Copper(II) and lanthanoid(III) complexes of a new β-diketonate ligand with an appended non-coordinating phenol group

New mononuclear compounds of the ligand 1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenylpropane-1,3-dione (H₂L) with Cu(II) and several lanthanoid(III) ions, where Ln(III) = Pr, Nd, Eu, Gd, have been synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystal structure determinations. In all compounds, the ligand coordinates in a bidentate chelating manner, using the diketone function. In the [Cu(HL)₂], the coordination geometry of Cu(II) ion is slightly distorted square-planar; two strong intramolecular (OH?O) hydrogen-bonding interactions are established between the phenolate group and the neighboring ketone function. The lanthanoid(III) compounds have the general formula [Ln(HL)₃(CH₃OH)₂] · CH₃OH · 2H₂O; the lanthanoid(III) ion (Ln) is eight-coordinated and the coordination geometry is based on a distorted square-antiprism. In addition to the intramolecular hydrogen bonding (OH?O), intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions are also present between the coordinated methanol molecule and the non-coordinated methanol molecule giving rise to a three-dimensional network.     

Luminescent triply-bridged dicopper(I) complex possessing 3,5-bis{6-(2,2′-dipyridyl)}pyrazole as a bis-chelating ligand

A new triply-bridged dicopper(I) complex, [Cu₂(μ-dppm)₂(μ-HL)](NO₃)₂ (1), has been prepared via successive treatment of cupric nitrate trihydrate with bis(diphenylphosphino)methane (dppm) and 3,5-bis{6-(2,2′-dipyridyl)}pyrazole (HL) in 2?:?4?:?1 molar ratio in dichloromethane. X-ray diffraction analysis of 1 reveals that the two Cu(I)s are in highly distorted tetrahedral environments with a distance of 4.2775(10)?Å, triply bridged by two dppm ligands and one HL chelate as a bis-bidentate bridging ligand through two bipyridyl moieties. Intermolecular N···H–C hydrogen bonding and π···H–C interactions assemble the [Cu₂(μ-dppm)₂(μ-HL)]²⁺ cations into a 3-D supramolecular architecture with extended channels along the b-axis, filled with methanol and anions. Complex 1 shows weak low-energy absorptions at 350–425?nm, tentatively ascribed to Cu(I) to HL metal-to-ligand charge-transfer (MLCT) transition, probably mixed with some ILCT character inside HL. The emission is observed at ambient temperature for 1, both in solution and in the solid state, originating from the MLCT excited states.     

Can an ancillary ligand lead to a thermodynamically stable end-on 1 : 1 Cu-O2 adduct supported by a beta-diketiminate ligand?

The finding that dioxygen binds end-on to the Cu(B) site in the crystal structure of a precatalytic complex of peptidylglycine alpha-hydroxylating monooxygenase has spurred the search for biomimetic model complexes exhibiting the same dioxygen coordination. Recent work has not only indicated that sterically hindered beta-diketiminate ligands (L(1)) could support side-on 1 : 1 Cu-O(2) adducts, but also that an end-on L(1)Cu(THF)O(2) structure occurs as an unstable intermediate in the oxygenation mechanism of the Cu(I) complex. In this work, density functional theory and multireference methods are used to determine the potential of ancillary ligands, X, other than THF to yield thermodynamically stable end-on L(1)CuXO(2) species. A diverse set of ligands X, comprising phosphines, thiophene, cyclic ethers, acetonitrile, para-substituted pyridines, N-heterocyclic carbenes, and ligands bearing hydrogen bond donors, has been considered in order to identify ligand characteristics which energetically favor end-on L(1)CuXO(2) over: a) reversion to the Cu(I) complex and dioxygen, b) isomerization to side-on L(1)CuXO(2), and c) decay to L(1)CuO(2) and X. Ancillary ligands with judiciously chosen degrees and orientation of steric bulk and which bear potential hydrogen bond donors to an end-on bound dioxygen moiety most favor oxygenation of L(1)CuX to yield end-on L(1)CuXO(2). Conversion to the side-on isomer can be deterred through the use of a sufficiently bulky ligand X, such as one that is at least the size of a 5-membered ring. Loss of X to give L(1)CuO(2) can be made prohibitively endergonic by employing ligands X which are highly electron donating and which backbond strongly with and sigma-donate significantly to copper.     

Identification of cyclicsulfonamide derivatives with an acetamide group as 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 inhibitors

In the continuation of our 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) inhibitor research, cyclic sulfonamide derivatives with an acetamide group at the 2-position were synthesized and evaluated for their abilities to inhibit 11β-HSD1. Among this series, Compound 34 showed good in vitro activity toward human 11β-HSD1, selectivity against 11β-HSD2, microsomal stability, good pharmacokinetic and safety profiles human ether-a-go-go related gene (hERG and cytochrome P450 (CYP)). Also, a docking study explained the activity difference between human and mouse 11β-HSD1.     

β-1,3-Glucan (Schyzophyllan) Can Act as a One-Dimensional Host for Creating Chirally Twisted Poly(p-phenylene Ethynylene)

It has been demonstrated that a chiral, insulated poly(p-phenylene ethynylene) (PPE) nano-wire can be created by a polymer wrapping method utilizing natural β-1,3-glucan polysaccharide schizophyllan (SPG). Spectroscopic and microscopic measurements have revealed that PPE adopts a rigid conformation and exists as one piece in the helical hollow constructed by two SPG chains. Moreover, the inherent helical structure of SPG can induce the chiral twisting of the insulated PPE backbone. It is believed that the present system is really applicable for designing novel chiral sensors based on PPE.     

Copper(II) carboxylate tetramers formed from an enantiopure ligand containing a π-stacking supramolecular synthon: single-crystal to single-crystal enantioselective ligand exchange

An enantiopure ligand built from connecting the π···π stacking 1,8-naphthalimide supramolecular synthon with L-asparagine, L(asn)(-), forms tetrameric [Cu(4)(L(asn))(8)(py)(MeOH)]. The methanol ligand, located in a chiral pocket, is replaced enantioselectively when exposed to racemic ethyl lactate vapor to yield [Cu(4)(L(asn))(8)(py)((S)-ethyl lactate)], in a single-crystal to single-crystal gas/solid transformation.     

Synthesis and reactivity of an isolable cobalt(I) complex containing a β-diketiminate-based acyclic tetradentate ligand

A model for cobalamin was synthesized using a new monoanionic tetradentate nitrogen donor ligand; 2-(4-tolyl)-1,3-bis(2-isopropylpyridyl)propenediimine (Tol-BDI((2-pp)2)H) (1), which utilizes isopropylpyridines as pendant arms on a β-diketiminate (BDI) backbone. During the synthesis of 1, the rearrangement product, Tol-BDI((2-pp)(4-pp))H (2) was observed. Metalation of 1 with zinc iodide and cobalt chloride yielded the corresponding Tol-BDI((2-pp)2)ZnI (3) and Tol-BDI((2-pp)2)CoCl (4) complexes. The redox properties of 4 in comparison to cobalamin were examined through electrochemical studies. Electrochemical and bulk reduction of complex 4 gave a diamagnetic cobalt(I) complex, Tol-BDI((2-pp)2)Co (5). Reactivity of 5 toward C-X bonds was investigated using methyl iodide and 1-iodo-2-(trimethylsilyl)acetylene, yielding Tol-BDI((2-pp)2)Co(CH(3))I and Tol-BDI((2-pp)2)Co(C(2)Si(CH(3))(3))I respectively. Synthesis and characterization details for these complexes, including the crystal structure of 3, are reported.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Fluorescent Property of a Zn(Ⅱ) Complex with 1,3-Bis(imidazol-1-yl)benzene and 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylate

A novel zinc complex [Zn(BIB)(bdc)]n(1, BIB = 1,3-bis(imidazol-1-yl)benzene, bdc = 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate) has been synthesized in solvothermal conditions. The title complex was characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, thermal analysis, single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction. The result proved that the alliance of BIB and aromatic carboxylic acids is good for the diversity of getatable structure. Complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system of P2/c space group with a = 11.5591(10), b = 9.6239(8), c = 33.727(3) ?, β = 103.816(3)°, V = 3643.4(5) ?3, Z = 8, μ = 1.385 mm-1, F(000) = 1792, Dc = 1.603 g/cm3 and Mr = 439.72 g/mol. Additionally, luminescent properties of complex 1 are also investigated and it shows good fluorescence.     

Molecular structures of carbonyl-linked bis(dioxolene) complexes: can a carbonyl group act as an effective ferromagnetic coupler?

Molecular structures of two bis(ZnIIdioxolene) complexes are described: (TpCum,MeZn)(2)1-H2 (C106H123.50B2N12O10Zn2), tetragonal, P4/ncc, a = 25.1810(2) A, b = 25.1810(2) A, c = 34.7744(2) A, alpha = 90 degrees, beta = 90 degrees, gamma = 90 degrees, Z = 8; (TpCum,MeZn)(2)1-H (C101H120B2N12O6Zn2), triclinic, P1, a = 13.6624(2) A, b = 13.80920(10) A, c = 26.62340(10) A, alpha = 96.6910(10) degrees, beta = 91.8560(10) degrees, gamma = 109.0190(10) degrees, Z = 2. One of the complexes, (TpCum,MeZn)(2)1-H2, has two protonated catecholate ligands, while the other complex, (TpCum,MeZn)(2)1-H, has one protonated catecholate and one semiquinone ligand. When reacted with PbO2, a labile S = 1, bis(ZnIIsemiquinone) complex is formed in which the two semiquinones are attached to a common carbonyl group.     

Synthesis of a di(2-picolyl)amino-b-diketone dual-functional ligand that can coordinate to europium(Ⅲ) for responding to copper(Ⅱ) and sulfide ions

Lanthanide complex-based luminescent probes/chemosensors have shown great utilities in various biological and environmental assays with time-resolved detection mode to eliminate background noises.In this work,by conjugating di(2-picolyl)amine(DPA)with a tetradentateβ-diketone 1,2-bis[4'-(1",1",1",2",2"-pentafluoro-3",5"-pentanedion-5"-yl)benzyl]-4-chlorosulfo-benzene(BPPBCB),a novel dual-functional ligand that can coordinate to Eu~(3+)for responding to Cu~(2+)and S~2 ions in aqueous media,DPA-BPPBCB,has been designed and synthesized.Theβ-diketone moiety of DPA-BPPBCB can form a strongly luminescent complex with Eu~(3+).Upon reaction with Cu~(2+),accompanied by the formation of heterobimetallic complex Cu~(2+)-DPA-BPPBCB-Eu~(3+),the Eu~(3+)luminescence was quenched.While in the presence of S~2,owing to the high affinity of S~2 to Cu~(2+),stable CuS was formed,which resulted in the release of Cu~(2+)from Cu~(2+)-DPA-BPPBCB-Eu~(3+),to restore the luminescence of the Eu~(3+)complex.This unique"on-off-on"luminescence response of the Eu3+complex enabled Cu~(2+)and S~2 ions in aqueous media to be detected with time-resolved luminescence detection mode.     

Role of cyanide as a bridging ligand in cis-aquocyanoCo(III) complexes containing 2,2′-bipyridine and 1,10-phenanthroline

Cis-aquocyanobis(2,2′-bipyridine)Co(III) and cis-aquocyanobis(1,10-phenanthroline)Co(III) cations present in their IR spectra as cyano-group band in a Nujol mull at ν = 2200 cm⁻¹. To justify the shift in the frequency from 2140 to 2200 cm⁻¹ of cyanide in these compounds, we have hypothesized that the cyano group is a bridge between the metal atom and one hydrogen atom of the water molecule in the cis position on the Co(III) coordination sphere.     

Extrathermodynamic relations in the binding of charged and neutral substrates to sulfobutylether-β-CDs (SBE-β-CDs) and a 2-hydroxypropyl-β-CD (HP-β-CD)

The thermodynamics of binding of various neutral, cationic and anionic substrates to β-cyclodextrin, a hydroxylpropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP_4M-β-CD) and three sulfobutyl-β-cyclodextrins with varying degrees of total substitution (SBE_1M-β-CD, SBE_7M-β-CD, and SBE_12M-β-CD) were determined by estimating binding constants, using a UV spectrophotometric technique, and temperature variation. linear free energy relation (LFER) plots and enthalpy–entropy Compensation (EEC) plots provided insight into the mechanisms of complexation as did carbon T ₁ relaxation times using NMR. LFER plots for charged molecules with HP_4M-β-CD deviate from the neutral substrates suggesting differences in interaction modes. LFER plots for SBE_7M-β-CD show that cationic substrates surprisingly fall within the same linear relationship for neutral substrates while anionic substrates deviate. The EEC plots for HP_4M-β-CD show the largest loss of motion and degree of desolvation upon complexation. The interaction with SBE_1M-β-CD was similar to that for β-CD. SBE_7M-β-CD, and SBE_12M-β-CD EEC plots are similar with the least loss of motion upon complex formation, suggesting a more organized and less flexible structure. This is supported by the T ₁ relaxation times for SBE_1M-β-CD, SBE_7M-β-CD, and SBE_12M-β-CD, which show a critical distance at which the mobility of the side chain is reduced to form an extended cavity. No such evidence was seen with HP_4M-β-CD, although the effect of varying of hydroxypropyl substitution was not studied.     

Syntheses and crystal structure of binuclear μ-oxamido copper(II) complexes containing 1,4,7-triazacyclononane as a terminal ligand

Two new binuclear copper(II) complexes, Cu(tacn)Cu(oxpn)(ClO₄)₂·C₂H₅OH (1), and Cu(tacn)Cu(oxap)(ClO₄)₂·CH₃OH (2), have been prepared from the planar fragment Cu(oxpn) and Cu(oxap) (tacn denotes 1,4,7-triazacyclononane, oxpn and oxap stand for the dianions of N,N′-bis(3-aminopropyl)oxamide, and N,N′-bis(2-aminopropyl)oxamide, respectively). The complexes have been characterized by means of elemental analyses and IR, and UV spectra. The crystal structure of compound 1 shows that copper(II) coordinates to the four nitrogen atoms of oxpn in a square-planar environment and the other copper(II) ion is in a distorted square-pyramidal environment.     

Evaluation of pH-sensitive poly(β-amino ester)-graft-poly(ethylene glycol) and its usefulness as a pH-sensor and protein carrier

In this study, some possible biomedical applications of a pH-sensitive and amphiphilic copolymer as a pH sensor and protein delivery system are reported. PAE-g-PEG was used as a pH-sensitive polymer that can exhibit a sharp pH-dependent transition. Various fluorescent dyes including pyrene and RITC can be used to label the pH-sensitive polymer PAE-g-PEG, which was evaluated for protein encapsulation. pH-sensing was possible by observing excimer formation of the labeled pyrene via pH-dependent expansion of the polymeric chain. Also, it was confirmed that FITC-BSA could be entrapped in RITC-labeled pH-sensitive micelles of PAE-g-PEG by FRET. As a result, PAE-g-PEG can be a pH sensor and carrier for protein delivery.     

Synthesis,structure, magnetism,and electrochemical properties of a linear pentanuclear Ni5 compound derived from an oligo-α-pyridylamino ligand: Ni5(μ-dmpdda)4(NCS)2

The synthesis, crystal structures, electrochemical, and magnetic properties of a linear pentanuclear Ni₅ compound derived from an oligo-α-pyridylamino ligand, [Ni₅(μ-dmpdda)₄(NCS)₂] [dmpdda-H₂ = N,N′-di(4-methylpyridin-2-yl)pyridine-2,6-diamine], are reported. Ni₅(μ-dmpdda)₄(NCS)₂ involve a Ni₅ linear chain unit with all of the Ni–Ni–Ni angles being nearly 180°, terminated by two axial ligands. The pentanuclear linear metal chain is helically wrapped by four syn–syn–syn–syn type dmpdda^2? ligands. There are two types of Ni–Ni distances in this complex. Terminal Ni–Ni distances bonded with the axial ligand are longer (2.377 Å); the inner Ni–Ni distances are short at 2.2968 Å. Terminal Ni(II) ions bonded with the axial ligands are square-pyramidal (NiN₄NCS) with long Ni–N bonds (2.092 Å), consistent with a high-spin Ni(II) configuration. The inner three Ni(II) ions have short Ni–N (1.901–1.925 Å) bond distances, consistent with a square planar (NiN₄), diamagnetic arrangement of a low-spin Ni(II) configuration. This compound exhibits magnetic behavior similar to [Ni₅(μ-tpda)₄(NCS)₂], indicating an antiferromagnetic interaction of two terminal high-spin Ni(II) ions.     

Synthesis and application of a novel bisphosphine ligand, (−)-DIOCP,as an unsymmetrized diop to prove the general utility of new designing concept.

A new chiral bisphosphine-Rh complex (DIOCP-Rh) was found to show excellent catalytic activity and good enantioselectivity for the asymmetric hydrogenation of ketopantolactone proving the general utility of new designing concept.     

Metal complexes of a novel bis-β-diketone-type ligand and its copper(II) complexes of two-photon biological imaging

A curcumin derivative ligand,1,7-bis(3-methoxyl-4-acetoxyl)phenyl-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-diketone (diacetylcurcumin,abbreviated as HL),and its Cu and Ni complexes have been synthesized and fully characterized by elemental analyses,IR,1 HNMR and molar conductivity.The resulting complexes exhibit two-photon excited fluorescence (TPEF) in DMF,and have been proven to be potentially useful for two-photon microscopy imaging in living cells.In addition,cytotoxicity tests showed that the low-micromolar concentrations of ML 2 did not cause significant reduction in cell viability over a period of at least 24 h and should be safe for further biological studies.