each distorted octahedral cadmium(II) ion is linked with the four bridging thiocyanates and one diamine. The structure of 3 reveals anionic [Cd(SCN)₃]^? zigzag chains arranged in an approximately hexagonal array with the 4-aminopyridinum cations occupying triangular channels. Each chain is H-bonded (N?H…N) to form a 2D supramolecular network. Upon heating, 1 and 2 melt and transform to transparent solid masses at ambient temperature over a few days. On scratching, these turn to a fine powder. This phenomenon is repeatable. Complex 3 upon heating loses a 4-aminopyridine molecule and transforms to [H][Cd(SCN)₃] at ??195°C.     

Ligation properties of 2-acetyl-2-thiazoline semicarbazone (ATsc): Isolation, spectroscopic and X-ray study of ATsc and its Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes

A new ligand, 2-acetyl-2-thiazoline semicarbazone (ATsc), has been prepared and characterized by a variety of physico-chemical techniques. Likewise, the metal complexes [CuCl₂(ATsc)] and [Ni(ATsc)₂](NO₃)₂ · H₂O have been isolated and characterized through elemental analysis, IR, UV–Vis–NIR diffuse reflectance and magnetic susceptibility, as well as, in the case of the copper complex, by means of EPR. Moreover, the structures have been determined by X-ray diffraction. In both complexes the Schiff base acts as a tridentate ligand through N(1), N(2) and O atoms, making two five-membered chelate rings. The copper complex consists of monomeric molecules in which the copper atom is five coordinated in a distorted square-pyramidal geometry, with one ATsc and two chlorine ligands. The complex cation of nickel possesses approximately a non-crystallographic C₂ symmetry. The environment around the nickel atom may be described as a distorted octahedral geometry with the metallic atom coordinated to two ATsc ligands.     

Chemisorption of copper(II) at zinc and cadmium dialkyldithiocarbamates: EPR and X-ray diffraction studies

Chemisorption of Cu²⁺ cations at zinc and cadmium dialkyldithiocarbamates was studied. According to EPR data, in the first step, the zinc and cadmium atoms are partially replaced by copper in the starting molecular structure to form heterobinuclear and heteropolynuclear complexes. In the second step, copper replaces up to 90 to 97% of the total number of the metal atoms, yielding binuclear and polynuclear copper(II) complexes. The possibility of the existence of heterobinuclear complexes in the individual state was demonstrated with [CuCd{S₂CN(C₂H₅)₂}₄] as an example. Its molecular and crystal structures were determined from X-ray diffraction data.     

Preparation,characterization and thermal studies on bis-[N-(ethyl,m-tolyl)-dithiocarbamato] complexes of zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II)

Bis-[N(ethyl,m-tolyl)-dithiocarbamato] complexes of zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II), abbreviated as Zn(S₂CNRR₂, Cd(S₂CNRR')₂ and Hg(S₂CNRR)₂, where R is ethyl and R ism-tolyl, have been synthesized. These complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, molecular weight determinations, conductance measurements and infrared spectral studies. Thermogravimetric studies on the complexes have been carried out in nitrogen and oxygen atmospheres to determine their modes of decomposition.

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Zusammenfassung Bis-N-(äthyl,m-tolyl)-dithiocarbamatkomplexe von Zink(II), Cadmium(II) und Quecksilber(II), abgekürzt als Zn(S₂CNRR)₂, Cd(S₂CNRR)₂ und Hg(S₂CNRR)₂, mit R=Äthyl- und R=m-Tolyl-Gruppe bedeutet, wurden synthetisiert. Diese Komplexe wurden durch Elementaranalysen, Molekulargewichtsbestimmungen, Leitfähigkeitsmessungen und Infrarot-Untersuchungen charakterisiert. Thermogravimetrische Studien dieser Komplexe wurden in Stickstoff- und Sauerstoffatmosphäre durchgeführt um ihre Zersetzungsweise zu bestimmen.

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Résumé On a réalisé la synthèse des complexes des dithiocarbamates bis-N-(éthyl,m-tolyl) de zinc(II), cadmium(II) et mercure(II), représentés par les formules abrégées Zn(S₂CNRR)₂, Cd(S₂CNRR)₂ et Hg(S₂CNRR)₂, où R et R sont respectivement les groupes éthyl et tolyl. Ces complexes ont été caractérisés par analyse élémentaire, détermination de la masse molaire, mesures de conductivité et spectrométrie infrarouge. Les études thermogravimétriques de ces complexes ont été effectuées en atmosphères d'azote et d'oxygène, afin de déterminer leurs modes de décomposition.

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X-ray structural and spectroscopic investigation of cyanamidonitrate nickel(II) complexes with pyrazole type ligands

New cyanamidonitrate complexes of the type [Ni(NO₂NCN)₂L₄], where L = pyrazole (pz), 3(5)-methylpyrazole (mpz), 3,5-dimethylpyrazole (dmpz), 3,4,5-trimethylpyrazole (tmpz), indazole (benzopyrazole; inz), 4-bromopyrazole (Br-pz) and 4-iodopyrazole (I-pz) have been isolated and characterized by i.r. and electronic spectroscopy. The crystal structure of [Ni(NO₂NCN)₂(pz)₄] was solved by X-ray crystallography. The Ni^II environment is practically octahedral, composed of four tertiary nitrogens from pyrazole ligands and two nitrile nitrogens from cyanamidonitrate groups. According to the spectral results similar molecular structures can be attributed to all remaining complexes. The i.r. spectra exhibit changes in the cyanamidonitrate vibrations caused by coordination of this group. The electronic spectra are in agreement with the practically octahedral Ni^II environment.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,spectroscopic and thermal investigation of trans-diazido- tetrakis(pyrazole)manganese(II) and trans- diaquadiazidobis(3,4-dimethylpyridine)manganese(II)

Two mixed ligand MnII complexes, namely trans- diazidotetrakis(pyrazole)manganese(II) (1) and trans-diaquadiazidobis(3,4-dimethylpyridine)manganese(II) (2) have been synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and crystallographic methods. The i.r. and Raman spectra are reported and correlated with the structures of both complexes. The e.s.r. spectra of the solid complexes and their solutions are reported. Both complexes are monomeric, with distorted octahedral coordination and terminal azide. The thermal decomposition of both complexes was investigated derivatographically.     

The separation of zinc(II) and cadmium(II) by liquid-liquid extraction

The extraction of Zn(II) and Cd(II) from thiocyanate solutions with bis-2-ethylhexyl sulphoxide (B₂EHSO) in benzene as an extractant has been studied by tracer techniques. For comparison, extraction has also been carried out with tributylphosphate (TBP). The extraction data have been analysed by both graphical and theoretical methods by taking into account complexation of the metal in the aqueous phase by inorganic ligands and plausible complexes extracted into the organic phase. The results demonstrate that Zn(II) is extracted as Zn(SCN)₂·2B2EHSO and Zn(SCN)₂·2TBP. In the case of Cd(II), the extracted species are Cd(SCN)₂·4B2EHSO/4TBP. The synergistic extraction of Zn(II) and Cd(II) with mixtures of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-pyrazolone-5 (HPMBP) and B2EHSO or TBP or trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO) from acetate buffer solutions has also been investigated. Zn(II) is extracted as Zn(PMBP)₂·B2EHSO/TBP/TOPO. On the other hand, Cd(II) is found to be not extracted with these mixed-ligand systems under the experimental conditions. These results also demonstrate the mutual separation of Zn(II) and Cd(II) using the synergistic extraction with HPMBP in the presence of various neutral oxodonors.     

Single molecule spectroscopic investigation on conformational heterogeneity of directly linked zinc(II) porphyrin arrays

We have comparatively investigated the photophysical properties of a series of meso-meso directly linked orthogonal porphyrin arrays (Zn, n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 32, 48, 64, and 96) by ensemble average and single molecule fluorescence spectroscopy. In single molecule fluorescence study, we have recorded the fluorescence intensity trajectories of Zn arrays as the number of porphyrin molecules in the array increases. Up to Z8 in porphyrin arrays, each single array exhibits multiple stepwise photobleaching behaviors in fluorescence intensity trajectories, indicating that each porphyrin unit in the array acts as an individual fluorescent unit due to a maintenance of linear rigid structure of the array. On the other hand, porphyrin arrays longer than Z8 such as Z16, Z32, Z48, and Z64 show complicated photobleaching behaviors in fluorescence intensity trajectories. The origin of complex photobleaching behaviors is believed to be increasing nonradiative decay channels contributed by the enhanced structural nonlinearity in longer arrays. The fluorescence measurements of Zn arrays on single molecule level show a mismatch in the maximum fluorescence intensity level as compared to the solution measurements, which is attributable to the difference in local environment surrounding the porphyrin array. In this work, we have demonstrated the presence of conformational heterogeneity in longer porphyrin arrays by analyzing average survival times and fluorescence spectra of single arrays as the number of porphyrin molecules in the array increases. We believe that the fluorescence properties of porphyrin arrays on single molecule level will provide a platform for further applications as molecular photonic wires.     

NMR spectroscopic characterization of copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of indomethacin

Molecular diffusion constants were studied by NMR spectroscopy to provide information about the solution structures of a variety of Cu(II) and Zn(II) monomeric and dimeric complexes of indomethacin (IndoH). These studies showed that monomeric Zn(II)-Indo complexes substantially dimerize in DMF-d7 and DMSO-d6 solutions at room temperature, whereas the Cu(II) and Zn(II) dinuclear complexes remain largely intact in these solutions. There is evidence of an equilibrium between monomers and dimers for the Zn(II) complexes in solution, as shown by a reduced diffusion constant and lower average radius compared to the Cu(II) dimer. Such an equilibrium between monomers and dimers for the Zn(II) complexes is also consistent with previous results obtained from XAFS analysis of DMF solutions of such complexes. The greater lability and lower thermodynamic stability of the Zn(II) dimer complex compared to the Cu(II) analogue, as determined from the NMR experiments, is likely to result in the more ready release of free Indo in the GI tract. This is consistent with the previously observed higher GI toxicities of the Zn-Indo pharmaceutical preparations compared to the Cu(II)-Indo counterparts.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, spectroscopic and photoluminescence studies of manganese(II), cobalt(II), cadmium(II), zinc(II) and copper(II) complexes with a pyrazole derived Schiff base ligand

Varying coordination modes of the Schiff base ligand H₂L [5-methyl-1-H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (1-pyridin-2-yl-ethylidene)-hydrazide] towards different metal centers are reported with the syntheses and characterization of four mononuclear Mn(II), Co(II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) complexes, [Mn(H₂L)(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂(MeOH) (1), [Co(H₂L)(NCS)₂] (2), [Cd(H₂L)(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂ (3) and [Zn(H₂L)(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂ (4), and a binuclear Cu(II) complex, [Cu₂(L)₂](ClO₄)₂ (5). In the complexes 1-4 the neutral ligand serves as a 3N,2O donor where the pyridine ring N, two azomethine N and two carbohydrazine oxygen atoms are coordinatively active, leaving the pyrazole-N atoms inactive. In the case of complex 5, each ligand molecule behaves as a 4N,O donor utilizing the pyridine N, one azomethine N, the nitrogen atom proximal to the azomethine of the remaining pendant arm and one pyrazole-N atom to one metal center and the carbohydrazide oxygen atom to the second metal center. The complexes 1-4 are pentagonal bipyramidal in geometry. In each case, the ligand molecule spans the equatorial plane while the apical positions are occupied by water molecules in 1, 3 and 4 and two N bonded thiocyanate ions in 2. In complex 5, the two Cu(II) centers have almost square pyramidal geometry (τ = 0.05 for Cu1 and 0.013 for Cu2). Four N atoms from a ligand molecule form the basal plane and the carbohydrazide oxygen atom of a second ligand molecule sits in the apex of the square pyramid. All the complexes have been X-ray crystallographically characterized. The Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes show considerable fluorescence emission while the remaining complexes and the ligand molecule are fluorescent silent.     

Complexes of zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II) halides with ethylenselenourea

Summary Reaction of zinc(II), cadmium(II) and mercury(II) halides with ethylenselenourea yields complexes of general formula ML₂X₂ where X = Cl, Br, I. On the basis of an i.r. comparison of these complexes and their ethylenthiourea analogues in the 4000-200 cm^–1 range, it appears that the ethylenselenourea complexes are monomeric, tetrahedral and Se-bonded to the metals. The metal-halogen and metal-ligand vibrations above 200 cm^–1 are identified.This work was supported by the National Research Council (C.N.R.) of Italy.