Microwave synthesis and spectral, thermal and antimicrobial activities of some novel transition metal complexes with tridentate Schiff base ligands

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Some novel Schiff base metal complexes of Cr(III), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) derived from 2-[(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino]pyridin-3-ol (BSAP) and {5-chloro-2-[((2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methylene)amino]phenyl}- phenylmethanone (HNAC) were synthesized by conventional as well as microwave methods. These compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, FAB-mass, electronic and ESR spectroscopy, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility, thermal, cyclic voltammetric and electrical conductivity measurements and XRD analyses. Analytical data revealed that all the complexes exhibited 1:1 (metal:ligand) ratio with a coordination number of 4 or 6. The IR data showed that the ligand coordinates with the metal ions in a tridentate manner. FAB-mass and thermal data showed the degradation pattern of the complexes. The thermal behaviour of the metal complexes showed that the hydrated complexes lose water molecules of hydration in the first step; with decomposition of the ligand molecules in the subsequent steps. The crystal system, lattice parameters, unit cell volume and number of molecules in a unit cell in the lattice of the complexes were determined by XRD analysis. XRD patterns indicated a crystalline nature for the complexes. The solid state electrical conductivity of the metal complexes was also measured. Solid state electrical conductivity studies reflected a semi-conducting nature of the complexes. The Schiff base and metal complexes displayed good activity against the Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, the Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli and the fungi Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. The antimicrobial results also indicated that the metal complexes displayed better antimicrobial activity as compared to the Schiff bases.

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J. Serb. Chem. Soc. 77 (8) 1013–1029 (2012)
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Original scientific paper
Microwave synthesis and spectral, thermal and antimicrobial
activities of some novel transition metal complexes
with tridentate Schiff base ligands
*
RAJENDRA K. JAIN and ANAND P. MISHRA
Department of Chemistry, Synthetic Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry Laboratories,
Dr. H. S. Gour Central University, Sagar M.P. 470 003, India
(Received 1 October 2011, revised 1 February 2012)
Abstract: Some novel Schiff base metal complexes of Cr(III), Co(II), Ni(II) and
Cu(II) derived from 2-[(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino]pyridin-3-ol
(BSAP) and {5-chloro-2-[((2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methylene)amino]phenyl}-
phenylmethanone (HNAC) were synthesized by conventional as well as micro-
wave methods. These compounds were characterized by elemental analysis,
FT-IR, FAB-mass, electronic and ESR spectroscopy, molar conductance, mag-
netic susceptibility, thermal, cyclic voltammetric and electrical conductivity
measurements and XRD analyses. Analytical data revealed that all the com-
plexes exhibited 1:1 (metal:ligand) ratio with a coordination number of 4 or 6.
The IR data showed that the ligand coordinates with the metal ions in a
tridentate manner. FAB-mass and thermal data showed the degradation pattern
of the complexes. The thermal behaviour of the metal complexes showed that
the hydrated complexes lose water molecules of hydration in the first step; with
decomposition of the ligand molecules in the subsequent steps. The crystal
system, lattice parameters, unit cell volume and number of molecules in a unit
cell in the lattice of the complexes were determined by XRD analysis. XRD
patterns indicated a crystalline nature for the complexes. The solid state ele-
ctrical conductivity of the metal complexes was also measured. Solid state ele-
ctrical conductivity studies reflected a semi-conducting nature of the com-
plexes. The Schiff base and metal complexes displayed good activity against
the Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, the Gram-negative bacteria
Escherichia coli and the fungi Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. The an-
timicrobial results also indicated that the metal complexes displayed better
antimicrobial activity as compared to the Schiff bases.
Keywords: microwave method; tridentate ligands; thermal analyses; biological
activities.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: rajendrajain85@rediffmail.com
doi: 10.2298/JSC111001023J
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INTRODUCTION
Metal complexes have received considerable attention in the last many years,
due to their interesting characteristics in the field of material science and
biological systems. Optoelectronic, electrical and magnetic properties of metals
and metalloids can be tailored by their reaction with different ligands. A large
number of Schiff bases and their complexes may exhibit properties such as re-
versible binding of oxygen, transfer of an amino group, thermal, varied complex-
ing/redox abilities, and as nanoprecursors. The Schiff bases have high affinity for
transition metal ions; hence exhibit potential applications in various areas. Metal
complexes are also suitable as molecular materials, because of the electronic
1–4
properties associated with the metal centres.
Transition metal complexes with tridentate Schiff base ligands have been wi-
dely investigated since such ligands can bind metal centres at more than one site
and thus allow the successful synthesis of metal complexes with interesting
stereochemistry and model redox enzyme/biological systems. The Schiff bases of
salicylaldehyde with aminopyridines have created a well-known class of
5–8
predominantly thermochromic compounds and metallobiomolecules.
Similarly, a heterocyclic nucleus, namely pyridine based ligands, have also
been reported in many biochemical reactions to design and develop molecular
systems of biological and medical importance. Such ligating species on coordi-
nation with metal ions may emerge as metal-mediated drugs. A 2-hydroxy-1-
-naphthaldehyde-derived Schiff base has been used as a good chelating agent
with 3d-metal ions. 2-Aminobenzophenone derivatives are important compounds
in organic chemistry because of their application in heterocyclic synthesis and
9–12
medicinal compounds.
Microwave-assisted synthesis is a branch of green chemistry. The applica-
tion of microwave-assisted synthesis in organic, organometallic and coordination
chemistry continues to develop at an astonishing pace. Microwave-irradiated re-
actions under solvent free or less solvent conditions offer reduced pollution, low
cost and better yield, and simplicity in processing and handling. The main fea-
tures of the microwave approach are shorter reaction times, simple reaction con-
ditions and enhancement of yields. There are a few reports on the synthesis of
13–18
metal complexes by microwave methods.
In the present paper, the coordination behaviour of Schiff bases (Fig. 1)
derived from the condensation of 5-bromosalicylaldehyde with 2-amino-3-hyd-
roxypyridine (BSAP) and 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde with 2-amino-5-chloro-
benzophenone (HNAC) towards some transition elements is described, which
may help in more understanding of the mode of chelation of ligands towards me-
tals. For this purpose, the complexes of Cr(III), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) ions
with BSAP and HNAC were synthesized by both conventional and microwave
methods and characterized by various physico-chemical and spectral techniques.
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The metal complexes prepared with these two new ligands may be used as pre-
cursors for the synthesis of new compounds. Some of them may also exhibit in-
teresting physical and chemical properties and useful biological activities.
(a)
(b)
Fig.1. Structure of Schiff base ligands, a) 2-[(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino]pyridin-
-3-ol (BSAP) and b) {5-chloro-2-[((2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methylene)-
amino]phenyl}phenylmethanone (HNAC).
EXPERIMENTAL
Materials
All the chemicals and solvents used were of Anal R grade. All the reagents employed for
the preparation of the Schiff bases were obtained from Sigma Aldrich. Metal salts were pur-
chased from Loba Chemie.
Physical measurements
Elemental analyses were performed on an Elemental Vario EL III Carlo Erba 1108 ana-
lyzer. The FAB-mass spectra were recorded on a JEOL SX 102/DA 6000 Mass Spectrometer
using argon/xenon (6 kV, 10 mA) as the FAB gas. The accelerating voltage was 10 kV and
the spectra were recorded at room temperature. The electronic spectra (in DMSO) were re-
corded on Perkin Elmer Lambda-2B-spectrophotometer. The molar conductance measure-
ments were realised using 10-3 M solution of the complexes in DMSO on an Elico-CM 82
conductivity bridge at room temperature. Magnetic susceptibility measurements were per-
formed on a Gouy balance at room temperature using Hg[Co(SCN)4] as the calibrant. Dia-
magnetic corrections were applied in compliance with the Pascal constant. FT-IR spectra were
recorded in KBr discs on a Perkin Elmer RX1 spectrophotometer in wave number range
4000–400 cm-1. The 1H-NMR spectra were recorded on a JEOL AL300 FTNMR spectrometer
employing TMS as an internal reference and DMSO-d6 as the solvent. Cyclic voltammetry
was performed with a BAS-100 Epsilon electrochemical analyzer using a three-electrode
electrochemical cell. Ag/AgCl was used as a reference electrode, glassy carbon as the working
electrode and a platinum wire as the auxiliary electrode. 0.1 M NaClO4 was used as the sup-
porting electrolyte and DMSO as the solvent. All measurements were performed at room tem-
perature under a nitrogen atmosphere. The X-band EPR spectra were recorded at room tem-
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perature on a Varian E-112 spectrometer operating in the X-band region with 100 kHz modu-
lation frequency, 5 mW microwave power and 1 G modulation amplitude using tetracyano-
ethylene (TCNE) as the internal standard. Thermogravimetric analysis was realised under
atmospheric conditions with a heating rate 10 °C min-1 on TGA Q500 universal V4.5A TA
instrument. Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns were recorded on a RINT2000 wide
angle goniometer. X-ray diffractometer was operated at 40 kV and 30 mA generator using the
CuKα line of 1.54056 Ǻ as the radiation sources. The samples were scanned between 5 and
70° (2θ) at 25 °C. The solid state electrical conductivity was measured by impedance spec-
troscopic method using a HIOKI 3532-50 LCR Hitester at a fixed frequency of 1 KHz in the
temperature range of 298–413 K. Microwave-assisted syntheses were performed in an open
glass vessel using a modified microwave oven model 2001 ETB with a rotating tray and a 230
V power source. The microwave energy output was 800 W and the microwave frequency
2450 MHz. A thermocouple device was used to monitor the temperature inside the vessel of
the microwave. The microwave reactions were performed using ON/OFF cycling to control
the temperature.
Conventional method for the synthesis of Schiff bases
The 2-[(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino]pyridin-3-ol Schiff base was synthesized
by the condensation of an equimolar ratio of 5-bromosalicylaldehyde (0.201 g, 10 mM) with
2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine (0.110 g, 10 mM) dissolved in ethanol. The resulting reaction
mixture was refluxed on a water bath for 4.1 h and then allowed to cool overnight. The co-
loured solid precipitate of the obtained Schiff base was filtered, washed with cold ethanol
several times and dried in air at room temperature and finally preserved under reduced pres-
sure in a desiccator. The purity of the synthesized compounds was checked by TLC using sili-
ca gel G. Yield: 78.0 %; m.p. 179 °C; Anal. Calcd. for C12H9N2O2Br: C, 49.17; H, 3.07; N,
9.56 %. Found: C, 49.02; H, 3.09; N, 9.50 %. IR (KBr, cm-1): 1625 (C=N, azomethine), 1268
(C–O), 1496 (C=N, pyridine). 1H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6, δ / ppm), 9.29 (1H, s,
–CH=N), 13.80 (1H, s, –OH, salicylaldehyde moiety), 10.28 (1H, s, –OH pyridine moiety).
FAB-mass (m/z), Calcd.: 292; Found: 294.
The {5-chloro-2-[((2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methylene)amino]phenyl}phenylmethanone
Schiff base was synthesized by the condensation of an equimolar ratio of 2-hydroxy-1-naph-
thaldehyde (0.172 g, 10 mM) with 2-amino-5-chlorobenzophenone (0.232 g, 10 mM) dis-
solved in ethanol. The resulting reaction mixture was refluxed on a water bath for 3.8 h and
then allowed to cool overnight. The obtained coloured precipitate of the Schiff base was fil-
tered, washed with cold ethanol several times and dried in air at room temperature and finally
stored under reduced pressure in a desiccator. The purity of the synthesized compounds was
checked by TLC using silica gel G. Yield: 74.9 %; m.p. 160 °C; Anal. Calcd. for
C24H16NO2Cl: C, 74.41; H, 4.18; N, 3.63 %. Found: C, 74.35; H, 4.11; N, 3.58 %. IR (KBr,
1
cm-1): 1613 (C=N, azomethine), 1236 (C–O), 1675 (C=O). H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6,
δ / ppm), 8.65 (1H, s, –CH=N), 12.67 (1H, s, –OH phenolic). FAB-mass (m/z), Calcd.: 386,
Found: 388.
Microwave method for the synthesis of the Schiff bases
An equimolar ratio of 5-bromosalicylaldehyde (0.201 g) with 2-amino-3-hydroxypyri-
dine (0.110 g) and 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde (0.172 g) with 2-amino-5-chlorobenzo-
phenone (0.232 g)was mixed thoroughly in a grinder. The reaction mixture was then irradiated
in the microwave oven by taking 3–4 mL of dry ethanol as a solvent. The reaction was
completed in a short time (4–5 min) with better yields than were obtained in the conventional
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procedure. The resulting product was then recrystallized from ethanol and finally dried under
reduced pressure over anhydrous CaCl2 in a desiccator. The progress of the reaction and
purity of the product was monitored by TLC using silica gel G (yield: 87.1–87.4 %).
Conventional method for the synthesis of metal complexes
The metal complexes were prepared by mixing 50 mL of a 10 mM ethanolic
solution of CrCl3·6H2O/CoCl2·6H2O/NiCl2·6H2O/CuCl2·2H2O with 50 mL of a 10 mM
ethanolic solution of the Schiff bases (BSAP/HNAC) in a 1:1 (metal:ligand) ratio (Figs. 2 and
3). The resulting mixture was refluxed on a water bath for 6–9 h. A coloured product appeared
on standing and cooling the solution. The precipitated complexes were filtered, washed with
ether and recrystallized several times from ethanol and dried under reduced pressure over
anhydrous CaCl2 in a desiccator. They were further dried in an electric oven at 50–70 °C
(yield: 59.6–69.0 %).
Fig. 2. The proposed structures of the Schiff base complexes of BSAP.
Fig. 3. The proposed structures of the Schiff base complexes of HNAC.
Microwave method for the synthesis of metal complexes
The ligands and the metal salts were mixed in a 1:1 (metal:ligand) ratio in a grinder. The
reaction mixture was then irradiated in the microwave oven taking 3–5 mL of dry ethanol as
the solvent. The reactions were completed in a short time (6–10 min) with better yields than
were obtained in the conventional procedure. The resulting product was then recrystallized
from ethanol and washed with diethyl ether and finally dried under reduced pressure over an-
hydrous CaCl2 in a desiccator. The progress of the reaction and purity of the product was mo-
nitored by TLC using silica gel G (yield: 78.0–85.0 %).
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Biological activity
The in vitro biological activity of the investigated Schiff bases and their metal complexes
were tested against the bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by the disc dif-
fusion method using nutrient agar as the medium and streptomycin as the control. The anti-
fungal activities of the compounds were also tested by the well diffusion method against the
fungi Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans, on potato dextrose agar as the medium and
miconazole as the control. Each of the compounds was dissolved in DMSO and the solutions
of concentrations 25, 50 and 100 ppm were prepared separately. In a typical procedure, a well
was made on the agar medium inoculated with micro-organism. The well was filled with the
test solution using a micropipette and the plate was incubated 24 h at 37 °C for the bacteria or
72 h at 30 °C for the fungi. After incubation, the diameter of the clear zone of inhibition sur-
rounding the sample was taken as a measure of the inhibitory power of the sample against the
particular test organism.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
As a result of the microwave-assisted synthesis, it was observed that the re-
action time decreased from hours to minutes and better yields of the products
were obtained compared to those attained by the conventional synthesis method.
In the microwave method, homogeneity of the reaction mixture was increased by
the rotation of reaction platform tray. The confirmation of the results was also
checked by repeating of the synthesis process.
All the metal complexes were coloured, solid and stable towards air and
moisture at room temperature. They decomposed on heating at high temperatures
and were more or less soluble in common organic solvents. The results of a com-
parison of the two synthesis methods showed that reactions which required 3.8–
–8.2 h by the conventional method were completed within 4.0–7.9 min by the
microwave irradiation technique and the yields were improved from 59.6–78.0 %
to 78.0–87.6 %. The reaction times and yields for all the synthesised compounds
are given in Table I.
All the metal chelates had 1:1 (metal:ligand) stoichiometry. The observed
molar conductance of the complexes in DMSO at room temperature, given in
Table S-I of the Supplementary Material to this paper, were consistent with the
non-electrolytic nature of the complexes except for the Cr(III) complex of the
BSAP Schiff base ligand, which was electrolytic in nature.
FAB-mass spectra
The FAB-mass spectra suggested that all the complexes have a monomeric
nature. These complexes showed molecular ion peaks in good agreement with the
empirical formula suggested by elemental analyses, the results of which are given
in Table S-I of the Supplementary Material to this paper.
Thus, mass spectra of the complexes [Ni(BSAP)(H O) ] (FW 403.84) and
2
3
[Co(HNAC)Cl]·2H O (FW 515.25), as representative complexes, showed the
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highest mass peaks at m/z at 406 and 518, respectively, which agree well with the
19,20
formula weights of the complexes.
TABLE Ι. Reaction times and yields for the conventional and microwave synthesis methods
Reaction period Yield, %
CM, h MM, min CM MM
Empirical formula
(FW)
Compound (colour)
BSAP (brown)
C12H9N2O2Br
(293.12)
4.1
8.2
7.3
7.8
6.9
3.8
7.9
7.8
7.2
7.0
4.5
7.9
7.2
7.5
6.5
4.0
7.8
7.0
7.3
7.5
78.0 87.6
59.6 79.8
67.5 80.8
66.2 83.5
62.0 85.0
74.9 87.1
60.1 78.0
64.5 78.9
69.0 84.2
66.2 82.7
[Cr(BSAP)(H2O)3]Cl (Greenish brown) C12H7N2O2BrClCr
(432.60)
[Co(BSAP)(H2O)3] (Dark brown)
[Ni(BSAP)(H2O)3] (Coffee brown)
[Cu(BSAP)(H2O)] (black)
C12H13N2O5BrCo
(404.08)
C12H13N2O5BrNi
(403.84)
C12H9N2O3BrCu
(372.66)
C24H16NO2Cl
(385.84)
C24H17NO3Cl3Cr
(525.75)
C24H19NO4Cl2Co
(515.25)
HNAC (Yellowish brown)
[Cr(HNAC)(H2O)Cl2] (Dark green)
[Co(HNAC)Cl]·2H2O (Tobacco green)
[Ni(HNAC)Cl]·3H2O (Yellowish green) C24H21NO5Cl2Ni
(533.03)
[Cu(HNAC)Cl]·2H2O (Coffee brown)
C24H19NO4Cl2Cu
(519.86)
1
H-NMR spectra
The proton NMR spectra of the Schiff base ligands were recorded in
1
DMSO-d solution using TMS as an internal standard. The H-NMR spectra
6
of the BSAP ligand showed signals at δ 6.94–7.86 (m) for the aromatic pro-
tons and 9.29 (s) for the azomethine proton. The peaks at δ 13.80 (s) and 10.28
(s) were attributed to the phenolic –OH group present in the salicylaldehyde
moiety and the –OH group present in the pyridine moiety, respectively; the –OH
peaks disappeared after D O addition.
2
1
The H-NMR spectra of the HNAC ligand showed signals at δ 7.23–7.69 (m)
for the aromatic protons and 8.65 (s) for the azomethine proton. The peak at
12.67 (s) attributed to the phenolic –OH group, disappeared upon addition of
21–25
D O.
2
The IR data support these assignments.
IR spectra
The data of the IR spectra of Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes
are listed in Table S-II of the Supplementary Material to this paper. The IR spec-
tra of the complexes were compared with those of the free ligands in order to de-
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termine the involvement of the coordination sites in the chelation. Characteristic
peaks in the spectra of the ligand and complexes were considered and compared.
IR spectrum of the BSAP ligand exhibited the most characteristic bands at
–1
–1
–1
1625 cm ν(C=N, azomethine), 1268 cm ν(C–O) and 1496 cm ν(C=N, pyri-
dine). The formation of the Schiff base, 2-[(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)ami-
no]pyridin-3-ol (BSAP) was noted from the absence of C=O and NH peaks in
2
–1
the ligand. The ligand spectrum showed bands at 3150 and 1361 cm due to the
stretching and deformation of the phenolic OH. These were absent in the spectra
–1
of the complexes. The band at 1625 cm due to the azomethine group of the
–1
Schiff base was shifted to lower frequencies (1596–1607 cm ) after
complexation, indicating the bonding of nitrogen of the azomethine group to the
–1
metal ions. The phenolic C–O stretching vibration that appeared at 1268 cm in
–1
Schiff base shifted towards higher frequencies (20–27 cm ) in the complexes. This
suggests deprotonation of the phenolic OH group after its chelation with the metal
–1
ion. The appearance of broad bands at around 3343–3398 cm in the spectra of
complexes may be due to water molecules. A band of medium intensity at 807–
–1
822 cm (OH rocking) suggests the presence of coordinated water in all four
complexes. In the low frequency region, the band of weak intensity observed for
–1
the complexes in the region 522–540 cm is attributed to M–O and in the region
–1
486–497 cm to M–N. There was no appreciable change in the ν(C=N) at 1496
–1
cm in ligand on complex formation, which indicates that the pyridine ring nit-
26–30
rogen does not participate in the coordination.
IR spectrum of the HNAC ligand showed the most characteristic bands at
–1
–1
–1
1613 cm ν(C=N, azomethine), 1675 cm ν(C=O) and 1236 cm ν(C–O). The
–1
ligand spectrum showed bands at 3230 and 1336 cm due to the stretching and
deformation of the phenolic OH. These were absent in the spectra of the com-
–1
plexes. The band 1613 cm due to the azomethine group of the Schiff base was
–1
shifted to lower frequencies (1582–1594 cm ) after complexation, indicating
bonding of the azomethine nitrogen to the metal ions. This can be explained by
the donation of electrons from nitrogen to the empty d-orbital of the metal atom.
–1
The band at 1675 cm , due to the carbonyl group of the Schiff base, was shifted
–1
to lower frequencies by 23–35 cm in the spectra of complexes, indicating
involvement of carbonyl oxygen to metal ions in the coordination. The phenolic
–1
C–O stretching vibration that appeared at 1236 cm in Schiff base shifted to-
–1
wards higher frequencies (19–27 cm ) in the complexes. This shift confirms the
participation of oxygen in the C–O–M bond. The appearance of broad bands
–1
around at (3365–3408 cm ) in the spectra of the complexes may be due to water
–1
molecules. A medium intensity band at 785 cm in the spectrum of the Cr(III)
complex suggests the presence of coordinated water molecules in this complex.
This band was not observed in other complexes, indicating the absence of coor-
dinated water molecules in the Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes. In the low
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frequency region, the band of weak intensity observed in the spectra of the com-
–1
plexes in the region 519–529 cm is attributed to (M–O) and in the region 485–
–1
26–30
–492 cm to (M–N).
The IR data of both the Schiff bases and their metal complexes showed that
the Schiff bases (BSAP and HNAC) were coordinated to the metal ion in a tri-
dentate manner.
Electronic spectra and magnetic moment
The electronic spectral data of the metal complexes in DMSO solution are
displayed in Table S-III of the Supplementary Material to this paper. The nature
of the ligand field around the metal ion was deduced from the electronic spectra.
The electronic spectra of Cr(III) complex of BSAP showed bands at 16654
–1
–1
4
4
cm , 24212 and 35982 cm , which may be assigned to A → T (F) (ν ),
2g
2g
1
4
4
4
4
A → T (F) (ν ) and A → T (P) (ν ) transitions, respectively. The
2g
1g
2
2g
1g
3
magnetic moment was 3.88 µ ; thus octahedral geometry is suggested for this
B
complex. The electronic spectrum of Co(II) complex of BSAP exhibited three
–1
bands at 9486, 15823 and 20618 cm , which were tentatively assigned to
4
4
4
4
4
4
T → T (F) (ν ), T → A (F) (ν ) and T → T (P) (ν ) transitions,
1g
2g
1
1g
2g
2
1g
1g
3
respectively. The value of magnetic moment was 5.02 µ , which indicates the
B
presence of Co(II) complex in an octahedral geometry. The electronic spectrum
of the Ni(II) complex of BSAP showed three bands at 10691, 20360 and 23838
–1
3
3
3
3
3
3
cm , assignable to A → T (F) (ν ), A → T (F) (ν ) and A → T (P)
2g
2g
1
2g
1g
2
2g
1g
(ν ) transitions, respectively. The value of magnetic moment was 3.04 µ ;
3
B
therefore octahedral geometry is suggested for this complex. The electronic
spectrum of the Cu(II) complex of BSAP showed two bands at 15150 and 19230
–1
2
2
2
2
cm , assignable to B → B and B → E transitions, respectively. Since
1g
2g
1g
g
the value of magnetic moment was found 1.92 µ , square planar geometry is
B
31–34
suggested for the Cu(II) complex.
The Cr(III) complex of HNAC showed electronic spectral bands at 16871,
–1
4
4
23837 and 34942 cm ; these were tentatively assigned to A → T (F) (ν ),
2g
2g
1
4
4
4
4
A → T (F) (ν ) and A → T (P) (ν ) transitions, respectively. The mag-
netic moment value was 3.84 µ ; thus, an octahedral structure is suggested for
2g
1
2
2g
1g
3
B
this complex. The electronic spectrum of the Co(II) complex of HNAC showed
–1
4
4
bands at 14142 and 19514 cm , these were tentatively assigned to A → T (F)
2
1
4
4
(ν ) and A → T (P) (ν ) transitions, respectively. The magnetic moment value
was 4.32 µ , which is indicative of tetrahedral geometry. The absorption
2
2
1
3
B
spectrum of the Ni(II) complex of HNAC exhibited bands at 12748 and 20750
–1
1
1
cm , which were tentatively assigned to the transitions A → E (ν ) and
1g
g
1
1
1
A → B (ν ), respectively. It is a diamagnetic complex, therefore square pla-
1g
2g
2
nar geometry is proposed. The electronic spectrum of the Cu(II) complex of
–1
2
2
HNAC showed two bands at 15110 and 19456 cm , assignable to B → B
1g
2g
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2
2
and B → E transitions, respectively. The value of magnetic moment for this
1g
g
complex was 1.81 µ ; thus, square planar geometry is suggested for the Cu(II)
complex.
B
31–34
The different parameters such as ligand field stabilization energy (10Dq),
Racah inter-electronic repulsion parameter (B), nephelauxetic ratio (β), percent of
covalent character (β%) and ligand field stabilization energy (LFSE) were calcu-
lated. The values of these parameters are presented in Table S-III of the Supple-
mentary Material to this paper. The complexes showed lower value of B than
those of the free ions, which indicates orbital overlapping and delocalization of
the d-orbital. The value of β lied in the range of 0.68–0.78, indicating appreciable
31–34
covalent character of the metal–ligand bonding.
ESR Spectra
The ESR spectra of Cu(II) provide information about the extent of the delo-
calization of the unpaired electron. The X-band ESR spectra of the Cu(II) com-
plexes were recorded in the solid state at room temperature and their g║, g┴, Δg,
g
and G were calculated. The values of ESR parameters g , g , g , Δg and G
av
av
for Cu(II) complex of BSAP were 2.2530, 2.1205, 2.1647,║0.1┴325 and 2.1181,
respectively. Similarly, the corresponding values for Cu(II) complex of HNAC
were 2.2072, 2.1342, 2.1585, 0.0730 and 1.5535, respectively.
ESR spectra of the complexes revealed two g values (g║ and g┴). Since the g║
and g┴ values were closer to 2 and g║ > g┴, a tetragonal distortion around the
Cu(II) ion is suggested. The trend g > g > g (2.0023) shows that the unpaired
e
║
electron is localized in the d 2 2 orbital i┴n the ground state of Cu(II) and spectra
x –y
were characteristic of axial symmetry. The value of g║>2.3 is characteristic of an
ionic environment and g║<2.3 indicates a covalent environment in metal–ligand
bonding. The g║ values for the complexes were less than 2.3, suggesting the
environment was covalent.
The exchange coupling interaction between two Cu(II) ions is explained by
the Hathaway Expression:
G = (g║ – 2.0023)/(g┴ – 2.0023)
According to Hathaway, if the value G is greater than 4 (G>4.0), the ex-
change interaction is negligible; whereas when the value of G is less than 4
(G<4.0), a considerable exchange coupling is present in a solid complex. The G
values for the complexes were less than four, indicating considerable exchange
35,36
interaction in the complexes.
Thermal analyses
The thermal behaviour of the metal complexes showed that the hydrated
complexes first lost molecules of hydration, followed by decomposition of the li-
gand molecules in the subsequent steps.
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The thermal degradation behaviour of the Co(II) complex of BSAP was stu-
died by thermogravimetric analysis. The TGA curve of the complex showed
three stages of decomposition within the temperature range 30–750 °C. The com-
plex did not show any loss in weight up to 110 °C, indicating the absence of lat-
tice water molecules. A weight loss was observed after elimination of three coor-
dinated molecules of water between the temperature range 110–225 °C (remain-
ing mass %, obs./calcd.: 87.50/86.63). Above 225 °C, a weight loss was observed
in general up to 380 °C, indicating decomposition of the non-coordinated part of
the ligand (remaining mass %, obs./calcd.: 48.20/45.05). The decomposition of
remaining ligand moiety occurred between 480–620 °C, above 620 °C a hori-
zontal curve was observed suggesting the ultimate pyrolysis product as metal
oxide (remaining mass %, obs./calcd.: 29.64/25.99).
The TGA curve of the Ni(II) complex of HNAC showed a weight loss be-
tween 72–116 °C. This corresponds to the loss of three lattice water molecules in
the complex (remaining mass %, obs./calcd.: 90.10/89.87). Above 116 °C, the
complex did not show any loss in weight up to 200 °C. After 200 °C, weight loss
was observed up to 400 °C, which corresponded with the decomposition of ther-
mally degradable part of the ligand (remaining mass %, obs./calcd.: 64.55/62.10).
After this temperature, a weight loss was observed, suggesting the elimination of
the remaining part of the ligand. Above 590 °C, a constant weight region was ob-
served due to metal oxide, as the final pyrolysis product (remaining mass %,
37,38
obs./calcd.: 25.72/20.66).
The thermal analysis evaluation of the thermal stability of the metal com-
plexes aided in the characterization of the metal complexes.
Kinetic study
Kinetic evaluations of the thermal decomposition of the complexes were per-
formed. All stages were selected for the study of kinetics of decomposition of the
complexes. Based on the thermal decomposition data, the kinetic parameter, i.e.,
activation energy (E*), pre-exponential factor (Z), entropy of activation (ΔS*),
enthalpy of activation (ΔH*) and free energy of activation (ΔG*) were calculated
39
40
using the Piloyan–Novikova and Coats–Redfern Equations. The determined
values of the kinetic parameters are summarized in Table S-IV of the Supple-
mentary Material to this paper.
The high values of the activation energies reflect the thermal stability of the
complexes. The complexes have negative entropy, which indicates that the de-
composition reactions proceed with a lower rate than normal ones. The negative
value of entropy also indicates that the activated complexes have a more ordered
and more rigid structure than the reactants or intermediates. The negative values
of the entropies of activation are compensated by the values of enthalpies of ac-
41,42
tivation, leading to almost the same values for the free energy of activation.
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Electrochemical studies
The electrochemical properties of the two complexes of BSAP were studied
by cyclic voltammetry (CV) under a nitrogen atmosphere in DMSO solution in
the potential range –1.0 to 1.2 V vs. an Ag/AgCl reference electrode. The Co(II)
complex of BSAP showed a reduction peak at E = –619 mV with a corres-
pc
–1
ponding oxidation peak at E = –428 mV at a scan rate 100 mV s . The peak
pa
separation ΔE was 191 mV for this couple. Thus, the cyclic voltammetric stu-
p
dies gave evidence to a quasi-reversible Co(II)/Co(I) couple.
The cyclic voltammogram of the Cu(II) complex of BSAP exhibited a one-
electron quasi-reversible transfer process with a reduction peak at E = –725 mV
pc
–1
with an associated oxidation peak at E = –444 mV at scan rate 100mV s
pa
which increased with scan rate. The peak separation of this couple (ΔE ) was 281
p
mV. The most significant feature of the Cu(II) complex was the Cu(II)/Cu(I)
43,44
couple. This redox process was consistent with a quasi-reversible process.
X-Ray diffraction study
X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis of the Ni(II) complexes was performed.
The XRD patterns indicate the crystalline nature of the complex. The X-ray
powder diffractogram of the complex were recorded using CuK as the source in
α
the 2θ range 5–70°. The X-ray crystal system was determined by trial and error
2
methods for finding the best fit between the observed and calculated sin θ. The
2
Ni(II) complex of BSAP crystallized in an orthorhombic system. The sin θ and
hkl values for different lattice planes were calculated for this complex. The
crystal data for this complex were a = 12.67352 Ǻ, b = 23.79049 Ǻ, c = 16.62566
3
–3
–3
Ǻ, V = 5012.79 Ǻ , Z = 11, D = 1.4713 g cm and D = 1.4652 g cm . The
obs
cal
2
45,46
observed and calculated values of density and sin θ show good agreement.
Electrical conductivity
The temperature dependence of the solid state conductivity (σ) of the com-
pounds in their compressed pellet form was measured at a fixed frequency of 1
kHz in the temperature range 297–413 K. The values of the solid state electrical
conductivity of the Schiff bases and their complexes increased with increasing
temperature and decreased upon cooling over the studied temperature range, in-
dicating their semi-conducting behaviour. The general behaviour of electrical
conductivity follows the Arrhenius Equation:
σ = σ exp (–E /kT)
0
a
where E is the thermal activation energy of conduction, σ is the conductivity
a
0
constant and k is the Boltzman constant. The plots of σ vs. 1000/T for all the
compounds were found to be linear over the studied temperature range. The room
temperature electrical conductivity of all the compounds lies in the range
–7
–12 –1
–1
1.241×10 –3.525×10
Ω
cm . These values showed their semi-conducting
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nature. The order of the electrical conductivity at room temperature for the com-
plexes of BSAP and those of HNAC was Co>Cr>Cu>Ni. The activation energy
47–49
of the compounds lie in the range 0.221–0.768 eV.
Confirmation of the
temperature dependence of the conductivity of the compounds was checked by
repetition of the conductivity measurements.
Antimicrobial activities
The in vitro antimicrobial activities of the synthesized Schiff base ligands
and their corresponding metal complexes against two selected bacteria E. coli
and S. aureus and two fungi A. niger and C. albicans were determined. Any che-
motherapeutic agent reduces the growth of microbes by microcidal or microstatic
mechanisms. All of the tested compounds showed good biological activity against
the micro-organism. On comparing the biological activities of the Schiff base li-
gands and their metal complexes with those of a standard bactericide and fungi-
cide, it was shown that the metal complexes had moderate activity as compared
to the standard but all the complexes were more active than their respective li-
gands. The higher inhibition zone of the metal complexes than those of the li-
gands can be explained based on the Overtone concept and the chelation theory.
Upon chelation, the polarity of the metal ion is reduced to a great extent due to
the overlap of the ligand orbital and the partial sharing of the positive charge of
the metal ion with donor groups. Furthermore, it increases the delocalization of
the π-electrons over the whole chelating ring and enhances the penetration of the
complexes into lipid membranes and the blocking of the metal binding sites in
the enzymes of micro-organisms. There are other factors that increase the activity,
50–53
viz. solubility, lipophilicity/hydrophilicity, conductivity and M–L bond length.
The bactericidal and fungicidal data of the compounds are summarized in
Tables II and III, respectively. The results of the investigations account for the
antipathogenic behaviour of the compounds and this efficacy is positively modi-
fied on complexation.
TABLE II. Antibacterial screening data for the ligands and their complexes
E. coli
Diameter of
inhibition zone, mm
S. aureus
Activity indexа
%
Diameter of
inhibition zone, mm
Activity index
%
Compound
Concentration, µg ml-1
25
11
14
18
16
17
10
11
50
13
16
20
19
20
12
13
100 25 50 100
25
11
12
14
12
15
–
50
14
15
18
15
19
10
14
100 25 50 100
16 61 64 67
18 67 68 75
20 78 82 83
18 67 68 75
21 83 86 88
BSAP
Cr(III)
Co(II)
Ni(II)
Cu(II)
HNAC
Cr(III)
16
19
24
25
24
15
16
50 54
64 67
82 83
73 79
77 83
45 50
50 54
57
68
86
89
86
54
57
12
–
45 50
11
17 61 64 71
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TABLE II. Continued
E. coli
Diameter of
inhibition zone, mm
S. aureus
Activity indexа
%
Diameter of
inhibition zone, mm
Activity index
%
Compound
Concentration, µg ml-1
25
15
14
16
22
50
18
16
19
24
100 25 50 100
25
14
12
13
18
50
18
16
17
22
100 25 50 100
21 78 82 88
18 67 73 75
19 72 77 79
24 100 100 100
Co(II)
Ni(II)
Cu(II)
Streptomycin
(standard)
22
20
23
68 75
64 67
73 79
79
71
82
28 100 100 100
Inhibition zone by test compound (diameter)
Inhibition zone by standard (diameter)
а
Activity index =
×100
TABLE III. Antifungal screening data for the ligands and their complexes (diameter of inhi-
bition zone, mm)
A. niger
C. albicans
Concentration, µg ml-1
Compound
25
11
12
14
12
15
12
13
16
15
14
20
50
14
15
18
16
20
16
15
21
20
19
25
100
18
19
22
20
24
20
21
26
25
23
30
25
12
14
16
15
17
11
15
18
16
19
22
50
13
16
18
17
19
14
18
20
18
21
24
100
17
20
23
22
23
18
22
25
23
26
29
BSAP
Cr(III)
Co(II)
Ni(II)
Cu(II)
HNAC
Cr(III)
Co(II)
Ni(II)
Cu(II)
Miconazole (standard)
CONCLUSIONS
In the present research study, the aim was to synthesize and characterize
some new compounds prepared by the conventional and the microwave method.
The microwave method is considered a green chemical route. The synthesized
compounds were characterized by various physico-chemical and spectral ana-
lyses. In course of the microwave assisted syntheses, it was observed that the
reaction time was decreased from hours to minutes and the products were ob-
tained in better yield as compared to those of the conventional method. The use
of solvent was also minimized. The synthesized BSAP Schiff base ligand bound
with the metal ions in a tridentate manner, with ONO donor sites of the phenyl-
O, azomethine-N and pyridyl-O, whereas the HNAC ligand also coordinated to
the metal ions in a tridentate manner, with ONO donor sites of phenolic-O, azo-
methine-N and carbonyl-O. Such metal complexes may be stereoselective and
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stereoactive in nature and thus applicable in various catalytic reactions. Thermo-
gravimetric studies reflected their thermal stability. The XRD patterns indicated
the crystalline nature of the complexes. The electrical conductivity data sug-
gested that all the complexes fall into the semi-conducting range. The antimic-
robial data showed that the metal complexes were more biologically active com-
pared to the parent Schiff base ligands against all the tested pathogenic species.
Such studies may assist in the search for some novel chemotherapeutics to ans-
wer the emerging problem of drug resistance in health sciences.
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL
Analytical, conductivity, spectral, magnetic, kinetic and thermodynamic data of the syn-
thesized complexes are available electronically from http://www.shd.org.rs/JSCS/, or from the
corresponding author on request.
Acknowledgements. We are thankful to I.I.T. Mumbai for the ESR analysis. We also
acknowledge SAIF, CDRI, Lucknow, for the micro-analysis and spectral analysis. Thanks are
also due to the Head, Department of Chemistry, Botany and Physics, Dr. Hari Singh Gour
University, Sagar (M.P.), for providing the laboratory facilities.
И З В О Д
СИНТЕЗА ПОМОЋУ МИКРОТАЛАСА И СПЕКТРАЛНА, ТЕРМИЧКА И
АНТИМИКРОБНА СВОЈСТВА НЕКИХ НОВИХ КОМПЛЕКСА ПРЕЛАЗНИХ МЕТАЛА
СА ТРИДЕНТАТНОКООРДИНОВАНИМ ШИФОВИМ БАЗАМА КАО ЛИГАНДИМА
RAJENDRA K. JAIN и ANAND P. MISHRA
Department of Chemistry, Synthetic Inorganic & Coordination Chemistry Laboratories,
Dr. H. S. Gour Central University, Sagar M.P. 470 003, India
Применом конвенционалних метода и микроталаса, синтетизовани су нови ком-
плекси Cr(III), Co(II), Ni(II) и Cu(II) са Шифовим базама 2-[(5-бромо-2-хидроксибен-
зилиден)амино]пиридин-3-олом (BSAP) и {5-хлоро-2-[((2-хидрокси-1-нафтил)метилен)-
амино]фенил}фенилметаноном (HNAC). За карактеризацију комплекса употребљени су
елементална микроанализа, FT-IR и електронска спектроскопија, FAB-масена спектро-
метрија, мерења моларне и електричне проводљивости и магнетне сусцептибилности,
термичке методе, циклична волтаметрија и XRD анализа. На основу аналитичких
података нађено је да су одговарајући јон метала и лиганд у овим комплексима коор-
диновани у 1:1 молском односу, при чему је координациони број лиганда 4 или 6. На
основу IR спектроскопских резултата закључено је да се лиганд координује тридентатно
за наведене јоне метала. Начин разлагања ових комплекса је одређен на основу FAB-ма-
сених и термичких података, при чему је нађено да хидратисани комплекси прво губе
молекуле хидратационе воде, а затим долази до разлагања лиганда. Применом XRD
анализе одређене су кристалне структуре синтетизованих комплекса, као и параметри,
запремина и број молекула у јединичној ћелији кристалне решетке. Измерена је елек-
трична проводљивост комплекса у чврстом стању, при чему су ова мерења показала да
су синтетизовани комплекси полупроводници. Испитивана је антибактеријска активност
синтетизованог лиганда и одговарајућих комплекса на грам-позитивне (Staphylococcus
aureus) и на грам-негативне (Escherichia coli) бактерије, као и антифунгална активност на
сојевима Aspergillus niger и Candida albicans. Добијени резултати ових испитивања су
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показали да комплекси наведених јона метала имају већу антибактеријску односно
антифунгалну активност у односу на некоординоване Шифове базе.
(Примљено 1. октобра 2011, ревидирано 1. фебруара 2012)
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