Polymeric structures of a pair of linear,dicarboxylate (tpy)2Ru2+ analogues

The preparation and solid-state structures of homoleptic Ru(II) complexes based on the ligands 4′-(4-carboxyphenyl)tpy (L₁) (where tpy = 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine) and 4′-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4,4″-di-(tert-butyl)tpy (L₂) are described. Both complexes are found to possess polymeric solid-state structures due to hydrogen-bonding interactions. The first complex, [Ru(L₁)₂]²⁺, exhibits a more closely-packed structure relative to that of [Ru(L₂)₂]²⁺, which was found to have a porous solid-state structure due to the steric bulk of the tert-butyl groups.     

Synthesis and characterization of 1-(3,5-di-tert-butyl)pyrazolyldiphenylphosphine and its gold(I) complex

1-(3,5-Di-tert-butyl)pyrazolyldiphenylphosphine was prepared from 3,5-di-tert-butyl)pyrazole and chlorodiphenylphosphine. It reacted with (Me₂S)AuCl to afford a Au(I) complex bearing the pyrazolylphosphine ligand in a monodentate coordination mode.     

Synthesis of new tripodal ligand: N,N-bis[(1,5-dimethylpyrazol-3-yl)methyl]benzylamine.: Catecholase activity of two series of tripodal ligands with some copper (II) salts

A synthesis of new tripodal ligand: N,N-bis[(1,5-dimethylpyrazol-3-yl)methyl]benzylamine is reported. Copper (II) complexes of compounds: N,N-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-ylmethyl)-amines (L1–L5) and N,N-bis[(1,5-dimethylpyrazol-3-yl)methyl]-amines (L6–L9) were examined for their catalytic activities. The dioxygen complexes of copper (II) were generated in situ by stirring copper salts and the tridentate pyrazole ligands. It has been found that the oxidation of 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol is very efficient to give 3,5-di-tert-butylquinone. Ligand structure has proven critical in controlling not only the formation of complexes but also their subsequent reactivity. The nature of junction between the pyrazolic rings and the benzene have a large effect on the oxidation reaction rate.     

Oxidation of 2,6-di-tert-butylphenols to Diphenoquinones Catalysed by Schiff Base-Cu(II) Systems Immobilized on Polymer Support

Benzoquinone, diphenoquinones and its derivatives are important intermediates for industrial synthesis of a wide variety of special chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes and agricultural chemicals. The useful catalyst were obtained by aminolysis of vinylbenzyl chloride/divinylbenzene copolymer with ethylenediamine (1) or urotropine (2) and then modification by salicylaldehyde (1A, 2A) or picolinaldehyde (1B, 2B). The catalytic activity of Cu(II) complexes with Schiff base immobilized on the synthesized supports were tested in the oxidation reaction of 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (DTBP) to diphenoquinone (PQ) with tert-butylhydroperoxide. The best oxidation degree of DTBP (60-70%) and the selectivity towards PQ (80%) is revealed by Cu(II) complexes with long Schiff base ligands derived from salicylaldimine (1A), which have CuL structure (EPR measurement).     

H3PW12O40 Supported on AlMCM-41 molecular sieves: An effectual catalyst for t-butylation of anisole

Mesoporous AlMCM-41 (Si/Al = 25) molecular sieves was synthesized and impregnated with different loadings (10, 20 and 30 wt% H₃PW₁₂O₄₀) of phosphotungstic acid. Their catalytic performance was examined in the vapour phase alkylation of anisole with tert-butanol. The major products were found to be 2-tert-butyl anisole (2-TBA), 4-tert-butyl anisole (4-TBA), 2,4-di-tert-butyl anisole (2,4-DTBA). 4-TBA was the major product formed with high selectivity. The influence of temperature, feed ratio, WHSV was studied and the results are discussed.     

Synthesis,crystal structure of copper(II) complexes comprising 2-(biphenylazo)phenol and 1-(biphenylazo)naphthol ligands and their catalytic activity in nitroaldol reaction

New series of copper(II) complexes of the type [Cu(L)₂] (L = L₁–L₅) comprising bidentate 2-(biphenylazo)phenol (HL₁–HL₄) and 1-(biphenylazo)naphthol (HL₅) ligands have been synthesized. The composition of complexes and ligands (HL₁–HL₄) has been established by elemental analysis and spectral (FT–IR, UV–Vis, ¹H NMR and EPR) methods. Molecular structures of copper complexes [Cu(L₃)₂] (3) and [Cu(L₅)₂] (5) were established by X-ray crystallography. These Copper(II) biphenylazo complexes exhibit a very good catalytic activity towards nitroaldol reaction of various aldehydes with nitromethane.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of Silver(I) and Copper(II) Complexes of Phosphate Derivatives of Pyridine And Benzimidazole

Two silver(I) complexes—{[Ag(4‐pmOpe)]NO₃}_n and [Ag(2‐bimOpe)₂]NO₃—and three copper(II) complexes—[Cu₄Cl₆O(2‐bimOpe)₄], [CuCl₂(4‐pmOpe)₂], and [CuCl₂(2‐bis(pm)Ope]—were synthesized by reaction of silver(I) nitrate or copper(II) chloride with phosphate derivatives of pyridine and benzimidazole, namely diethyl (pyridin‐4‐ylmethyl)phosphate (4‐pmOpe), 1H‐benzimidazol‐2‐ylmethyl diethyl phosphate (2‐bimOpe), and ethyl bis(pyridin‐2‐ylmethyl)phosphate (2‐bis(pm)Ope). These compounds were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, and ³¹P NMR as well as IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and ESIMS spectrometry. Additionally, molecular and crystal structures of {[Ag(4‐pmOpe)]NO₃}_n and [Cu₄Cl₆O(2‐bimOpe)₄] were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. The antimicrobial profiles of synthesized complexes and free ligands against test organisms from the ATCC and clinical sources were determined. Silver(I) complexes showed good antimicrobial activities against Candida albicans strains (MIC values of ～19 μM ). [Ag(2‐bimOpe)₂]NO₃ was particularly active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis, with MIC values of ～5 and ～10 μM , respectively. Neither copper(II) complexes nor the free ligands inhibited the growth of test organisms at concentrations below 500 μg mL^?1.     

Synthesis,isolation and characterization of dinuclear oxidodiiron(III) complexes modified by monodentate pyridines

In the present study, iron complexes modified by differently substituted monodentate pyridine ligands containing a [Fe–O–Fe] unit have been synthesized, isolated and characterized. Noteworthy, the complexes are easily accessible by the reaction of pyridines with iron(II) chloride in the presence of molecular oxygen, which is the source for the oxido bridge as proven by labelling experiments. Interestingly, in dependency of the electronic and steric properties of the applied ligand different geometries have been observed by X-ray diffraction analysis. On one hand with pyridine or 4-dimethylaminopyridine as ligand (L) a L₄ClFe–O–FeCl₃ motif was accessible, while with 4-tert-butylpyridine a L₂Cl₂Fe–O–FeCl₂L₂ motif was realized. With the aid of Mößbauer spectroscopy an oxidation state + III was assigned for all iron centres. Moreover, the complexes were easily converted by addition of silver benzoate to trinuclear complexes with a [Fe₃O] core.     

Synthesis,characterization and photoluminescence properties of copper(II)–azido/thiocyanato complexes with thiazolylazo dye and1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane

A series of copper(II) complexes of the formula [Cu(L)(dppe)(N₃)₂] (1a–3a) and [Cu(L)(dppe)(NCS)₂] (1b–3b) (where L = 4-(2′-thiazolylazo)chlorobenzene (L₁); 4-(2′-thiazolylazo)bromobenzene (L₂) and 4-(2′-thiazolylazo)iodobenzene (L₃); dppe = cis-1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane) has been prepared and characterized on the basis of their elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic moment, IR, UV–vis and ¹H NMR spectral studies. The electrochemical behaviour of the complexes showed that the redox responses of copper(II) complexes shifted to more negative potential in order of decrease in electron withdrawing nature of the substituent on the azo ligands. All the complexes exhibit intraligand (π→π*) fluorescence in blue-green region with high quantum yield in DMF solution.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structure of a zinc bis-dithiocarboxylate derivative

The zinc(II) complex, Zn(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzene-dithiocarboxylate)₂(pyridine) (3) was obtained by the reaction of Zn(CH₃CN)₄(BF₄)₂ with the sodium salt of 3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzene-dithiocarboxylate (1) with subsequent recrystallization from pyridine. The latter salt (1) was prepared by the deprotonation of 2,6-di-t-butylphenol with NaH in THF, followed by reaction with carbon disulfide at ambient temperature. The structure of complex 3 was established by X-ray crystallography and shown to be of a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry with one sulfur atom from each of the dithiocarboxylate ligands occupying the axial sites. By way of contrast, Na(2,4-di-t-butylphenolate) was found to react with CS₂ to afford the xanthate derivative, Na(O-2,4-di-t-butylphenyldithiocarbonate) (4).     

Novel building blocks for oligonuclear copper complexes derived from β‐ketoenamines of histidine

Condensation products of L‐histidine with the 3‐oxoenolethers diethyl‐ethoxymethylene‐malonate ( 1 ) and ethyl‐ethoxymethylene‐cyanoacetate ( 2 ) react with copper(II) as di‐anionic ligands to give neutral 1:1 complexes Cu‐ His1 and Cu‐ His2 . Both complexes crystallize as oligonuclear units, even from strongly donating solvents like N‐methylimidazole (Meim) (Cu‐ His1 ) and pyridine (Cu‐ His2 ). X‐ray structure analyses show supramolecular structures, formed of two (Cu‐ His1 ) or four (Cu‐ His2 ) formula units of the complex, which arrange to macrocycles by means of intermolecular coordination of the imidazole‐N. Strong H‐bridges result in a face‐to‐face orientation of the hydrophilic sites of two great rings. ESI‐MS investigations in pyridine solution give evidence for the existence of dimeric, tetrameric and – in case of Cu‐ His2 – trimeric units, besides the monomeric adducts with one pyridine. In contrast to the dimeric or tetrameric (“cubane‐like”) copper(II) complexes of amino alcohols and their β‐ketoenamines, the complexes Cu‐ His1 and Cu‐ His2 show no significant spin coupling from room temperature down to 4 K. The complexes Cu‐ His1 and Cu‐ His2 give no electrochemically reversible Cu^II/I reduction in pyridine. However, the isolation of a stable diamagnetic copper(I) complex of the methylester derivative, Cu^I‐ HisMe1 , supports the assumption, that similar histidine‐derived copper complexes should display reversible redox behaviour and catalytic activity in reactions with O₂.     

Synthesis and reactivity of antioxidants based on vernolic acid and 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid

The reactivity of sterically hindered phenols toward free radicals of the hydrocarbon cumene was studied. New compounds, i. e. methyl cis-13(12)-{3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyloxy}-12(13)-hydroxyoleate and cis-13(12)-{3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyloxy}-12(13)-hydroxyoleic acid were synthesized starting from vernolic acid and its methyl ester, respectively, and 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid. Both new compounds possess antioxidant activities similar to those of commercially available antioxidants.     

Strong and Selective Ni(II) Extractants Based on Synergistic Mixtures of Sulfonic Acids and Bidentate N-Heterocycles

ABSTRACT

Bidentate 5,5?-alkyl-3,3?-bi-1H-pyrazole and 2-(5-alkyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)pyridine ligands, L⁵ and L⁶, have been shown to be stronger synergists for the solvent extraction of Ni(II) from sulfate solutions by dinonylnaphthalene sulfonic acid (DNNSAH) than the structurally related tridentate ligand 2,6-bis-[5-n-nonylpyrazol-3-yl]pyridine, L¹, previously reported by Zhou and Pesic. The bidentate ligands are highly selective, providing the option of sequential recovery of Ni(II) and Co(II) and rejection of other metals commonly found in the liquors resulting from the acidic sulfate leaching of laterite ores. They were the strongest synergists identified in a screening carried out on 18 types of bidentate and tridentate N-heterocyclic ligands, including the recently reported 2-(2?-pyridyl)imidazoles, L^9?11. X-ray crystal structures of Ni(II) complexes of model ligands for L⁵ and L⁶, having t-butyl rather than long-chain alkyl groups and with 2-naphthalene sulfonate rather than DNNSA^? as counteranions, show that the [Ni(L)₃]²⁺ complexes form strong H-bonds from the pyrazolyl NH groups to the oxygen atoms of the sulfonate groups, an arrangement that will stabilize [Ni(L)₃·(DNNSA)₂] assemblies and shield their polar functionalities from diluent molecules of the water-immiscible phase. UV–visible spectra and mass spectrometry provide evidence for the strong synergists displacing all water molecules from the inner coordination sphere of the Ni(II) ions.     

The synthesis,characterization, electrochemical character,catalytic and antimicrobial activity of novel,azo-containing Schiff bases and their metal complexes

Three novel Schiff base ligands containing the azo group, 2-((E)-(4-((E)-phenyldiazenyl)phenylimino)methyl)phenol, 3-((E)-(4-((E)-phenyldiazenyl)phenylimino)methyl)benzene-1,2-diol and 4-((E)-(4-((E)-phenyldiazenyl)phenylimino)methyl)benzene-1,2,3-triol, were synthesized from the reaction of p-aminoazobenzene with salicylaldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde and 2,3,4-trihydroxybenzaldehyde, respectively. The mononuclear Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes of the Schiff base ligands were prepared and characterized using elemental analyses, IR, UV–visible spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility and conductance measurements; ¹H NMR and mass spectra of the ligands were also recorded. The Co(II) and Cu(II) metal complexes are formed by the coordination of the N and O atoms of the ligands. The electrochemical properties of the metal complexes were investigated at 100 mV s^?1 scan rate in DMSO; the oxidative C–C coupling properties of the Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes were investigated on the sterically hindered 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (DTBP). In addition, the Schiff base ligands and their complexes were evaluated for both their in vitro antibacterial activity using the disc diffusion method.     

Synthesis, characterization and catalytic oxidation of ethylbenzene over “neat” and host (nanocavity of zeolite-Y)/guest (tetraza tetraone macrocyclic copper(II) complexes) nanocomposite materials (HGNM)

Copper(II) complexes of [12]aneN₄: 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-2,3,8,9-tetraone; [14]aneN₄: 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-2,3,9,10-tetraone; Bzo₂[12]aneN₄: dibenzo-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-2,3,8,9-tetraone and Bzo₂[14]aneN₄: dibenzo-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-2,3,9,10-tetraone have been encapsulated in the nanopores of zeolite-Y by the in situ one pot template condensation reaction. Copper(II) complexes with azamacrocyclic ligand were entrapped in the nanocavity of zeolite-Y by a two-step process in the liquid phase: (i) adsorption of [bis(diamine)copper(II)]; [Cu(N-N)₂]-NaY; in the supercages of the zeolite, and (ii) in situ condensation of the copper(II) precursor complex with diethyloxalate. The new host guest nanocomposite materials (HGNM) have been characterized by FTIR, DRS and UV–Vis spectroscopic techniques, XRD and elemental analysis, as well as nitrogen adsorption. The “neat” and encapsulated complexes exhibited good catalytic activity in the oxidation of ethylbenzene at 333 K, using tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as the oxidant. Acetophenone was the major product though small amounts of o- and p-hydroxyacetophenones were also formed revealing that C–H bond activation takes place both at benzylic and aromatic ring carbon atoms. Ring hydroxylation was more over the “neat” complexes than over the encapsulated complexes.     

Eu(OTf)3-catalyzed oxidation of 5-alkylidene-4,5-dihydrofurans: A new approach to functionalized furylhydroperoxides

Here reported is an unusual catalytic ability of Eu(OTf)₃ in the oxidative conversion of 5-alkylidene-4,5-dihydrofuran derivatives in the corresponding furylhydroperoxides with tert-butyl hydroperoxide. Furthermore, an enantioselective process of disproportionation of furylhydroperoxides has been highlighted in the presence of the Jacobsen’s catalyst (S,S)-(+)-N,N′-Bis(3,5-di-tert-butylsalicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediaminomanganese(III) chloride.     

The Redox Chemistry of Manganese(III) and -(IV) Complexes

The oxidation-reduction thermodynamics for the manganese(III), -(IV), and -(II) ions, and their various complexes, are reviewed for both aqueous and aprotic media. In aqueous solutions the reduction potential for the manganese(III)/(II) couple has values that range from +1.51 V vs. NHE (hydrate at pH 0) to −0.95 V (glucarate complex at pH 13.5). The Mn(IV)/(III) couple has values that range from +1.0 V (solid Mn^IVO₃ at pH 0) to −0.04 V (tris gluconate complex at pH 13.5). With anhydrous media the propensity for the Mn(III) ion to disproportionate to solid Mn^IVO₂ and Mn(II) ion is avoided. For aprotic systems the range of redox potentials for various manganese complexes is from +2.01 V and +1.30 for the Mn(IV)/(III) and Mn(III)/(II) couples (bis terpyridyl tri-N-oxide complex in MeCN), respectively, to −0.96 V for the Mn(IV)/(III) couple (tris 3,5,-di-tert-butylcatecholate complex in Me₂SO). The redox reactions between manganese complexes and dioxygen species (O₂, O₂, and H₂O₂) also are reviewed.     

Controlled ring‐opening polymerization of ε‐caprolactone initiated by in situ formed yttrium trisalicylaldimine complexes,and their study by density functional theory

A series of yttrium trisalicylaldimine complexes formed in situ by the reaction of trialkyl complex [Y(CH₂SiMe₃)₃(THF)₂] (THF is tetrahydrofuran) with three equivalent salicylaldimines were used as initiators for the ring‐opening polymerization of ε‐caprolactone. Electronic and steric effects of the salicylaldimine ligand played important roles on the catalytic properties of the yttrium complexes. The yttrium trisalicylaldimine complex Y( L7 )₃ ( L7 = (S)‐2,4‐di‐tert‐butyl‐6‐[(1‐phenylethylimino)methyl]phenol) most effectively initiated controlled ring‐opening polymerization of ε‐caprolactone to prepare poly(ε‐caprolactone)s with high molecular weights and moderate molecular weight distributions. Obtained by density functional theory calculations, the optimized geometries of the four different active centers with four salicylaldimine ligands explained the experimental results. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

Studies of tetrazoles as rubber chemicals. I. Preparation and characterization of reactive antioxidants based on tetrazoles

The novel reactive antioxidants based on tetrazoles that are stable at room temperature and convertible into the highly reactive nitrileimines by pyrolysis were prepared and the reactivity for carbon–carbon double bonds was evaluated. Antioxidants, i.e., 2-substituted phenyl-5-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)tetrazoles (PHPT) were prepared with the reaction of p-toluenesulfonylhydrazone of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and substituted phenyl diazonium chloride in a mixed solvent of pyridine, ethanol, and water at ?10°C to ?20°C in 31-61% yields. To evaluate the reactivities of PHPT for carbon–carbon double bonds, m-chloro-substituted PHPT was pyrolyzed in an excess of styrene at 160–170°C for 0.5 h to give the 1-(3′-chlorophenyl)-3-(3″,5″-di-tert-butyl-4″-hydroxyphenyl)-5-phenyl-2-pyridazoline in a 44.1% yield by 1,3-dipolar addition reaction of the nitrileimine formed from the m-chloro-substituted PHPT. The thermogravimetric analysis of a mixture of proton isomer of PHPT and liquid polybutadiene showed that PHPT attached to liquid polybutadiene with an accompanying evolution of nitrogen.     

Zirconium complexes of amino(polyphenolic) ligands and their hydrolytic stability

Three amino(polyphenolic) ligands, N,N′-bis(5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,2-diaminoethane 1, tris(5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzyl)amine 3, its 3-chloro analogue 4 and their Zr^IV complexes have been synthesised. The crystal structure of the Zr^IV complex of tris(5-tert-butyl-3-chloro-2-hydroxybenzyl)amine, shows this to be [Zr(4-2H)₂] in which both ligands exists in a zwitterionic form with one alkylammonium and three phenolate groups. The complexes are stable in a two phase, chloroform/water, system at high pH, but the zirconium is stripped at pH < 2.5. The pH value needed to strip 50% of the Zr^IV from the complex [Zr(1-4H)] of the tetraphenolic ligand is ∼2.0 whilst the complexes [Zr(3-2H)₂] and [Zr(4-2H)₂] of the triphenolic ligands are slightly more stable with pH_1/2 values of ∼1.4. We were unable to use the ligands to extract zirconium from low pH aqueous zirconium oxychloride solutions into an organic phase under a variety of conditions.