Crystal structures of dibenzo-14-crown-4 alcohol and diol monohydrates

Monohydrate complexes1–3 ofsym-hydroxydibenzo-14-crown-4,sym-cis-dihydroxydibenzo-14-crown-4 andsym-trans-dihydroxydibenzo-14-crown-4, respectively, have been prepared and their solid state structures determined. For all three complexes the space group wasCmc2₁. The crystal data are: for1,a=16.256(10),b=12.076(5),c=8.767(3) Å,V=1721.0 ų withZ=4; for2,a=16.437(3),b=11.997(4),c=8.640(3) Å,V=1703.8 ų withZ=4; for3,a=16.528(7),b=12.306(3),c=8.540(3) Å,V=1737.0 ų withZ=4. The structures were refined to [R, R _w, unique data withF<n (F)]: for1, 0.066, 0.055, 828, 2.5; for2, 0.034, 0.035, 1090, 3.0; for3, 0.047, 0.036, 1038, 3.0. The three crystal structures have a high degree of isomophism and the dibenzo-14-crown-4 units in the three host-guest complexes are nearly identical. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds link an alcohol oxygen atom of the host to the oxygen atom of the guest water molecule and the oxygen atom of the guest water molecule to ether oxygen atoms of the host in1–3. In2 and3, there is an intermolecular hydrogen bond between the hydrogen atom of an alcohol group of the host and the oxygen atom of a symmetry-related water molecule guest of another complex.     

Enantioselective chromatography of chiral chalcon-tricarbonylchromium complexes and their use in stereoselective Michael addition

Summary The enantiomeres of the title compounds1–8 could be separated by enantioselective chromatography on microcrystalline triacetylcellulose in ethanol. A high stereoselectivity of the Michael addition of dimethylmalonate was observed only for theortho-substituted complexes1,2 and3, while the selectivity decreased withmeta-substituted substrates. A synthesis of 3-(ortho-dimethylaminophenyl)-tricarbonylchromium-1-phenyl-2-propenone (4) and 3-(meta-dimethylaminophenyl)-tricarbonylchromium-1-phenyl-2-propenone (8) is described. Methods for the estimation of diastereomeric excess (d.e.) and — after decomplexation — enantiomeric excess (e.e.) are compared. The absolute chiralities of complexes were determined by optical comparison and by chemical correlation.

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Enantioselektive Chromatographie von chiralen Chalcon-tricarbonylchrom-Komplexen und ihre Verwendung in stereoselektiven Michael-Additionen

Zusammenfassung Die Enantiomeren der im Titel genannten Verbindungen1–8 wurden durch enantioselektive Chromatographie an mikrokristalliner Triacetylcellulose in Ethanol getrennt. Die Michael-Addition von Malonsäuredimethylester an dieortho-substituierten Komplexe1,2 und3 verläuft stereospezifisch, während aus denmeta-substituierten Komplexen Gemische der Diastereomeren erhalten werden. Die Darstellung von 3-(ortho-Dimethylaminophenyl)-tricarbonylchrom-1-phenyl-2-propenon (4) und 3-(meta-Dimethylaminophenyl)-tricarbonylchrom-1-phenyl-2-propenon (8) wird beschrieben. Methoden zur Bestimmung des diastereomeren Überschusses (d.e.) und — nach Dekomplexierung — des enantiomeren Überschusses (e.e.) werden einer kritischen Bewertung unterzogen. Die chiroptischen Eigenschaften und die Absolutkonfigurationen der Komplexe wurden bestimmt; letztere durch optischen Vergleich und/oder chemische Korrelation.

     

Alternative methods of modifying the calixarene conformation. The synthesis and molecular structures oft-butylcalix[4]arene methyl ether complexed with aluminum alkyl species

The configurations of calix[4]arenes may be modified by the formation of donor-acceptor complexes which make use of the basicity of the oxygen atoms of the macrocycle. The complex [t-butylcalix[4]arene methyl ether][AlMe₃]₂,2, exhibits the previously unseen 1,2-alternate geometry, while [t-butylcalix[4]arene methyl ether][MeAlCl₂]₂,3, and [t-butylcalix[4]arene methyl ether][EtAlCl₂]₂,4, show the 1,3-alternate configuration.2 crystallizes in the triclinic space groupPl witha=11.14(1),b=11.60(1),c=12.02(1) Å, =77.32(8), =67.91(8), and =69.34(8)^o withD _c =1.06 g cm^–3 forZ=1. Refinement based on 1270 observed reflections led toR=0.106.3 as the benzene solvate belongs to the monoclinic space groupC2/c witha=12.116(2),b=21.557(7),c=23.470(6) Å, and =104.05(2)^o withD _c =1.13 g cm^–3 forZ=4. Refinement based on 2335 observed reflections led toR=0.075.4 crystallizes in the monoclinic space groupC2/c witha=12.062(4),b=21.175(6),c=21.596(5) Å, and =100.78(4)^o withD _c =1.18 g cm^–3 forZ=4. Refinement based on 2529 observed reflections gaveR=0.082. The Al-O lengths in all three complexes are normal for donor-acceptor interactions. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82053 (45 pages).     

吡唑衍生物的铜和银配合物的合成、结构及光谱研究

在有机溶剂中,我们设计合成了4种配合物:[Cu2Cl4pz*2](1),[Cu2Cl4(L2)2](2),[CuCl(L2)2H2O]Cl.H2O(3),[Ag(L3)2]NO3(4)(pz*=3,5-二甲基吡唑;L2=二吡唑甲烷;L3=4-碘-3,5-二甲基吡唑)。通过元素分析、红外光谱、紫外光谱、X-ray粉末和X-ray单晶衍射方法对其结构进行了表征,分析了其光谱及结构特征。结构分析表明,吡唑烷均采取二齿配位模式,配合物1、3和4中金属的配位数分别为五、六和二;配合物2中则存在2种不同配位模式的中心铜离子。并用Gaussian03量子化学程序包,采用密度泛函理论(DFT)中的B3LYP方法,研究了3个铜配合物的稳定性和电荷分布。     

Hydrothermal syntheses,structural characterization,and photoluminescent properties of five lanthanide coordination polymers

Five mixed-ligand coordination polymers, [Ln₂(PTCP)₂(m-BDC)₃] _n ?·?nH₂O (Ln?=?Pr (1), Sm (2), Eu (3), Tb (4), Dy (5); m-BDC?=?1,3-benzenedicarboxylate; PTCP?=?2-phenyl-1H-1,3,7,8-tetraazacyclopenta[l]phenanthrene), were synthesized and characterized by IR spectra, elemental analyses, thermogravimetric analyses, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and solid-state photoluminescent spectra. X-ray crystallographic analyses reveal that the five complexes are 1-D structures based on dinuclear [Ln₂O₁₂N₄] units and further assembled into 3-D supramolecular networks by hydrogen bonds and π···π stacking interactions. The solids possess high thermal stabilities, with 3 and 4 exhibiting strong pure red and green characteristic emissions of Eu(III) and Tb(III) at room temperature.     

Synthesis and thermal transformations of molecular complexes of bis[tris(trifluoromethyl)germyl]mercury(ii witho-quinones

Stable molecular complexes of bis[tris(trifluoromethyl)germyl]mercury(II) Hg[(CF₃)₃Ge]₂ (1) witho-quinones (3,6-di-tert-butylbenzoquinone-1,2 (2), 3,6-di-tert-butyl-4,5-dimethoxybenzoquinone-1,2 (3), and 1,4,5,7-tetra-tert-butyldibenzo[1,4]dioxin-2,3-dione (4)) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and IR and electronic absorption spectroscopies. Depending on the ratio between the starting reactants, the reactions ofo-quinones with1 gave complexes of the composition R₂Hg · Q (5,7,9) or R₂Hg · Q₂ (6,8,10), where Q=2 (5,6),3 (7,8),4 (9,10); R=Ge(CF₃)₃. According to the spectral data, the molecule ofo-quinone in R₂Hg · Q acts as a neutral ligand, whereas the second molecule ofo-quinone in R₂Hg · Q₂ is not coordinated to1. It has been found by ESR that thermolysis of polycrystalline samples of complexes6 and10 involves intermediate formation of radical pairs and finally yields paramagnetico-semiquinone complexes, SQGe(CF₃)₃, which are typical products of one-electron oxidation of Organometallic compounds byo-quinones.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1568–1573, August, 1995.The authors wish to thank M. A. Lopatin for his help in recording the electronic absorption spectra.This work was carried out with financial support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Project No. 93-03-18369).     

Catalytic oxygenation of various monophenols by copper(I) complexes with bis(pyrazolyl)methane ligands: differences in reactivity

Three new mononuclear copper(I) complexes supported by the symmetric ligands 1,1′-methylenebis-1H-pyrazole (BPM), 1,1′-methylenebis(3-methyl-1H-pyrazole) (mBPM), and 1,1′-methylenebis(3,5-di-methyl-1H-pyrazole) (dmBPM) were synthesized as catalytic model systems of tyrosinase. The influence of various functional groups on the catalytic conversion of monophenols is investigated and the formation of the corresponding ortho-quinones is monitored using UV/vis and NMR spectroscopy. Comparison of various monophenols reveals the differences in reactivity which are analyzed and interpreted based on key intermediates of the mechanistic cycle.     

Novel coordination compounds: Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) cations with acesulfame/N,N-diethylnicotinamide ligands

Abstract

Five coordination complexes with Mn²⁺ (1), Co²⁺ (2), Ni²⁺ (3), Cu²⁺ (4), and Zn²⁺ (5) containing acesulfame (ace) and N,N-diethylnicotinamide (dena) ligands were synthesized and structural binding properties investigated. Four compounds (1, 2, 4, and 5) were examined with single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The structures containing Mn(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) were iso-structural. Six-coordination of metal cations were completed with two moles dena and four aqua ligands. The dena ligands were coordinated via pyridine nitrogen as neutral-monodentate. Charge stabilities of the complexes are complemented by two moles monoanionic ace ligands, located outside of the coordination unit. In the Cu(II) complex, the coordination is completed by acidic nitrogen and carbonyl oxygen atoms of two ace ligands and pyridine nitrogen of two moles dena ligands. The coordination to Cu(II) for ace ligands was monoanionic-bidentate. All metal cations in the structure are distorted octahedral. Thermal decomposition of complexes begins with removal of the aqua molecules from the structures and is completed by combustion of organic ligands. The final decomposition products of all structures have been identified as corresponding metal oxides. Some biological applications (anti-fungal/anti-bacterial) were studied using 1–5.     

Syntheses,structures, thermal stabilities and bacteriostatic activities of four lanthanide complexes

Four lanthanide complexes, [La₂(2,4-DClBA)₆(5,5′-DM-2,2′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₂]·2C₂H₅OH (1) and [Ln(2,4-DClBA)₃(5,5′-DM-2,2′-bipy)(C₂H₅OH)]₂ (Ln = Pr(2), Sm(3), Gd(4); 2,4-DClBA = 2,4-dichlorobenzoate; 5,5′-DM-2,2′-bipy = 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine), were synthesized and characterized via elemental analysis, infrared spectra and thermogravimetric analysis (TG). The crystal structures of 1 and 2–4 are different; Each La³⁺ is nine-coordinate adopting a distorted mono-capped square antiprism, while the Ln³⁺ ions of 2–4 are all eight-coordinate with a distorted square antiprismatic molecular geometry. There are subtle changes in the local coordination geometry of the lanthanide–5,5′-DM-2,2′-bipy complexes. Binuclear 1 complexes are stitched together via two kinds of hydrogen bonding interactions (OH?O and CH?O) to form 1-D chains along the y axis, while the units of 2–4 are stitched together via CH?O to form 1-D chains along the x axis. TG analysis revealed thermal decomposition processes and thermal stabilities of the complexes. The bacteriostatic activities of the complexes were evaluated against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus.     

Reactions of isomeric 3,6- and 3,5-di-tert-butyl-ortho-benzoquinones with NH3

The interaction of 3,6-di-tert-butyl-ortho-benzoquinone (1) and 3,5-di-tert-butyl-ortho-benzoquinone (2) with NH₃ in water—alcohol medium and with (NH₄)₂CO₃ in a solid phase has been studied. Redox processes with participation of a nucleophile of the medium take place for1, while2 reacts with NH₃ at the carbonyl group with transformation of the quinone imide. The mechanism of redox transformation of1 has been proposed.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 9, pp. 1789–1793, September, 1995.This work was carried out with financial support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Project No. 94-03-08653).     

Structural studies of diiron complexes with monophosphine ligands tris(4-chlorophenyl)phosphine or diphenyl-2-pyridylphosphine

Four diiron dithiolate complexes with monophosphine ligands have been prepared and structurally characterized. Reactions of (μ-SCH₂CH₂S-μ)Fe₂(CO)₆ or [μ-SCH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)S-μ]Fe₂(CO)₆ with tris(4-chlorophenyl)phosphine or diphenyl-2-pyridylphosphine in the presence of Me₃NO·2H₂O afforded diiron pentacarbonyl complexes with monophosphine ligands (μ-SCH₂CH₂S-μ)Fe₂(CO)₅[P(4-C₆H₄Cl)₃] (1), (μ-SCH₂CH₂S-μ)Fe₂(CO)₅[Ph₂P(2-C₅H₄N)] (2), [μ-SCH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)S-μ]Fe₂(CO)₅[P(4-C₆H₄Cl)₃] (3), and [μ-SCH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)S-μ]Fe₂(CO)₅[Ph₂P(2-C₅H₄N)] (4) in good yields. Complexes 1–4 were characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H NMR, ³¹P{¹H} NMR and ¹³C{¹H} NMR spectroscopy. Furthermore, the molecular structures of 1–4 were confirmed by X-ray crystallography.     

The syntheses,crystal structure,thermal analysis,and anticancer activities of novel dipicolinate complexes

[Cu(pydc)(eim)₃]?H₂O (1), [Cu(pydc)(4hp)(H₂O)] (2), and [Ni(pydc)(3hp)(H₂O)₂][Cu(pydc)(3hp)(H₂O)₂]?3H₂O (3) (H₂pydc = 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid or dipicolinic acid, eim = 2-ethylimidazole, 4hp = 4-hydroxypyridine, 3hp = 3-hydroxypyridine) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic measurements (UV–vis and IR spectra), and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Crystal analysis revealed that the complexes extended to 3-D supramolecular networks through intermolecular H-bonding and molecular interactions between the ligand moieties and water molecules. The thermal stabilities of complexes are investigated by thermogravimetry, differential thermogravimetry, and differential thermal analysis techniques. The effects of complexes on the proliferation of HT-1080 fibrosarcoma cells were investigated using the quick cell proliferation assay. The cell viability changes were found to depend on the concentrations and type of complex.     

Biological evaluations and spectroscopic characterizations of 3-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylacrylate based organotin(IV) carboxylates derivatives

Six new organotin(IV) carboxylates, [Me₂SnL₂] (1), [n-Bu₂SnL₂] (2), [n-Oct₂SnL₂] (3), [Me₃SnL] (4), [n-Bu₃SnL] (5) and [Ph₃SnL] (6), where L = 3-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylacrylate, have been synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, NMR spectroscopy and elemental analyses. The synthesized compounds were tested for in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities. The complexes 4–6 demonstrated higher activity than the complexes 1–3. UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy indicated that the ligand and its complexes interacted with DNA via partial intercalation as well as minor groove binding.

     

Host-guest chemistry. 2. Amine inclusion compounds of 2-[o-(triphenylphosphoranylidenamino)benzyliden]amino-1H-2,3-dihydroindazol-3-one. X-ray structure of its 1∶1∶1 inclusion complex with isopropylamine and water

The crystal and molecular structure is reported for the inclusion compound 2-[o-(triphenylphosphoranylidenamino)benzyliden]amino-1H-2,3-dihydroindazol-3-one/isopropylamine/water3b. The crystal structure consists of discrete dimeric salt-like aggregates joined together by strong N⁺–H...^–O–C hydrogen bonds between pairs of centrosymmetrically-related indazolonate anions and isopropylammonium cations. Six other inclusion compounds have been prepared and characterized by NMR [with propylamine (3a), withtert-butylamine (3c), withsec-butylamine (3d), withtert-pentylamine (3e), with 1-methylbutylamine (3f) and withiso-pentylamine (3g)]. Two different arrangements are found, both with the host being in the anionic form. The guests are either: (i) one protonated amine and one water molecule (3b and3f); or (ii) one protonated amine and the corresponding neutral amine (3a, 3c, 3d, 3e and3g). Supplementary Data relating to this article (structure factors, thermal components, hydrogen parameters and bond distances and angles, and¹³C-NMR shifts) are deposited with the British Library at Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, U.K., as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82155 (23 pages).For Part 1, see Reference [1].     

基于多羧酸烟酸配体的镝、钬、铒和铥配合物的合成及荧光、磁学性质的表征

以5-(4-羧基苯氧基)烟酸配体(H₂cpna)和稀土金属离子Dy³⁺、Ho³⁺、Er³⁺和Tm³⁺为原料,采用水热法合成了4种稀土金属配合物[M(Hcpna)(cpna)(H₂O)₃]_n,其中M=Dy(1)、Ho (2)、Er (3)、Tm (4)。单晶X射线衍射分析表明配合物1、2、3和4为同构配合物,均为一维链状结构。通过红外、元素分析以及粉末X射线衍射对所得配合物进行了表征,同时对配合物的荧光和磁学性质开展了研究。荧光测试结果表明,配合物1～4的荧光强度均低于配体H2cpna的荧光强度。在2～300 K温度范围内1 kOe直流电场下测试了配合物1～4的磁性,结果表明配合物1、2、3和4的χ_mT值分别为14.04、14.15、11.08和6.83 cm³·mol^-1·K,与文献理论值相符合。     

Synthesis,characterization, and solid state electrical conductivity of coordination polymers with copper and zinc

Heterobimetallic complexes [Cu _x Zn_{1? x} (dadb)?·?yH₂O] _n {where dadb?=?2,5-diamino-3,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone (1); x?=?1 (2), 0.5 (4), 0.25 (5), 0.125 (6), 0.0625 (7), and 0 (3); y?=?2; n?=?degree of polymerization} were synthesized and characterized. All metal complexes are stable at room temperature but weakly absorb moisture on exposure to air. Monometallic 2 exhibits subnormal magnetic moment whereas 3 exhibits diamagnetism. Heterobimetallic complexes exhibit normal magnetic moments. Heterobimetallic complexes are characterized from powder X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectral studies. Delocalization of unpaired electron from metal to ligand has been inferred from ESR and natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis. Greater delocalization of unpaired electron of Cu(II) on ligand of 4 as compared to that of 2 is reflected from NBO analysis. Heterobimetallic complexes show higher conductivity than monometallic complexes; all the complexes exhibit semiconductor behavior.     

Chalcone-derived thiosemicarbazones and their zinc(II) and gallium(III) complexes: spectral studies and antimicrobial activity

Chalcone-derived 3-phenyl-1-pyridin-2-ylprop-2-en-1-one thiosemicarbazone (HPyCTPh) (1), 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-pyridin-2-ylprop-2-en-1-one thiosemicarbazone (HPyCT4ClPh) (2), 3-(4-bromophenyl)-1-pyridin-2-ylprop-2-en-1-one thiosemicarbazone (HPyCT4BrPh) (3), and 3-(4-nitrophenyl-1-pyridin-2-ylprop-2-en-1-one thiosemicarbazone (HPyCT4NO₂Ph) (4) were obtained as well as their gallium(III) and zinc(II) complexes [Ga(PyCTPh)₂]NO₃ (Ga1), [Ga(PyCT4ClPh)₂]NO₃ (Ga2), [Ga(PyCT4BrPh)₂]NO₃ (Ga3), [Ga(PyCT4NO₂Ph)₂]NO₃ (Ga4), [Zn(PyCTPh)₂] (Zn1), [Zn(PyCT4ClPh)₂] (Zn2), [Zn(PyCT4BrPh)₂] (Zn3), and [Zn(PyCT4NO₂Ph)₂] (Zn4). The chalcones, thiosemicarbazones, and zinc(II) complexes were not active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The thiosemicarbazones proved to be more active than the parent chalcones against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Coordination to zinc(II) resulted in activity improvement of most thiosemicarbazones against S. aureus. Coordination to gallium(III) significantly improved the antimicrobial activity of all thiosemicarbazones against the studied micro-organisms, suggesting this to be an effective strategy for antimicrobial activity enhancement.     

Application of organolithium and related reagents in synthesis,Part X. Metallation-electrophilic substitution sequence of secondary chlorobenzamides

Summary The lithiation (Bu ⁿLi/THF) of 2-chloro- (1), 3-chloro- (2) and 4-chlorobenzanilides (3) and the subsequent reactions of the corresponding bis-lithiated anilides4–6 with electrophiles (MeI, CH₂=CH-CH₂Br,Me ₃SiCl,MeCHO,o-MeOC₆H₄CHO,p-MeOC₆H₄CHO,Me ₂NCHO andp-MeOC₆H₄CONMe ₂) towards the synthesis of theortho substituted chlorobenzoesic acids derivatives12–14 have been described. The effect of the chlorine substituent upon the generation and stability of the bis-lithiated chloro-anilides4–6 has been studied. It has been found that the bis-lithiated chloro-anilide5 derived fromm-chloro-benzanilide (2) at a temperature above –30°C converts into the corresponding benzyne9. The anilide moiety (masking group) of the formedortho-substituted chlorobenzanilides appeared to be effectively removable on acid-driven hydrolysis.

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Anwendungen von Organolithium und verwandten Reagenzien in organischen Synthesen, 10. Mitt. Metallierung und nachfolgende elektrophile Substitution sekundärer Chlorbenzamide

Zusammenfassung Die Lithiierung (Bu ⁿLi/THF) der 2-Chlor-(1), 3-Chlor- (2) and 4-Chlorbenzanilide (3) und nachfolgende Reaktion der entsprechenden doppellithiierten Anilide4–6 mit elektrophilen Reagenzien (MeI, CH₂=CH-CH₂Br,Me ₃SiCl,MeCHO,o-MeOC₆H₄CHO,p-MeOC₆H₄CHO,Me ₂NCHO undp-MeOC₆H₄CONMe ₂) zur Synthese vonortho-substituierten Benzoesäurederivaten12–14 wird beschrieben. Der Einfluß des Chlorsubstituierten auf die Bildung und Stabilität der doppellithiierten Chloranilide4–6 wurde untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß das doppellithiierte, vomm-Chlorbenzanilid erhaltene Chloranilid5 bei Temperaturen über –30°C das entsprechende Arin9 bildet. Der Anilidrest (eine maskierende Gruppe) der gebildetenortho-substituierten Chloranilide kann durch saure Hydrolyse abgespalten werden.

     

Octahedral iron(II) complexes with pyridyl triazine and bipyridine ligands – synthesis,computational studies,mechanisms and kinetics with 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2′,6,2″-terpyridine

[Bis(3-(2-pyridyl)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine)(2,2′-bipyridine)iron(II)], [Fe(PDT)₂(bpy)]²⁺ (1), [bis(3-(4-phenyl-2-pyridyl)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine)(2,2′-bipyridine)iron(II)], [Fe(PPDT)₂(bpy)]²⁺ (2), [bis(2,2′-bipyridine)(3-(2-pyridyl)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine)iron(II)], [Fe(PDT)(bpy)₂]²⁺ (3), and [bis(2,2′-bipyridine)(3-(4-phenyl-2-pyridyl)-5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine)iron(II)], [Fe(PPDT)(bpy)₂]²⁺ (4) have been synthesized and characterized. Substitution of the triazine and bipyridine ligands from the complexes by nucleophiles (nu), namely 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and 2,2′,6,2″-terpyridine (terpy) was studied in a sodium acetate-acetic acid buffer over the pH range 3–6 at 25, 35, and 45°C under pseudo-first order conditions. Reactions are first order in the concentration of complexes 1–4. The reaction rates increase with increasing [nu] and pH whereas ionic strength has no effect on the rate. Straight-line plots with positive slopes are observed when the k_obs values are plotted against [nu] or 1/[H⁺]. The substitution reactions proceed by dissociative as well as associative paths and the latter path is predominant. Observed low E_a values and negative ΔS^# values support the dominance of the associative path. Phenyl groups on the triazine ring modulate the reactivity of the complexes. The π-electron cloud on the phenyl rings stabilizes the charge on metal center by inductive donation of electrons toward the metal center, resulting in a decrease in reactivity of the complex and the order is 1 < 2 < 3 < 4. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations also support the interpretations drawn from the kinetic data.