Synthesis, characterization and thermal studies of binary and/or mixed ligand complexes of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Co(III) based on 2-(Hydroxybenzylidene) thiosemicarbazone: DNA binding affinity of binary Cu(II) complex

A new series of metal complexes of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Co(III) with Schiff base ligand, H2L, 2-(Hydroxybenzylidene) thiosemicarbazone were synthesized. The mixed ligand complexes were prepared by using glycine (Gly), 2-aminopyridine (2-Ampy) and 1,10-phenanthroline (Phen) as secondary ligands. The structure of these complexes was identified and confirmed by elemental analysis, molar conductivity, UV–Vis, FT-IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy and magnetic moment measurements as well as TG-DSC technique. The discussions of the prepared complexes indicate that the ligand behaves as a monoanionic tridentate ligand through ONS donor sites. Thermal studies suggested a mechanism for the degradation of the metal complexes as a function of temperature supporting the chelation modes and showed the possibility of obtaining new complexes pyrolytically in the solid state which cannot be synthesized from the solution. The absorption studies support that the binary Cu(II) complex exhibits a significant binding affinity to HS-DNA through intercalative mode.

Graphical abstractA new series of binary and mixed complexes of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Co(III) with Schiff base ligand, H2L, 2-(Hydroxybenzylidene) thiosemicarbazone were prepared and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, molar conductivity, 1H NMR, UV–Vis spectra and FT-IR spectra. The binary copper complex (2) exhibited characteristic HS-DNA binding affinity.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Synthesis of new series of binary and mixed ligand complexes of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Co(III) with Schiff base ligand, H2L, 2-(Hydroxybenzylidene) thiosemicarbazone. ► The prepared complexes were characterized by different techniques, including: elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TG), molar conductivity measurements, UV–Vis, 1H NMR and IR spectroscopic techniques. ► Pyrolytic study of some prepared complexes. ► The binary copper complex used as DNA binding probe.