Copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 2-formylpyridine-derived hydrazones

In the present work 2-formylpyridine-para-chloro-phenyl hydrazone (H2FopClPh) and 2-formylpyridine-para-nitro-phenyl hydrazone (H2FopNO2Ph) were obtained, as well as their copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes [Cu(H2FopClPh)Cl2] (1), [Cu(2FopNO2Ph)Cl] (2), [Zn(H2FopClPh)Cl2] (3) and [Zn(H2FopNO2Ph)Cl2] (4). Upon re-crystallization in DMSO:acetone conversion of 2 into [Cu(2FopNO2Ph)Cl(DMSO)] (2a) and of 4 into [Zn(2FopNO2Ph)Cl(DMSO)] (4a) occurred. The crystal structures of 1, 2a, 3 and 4a were determined.

2-Formylpyridine-para-chloro-phenyl hydrazone (H2FopClPh) and 2-formylpyridine-para-nitro-phenyl hydrazone (H2FopNO2Ph) were obtained, as well as their copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes [Cu(H2FopClPh)Cl2] (1), [Cu(2FopNO2Ph)Cl] (2), [Zn(H2FopClPh)Cl2] (3) and [Zn(H2FopNO2Ph)Cl2] (4). Upon re-crystallization in DMSO:acetone conversion of 2 into [Cu(2FopNO2Ph)Cl(DMSO)] (2a) and of 4 into [Zn(2FopNO2Ph)Cl(DMSO)] (4a) occurred. The crystal structures of 1, 2a, 3 and 4a were determined. The electron-withdrawing effect of the para-nitro group probably makes the metal center more positive and hence more able to accept the fifth ligand. In the case of 4a this effect favors deprotonation at N3, with release of HCl, and attachment of a DMSO molecule to the metal.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide