Reem M. Alghanmi

Synthesis, DNA binding and complex formation reactions of 3-amino-5,6-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazine with Pd(II) and some selected biorelevant ligands

With the purpose of studying the binding behavior of Pd(II) complexes with DNA as the main biological target, and their ability to penetrate reasonably into tumour cells and destroy their replication ability, Pd(ADT)Cl2 complex was synthesized and characterized, where ADT is 3-amino-5,6-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazine. Stoichiometry and stability constants of the complexes formed between various biologically relevant ligands (amino acids, amides, DNA constituents, and dicarboxylic acids) and [Pd(ADT)(H2O)2](2+) were investigated at 25°C and at constant 0.1moldm(-3) ionic strength. The concentration distribution diagrams of the various species formed are evaluated. Further investigation of the binding properties of the diaqua complex [Pd(ADT)(H2O)2](2+) with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) was investigated by UV-vis spectroscopy. The intrinsic binding constants (Kb) calculated from UV-vis absorption studies was calculated to be 2.00×10(3)moldm(-3). The calculated (Kb) value was found to be of lower magnitude than that of the classical intercalator EB (Ethidium bromide) (Kb=1.23(±0.07)×10(5)moldm(-3)) suggesting an electrostatic and/or groove binding mode for the interaction with CT-DNA. Thermal denaturation has been systematically studied by spectrophotometric method and the calculated ΔTm was nearly 5°C, supporting the electrostatic and/or groove binding mode for the interaction between the complex and CT-DNA.

Spectroscopic, thermal studies and molecular modelling of charge transfer complexation between 5-amino-2-methoxypyridine with chloranilic acid in different polar solvents

Charge transfer (CT) interaction between 5-amino-2-methoxypyridine (5AMPy), as electron donor (proton acceptor), with 3,6-dichloro-2,5-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone (chloranilic acid, H2CA), as electron acceptor (proton donor), has been investigated spectrophotometrically in the polar protic solvents ethanol (EtOH) and methanol (MeOH) and the aprotic one acetonitrile (AN). Pink-coloured solution is formed instantaneously upon mixing 5AMPy with H2CA solutions in all solvents, which is the hallmark evidence of CT complex formation. Based on Job’s method of continuous variations, as well as spectrophotometric titrations, the stoichiometry of the complex was found to be 1:1 [(5AMPy) (H2CA)] in all solvents. Benesi–Hildebrand equation has been applied to estimate the formation constant of the produced CT complex (KCT) and its molar absorptivity (ε), they reached high values, confirming the complex high stability. Solid CT complex has been synthesised and analysed by elemental analyses and FTIR, 1H NMR spectroscopies, where 2:1 [(5AMPy)2 (H2CA)] CT complex was obtained.

Spectrophotometric study of charge transfer complex between 2,6-diaminopyridine and 2,5-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone

Charge transfer (CT) complex formation between 2,6-diaminopyridine (2,6-DAP) as the electron donor with 2,5-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone (DHBQ) as the electron acceptor has been studied spectrophotometrically in different polar solvents at room temperature. A new absorption band due to CT complex formation was observed near 490 nm. The stoichiometric ratio of the complex has been identified by Jobs, photometric and conductometric titration methods to be 1 : 1. Benesi–Hildebrand equation has been applied to estimate the formation constant (K CT) and molecular extinction coefficient (ε). They recorded high values confirming high stability of the formed complex. The physical parameters, oscillator strength (f), transition dipole moment (μ), ionisation potential (I D), resonance energy (RN ) and standard free energy change (ΔG°) of the formed complex were determined and evaluated in the different solvents. The solid complex between 2,6-DAP and DHBQ has been isolated and characterised using elemental analysis, FT-IR and 1H-NMR measurements.

Solvation and temperature effect on the charge-transfer complex between 2-amino-4-picoline with 2,5-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone

The charge-transfer (CT) complex between the donor 2-amino-4-picoline (2A4P) and the acceptor 2,5-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone (DHBQ) was studied spectrophotometrically in different polar and non-polar solvents. The molecular composition of the complex, in all solvents, was determined by Jobs method of continuous variation and photometric titrations to be 1:1. Benesi–Hildebrand equation has been applied to estimate the formation constant (K CT) and molecular extinction coefficient (ε) of the formed complex. The variation in K CT was rationalised based on Taft–Kamlet and electric permittivity parameters of the used solvents. Thermodynamic parameters ΔH°, ΔG° and ΔS° were estimated, they were all negative so the studied complex is reasonably stable and exothermic in nature. In addition, the thermodynamic properties were observed to be sensitive to the nature of the solvent. Moreover, the solid 1:1 CT complex between 2A4P and DHBQ was isolated and characterised using elemental analysis, FTIR and 1H NMR measurements.