Natarajan Raman

Copper(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and zinc(II) complexes of Schiff base derived from benzil-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone with aniline

New Schiff base chelates of Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) derived from benzil-2,4-dinitro-phenylhydrazone with aniline have been synthesised. Microanalytical data, molar conductance, and magnetic susceptibility values have been obtained, and IR,1H NMR,13C NMR, UV-Vis, CV and EPR spectral studies have been carried out to suggest tentative structures for the complexes

Synthesis, spectral, redox and antimicrobial activities of Schiff base complexes derived from 1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4-aminopyrazol-5-one and acetoacetanilide

Novel terdentate neutral complexes of CuII, NiII, CoII, MnII, ZnII, CdII, HgII, VOII, ZrOII and UO2II have been prepared using a Schiff base derived from 1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4-aminopyrazol-5-one (4-aminoantipyrine) and acetoacetanilide. The structural features of the chelates have been confirmed by microanalytical data, i.r., u.v.–vis., 1H-n.m.r., e.s.r. and mass spectral techniques. Electronic absorption and i.r. spectra of the complexes indicate an octahedral geometry around the central metal ion, except for the VOII and ZrOII complexes which show square pyramidal geometry. The monomeric and neutral nature of the complexes are confirmed from their magnetic susceptibility and low conductance values. The cyclic voltammogram of the copper complex in MeCN at 300 K shows a quasi-reversible peak for the couple CuII/CuIII at Epc = 0.47 and Epa = 0.61 V versus Ag/AgCl and two irreversible peaks for CuII → CuI and CuI → Cu0 reduction at Epc = −0.63 and − 0.89 V respectively. The e.s.r. spectra of copper and vanadyl complexes in DMSO solution at 300 K and 77 K were recorded and their salient features are reported. The molecular orbital coefficients (α2, β2) were calculated for complexes. The antimicrobial activity of the ligand and its complexes have been extensively studied on microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiela pneumoniae, Bacillus subtillis, Escherichia coli, Citrobacter ferundii and Salmonella typhi. Most of the complexes have higher activities than that of the free ligand.

Transition metal complexes with Schiff-base ligands: 4-aminoantipyrine based derivatives–a review

The survey highlights structural properties and biological studies of transition metal complexes derived from 4-aminoantipyrine. The most important results of extensive studies (syntheses, spectral, magnetic, redox, structural characteristics, antimicrobial and DNA cleavage) of the metal complexes with heterocyclic Schiff bases of 4-aminoantipyrine with some aldehydes and oximes are reviewed.

Redox and antimicrobial studies of transition metal(II) tetradentate Schiff base complexes

Neutral tetradentate chelate complexes of CuII, NiII, CoII, MnII, ZnII and VOII have been prepared in EtOH using Schiff bases derived from acetoacetanilido-4-aminoantipyrine and 2-aminophenol/2-aminothiophenol. Microanalytical data, magnetic susceptibility, i.r., u.v.–vis., 1H-n.m.r. and e.s.r. spectral techniques were used to confirm the structures of the chelates. Electronic absorption and i.r. spectra of the complexes suggest a square-planar geometry around the central metal ion, except for VOII and MnII complexes which have square-pyramidal and octahedral geometry respectively. The cyclic voltammetric data for the CuII complexes in MeCN show two waves for copper(II) → copper(III) and copper(II) → copper(I) couples, whereas the VOII complexes in MeCN show two waves for vanadium(IV) → vanadium(V) and vanadium(IV) → vanadium(III) couples. The e.s.r. spectra of the CuII, VOII and MnII complexes were recorded in DMSO solution and their salient features reported. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the investigated compounds was tested against the microorganisms such as Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacillus subtilis, Shigella flexneri, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger and Rhizoctonia bataicola. Most of the metal chelates have higher antimicrobial activity than the free ligands.

Synthesis, characterisation and electrochemical behaviour of Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes derived from acetylacetone andp-anisidine and their antimicrobial activity

Neutral tetradentate N2O2 type complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) have been synthesised using the Schiff base formed by the condensation of acetylacetone andp-anisidine. Microanalysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility, IR, UV-Vis,1 H NMR, CV and EPR studies have been carried out to determine the structure of the complexes. From the data, it is found that all the complexes possess square-planar geometry. The EPR spectrum of the copper complex in DMSO at 300 K and 77 K was recorded and its salient features are reported. All the title complexes were screened for antimicrobial activity by the well diffusion technique using DMSO as solvent. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were calculated at 37°C for a period of 24 h. It has been found that all the complexes are antimicrobially active and show higher activity than the free ligand.

A novel bioactive tyramine derived Schiff base and its transition metal complexes as selective DNA binding agents.

A novel tyramine derived Schiff base, 3-4-dimethoxybenzylidene-4-aminoantipyrinyl-4-aminoethylphenol(L) and a series of its transition metal complexes of the type, ML2Cl2 where, M=Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) have been designed and synthesized. Their structural features and other properties were deduced from the elemental analysis, magnetic susceptibility and molar conductivity as well as from mass, IR, UV-vis, 1H NMR and EPR spectral studies. The binding properties of these complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) were investigated using electronic absorption spectroscopy, viscosity measurement, cyclic voltammetry and molecular docking analysis. The results reveal that the metal(II) complexes interact with DNA through minor groove binding. The interaction has also been investigated by gel electrophoresis. Interestingly, it was found that all the complexes could cleave the circular plasmid pUC19 super coiled (SC) DNA efficiently in the presence of AH2 (ascorbic acid). The complexes showed enhanced antifungal and antibacterial activities compared to the free ligand.

SYNTHESIS, SPECTROSCOPIC CHARACTERIZATION, REDOX, AND BIOLOGICAL SCREENING STUDIES OF SOME SCHIFF BASE TRANSITION METAL(II) COMPLEXES DERIVED FROM SALICYLIDENE-4-AMINOANTIPYRINE AND 2-AMINOPHENOL/ 2-AMINOTHIOPHENOL

Neutral complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Mn(II), VO(IV) and Zn(II) have been synthesised from the Schiff bases derived from salicylidene-4-aminoantipyrine and 2-aminophenol/2-aminothiophenol. The structural features have been arrived at from their microanalytical, IR, UV-Vis., 1H NMR and ESR spectral data. All of the complexes exhibit square-planar geometry except the Mn(II) and VO(IV) complexes. The Mn(II) chelates show an octahedral environment and the VO(IV) chelates exist in a square-pyramidal geometry. The non-electrolytic and monomeric nature of the complexes are evidenced by their magnetic susceptibility and low conductance data. The electrochemical behaviour of the Cu(II), Mn(II) and VO(IV) complexes in DMSO at 300 °K were studied. [CuL1] complex shows an irreversible peak for the copper(II)/copper(I) couple at Epc1 = 0.16 V and Epa = 0.53V referenced to Ag/AgCl. The cyclic voltammogram of the [CuL2] complex in MeCN at 300°K shows a quasi-reversible peak for the couples copper(II)/copper(III) at Epc = 0.47 V and Epa = 0.61 V versus Ag/AgCl and two irreversible peaks for the copper(II) → copper(I) and copper(I) → copper(0) reduction at Epc = -0.63 V and -0.89 V, respectively. The [ MnL1] complex shows two irreversible couples, manganese(II)/manganese(I) and manganese(I)/manganese(0) at Epc = -0.10 V and -0.84 V with the direct oxidation at Epa = -0.70 V and -0.04 V, respectively. X-band ESR spectra of the Cu(II) and VO(IV) complexes in DMSO at 300 and 77°K were recorded and their salient features are reported. The biological activities of the metal chelates against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Shigella flexneri and the fungi Aspergillus nigerand Rhizoctonia bataicolaare also reported. Most of the complexes have higher activities than those of the free Schiff bases and the control.

Novel metal-based pharmacologically dynamic agents of transition metal(II) complexes: Designing, synthesis, structural elucidation, DNA binding and photo-induced DNA cleavage activity

Novel Schiff base Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) complexes have been designed and synthesized using the macrocyclic ligand derived from the condensation of diethylphthalate with Schiff base, obtained from benzene-1,2-diamine and 3-benzylidene-pentane-2,4-dione. The ligand and its complexes have been characterized by analytical and spectral techniques. DNA binding properties of these complexes have been investigated by UV-vis, viscosity measurements, cyclic voltammetric and differential pulse voltammogram studies. The intrinsic binding constants for Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes are 1.6x10(6), 1.8x10(6), 2.0x10(6) and 1.5x10(6) M(-1) respectively which are obtained from electronic absorption experiment. Control DNA cleavage experiments using pUC19 supercoiled (SC) DNA and minor groove binder (distamycin) suggest the major groove binding tendency for the synthesized complexes. In the presence of a reducing agent like 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA), the synthesized complexes show chemical nuclease activity under dark reaction condition. The complexes also show efficient photo-induced DNA cleavage activity on irradiation with a monochromatic UV light of 360 nm in the presence of inhibitors. Control experiments show inhibition of cleavage in the presence of singlet oxygen quencher like sodium azide and enhancement of cleavage in D(2)O, suggesting the formation of singlet oxygen as a reactive species in a type-II process.

Metallation of ethylenediamine based Schiff base with biologically active Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) ions: synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, electrochemical behaviour, DNA binding, photonuclease activity and in vitro antimicrobial efficacy.

A new ligand [C28H20N6O8] (L2) has been synthesized by the condensation reaction of 3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzaldehydenephenylhydrazine (L1) with diethyloxalate. This ligand L2 is allowed to react with bis(ethylenediamine)Cu(II)/Ni(II)/Zn(II) complexes. It affords [(L2)Cu(en)2]Cl2(1)/[(L2)Ni(en)2]Cl2(2)/[(L2)Zn(en)2]Cl2(3) complexes, respectively. These complexes (1-3) have been characterized by the spectral and analytical techniques. The interaction of these complexes with calf thymus (CT) DNA is characterized by the absorption spectra which exhibit a slight red shift with hypochromic effect. Electrochemical analyses and viscosity measurements have also been carried out to determine the mode of binding. The shift in ΔEp, E1/2 and Ipc values explores the interaction of CT DNA with the above metal complexes. The slight increase in the viscosity of CT DNA indicates that these complexes bind to CT DNA through a partial non-classical intercalative mode. Cleavage experiments using pBR322 DNA in presence of H2O2 indicate that these complexes behave as efficient artificial chemical nucleases in the order of 1>2>3. Moreover, the antibacterial and antifungal studies reveal that complex 1 is highly active against the bacterial and fungal growth.

A new Mannich base and its transition metal (II) complexes — Synthesis, structural characterization and electrochemical study

A new Mannich base, N-(1-morpholinobenzyl) semicarbazide (MBS), formed by the condensation of morpholine, semicarbazide and benzaldehyde, and its Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) complexes have been synthesized. Their structures have been elucidated on the basis of analytical, magnetic, electrical conductivity and spectral study as well as elemental analyses. The complexes exhibit square-planar geometry. The monomeric and non-electrolytic nature of the complexes is evidenced by their magnetic susceptibility and low conductance data. The electrochemical property of the ligand and its complexes in acetonitrile solution was studied by cyclic voltammetry. The X-band ESR spectra of the Cu(II) complex in DMSO at 300 and 77 K were recorded and their salient features are reported