Supramolecular Heteroleptic Copper(II) Carboxylates: Synthesis,Spectral Characterization,Crystal Structures,and Enzyme Inhibition Assay

Two new complexes of substituted phenyl acetic acids with CuSO₄ · 5H₂O and 2,2′-bipyridine (Bipy) with formula [CuL(Bipy)₂]L · nH₂O, where L = 2-ClC₆H₄CH₂COO^– (I), 2-CH₃-3-NO₂C₆H₃CH₂COO^– (II) and n = 3 (I); 4 (II), have been synthesized. These complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR and X-ray crystal diffraction (CIF file CCDC nos. 1487707 (I), 1487708 (II)). Both complexes are mononuclear and crystallize in the triclinic space group P1?. In both complexes two molecules of Bipy bind equatorially with metal atom and one molecule of substituted phenyl acetic acid binds at axial position giving rise to a distorted five coordinated geometry around copper atom, while the second oxygen atom of carboxylate ligand appears to occupy the sixth position resulting in highly distorted six coordination environments around metal center in both complexes. However, another molecule of substituted phenyl acetic acid along with water molecules lies as co-crystal within the crystal lattice. Two bipyridine molecules in both complexes are lying in different planes and are oriented at dihedral angle of 63.89(8)° and 74.99(11)° in complexes I and II, respectively. Extensive hydrogen bonding because of water molecules present in crystal lattice plays a vital role in the formation of the 3D structure. Additionally, other weak interactions such as π–π interactions markedly influence the supramolecular structure. An investigation of DNA binding ability of both complexes using UV-visible spectroscopy and anti-diabetic capacity is also presented. Results revealed that synthesized complexes bind with SSDNA through intercalation as well as groove binding mode with K_b values of 2.45 × 10⁴ and 7.72 × 10³ M^–1 for complex I and II, respectively. Complex II strongly inhibits in-vitro α-glucosidase with IC₅₀ value of 30.4 μM, while complex I moderately inhibits in-vitro α-amylase with IC₅₀ value of 69.9 μM. Acarbose was employed as standard in both assays.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of mixed-ligand copper(II)–imidazole–carboxylate complexes

The syntheses, characterization, and crystal structures of the reaction products of Cu²⁺ with imidazole (Himz) and different aromatic carboxylates, viz.: [Cu(Himz)₂(cinn)₂(H₂O)] (1), [Cu(Himz)₂(paba)₂] (2) and [Cu(Himz)₂(clba)₂] (3) (cinn^– = C₉H₇O₂^–, paba^– = C₇H₆NO₂^–, clba^– = C₇H₄ClO₂^–) are described and studied by spectroscopic (UV–visible, FTIR) measurements. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses indicate that each complex is monomeric. The metal ion in 1 adopts square-pyramidal coordination geometry arising from two imidazole nitrogens, two cinnamate oxygens, and an apical aqua. The metal ions of 2 and 3, however, assume a square planar configuration, which is realized by coordination of two nitrogens of two imidazoles and two oxygens; in both complexes, the imidazole moieties are trans to each other. TGA results indicate that upon heating, these complexes lose their carboxylate anions first, followed by removal of the imidazole molecules.     

Lauric acid as biological active ligand for complexation with d-block metals

Complexes of lauric acid with general formula M(L)₂ · xH₂O (M = Cu, Co, Ni, Mn) and M(L)₂ (M = Zn, Hg) where L = (CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOH) have been synthesized. Their elemental analyses show the good agreement between calculated and experimental values. These complexes have been characterized by spectroscopic techniques, such as IR, UV-visible, atomic absorption, and mass spectrometry, which show that the carboxylate group acts as bidentate in the solid state. Kinetic parameters, such as the order of reaction, activation energy, enthalpy, and entropy were calculated using the Coats and Horowitz methods. The calculated values are in a good agreement with the observed TG values that confirm the structural integrity of the complexes. These complexes were screened for their in vitro biological activities against different bacteria and fungi to establish their significance. The article was submitted by the authors in English.     

Spectral and biological studies of newly synthesized organotin(IV) complexes of 4-({[(E)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}methyl)cyclohexane carboxylic acid Schiff base

The new organotin(IV) complexes with 4-({[(E)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]amino}methyl)cyclohexane carboxylic acid (HL, Schiff base) were synthesized by the reaction of di- and triorganotin salts in the presence of triethylamine as base or dioctyltin oxide using Dean and Stark trap for the removal of azeotropic water. All complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, NMR (¹H and ¹³C) and mass spectrometry. The IR data indicate that in both di- and triorganotin(IV) carboxylates, the ligand moiety -COO acts as a bidentate group in solid state. Multinuclear NMR data show that triorganotin complexes exhibit the four-coordinated geometry, while diorganotin(IV) complexes show the coordination number greater than four, probably five or six, in solution state. These compounds were screened for antibacterial activities against six pathogenic bacterial strains. The activities were measured in terms of inhibition zones (mm). Antifungal activity was determined against six pathogenic fungal strains, cytotoxicity by the brine shrimp lethality assay. Results for antibacterial and antifungal activity, and cytotoxicity of these compounds demonstrate that complexes exhibit significant biological activity with few exceptions.     

Homobimetallic complexes of ligand having O- and S-donor sites with same and different di- and trialkyl/aryltin(IV) moiety: their synthesis, spectral characterization and biological activities

Homobimetallic complexes with oxygen and sulphur donor ligand have been synthesized at room temperature under stirring conditions using R₂SnCl₂ (R?=?Me, n-Bu) and R₃SnCl (R?=?Me, n-Bu, Ph) in 1:1 molar ratio. The synthesized complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, IR and multinuclear NMR (¹H, ¹³C) spectroscopy. These complexes have also been screened for their biological activities. IR data show that the ligand acts in a bidentate manner and exhibits trigonal bipyramidal geometry in solid state which is also confirmed by semi-empirical study. NMR data show that reported complexes exhibit tetrahedral geometry in solution. Results of antimicrobial screening activities indicated that complexes (6) and (7) are very effective antibacterial and antifungal agents, respectively, and they might indeed be a potential source of antimicrobial agents, while the complex (3) exhibits significant free radical scavenging ability with lower IC₅₀ value of 99.47?±?1.2???g/mL. Results of cytotoxicity/haemolytic activity showed the significant value of % haemolysis for complex (7) (18.101?±?2.3), while complex (4) was found to be least cytotoxic (5.733?±?1.0). Only a few colonies are observed in mutagenicity testing by Ames test.     

Synthesis,characterziation, semi-empirical quantum-mechanical study and biological activity of organotin(IV) complexes with 2-ethylanilinocarbonylpropenoic acid

Seven different organotin(IV) complexes have been synthesized by reacting 2-ethylanilinocarbonylpropenoic acid with R₂SnCl₂/R₃SnCl under reflux conditions. The organotin(IV) complexes along with ligand have been characterized by different techniques including elemental analysis, FT-IR and multinuclear NMR (¹H and ¹³C). IR data show that complexation occurs through -COO site and the ligand is bidentate which is also confirmed by the semi-empirical quantum-mechanical study. ¹H and ¹³C NMR data confirm the tetrahedral geometry of complexes in solution. The complexes as well as the ligand were also checked for various     

Organotin(IV) complexes of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)benzoic acid: Synthesis, spectral characterization and biological applications

4-(2,5-Dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)benzoic acid and its complexes with methyl-, n-butyl-, phenyl-, benzyl- and octyl-tin have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and spectral studies. The geometry around the tin atom has been deduced from both solid and solution studies. These complexes were also tested against different bacteria and fungi to determine their toxicity. LD50 data was also calculated using the Brine Shrimp method.     

Vanadium(III) Complexes of Oxygen Donor Ligands; Their Synthesis,Spectral Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies

A new series of vanadium(III) complexes with oxygen donor ligands have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, conductance, infra‐red spectroscopy, electronic spectral data and mass spectrometry. Thermal stabilities of the complexes and their kinetics were studied through thermogravimetric analysis. Estimation of vanadium in the complexes is carried out by ICP‐AES. Biological activities of the complexes 2 – 5 , 7 and 8 have also been tested against various bacteria and fungi.     

Mathematical Analysis for Peristaltic Flow of Two Phase Nanofluid in a Curved Channel

This paper describes the theoretical analysis for peristaltic motion of water base nanofluid containing distinct types of the nanoparticles like Cu, TiO₂, and Al₂O₃. Equations of nano fluid are modelled and simplified by constructing the suppositions of low Reynolds number as well as long wave length. The reduced equations are solved exactly. Solutions are represented through graphs. Outcomes for the velocity, temperature, pressure rise and stream lines are analyzed graphically. The work presented here is based on the fictitious values, however some other values can be tested experimentally.     

Organotin(IV) esters of (E)‐3‐furanyl‐2‐phenyl‐2‐propenoic acid: Synthesis,investigation of the coordination modes by IR,multinuclear NMR (1H, 13C, 119Sn) and In Vitro biological studies

Complexes [Me₂SnL₂ ( I ), Me₃SnL ( II ), Et₂SnL₂ ( III ), n‐Bu₂SnL₂ ( IV ), n‐Bu₃SnL ( V ), n‐Oct₂SnL₂ ( VI )], where L is (E)‐3‐furanyl‐2‐phenyl‐2‐propenoate, have been synthesized and structurally characterized by vibrational and NMR (¹H, ¹³C and ¹¹⁹Sn) spectroscopic techniques in combination with mass spectrometric and elemental analyses. The IR data indicate that in both the di‐ and triorganotin(IV) carboxylates the ligand moiety COO acts as a bidentate group in the solid state. The ¹¹⁹Sn NMR spectroscopic data, ¹J[¹¹⁹Sn,¹³C] and ²J[¹¹⁹Sn, ¹H], coupling constants show a four‐coordinated environment around the tin atom in triorganotin(IV) and five‐coordinated in diorganotin(IV) carboxylates in noncoordinating solvents. The complexes have been screened against bacteria, fungi, and brine‐shrimp larvae to assess their biological activity. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 19:612–620, 2008; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/hc.20488