Manganese(II) and silver(Ι) complexes based on the V-shaped ligand,bis(2-benzimidazolylmethyl)amine: synthesis,crystal structures,DNA-binding properties,and antioxidant activities

Two Mn(II) and Ag(I) complexes, [Mn(IDB)₂](pic)₂ (pic?=?picrate) (1) and [Ag₂(IDB)₂](pic)₂ (2) (IDB?=?bis(2-benzimidazolylmethyl)amine), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV–vis spectral measurements, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that Mn(II) is six-coordinate by six nitrogens from two IDB as a distorted octahedron, and the Ag(I) complex revealed two Ag(I) ions bonded to two IDB ligands through six nitrogens, resulting in an asymmetric binuclear structure. The complexes can bind to DNA through an intercalative mode, and the affinity for DNA is stronger for the Mn(II) complex than the Ag(I) complex; the Mn(II) complex exhibits excellent antioxidative activity.     

Bimetallic bis(diphenylphosphino)acetylene bridged copper(I) complexes with 1,10-phenanthroline derivatives: synthesis,crystal structure,and spectroscopic characterization

A new series of bimetallic bis(diphenylphosphino)acetylene-bridged copper(I) 1,10-phenanthroline complexes, [Cu₂(dppa)₂(L)₂](BF₄)₂; L?=?1,10-phenanthroline (1); 4-methyl-1,10-phenanthroline (2); 4,7-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline (3); and 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline (4), have been prepared and characterized by spectroscopic methods. The X-ray structures of 1 and 4 were determined. The structures consist of centrosymmetric bimetallic 10-membered chair-like dimetallacycles. In 1, intermolecular C–H?π interactions result in bending of the phenanthroline ligand and sterically induced lengthening of one Cu–P bond. In 1–4, the ³¹P NMR downfield coordination shift, relative to the free ligand, correlates with the basic strength of the 1,10-phenanthroline ligands.     

Effect of solvent on the construction of Co(II) coordination polymers containing a semi-rigid bis(benzimidazole) derivative: syntheses,structures, and properties

Two Co(II) coordination polymers, [CoL(npa)]·2H₂O (1) and [CoL(Hnpa)₂] (2) (L = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole-1-yl)benzene, H₂npa = 5-nitroisophthalic acid), have been synthesized in different solvent systems and characterized by Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 was synthesized under solvothermal conditions with DMF as solvent and had a pair of L ligands adopting a μ₂-bridging mode and connecting two Co²⁺ cations to generate a 26-membered Co₂L₂ loop. The npa^2? link adjacent Co₂L₂ loops via a bis(monodentate) bridging mode to create a 1-D channel-like chain structure. Compound 2 was obtained under hydrothermal conditions, and the carboxylate of the monodeprotonated Hnpa^? adopt a μ₁-η^0?:?η¹ coordination to connect adjacent Co²⁺ cations into a 2-D polymeric layer. The μ₂-bridging L ligands connect adjacent 2-D [Co(Hnpa)]_n polymeric layers into a 3-D NaCl-like framework. The Co²⁺ cations and the L ligands in compounds 1 and 2 exhibit different coordination geometries and conformations. Effects of solvents on the construction of Co(II) coordination polymers were investigated. In addition, the electrochemical behavior of carbon paste electrodes containing 1 and 2 and the thermal stabilities of 1 and 2 were investigated.     

Three novel Schiff base transition metal(II) complexes induce gastric cancer cell death through ROS-mediated apoptotic pathway

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A new tridentate Schiff base ligand, 2-((2-(dimethylamino)ethylimino)methyl)-6-ethoxyphenol (HL₁), has been prepared by a one-pot condensation reactions, which was further used in the construction of three novel Schiff base transition metal(II) complexes, [Cu(L₁)(MeOH)](NO₃) (1), [Co(L₁)(MeOH)₂(N₃)] (2) and [Cu(L₁)(HCOO)]_n (3). Furthermore, a green hand-grinding technique has been implemented to reduce the particle size of the coordination complexes to generate the nanoscale compounds. The Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) studies reveal the formation of square and spherical particles for nano 1 and nanorod for nano 2 and 3. In addition, CCK-8 assay was conducted to detect the antiproliferative activity of nano 1–3 on human gastric cancer MGC-803 cells. The cell viability curves and IC₅₀ (half maximal inhibitory concentration) values indicated that only nano 1 has excellent anticancer activity on MGC-803 cells but not nano 2 and 3. The Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining assay and DCFH-DA staining were performed to detect the apoptosis of MGC-803 cancer cells.     

POLARIZED SINGLE-CRYSTAL ELECTRONIC SPECTRUM OF A HIGH-SPIN NiN3O2. CHROMOPHORE

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Polarized single crystal electronic spectra of the high-spin five-coordinated NiSALMeDPT complex have been reported. The assignment of the bands agrees with an effective C_s symmetry. The energies of the transitions calculated through a crystal field treatment have been compared with experimental ones.     

BIS(DITHIOSQUARAMIDE) LIGANDS AND THEIR COMPLEXES WITH DIVALENT NICKEL: THERMOCHROMIC BEHAVIOUR AND UNANTICIPATED FORMATION OF 2:2 SPECIES

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Reaction of two equivalents of N-mono- or di-substituted 3-amino-4-(n-butoxy)-3-cyclobutene-1,2-diones with a 1,2-diaminoethane gave N-mono- or di-substituted 1,2-bis((2-amino-1-cyclobutene-3,4-dione)amino)-ethane derivatives (bis(squaramides)). Reaction of the bis(squaramides) with excess P₄S₁₀ gave the analogous tetrathio derivatives (bis(dithiosquaramides), LH₂) of formula (NR¹R²)C₄S₂(NHCH₂CH₂NH)-C₄S₂(NR¹R²) (R¹=n-Bu, R²=H; R¹=R²=Et, n-Bu). The new bis(dithiosquaramide) ligands were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, electronic, and mass spectroscopic methods. The complexes of these ligands with nickel(II) were prepared, isolated and characterized. The isolated complexes are neutral 2:2 species of formula Ni₂L₂, as evidenced by results from mass spectrometry, and they exhibit thermochromic behaviour in pyridine solution. Additional spectroscopic data (IR, NMR) are consistent with the ligands being coordinated only through sulfur donor atoms and a structure for the complexes is proposed.     

SYNTHESIS,CHARACTERIZATION, AND REACTIONS OF MONOMERIC TITANIUM COMPLEXES CONTAINING A CHELATING BIS(PHENOLATE) LIGAND [1, 2]

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The synthesis of Ti(iso)Cl₂ (iso = the dianion of 2, 2′-ethylidenebis(4, 6-di-rert-butylphenol)) is described. Metathesis reactions of this complex with Grignard reagents, as well as alkali metal salts, yielded Ti(iso)X₂ (X = CH₃, CH, Ph, CH₂SiMe₃, OCMe₃, or NMe₂). Reactions of the Ti-C bond in Ti(iso)(CH₃)₂ toward halogens, active hydrogen compounds, and acetone were studied. In addition. Ti(iso)(X)(Y) (X = CI or CH₃; Y = OC₆H₂-2, 6-^tBu₂-4-Me) could be prepared with the formation of only one coordination isomer. The new complexes have been thoroughly characterized by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopies. The solid state structure of Ti(iso)Cl₂ was determined via single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. The complex is monomeric, with approximately tetrahedral geometry about the titanium ion. The structure of Ti(iso)Cl₂ is compared to that of Ti(ultra)Cl₂ (ultra = the dianion of 2, 2′-mefhylenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-mefhylphenol)), which was redetermined to greater precision.