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Two new coordination assemblies were prepared by combining the open and close forms of 1,2-bis(5-carboxyl-2-methyl-3-thienyl)perfluorocyclopentene (H 2 dae) with [Mn 2 (saltmen) 2 (H 2 O) 2 ](PF 6 ) 2 , where H 2 saltmen = 2,2'-((1 E,1' E)-((2,3-dimethylbutane-2,3-diyl)bis(azaneylylidene)) bis(methaneylylidene))diphenol. From X-ray diffraction analyses, the complexes had the following formula: [Mn 2 (saltmen) 2 (dae-open)] (1 open ) and [Mn(saltmen)(dae-close)]·H 2 O·Et 3 N (1 close ). Both complexes crystallized in the C2/ c monoclinic space group. In 1 open , dae-o 2- behaves as a bidentate ligand attached to the outer Mn-saltmen monomer via the oxygen atom of carboxylato groups, whereas in 1 close , the dae-c 2- ligand behaves as a monodentate ligand attached to the external Mn-saltmen dimer by only one carboxylato group of the photochromic ligand. The complexes showed reversible photochromic responses to UV/vis light and showed single-molecule magnet-like behavior. The relaxation times and energy barriers of the metal complexes are clearly affected by UV/vis irradiation.

A new metal complexes formed by the reaction of (Z)-N-benzoyl-N'-(2-oxo-2-(phenylamino)acetyl)carbamohydrazonothioic acid (H2PABT) and Cd(II), Hg(II), Zn(II) and U(VI)O2(2+) ions. The isolated complexes were prepared and characterized by conventional techniques. The IR data revealed that the ligand behaves as mononegative tridentate in Zn(II) and U(VI)O2(2+) complexes also, binegative tetradentate on Cd(II) and Hg(II) complexes. On the basis of magnetic and electronic spectral data an octahedral geometry for the U(VI)O2(2+) complex, a tetrahedral structure for the Cd(II), Zn(II) and Hg(II) complexes have been proposed. The IR spectrum of ligand which determined experimentally is compared with those obtained theoretically from DFT calculations. Also, the bond lengths, bond angles, HOMO, LUMO and dipole moments have been calculated. The calculated HOMO-LUMO energy gap reveals that charge transfer occurs within the ligand molecules. The calculated values of binding energies indicates the stability of complexes is higher that of ligand. Also, the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for the different thermal degradation steps of the complexes were determined by Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. Moreover, the ligand and its complexes were screened against Bacillus subtilis as Gram positive bacteria and Escherichia coli Gram negative bacteria using the inhibitory zone diameter. Also the antitumor activities of the ligand and its complexes have been evaluated against liver (HePG2) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cells. Out of all the synthesized compounds, [Hg2(PABT)Cl2(H2O)2] and [(UO2)(HPABT)(OAc)(H2O)] complexes showed high antibacterial activity with 55.5% while H2PABT showed the best cytotoxic effect on liver and breast cancer cells with IC50 2.10 and 5.91 of cytotoxicity respectively., (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

A new series of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes of (Z)-2-oxo-2-(phenylamino)-N'-(1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene)acetohydrazide (H2OPPAH) have been prepared and characterized by conventional techniques. The spectral data indicated that the ligand acts as neutral or mononegative NNO tridentate. On the basis of magnetic and electronic spectral data an octahedral geometry for Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes and a tetrahedral geometry for Co(II) complex have been proposed. The molecular modeling using DFT method are drawn showing the bond length, bond angle, chemical reactivity, energy components (kcal/mol) and binding energy (kcal/mol) for all title compounds. The Kinetic parameters were determined for each thermal degradation stages of the ligand and its complexes using Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. Also, the compounds were screened for antioxidant activity using ABTS free radical, anti-hemolytic, and in vitro cytotoxic assay. H2OPPAH showed the potent antioxidant activity followed by Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes. On the other hand Ni(II) complex exhibited weak antioxidant activity using ABTS free radical and Erlich and strong erythrocyte hemolysis activity., (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Three new NOS donor ligands have been prepared by addition ethanolic suspension of 2-hydrazino-2-oxo-N-phenyl-acetamide to phenyl isocyanate (H2PAPS), phenyl isothiocyanate (H2PAPT) and benzoyl isothiocyanate (H2PABT). The Ni(II) complexes prepared from the chloride salt and characterized by conventional techniques. The isolated complexes were assigned the formulaes, [Ni2(PAPS)(H2O)2](H2O)2, [Ni(H2PAPT)Cl2(H2O)](H2O)2 and [(Ni)2(HPABT)2Cl2(H2O)2], respectively. The IR spectra of complexes shows that H2PAPS behaves as a binegative pentadentate via both CO of hydrazide moiety in keto and enol form, enolized CO of cyanate moiety and the CN (azomethine) groups of enolization. H2PAPT behaves as neutral tridentate via both CO of hydrazide moiety and CN (azomethine) group due to SH formation and finally H2PABT behaves as mononegative tetradentate via CO and enolized CO of hydrazide moiety, CO of benzoyl moiety and C=S groups. The experimental IR spectra of ligands are compared with those obtained theoretically from DFT calculations. Also, the bond lengths, bond angles, HOMO (Highest Occupied Molecular Orbitals), LUMO (Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital) and dipole moments have been calculated. The calculated HOMO-LUMO energy gap reveals that charge transfer occurs within the molecule. The theoretical values of binding energies indicate the higher stability of complexes than of ligands. Also, the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for the different thermal degradation steps of the complexes were determined by Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. The antibacterial activities were also tested against B. Subtilis and E. coli bacteria. The free ligands showed a higher antibacterial effect than their Ni(II) complexes. The antitumor activities of the Ligands and their Ni(II) complexes have been evaluated against liver (HePG2) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cells. All ligands were found to display cytotoxicity that are better than that of Fluorouracil (5-FU), while Ni(II) complexes show low activity., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Schiff base complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Cd(II), Hg(II) and U(VI)O2 with (E)-2-(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylidene)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)hydrazinecarbothioamide (H2PHAT) were synthesized and characterized by different physicochemical methods, elemental analysis, (UV-vis, IR and (1)H NMR spectra) and thermal analysis (TG and DTG) techniques. Spectral data showed that H2PHAT behaves as a NS bidentate ligand through both thione sulphur or thiol sulphur and the nitrogen of the pyridine ring or azomethine nitrogen, NSN tridentate ligand through both thione sulphur or thiol sulphur, the nitrogen of the pyridine ring and azomethine nitrogen. ESR spectrum data for Cu(II) solid complex confirms the square planar state is the most fitted one for the coordinated structure. The kinetic parameters were determined for each thermal degradation stage of the complexes using Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. From modeling studies, the bond length, bond angle, HOMO, LUMO and dipole moment had been calculated to confirm the geometry of the ligand and their investigated complexes. The biological activity was tested against DNA showing that Cd(II), U(VI)O2, Ni(II) and Mn(II) complexes had powerful and complete degradation effect. Also, the ligand and its complexes were screened against Bacillus thuringiensis as Gram-positive bacteria and Pseudomonas aeuroginosa as Gram-negative bacteria using the inhibitory zone diameter., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Here we present the synthesis of the new Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes with chelating ligand (Z)-(2-((1,3-diphenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)methylene) hydrazinyl)(pyridin-2-ylamino)methanethiol. All the complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, (1)H NMR, UV-vis, magnetic susceptibility measurements and EPR spectral studies. IR spectra of complexes showed that the ligand behaves as NN neutral bidentate, NSN mononegative tridentate and NSNN mononegative tetradentate. The electronic spectra and the magnetic measurements suggested the octahedral geometry for all complexes as well as the EPR confirmed the tetragonal distorted octahedral for Cu(II) complex. Cd(II) complex showed the highest inhibitory antioxidant activity either using ABTS method. The SOD-like activity exhibited those Cd(II) and Zn(II) complexes have strong antioxidative properties. We tested the synthesized compounds for antitumor activity and showed that the ability to kill liver (HePG2) and breast (MCF-7) cancer cells definitely., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Isatinpicolinohydrazone (H2IPH) and its Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) complexes have been synthesized and investigated using physicochemical techniques viz. IR, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR, UV-Vis spectrometric methods and magnetic moment measurements. The investigation revealed that H2IPH acts as binegative tetradentate in Zn(II), neutral tridentate in Cd(II) and as neutral bidentate towards Hg(II) complex. Octahedral geometry is proposed for all complexes. The bond length, bond angle, chemical reactivity, energy components (kcal/mol), binding energy (kcal/mol) and dipole moment (Debyes) for all the title compounds were evaluated by DFT and also MEP for the ligand is shown. Theoretical infrared intensities of H2IPH and also the theoretical electronic spectra of the ligand and its complexes were calculated. The thermal behavior and the kinetic parameters of degradation were determined using Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. The in vitro antibacterial studies of the complexes proved them as growth inhibiting agents. The DDPH antioxidant of the compounds have been screened. Antitumor activity, carried out in vitro on human mammary gland (breast) MCF7, have shown that Hg(II) complex exhibited potent activity followed by Zn(II), Cd(II) complexes and the ligand., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Hg(II), Cd(II) and binuclear Zn(II) complexes derived from the tetradentate N(1)-ethyl-N(2)-(pyridine-2-yl) hydrazine-1, 2-bis (carbothioamide) ligand (H2PET) have been prepared and characterized by conventional techniques. The isolated complexes acquired the formulas, [Hg(HPET)(H2O)2Cl]⋅H2O, [Cd(HPET)Cl] and [Zn2(HPET)(PET)(OAc)]⋅H2O, respectively. IR data revealed that the ligand behaves as monobasic tridentate through (CN)py, (C-S) and new (NC)azomethine(∗) groups in both Hg(II) and Cd(II) complexes. In the binuclear Zn(II) complex, the behavior of ligand contains two types, where H2PET acts as dibasic tetradentate via (CN)py, both deprotonated (C-SH) and the new (NC)azomethine(∗) towards two Zn atoms and also it acts as monobasic tridentate via (CS), deprotonated (C-SH) and (CN)py towards the same Zn atoms. An octahedral geometry for Hg(II) complex and tetrahedral geometry for both Cd(II) and Zn(II) complexes were proposed. The bond lengths, bond angles, HOMO, LUMO and dipole moment have been calculated by DFT using materials studio program to confirm the geometry of ligand and its metal complexes. The association constant of the ligand and the stability constants of its complexes as well as the thermodynamic parameters were calculated by pH metric measurements at 298, 308 and 318K in 50% dioxane-water mixture, respectively. Also, the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for the different thermal degradation steps of the complexes were determined by Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. Moreover, the anti-oxidant (using ABTS and DPPH methods), anti-hemolytic, and cytotoxic activities of the compounds have been tested., (Copyright © 2014. Published by Elsevier B.V.)

The chelating behavior of the ligand (H2APC) based on carbohydrazone core modified with pyridine end towards Cr(III), Mn(II) and Fe(III) ions have been examined. The (1)H NMR and IR data for H2APC revealed the presence of two stereoisomers syn and anti in both solid state and in solution in addition to the tautomeric versatility based on the flexible nature of the hydrazone linkage leading to varied coordination modes. The spectroscopic data confirmed that the ligand behaves as a monobasic tridentate in Cr(III) and Fe(III) complexes and as neutral tetradentate in Mn(II) complex. The electronic spectra as well as the magnetic measurements confirmed the octahedral geometry for all complexes. The bond length and angles were evaluated by DFT method using material studio program for all complexes. The thermal behavior and the kinetic parameters of degradation were determined using Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. The antioxidant (DDPH and ABTS methods), anti-hemolytic and cytotoxic activities of the compounds have been screened. Cr(III) complex and H2APC showed the highest antioxidant activity using ABTS and DPPH methods. With respect to in vitro Ehrlich ascites assay, H2APC exhibited the potent activity followed by Fe(III) and Cr(III)complexes., (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Cr(III), Mn(II) and Fe(III) complexes derived from the quadruple potential dithione heterocyclic thiosemicarbazide ligand (H(2)PET) have been prepared and characterized by conventional techniques. The isolated complexes were assigned the formulae, [Cr(HPET)(H(2)O)(2)Cl(2)]·3H(2)O, [Mn(HPET)(H(2)O)Cl](2) and [Fe(HPET)(H(2)O)(2)Cl(2)]·H(2)O, respectively. IR data revealed that the ligand behaves as monobasic bidentate through (C=N)(py) and (C-S) groups in both Cr(III) and Fe(III) complexes. In the binuclear Mn(II) complex, H(2)PET acts as NSNS monobasic tetradente via (C=N)(py), (C-S), (C=S) and the new azomethine, (N=C)(*) groups. An octahedral geometry for all complexes was proposed. The bond lengths, bond angles, HOMO, LUMO and dipole moment have been calculated by DFT using materials studio program to confirm the geometry of H(2)PET and its metal complexes. The ligand association constant and the stability constants of its complexes in addition to the thermodynamic parameters were calculated from pH metrically at 298, 308 and 318°K in 50% dioxane-water mixture, respectively. Also, the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for the different thermal degradation steps of the complexes were determined by Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. Moreover, the anti-oxidant (using ABTS and DPPH methods), anti-hemolytic, and cytotoxic activities of the compounds have been tested., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

The chelating behavior of ligands based on carbohydrazone core modified with pyridine end towards Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) ions have been examined. The ligands derived from the condensation of carbohydrazide with 2-acetylpyridine (H(2)APC) and 4-acetylpyridine (H(2)APEC). The (1)H NMR, IR data and the binding energy calculations of H(2)APC revealed the presence of two stereoisomers syn and anti in the solid state and in the solution. The (1)H NMR, IR data and the binding energy calculations confirmed the presence of H(2)APEC in one keto form only in the solid state and in the solution. The spectroscopic data confirmed that H(2)APC behaves as a monobasic pentadentate in Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes and as mononegative tetradentate in Ni(II) complex. On the other hand, H(2)APEC acts as a mononegative tridentate in Co(II) complex, neutral tridentate in Ni(II) complex and neutral bidentate in Cu(II) complex. The electronic spectra and the magnetic measurements of complexes as well as the ESR of the copper complexes suggested the octahedral geometry. The bond length and bond angles were evaluated by DFT method using material studio program. The thermal behavior and the kinetic parameters of degradation were determined using Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. The antioxidant (DDPH and ABTS methods), anti-hemolytic and in vitro Ehrlich ascites of the compounds have been screened., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Binuclear Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes derived from N(1)-ethyl-N(2)-(pyridin-2-yl) hydrazine-1,2-bis(carbothioamide) (H(2)PET) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, spectral (IR, UV-vis, EI mass, ESR and (1)HNMR) and magnetic measurements. The isolated complexes assigned the general formula, [M(HPET)(H(2)O)(n)Cl](2)·xH(2)O where M=Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II), n=2, 1, 0 and x=0, 0.5 and 0, respectively. IR data revealed that the ligand behaves as monobasic tridentate through (CN)(py), (C-S) and new azomethine, (NC)(∗) groups in the Co(II) complex but in Cu(II) complex, the ligand coordinate via both (CS) groups, one of them in thiol form as well as the new azomethine group. In Ni(II) complex, H(2)PET acts as NSNS monobasic tetradente via (CN)(py), (C-S), (CS) and the new azomethine, (NC)(∗) groups. An octahedral geometry is proposed for all complexes. pH- metric titration was carried out in 50% dioxane-water mixture at 298, 308 and 318 °K, respectively and the dissociation constant of the ligand as well as the stability constants of its complexes were evaluated. Also the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for the different thermal decomposition steps of the complexes were determined by Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger methods. Moreover, the anti-oxidant, anti-hemolytic, and cytotoxic activities of the compounds have been tested., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Manganese(II), iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), and chromium(III) complexes of (E)-2-(2-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)hydrazinyl)-2-oxo-N-phenylacetamide were synthesized and characterized by elemental and thermal (TG and DTA) analyses, IR, UV-vis and (1)H NMR spectra as well as magnetic moment. Mononuclear complexes are obtained with 1:1 molar ratio except [Mn(HOS)(2)(H(2)O)(2)] and [Co(OS)(2)](H(2)O)(2) complexes which are obtained with 1:2 molar ratios. The IR spectra of ligand and metal complexes reveal various modes of chelation. The ligand behaves as a monobasic bidentate one and coordination occurs via the enolic oxygen atom and azomethine nitrogen atom. The ligand behaves also as a monobasic tridentate one and coordination occurs through the carbonyl oxygen atom, azomethine nitrogen atom and the hydroxyl oxygen. Moreover, the ligand behaves as a dibasic tridentate and coordination occurs via the enolic oxygen, azomethine nitrogen and the hydroxyl oxygen atoms. The electronic spectra and magnetic moment measurements reveal that all complexes possess octahedral geometry except the copper complexes possesses a square planar geometry. From the modeling studies, the bond length, bond angle, HOMO, LUMO and dipole moment had been calculated to confirm the geometry of the ligands and their investigated complexes. The thermal studies showed the type of water molecules involved in metal complexes as well as the thermal decomposition of some metal complexes. The protonation constant of the ligand and the stability constant of metal complexes were determined pH-metrically in 50% (v/v) dioxane-water mixture at 298 K and found to be consistent with Irving-Williams order. Moreover, the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of these compounds against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherechia coli and Candida albicans were determined., (Crown Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)