Spectroscopic,structure, and DFT studies of cationic palladium(II) complexes with imidazole derivative ligands

Two palladium(II) complexes with imidazole derivative ligands have been synthesized. The molecular structures of the complexes were determined by X-ray crystallography and their spectroscopic properties were studied. Based on the crystal structures, computational investigations were carried out to determine the electronic structures of the complexes. The electronic spectra were calculated with use of time-dependent DFT method, and the transitions were correlated with the molecular orbitals of the complexes. The emission of the complex with 1-methylimidazole was examined.     

Synthesis, crystal, molecular, and electronic structures of hydride carbonyl ruthenium(II) complexes with pseudohalide ligands

Two pseudohalide hydride carbonyl ruthenium(II) complexes with formulae: [RuH(N₃)(CO)(PPh₃)₃] (1) and [RuH(NCO)(CO)(PPh₃)₃] (2) have been synthesized by the reactions of [RuHCl(CO)(PPh₃)₃] with sodium azide or sodium cyanate, respectively, and are compared with the previously described thiocyanate analog [RuH(NCS)(CO)(PPh₃)₃]. The molecular structures of the new compounds were determined by X-ray crystallography and their spectroscopic properties have been studied. Based on the crystal structures, computational investigations have been carried out in order to determine the electronic structures of the complexes. The electronic spectra were calculated with the use of time-dependent DFT methods, and the electronic spectra of the transitions were correlated with the molecular orbitals of the complexes.     

Direct metal-metal interaction contributions to quadratic hyperpolarizability: a study on dirhenium complexes

We present a comparative study of the metal-metal interaction effect on the static quadratic hyperpolarizabilities of two typical dinuclear rhenium clusters. The electronic structures, excitation spectra, dipolar moments, static polarizabilities, and quadratic hyperpolarizabilities of the two complexes with direct metal-metal interactions have been computed and analyzed with the use of high-level DFT/TDDFT methods. The geometries and the first intense excitations agree with the relevant reported measurements. The orbital decomposition scheme ( J. Phys. Chem. A 2006, 110, 1014-1021) has been applied to analyze the relationship between the electronic structures and nonlinear optical (NLO) properties of these two complexes. We propose an unprecedented NLO response mechanism featuring the contribution of the direct metal-metal interaction transition process in these dinuclear rhenium complexes. This contribution positively enhances the quadratic hyperpolarizability and relates to the intensity of the metal-metal interactions of the complexes. The results are helpful to the development of NLO chromophores in polynuclear metal clusters through the molecular design technique.     

Effect of ancillary ligands on the electronic structures, DNA-binding and spectral properties of [Co(L)2(pip)] (L = phen, bpy, en, tap)

Studies on the electronic structures and related properties of a series of Co(Ш) complexes have been carried out, using the density functional theory (DFT) at the B3LYP/LanL2DZ level. The effect of the ancillary ligands on their electronic structures, DNA-binding affinities and spectra was revealed. The results show that an ancillary ligand has quite important effect on electronic structures and DNA-binding properties of these Co(Ш) complexes. The ancillary ligand possessing a great conjugated structure can effectively improve the DNA-binding affinity of the complex. Meanwhile, introducing a stronger electronegative N atom on the skeleton of ancillary ligand can obviously reduce the LUMO energy of the complex. Based on these findings, a designed complex 4 can be expected to have the greatest K_b value in complexes 1–4. So it may be able to control the interaction between the complex and DNA-base-pairs via varying ancillary ligands. In addition, the electronic absorption spectra of these complexes were calculated and simulated in aqueous solution using the time-dependent DFT (TDDFT) method and the effect of the ancillary ligands on the spectra was also explored. The calculated absorption spectra of these complexes in aqueous solution are in a satisfying agreement with the experimental results, and the properties of experimental absorption bands were theoretically explained in detail.     

Molecular and spectroscopic properties of chloride and thiocyanate hydridecarbonyl ruthenium(II) complexes with pyridine derivative ligands

[RuH(CO)(dpa)(PPh₃)₂]X and [RuHX(CO)(pyCHPh)(PPh₃)₂] (X = Cl, NCS) complexes (where dpa = 2,2′-dipyridylamine, pyCHPh = 4-(3-phenylpropyl)pyridine) have been prepared and studied using IR, NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopies and X-ray crystallography. The electronic structures and bonding of the obtained complexes were defined on the basis of the DFT method. The electronic spectra of the complexes were calculated and associated with the structure of the molecular orbitals of the complexes. The luminescence properties of the complexes were determined.     

Chloride and pseudohalide hydride-carbonyl ruthenium(II) complexes with 4-pyrrolidinopyridine as co-ligand

Chloride and pseudohalide (N₃ ^?, NCS^?) hydride-carbonyl ruthenium(II) complexes with 4-pyrrolidinopyridine as co-ligand were synthesized and characterized by IR, ¹H, and ³¹P NMR, electronic absorption and emission spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The electronic structures of the complexes were calculated by density functional theory (DFT) on their crystal structures. The spin-allowed singlet–singlet electronic transitions of the complexes were calculated by time-dependent DFT, and the UV–Vis spectra have been discussed on these basis. The emission properties of the complexes were also studied.     

meso-四(对烷氧苯基)卟啉金属配合物的合成和性能研究(IV)

合成了系列卟啉乙酸合锰配合物9个,其中6个为未见文献报道的新化合物.用UV,1HNMR,IR,MS,元素分析等表征确证了配合物的结构,总结了锰与卟啉类配体配合的IR,UV,1HNMR判据.采用差示扫描量热法(DSC)和偏光显微镜(PM)研究了该系列配合物的液晶性能,发现8个配合物具有液晶性.考察了烷氧基链长、配位金属离子和分子空间结构对液晶性能的影响.     

Spectroscopic study of molecular associations between FMN and β-carbolines

The spectrophotometric and thermodynamic properties of molecular complexes of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) (riboflavin 5′-phosphate) with some β-carboline derivatives have been investigated in aqueous solution. The molecular associations have been examined by means of electronic absorption spectra, since in each a new charge-transfer band has been located, and also the variation of the fluorescence emission of FMN on the solutions has been observed. The formation constants for the molecular complexes were determined from absorption data using the Foster—Hammick—Wardley method. The quenching phenomenon observed in FMN fluorescence is related to the concentration of the β-carboline derivatives, allowing the calculation of the quenching constants for FMN-β-carboline complexes. Thermodynamic parameters have been determined from the values of association constants for the molecular complexes at various temperatures. The influence of substituents in the β-carboline molecule on the stability of the complexes formed was also investigated.     

Electroactive Tetrathiafulvalenyl‐1,2,3‐triazoles by Click Chemistry: Cu‐ versus Ru‐Catalyzed Azide–Alkyne Cycloaddition Isomers

Two series of 4‐ and 5‐tetrathiafulvalenyl‐1,2,3‐triazoles, as multifunctional ligands and precursors for molecular materials, have been synthesized by copper‐ or ruthenium‐based “click” chemistry. The solid‐state structures of three ligands and two Cu^II complexes were determined. Large differences in the electron‐donating properties between the 1,4‐ and 1,5‐isomers were evidenced by cyclic voltammetry. Theoretical calculations support this observation and allow the assignment of the electronic transitions observed in UV/Vis spectra of the ligands.     

A Series of Pure Orange-yellow Iridium Complexes with Low Efficiency Roll-off: a Computational Study

The electronic structures and spectroscopic properties of heteroleptic cyclometalated iridium(III) complexes were investigated. The geometries, electronic structures, and the lowest-lying excited states of (DBQ)₂Ir(acac) and (MDQ)₂Ir(acac) were investigated via density functional theory-based approaches. A series of designed models of (DBQ)₂Ir(dpis), (DBQ)₂Ir(tpip), (MDQ)₂Ir(dpis) and (MDQ)₂Ir(tpip) was also calculated for comparison. The structures in the ground and excited states were optimized via B3LYP method. The lowest absorptions and emissions spectra were evaluated via TD-B3LYP and TD-PBE1PBE methods. The computational results reveal that the emission peaks of the designed complexes are at around 585-640 nm, which belong to the orange-yellow wavelength. The frontier molecular orbital properties indicate that the Ir(III) complexes have low efficiency roll-off.     

Electrical conductivity, electronic absorption, IR and NMR studies on some ethyl cyanoacetate phenylhydrazones and their lanthanide complexes

The electrical conductivities and the electronic, IR and NMR spectra were measured for some ethyl cyanoacetate phenylhydrazone derivatives and their lanthanide complexes in the temperature range 20–200?C. Semiconducting behaviour was detected for these systems (positive dσ/dT). A correlation was established between the electrical properties and the structures of the free ligand molecules and their complexes. The mechanism of the conduction process was evaluated. The electronic absorption spectra in ethanol were measured and are discussed. Elemental analyses were performed and the IR and NMR spectra (of the diamagnetic complexes) were measured to throw more light on the structures of these complexes.     

meso-四(对烷氧苯基)卟啉金属配合物的合成和性能研究(IV)

合成了系列卟啉乙酸合锰配合物9个, 其中6个为未见文献报道的新化合物. 用UV, ¹H NMR, IR, MS, 元素分析等表征确证了配合物的结构, 总结了锰与卟啉类配体配合的IR, UV, ¹H NMR判据. 采用差示扫描量热法(DSC)和偏光显微镜(PM)研究了该系列配合物的液晶性能, 发现8个配合物具有液晶性. 考察了烷氧基链长、配位金属离子和分子空间结构对液晶性能的影响.     

Spectroscopic study of molecular associations between riboflavin and some (dihydro) β-carboline derivatives

The spectrophotometric and thermodynamic properties of molecular complexes of riboflavin (RFN) with some dihydro β-carboline derivatives have been investigated by using electronic absorption and fluorescence spectroscopic methods in aqueous solution. The molecular associations have been examined by means of eletronic absorption spectra, since in each, a new charge transfer-like band has been located, and also by observing the variation of the fluorescence emission of RFN on the solutions. The formation constants for the molecular complexes were determined from absorption data, using the Forster—Hammick—Wardley method. The quenching phenomenon observed in RFN fluorescence is related to the concentration of the dihydro β-carboline derivatives, allowing the calculation of the quenching constants for RFN—β-carboline complexes. Thermodynamic parameters have been determined from the values of association constants for the molecular complexes at various temperatures. The influence of substituents in the dihydro β-carboline molecule on the stability of the complexes formed was also investigated.     

Synthesis and characterization of Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with N-salicydene-o-hydroxymethyleneaniline

The new Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with tridentate Schiff base, the product of condensation of o-aminobenzyl alcohol with salicylaldehyde have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, electronic, EPR and Mössbauer spectra, thermal analysis, magnetic susceptibility and molecular weight measurements. Dimeric or polymeric structures for the investigated complexes were proposed. The interaction of the cobalt complex with dioxygen is also described.     

meso Substituent effects on the geometric and electronic structures of high-spin and low-spin iron(III) complexes of mono-meso-substituted octaethylporphyrins

Introduction of a single meso substituent into ClFe(III)(OEP) or K[(NC)(2)Fe(OEP)] results in significant changes in the geometric and/or spectroscopic properties of these complexes. The mono-meso-substituted iron(III) complexes ClFe(III)(meso-Ph-OEP), ClFe(III)(meso-n-Bu-OEP), ClFe(III)(meso-MeO-OEP), ClFe(III)(meso-Cl-OEP), ClFe(III)(meso-NC-OEP), ClFe(III)(meso-HC(O)-OEP), and ClFe(III)(meso-O(2)N-OEP) have been isolated and characterized by their UV/vis and paramagnetically shifted (1)H NMR spectra. The structures of both ClFe(III)(meso-Ph-OEP) and ClFe(III)(meso-NC-OEP) have been determined by X-ray crystallography. Both molecules have five-coordinate structures typical for high-spin (S = 5/2) iron(III) complexes. However, the porphyrins themselves no longer have the domed shape seen in ClFe(III)(OEP), and the N(4) coordination environment possesses a slight rectangular distortion. These high-spin, mono-meso-substituted iron(III) complexes display (1)H NMR spectra in chloroform-d solution which indicate that the conformational changes seen in the solid-state structures are altered by normal molecular motion to produce spectra consistent with C(s) molecular symmetry. In pyridine solution the high-spin six-coordinate complexes [(py)ClFe(III)(meso-R-OEP)] form. In methanol solution in the presence of excess potassium cyanide, the low-spin six-coordinate complexes K[(NC)(2)Fe(III)(meso-R-OEP)] form. The (1)H NMR spectra of these show that electron-donating substituents produce an upfield relocation of the meso-proton chemical shifts. This relocation is interpreted in terms of increased contribution from the less common (d(xz),d(yz))(4)(d(xy))(1) ground electronic state as the meso substituent becomes more electron donating.     

N，N-二(2-氨乙基)-N-8-甲基喹啉胺及其衍生物的配位化学研究

Two new types of tripodal Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) complexes with 8-methyquinoline as an arm were synthesized. Their compositions and structures were characterized by elemental analyses, conductitivies, IR, MS and NMR spectra. Moreover the electronic spectra, room temperature magnetic susceptibility and electrical chemistry of the complexes have been discussed.     

Synthesis and spectrothermal studies on group 12 metals coordination with novel carboxyamide ligands

Complexes of group 12 metals with new ligands N',N'-bis(3-carboxy-1-oxopropanyl) 2-amino-N-arylbenzamidine (H2L) and N',N'-bis(3-carboxy-1-oxophenelenyl) 2-amino-N-arylbenzamidine (H(2)L) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, vibrational spectra, electronic spectra, (1)H NMR spectra, TOF-mass spectra, thermal studies and molecular modeling studies. The infrared and (1)H NMR spectral data are in agreement with coordination of amide and carboxylate oxygen of the ligands giving a MO(4) tetrahedral chromophore. The elemental analyses and mass spectral data have justified the ML complexes. The thermal behaviour of complexes shows that water molecule is removed in first step--followed by decomposition of the rest of the molecule in the next steps. Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters were computed from the thermal data using Coats and Redfern method, which confirm first order kinetics. Molecular structures of the complexes have been optimized by MM2 calculations and supported tetrahedral geometry around metal(II) ions.     

扩展卟啉(hexaphyrins)及其金配合物结构与电子光谱的理论研究

采用HF、MP2方法和密度泛函理论BP86方法,对扩展卟啉(hexaphyrins)及2个Au+与之组成的双金属配合物的的几何结构、电子结构进行了理论研究,并采用TDDFT方法对2种体系的电子光谱等进行了计算.研究表明hexaphyrins与Au+配位使得体系出现了较为显著的电子相关效应,HF方法不适合该体系的研究,MP2方法和BP86方法给出了相近的几何结构.从简单的卟吩变化到扩展卟啉,体系结构的显著变化导致前线轨道的组成和能级也随之发生复杂的变化,因此很难用简单的四轨道模型对体系所有显著的电子跃迁给予明确的解释.由于Au+与hexaphyrins的配位对体系前线轨道的组成影响不大,因此对hexaphyrins-Au+紫外-可见光谱的计算和解析得到与hexaphyrins相似的结果.     

8-羟基喹啉铍及其衍生物电子光谱性质的含时密度泛函理论研究

运用密度泛函理论(DFT)B3LYP方法和abinitioHF单激发组态相互作用(CIS)法分别优化了有机金属配合物8-羟基喹啉铍(BeQ₂)及其3种衍生物分子的基态及最低激发单重态几何结构.系统分析了分子结构、前线分子轨道特征和能级分布规律以探索电子跃迁机理.应用含时密度泛函理论(TD-DFT)计算分子的电子光谱,揭示了BeQ₂及其衍生物的发光源于配体中π→π^*电子跃迁,指出通过配体修饰可以有效地影响配合物前线分子轨道分布,调整发光波段,并有效提高电荷转移量.