Two Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complexes Derived from the Hydrolysis Product of Di-Schiff Base Ligand N,N'-Bis-(1-benzimidazo-2-ylethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine: Preparation,Characterization and Crystal Structure of the 6-Coordinate Species [CoL2]X·H2O (X = ClO4-,NO3-)

The reactions of Co(CIO4)2.6H2O and Co(NO3)2·6H2O with the di-Schiff base ligand N,N'-bis-(1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine (LA) in ethanol have been investigated.The reactions of LA with excess amount of cobalt salts yield the six-coordinate complexes [CoL2](CIO4)2·H2O 1 and [CoL2](NO3)2·H2O 2 as isolatable products (L = N-(1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene)-ethane-1,2-diamine), where L is a tri-dentate mono-Schiff base ligand, resulting from the hydrolysis of the precursor di-Schiff base LA.Both complexes were characterized by X-ray crystallography.Crystal data for complex 1: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 11.9214(10), b = 23.5828(17), c = 14.0387(12)(A), β= 135.219[4]°,C22H30CI2CoN9O9,Mr = 680.37, V = 2780.1(4)(A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.625 g/cm3,μ(MoKa) = 0.876 mm-1, F(000) = 1404,the final R = 0.0725 and wR = 0.1530 for 5726 observed reflections (I＞2σ(I)).Crystal data for complex 2: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 18.2162(16), b = 10.0610(6), c = 18.593(2)(A),β=130.099(3)°, C22H30CoN10O7, Mr = 605.49, V = 2606.5(4)(A)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.543 g/cm3,μ(MoKα)= 0.722 mm-1, F(000) = 1260, the final R = 0.0619 and wR = 0.1429 for 5194 observed reflections (I ＞ 2σ(I)).X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that each cobalt atom in the two complexes is chelated by six nitrogen atoms from two tridentate iigands L, exhibiting a slightly distorted octahedral coordination sphere.In both complexes, the strong hydrogen-bonding interactions between the lattice waters and N-H groups of the ligands result in 1D chains which are further connected by ClO4- (or NO3-) groups to form a 3D framework.In complex 2, the strong π-π interactions increase the stability of the structure.     

Two Cobalt（II） Complexes Derived from the Hydrolysis Product of Di-Schiff Base Ligand N,N＇-Bis-（1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene）-ethane-1,2-diamine： Preparation,Characterization and Crystal Structure of the 6-Coordinate Species [CoL2]X·H2O （X =

The reactions of Co（C1O4）2·6H2O and Co（NO3）2.6H2O with the di-Schiff base ligand N,N＇-bis-（1-benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene）-ethane-1,2-diamine （LA） in ethanol have been investigated. The reactions of LA with excess amount of cobalt salts yield the six-coordinate complexes [CoL2]（ClO4）E·H2O 1 and [CoL2]（NO3）E·H2O 2 as isolatable products （L= N-（1- benzimidazo-2-yl-ethylidene）-ethane-1,2-diamine）, where L is a tri-dentate mono-Schiff base ligand, resulting from the hydrolysis of the precursor di-Schiff base LA. Both complexes were characterized by X-ray crystallography. Crystal data for complex 1： monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 11.9214（10）, b = 23.5828（17）, c = 14.0387（12）A, β = 135.219（4）°, C22H30Cl2CoN8O9, Mr = 680.37, V = 2780.1（4） A^3 ,Z = 4, Dc = 1.625 g/cm^3,μ（MoKa） = 0.876 mm^-1, F（000） = 1404, the final R = 0.0725 and wR = 0.1530 for 5726 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. Crystal data for complex 2： monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 18.2162（16）, b = 10.0610（6）, c = 18.593（2）A, β = 130.099（3）°, C22H30CoN10O7, Mr = 605.49, V = 2606.5（4） A3 Z = 4, Dc = 1.543 g/cm^3,μ（MoKa） = 0.722 mm^-1, F（000） = 1260, the final R = 0.0619 and wR = 0.1429 for 5194 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that each cobalt atom in the two complexes is chelated by six nitrogen atoms from two tridentate iigands L, exhibiting a slightly distorted octahedral coordination sphere. In both complexes, the strong hydrogen-bonding interactions between the lattice waters and N-H groups of the ligands result in 1D chains which are further connected by ClO4^- （or NO3^-） groups to form a 3D framework. In complex 2, the strong π-π interactions increase the stability of the structure.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Cobalt(Ⅱ) and Manganese(Ⅱ) Complexes with Schiff Base Ligand Derived from Tryptamine

Two new mononuclear complexes, namely [Co(L)_2](1) and [Mn(L)_2](2)(HL = N-(3-methylsalicylidene)tryptamine), have been synthesized by the reactions of the ligand with cobalt acetate or manganese acetate in anhydrous ethanol. The crystal structures of the complexes were characterized by IR spectrum, elemental analysis, PXRD and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c, with a = 23.146(2), b = 9.4864(10), c = 13.9261(15) ?, β = 102.898(2)°, V = 2980.6(5) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.367 g/cm3, F(000) = 1284 and μ = 0.616 mm-1. Complex 2 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a = 14.807(11), b = 13.118(10), c = 16.663(13) ?, β = 111.237(14)°, V = 3017(4) ?3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.342 g/cm~3, F(000) = 1276 and μ = 0.477 mm-1. The units of complex 1 are linked by intermolecular N–H···π hydrogen bonds into infinite 1D chains, which are further extended into a 3D supramolecular structure by a series of π···π stacking interactions. The units of complex 2 are linked by intermolecular N–H···π hydrogen bonds and C–H···π hydrogen bonds into an infinite 3D supramolecular structure. Meanwhile, the antibacterial activities of the ligand and its complexes have been tested against four kinds of bacteria. The results show that the three compounds all have excellent antibacterial activities and that 1 and 2 possess stronger inhibiting effects against the bacteria than the Schiff base.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Luminescent Properties of Two New Zinc(Ⅱ) Complexes Based on Bifunctional Ligand

By using solvothermal method,two novel coordination polymers based on 4-(4-carboxyphen-yl)-1,2,4-triazole(Hcpt) and Zn(Ⅱ) cations,[Zn(cpt)(OH)]_n·n H_2O(FJU-32) and [Zn(cpt)(atrz)]n(FJU-33)(Hatrz = 3-amino-1,2,4-triazolate),were synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses,elemental analyses,FT-IR and powder X-ray diffraction. FJU-32 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 3.7441(3),b = 23.0384(19),c = 11.8562(10) ?,β = 99.069(8)o,V = 1009.91(15) ?3,Dc = 1.898 g/cm3,C_9H_9N_3O_4Zn,Mr = 288.57,F(000) = 916,μ(MoKα) = 2.439 mm~(-1),Z = 4,R = 0.0600 and wR = 0.1306 for 2412 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)),and R = 0.0704 and wR = 0.1349 for all data. FJU-33 crystallizes in monoclinic space group P21/c with a = 12.7483(5),b = 9.9922(3),c = 9.8403(3) ?,β = 100.756(4)°,V = 1231.47(7) ?~3,Dc = 1.816 g/cm~3,C_(11)H_9N_7O_2Zn,Mr = 336.62,F(000) = 680,μ(Cu Kα) = 2.957 mm~(-1),Z = 4,R = 0.0478 and w R = 0.1184 for 2466 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)),and R = 0.0687 and w R = 0.1309 for all data. In FJU-32,Zn(Ⅱ) is coordinated to three μ3-OH groups forming an unprecedented 1D zigzag-like double chain,and the 1D double chains are connected to four neighbouring double chains by the cpt ligands to form an extended 3D porous coordination polymer. In FJU-33,the adjacent [Zn(atrz)] 2D layers are further connected by the cpt ligands via Zn–O coordinated bonds and neighboring interlayer hydrogen-bonding interactions to give rise to an overall 3D pillared layer structure. The neutron triazole group of the cpt ligand has weaker coordination ability than the triazolate anion of atrz ligand. Furthermore,FJU-32 and FJU-33 display high thermal stability up to 300 ℃,and the solid state fluorescence reveals that two new complexes are potential optical materials.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Novel Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complexes with 2-Amino-5-substituted-1,3,4-thiadiazole as Ligands

Two novel cobalt(Ⅱ) compounds were obtained and characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction,IR,1H NMR and elemental analysis.Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/n,with a = 18.046(4),b = 11.335(3),c = 19.157(5) ,β = 92.707(3)o,Z = 4,V = 3914.4(16) 3,Mr = 968.56,Dc = 1.644 g/cm3,μ = 1.378 mm-1,F(000) = 1960,the final R = 0.0367 and wR = 0.0895.The crystal of compound 2 is of monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 8.7253(10),b = 10.9031(13),c = 18.235(2) ,β = 93.2210(10)o,Z = 4,V = 1732.0(3) 3,Mr = 464.21,Dc = 1.780 g/cm3,μ = 1.560 mm-1,F(000) = 932,the final R = 0.0322 and wR = 0.0743.     

Studies on the Intramolecular Inclusion Complexes of Functionalized Calixarenes with CH_3X (X=CN, NO_2)

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Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure of Chlorodibenzyltin(IV) Complex with Dithiomorpholinocarba-mate Ligand

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Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Hg(Ⅱ) and Ag(Ⅰ) Complexes Containing 2-Acetylpyridine-paminobenzoylhydrazone Ligand

The two complexes [HgI_2L](DMF)(1) and [AgL_2](ClO_4)(CH_3CN)(2) were synthesized from the reaction of Schiff base ligand(2-acetylpyridine-p-aminobenzoylhydrazone)(L) with HgI_2 or AgClO_4 respectively. The compounds are characterized by ~1H NMR,FTIR and elemental analysis. The structures of the ligand and two complexes are measured via single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In these two complexes,the structures are both distorted triangular bipyramids with five-coordinated centers.     

Syntheses, Characterizations, Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Two Zinc(Ⅱ) Complexes with a Schiff Base Derived from o-Vanillin and p-Toluidine

Two new zinc(Ⅱ) complexes, [Zn2L2aCl4]·2[ZnL(CH3OH)Cl2] 1 and [ZnL2(NO3)2] 2,were synthesized by reacting ZnX2·nH2O (X = Cl-, NO3-) and a Schiff base ligand 2-[(4-me-thylphenylimino)methyl]-6-methoxyphenol (C15H15NO2, L) which was obtained by the condensation of o-vanillin (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) with p-toluidine. Both 1 and 2 were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique, elemental analysis, molar conductance, FT-IR, UV-Vis,1H-NMR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. The Schiff base ligand and its zinc(Ⅱ) complexes have been tested in vitro to evaluate their antibacterial activity against bacteria, viz., Escherichia Coli,Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus Subtilis. The results show that these complexes have higher activity than the corresponding free Schiff base ligand against the same bacteria.     

Syntheses, Characterizations, Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Two Zinc(II) Complexes with a Schiff Base Derived from o-Vanillin and p-Toluidine

Two new zinc(II) complexes, [Zn2L2Cl4]·2[ZnL(CH3OH)Cl2] 1 and [ZnL2(NO3)2] 2, were synthesized by reacting ZnX2·nH2O (X = Cl-, NO3-) and a Schiff base ligand 2-[(4-me- thylphenylimino)methyl]-6-methoxyphenol (C15H15NO2, L) which was obtained by the condensation of o-vanillin (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) with p-toluidine. Both 1 and 2 were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique, elemental analysis, molar conductance, FT-IR, UV-Vis, 1H-NMR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. The Schiff base ligand and its zinc(II) complexes have been tested in vitro to evaluate their antibacterial activity against bacteria, viz., Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus Subtilis. The results show that these complexes have higher activity than the corresponding free Schiff base ligand against the same bacteria.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Schiff Base of Nickel(Ⅱ) and Copper(Ⅱ) Complexes

A new kind of Schiff base HL(HL= 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(p-methylbenzoyl)-5-pyrazolone with L-Leucine methyl ester) and complexes Ni L′_2·0.75C_2H_5OH·0.25H_2O,Cu L′′2(L′ = 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(p-methylbenzoyl)-5-pyrazolone with L-leucine ethyl,L′′ = 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(p-methylbenzoyl)-5-pyrazolone with L-leucine) have been synthesized and structurally determined by X-ray diffraction. For HL: crystal structure determination indicates that there are two independent HLs with different conformations in one asymmetric unit. For complex 1: the Ni(Ⅱ) ion is six-coordinated by two carbonyl oxygen atoms from pyrazolone ring,two nitrogen atoms from different HL′ and two oxygen atoms from L-Leucine ethyl ester to form a distorted octahedral geometry. For complex 2: the Cu(Ⅱ) ion is four-coordinated by one carbonyl oxygen atom from the pyrazolone ring,one nitrogen atom from HL′′,and two different carboxylic oxygen atoms from L-leucine with the same conformation to form a distorted quadrilateral geometry.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Polynuclear Cu(I) Complexes Containing the 1,1′-Bis-(diphenylphosphino)-ferrocene Ligand

Summary.  The reaction between [Cu(NCMe)₄][PF₆] and 1,1′-bis-(diphenylphosphino)-ferrocene (dppf) in several ratios, solvents, and conditions led to the synthesis and structural characterization of the Cu(I) complexes [Cu(dppf)(Odppf)][PF₆] (1), [(dppf)Cu(μ-dppf)Cu(dppf)][PF₆]₂ (2), and [(dppf)Cu(μ-Cl)₂Cu(dppf)] (3). Although 1 and the cation in 2 were known, the first was structurally characterized for the first time, exhibiting a significant asymmetry in the coordination sphere of Cu(I) owing to the presence of oxygen. In 2, the PF₆ ⁻ anion led to an interesting crystal packing with large open channels containing water. Finally, DFT calculations on a model of 3 showed that its HOMO exhibits, besides Fe, a significant Cu and Cl character, which is reflected in its electrochemical properties. Received July 14, 2000. Accepted July 21, 2000     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Catalytic Properties of Copper(Ⅱ) and Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complexes Containing 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole

Two new complexes, [Cu(DMB)2(NAA)2](1) and [Co(DMB)2(NAA)2](2)(DMB = 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole, HNNA = 1-naphthylacetic acid), were hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TGA, PXRD and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The coordination geometry of the metal centers is a perfect square plane for 1 and a distorted tetrahedron for 2. In compound 1, the mononuclear units are linked by N–H···O hydrogen bonds to form a 1D chain structure, while mononuclear motifs of 2 are extended via N–H···O hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions into a 2D supramolecular layer. The remarkable catalytic properties of the two complexes for the degradation of Congo red dye have been found.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Electrochemistry Properties of a Cobalt(Ⅱ) Complex Based on Asymmetry Schiff Base Ligand

A new cobalt(II) complex [Co(NO2-salen)2]·1.5H2O containing mono acetalization Schiff base ligand(NO2-salen = N-5-nitro-salicylideneamino ethanato) has been prepared through one-pot template condensation, and has been structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and X-ray diffraction. It is formulated as C18H23CoN6O7.5, crystallizes in the hexagonal system, space group of R-3c with α = 25.895(18), b = 25.895(18), c = 35.075(6), γ = 120o, V = 20368(3) and Z = 36. The ligand of 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde-ethylene-diamine takes unusual mono asymmetry mode. The Co(II) ion exhibits a coordination number of six, and assumes a distorted octahedral geometry with a N2O4 donor set. The neutral monomeric units of [Co(NO2-salen)2]·1.5H2O are linked into a one-dimensional(1D) structure via the intermolecular hydrogen bonds and weak π-π stacking interactions. Cyclic-voltammetry measurement reveals the oxidation and reduction processes for the complex are irreversible in nature.     

Thermal Behavior and Decomposition Kinetics of the Complexes of CuX_2 (X=NO_3, Br, Cl and ClO_4) with 3,3''''-Dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-butanone

Introduction N-1-Alkyl-substituted 1,2,4-triazole compounds, like some other heterocyclic derivatives containing nitrogen, have recently been the subjects of numerous studies due to their fungicidal action1 and plant growth regulation.2 Among them, the complexes with a sort of triazole as ligand are of considerable interest because of their broad-spectrum bioactivity, coordination and photo-chemical properties, as well as many potential applica-tions in various fields.3,4 In our previous paper…     

Diorgano, Dichloro-tin (IV) Complexes of 4-X-Benzohydroxamic Acid (X=Cl, OCH_3): Synthesis, Characterization, Antitumor Activity in Vitro and the Crystal Structure of trans- [Me_2Sn (L_2) _2]

Diorganotin (IV) complexes constitute a class of potential antitumor agents, which were active against P388 lymphocytic leukaemia and MCF-7 mammary tumor1. Hydroxamic acids such as arylhydroxamic acid are strong bidentate O-donors with bioactivity2. A few years ago, we initiated an investigation on the interactions between diorganotin (IV) acceptors and benzohydroxamic acid and its derivatives3, 4, hoping that a synergic effect would occur. We found most of this type of diorganotin (IV) …     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Two Coordination Polymers of Cobalt and Cadmium Assembled by 4,4ˊ-(Ethane-1,2-diyldioxy)dibenzoic Acid

Two new metal-organic coordination polymers [Co0.5（Heoba）（bib）0.5]2n（1） and [Cd（eoba）（phen）]n（2）（H2eoba = 4,4-（ethane-1,2-diyldioxy）dibenzoic acid, bib = 1,4-bis（imidazol-1-yl）-butane, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline） have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 is a 2D network structure, and complex 2 exhibits a 3D network structure. Moreover, the luminescent property of complex 2 has been investigated in the solid state.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Antibacterial Activity and Interaction with BSA of Copper( Ⅱ ) Complex with Ligand N, N' -Bis ( 4-chlorobenzyl ) propane-1, 2-diamine

合成了N,N'-双(4-氯苄基)-1,2-丙二胺铜(Ⅱ)配合物[ CuCl( C17 H20C12N2)2]·(NH4)·Cl2,通过元素分析和IR光谱对其进行了表征,并通过X射线单晶衍射确定了其晶体结构.晶体结构分析表明,该晶体属于三斜晶系,P1空间群,晶胞参数a=1.35222(16) nm,b=1.37899(17) nm,c=1.39806(19) nm;α=60.954(1)°,β=87.502(2)°,γ=65.970(1)°,V=2.0424(4) nm3,Dc=1.357 g/cm3,Z=2,F(000)=862,R1=0.0925,wR2=0.2668[ Ⅰ＞2σ(Ⅰ)],S=1.001.配合物的金属中心与来自2个配体的4个氮原子和1个末端氯原子配位,形成了轻微扭曲的四方锥几何构型,扭曲指数τ=0.04(1).抗菌实验结果显示,配合物对大肠杆菌、枯草杆菌和金色葡萄球菌均表现出良好的抑菌作用.采用荧光光谱研究了不同温度下配合物与牛血清白蛋白( BSA)的相瓦作用,结果表明,配合物对BSA的荧光猝灭属于静态猝灭.计算了不同温度下配合物与BSA间的结合常数(Ka)、结合位点(n≈1)及相关热力学参数(△H＞0,△S＞0,△G＜0),结果表明,二者主要靠疏水作用力结合.依据F(o)ster的非辐射能量转移理论,求得给体(BSA)与受体(配合物)间的距离r=2.56 nm,说明配合物与BSA之间可能发生了非辐射能量转移.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Cytotoxic Activity of a Novel Nickel(II) Complex with Schiff Base Derived from Salicylhydrazide

A novel Schiff base complex with π-conjugated system, [Ni(L1)2(py)2] 1 (L1 = (E)-N'-(2,4-dichlorobenzylidene)-2-oxidobenzohydraizide), was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray determination. Complex 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 12.8286(10), b = 16.3573(13), c = 19.0206(14) , β = 108.2920(10)o, V = 3789.6(5) 3, Z = 4, Mr = 833.17, Dc = 1.460 g/cm3, μ = 0.843 mm-1, F(000) = 1704, the final R = 0.0537 and wR = 0.0640 for 3836 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In the molecular structure of 1, the NiII atoms are six-coordinated by two N and two O atoms from two Schiff base ligands (L1) and two N atoms from two pyridine solvent molecules to form a distorted octahedral geometry. The cytotoxic activities of complex 1 have been experimentally studied against a human HeLa cell in vitro.