Nitrogen Atom Of Pyridine Ring Research Articles

Using 3D-QSAR and molecular docking insight into inhibitors binding with complex-associated kinases CDK8

As a kind of potential anticancer compounds, Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors have receved great attention in recent years. In order to deep research the bioactivity and corresponding key influence factors of CDK8/19 inhibitors on molecular level, quantum chemistry and 3D-QSAR have been performed on 64 molecules based on pyridine ring scaffold. Two high predictive QSAR models have been built, in which both the CoMFA model (q2 = 0.69, r2 = 0.98) and CoMSIA model (q2 = 0.61, r2 = 0.98) have displayed quite good external predictablility on test set with excellent values of rpred2 (0.94 and 0.97). In these models, the steric, electrostatic and hydrophobic fields have played key roles on bioactivity. Docking simulation has been carried out to further investigate possible binding modes of compounds into the active site of CDK8 (PDB. 5I5Z), the results show that some high bioactivity molecules are quite well embedded in the active pocket. Nitrogen-atom of pyridine ring and some other groups (ie. NH, CO, SO. NH, CO, SO) have formed medium strength hydrogen bonds (1.5 Å to 2.2 Å) with the N, H, O atoms of the protein. The geometric structures of the inhibitor molecules have been changed differently during the processes of docking, surflex-dock has confirmed the acting force stability of predicted molecules in the protein. Our method and results can be helpful for finding new targets and developing new drugs.

Synthesis, Reactivity and Stability of Aryl Halide Protecting Groups towards Di-Substituted Pyridines

This paper reports the synthesis and reactivity of different Benzyl derivative protecting groups. The synthesis and stability of Benzyl halides, 4-methoxybenzyl halides, 3,5-dimethoxybenzyl halides, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl halides, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl halide protecting groups and their reactivity towards nitrogen atom of a di-substituted pyridine ring in formation of pyridinium salts is also reported.

Nuclear magnetic and nuclear quadrupole resonance parameters of β-carboline derivatives calculated using density functional theory

A density functional theory (DFT) calculations using B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) method were carried out to investigate the relative stability of the molecules of β-carboline derivatives such as harmaline, harmine, harmalol, harmane and norharmane. Calculated nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) parameters were used to determine the 14N nuclear quadrupole coupling constant χ, asymmetry parameter η and EFG tensor (q zz ). For better understanding of the electronic structure of β-carboline derivatives, natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis, isotropic and anisotropic NMR chemical shieldings were calculated for 14N nuclei using GIAO method for the optimized structures. The NBO analysis shows that pyrrole ring nitrogen (N9) atom has greater tendency than pyridine ring nitrogen (N2) atom to participate in resonance interactions and aromaticity development in the all of these structures. The NMR and NQR parameters were studied in order to find the correlations between electronic structure and the structural stability of the studied molecules.

Zinc, copper and nickel complexes of a macrocycle synthesized from pyridinedicarboxylic acid: A spectroscopic, thermal and theoretical study

The metal(II) ion complexes of a pentadentate macrocycle 1, namely 3,12-dioxa-6,9,18-triazabicyclo[12.3.1]octadeca-1(18),14,16-triene-2,13-dione are synthesized. This macrocycle is prepared from the reaction of dipotassium salt of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid with ethylenediamine and 1,2-dibromoethane. The reaction of 1 (L) in methanol with MCl2.xH2O gave complexes with the general formula [M(L)Cl2] (where M= Ni(II) 2, Cu(II) 3 and Zn(II) 4, respectively). The analysis of IR, 1H- and 13C-NMR spectral data of all complexes propose that 1 is bonded to metal(II) ions through a nitrogen atom of pyridine ring, two nitrogen atoms of amine groups and two oxygen atoms of ester moieties. The thermal analysis indicated that there are no water molecules of hydration or coordinated in the structure of the complexes. Among these complexes, the Cu(II) 3 complex demonstrated good antibacterial and antifungal activities. The molecular geometry, AIM atomic charge and frontier molecular orbitals of the compounds are investigated theoretically using DFT method. Based on the theoretical data of these complexes represented, a bipyramidal pentagonal arrangement can be envisaged in such a way that the N3O2 pentadentate donor sites form the planar pentagonal base of the bipyramid and the two Cl atoms occupy the vertexes.

СИНТЕЗ ЕТИЛОВИХ ЕСТЕРІВ 3-(2-ПІРИДИЛ)-N-МЕТИЛ-1,2,4-ТРИАЗОЛ-5-ІЛ ОЦТОВОЇ КИСЛОТИ ТА КООРДИНАЦІЙНИХ СПОЛУК Pd(II) НА ЇХ ОСНОВІ

Alkylation of 3-(2-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole-5-acetic acid with iodomethane leads to formation of 3-(2-pyridyl)-N1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5-acetic acid ethyl ester (L1) and 3-(2-pyridyl)-N2-1,2,4-triazole-5-acetic acid ethyl ester (L2). It was also managed to identify the compound ethyl ester 3-(2-pyridyl)-N2-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl-α-propionic acid (L3) which is the product of alkylation of L2 in the methylene group. L1-3 were used for synthesis of palladium(II) complexes PdL1Cl2, PdL2Cl2 and PdL3Cl2. The composition and structure of obtained compounds were proposed on the basis of IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy data and elemental analysis. IR spectra of synthesized ligands have a lot in common, due to their structure similarity. As a result of coordination all signals in the IR spectra are shifted besides bands of ester groups. 1H NMR spectra of obtained ligands is bit similar, this is due to their structure. Signals of pyridine ring protons 3-(2-pyridyl)-N1-methyl-1,2,4-trazole-5-acetic acid ethyl ester shifted to 0.11–0.13 ppm in a weak field in compare with izomers. N1–CH3 signals are shifted to lower field than N2–CH3, it can be explained by the influence of negative magnetic anisotropy of pyridine ring. Methyl and methylene signals of ester group are located nearly in the same field in L1–3. Coordination of all ligands occurs through the nitrogen atom of pyridine ring and N4-triazole. In this case all L1, L2 and L3 signals of pyridine protons suffer shift to a low field. Methyl and methylene signals of ester group almost no shifted what indicate that no coordination through oxygen atom.

Spectroscopic, structural characterizations and antioxidant capacity of the chromium (III) niacinamide compound as a diabetes mellitus drug model

New binuclear chromium (III) niacinamide compound with chemical formula [Cr2(Nic)(Cl)6(H2O)4]·H2O was obtained upon the reaction of chromium (III) chloride with niacinamide (Nic) in methanol solvent at 60°C. The proposed structure was discussed with the help of microanalytical analyses, conductivity, spectroscopic (FT-IR and UV–vis.), magnetic calculations, thermogravimetric analyses (TG/TGA), and morphological studies (X-ray of solid powder and scan electron microscopy. The infrared spectrum of free niacinamide in comparison with its chromium (III) compound indicated that the chelation mode occurs via both nitrogen atoms of pyridine ring and primary –NH2 group. The efficiency of chromium (III) niacinamide compound in decreasing of glucose level of blood and HbA1c in case of diabetic rats was checked. The ameliorating gluconeogenic enzymes, lipid profile and antioxidant defense capacities are considered as an indicator of the efficiency of new chromium (III) compound as antidiabetic drug model.

Nanocomposite of p-type conductive polymer/functionalized graphene oxide nanosheets as novel and hybrid electrodes for highly capacitive pseudocapacitors

An effective approach for increasing the life cycle of poly ortho aminophenol (POAP) as a p-type conductive polymers is combining conventional conductive polymers and nanomaterials to fabricate hybrid electrodes. In this paper, functionalized graphene oxide (FGO) has first been synthesized using a chemical approach. Hybrid POAP/FGO films have then been fabricated by POAP electropolymerization in the presence of FGO nanoparticles as active electrodes for electrochemical supercapacitors. Based on the atomic scale study results, it seems that H3PO4− oxygen atoms and terminal pyridine ring nitrogen atoms play a crucial role in the intramolecular charge and energy transfer in the FGO molecular systems. Theoretical studies, surface and electrochemical analyses have been used for characterization of POAP/FGO composite films. Different electrochemical methods including galvanostatic charge discharge experiments, cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy have been applied to study the system performance. This work introduces new nanocomposite materials for electrochemical redox capacitors with such advantages as the ease of synthesis, high active surface area and stability in an aqueous electrolyte.

Photoinduced electron transfer in N,N-bis(pyridylmethyl)naphthalenediimides: study of their potential as pH chemosensors

The change in fluorescent properties of a series of N,N-bis(pyridylmethyl)naphthalenediimides (BIPy-NDIs) as function of pH were investigated. The naphthalenediimide dyes displayed OFF–ON pH sensing properties owing to photoinduced electron transfer in the pH range from 1.7 to 4.1. The fluorescence enhancement of the chemosensors studied is based on the hindering of photoinduced energy-electron transfer (PET) from pyridine ring to the naphthalene fluorophore by protonation. Moreover, using density functional theory theoretical calculations of molecular orbitals, it was verified that protonation nitrogen atom in pyridine ring inhibits the PET process. The best selective response for monitoring pH in the presence of different metal ions, was exhibited by BIPy-NDI 1B. In addition, 1B was applied for determination of pH in real samples of commercial vinegars. The results were consistent with those obtained by glass electrode method, indicating that the new probe could be a practical pH indicator in strongly acidic conditions.

A New Mononuclear Complex: Structure, Vibrational (FT-IR and Raman), Hirshfeld Surfaces Analysis, Electrical Properties and Equivalent Circuit

The present paper aims to develop the synthesis, crystal structure, and properties of Zn(C7H5NO4)Cl2.H2O compound investigated by vibrational study, thermal analysis and dielectric measurements. The single crystal X-ray diffraction investigation reveals that the studied compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with space group Pnna according to the following lattice parameters: a=13.8816(4) A, b=10.3602(3) A, c=7.8967(2) A and Z=4. The presence of the key functional groups in the molecule has already been confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis. Thermal behaviour of this sample, studied by TGA and DSC exhibit two anomalies at 345 and 386K. The hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in the stabilization of the structure. Such a parallel displaced structure has also a contribution from π-σ non-covalent interactions (C-H…π and C-O…π stacking between the C-H groups and C-O groups with the benzene rings). The dipicolonic acid (2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid) ligand coordinated to the Zn(II) ions through a nitrogen atom of pyridine ring, two oxygen atom of carboxylic group and two chloride atoms as a tridentate ligand. Hirshfeld surface analysis of the intermolecular interactions in crystal structures have been used to scrutinize molecular shapes. The characteristic features of 13C solid state CP/MAS-NMR applications showed five isotropic resonances, confirming the structure determined by XRD. Its dielectric properties as a function of temperature and frequency in the ranges 298-418 K and 209 Hz-5 MHz are measured. The Cole-Cole (Z’ versus Z’’) plots are analyzed by fitting to an equivalent electrical circuit model, consisting of a circuit elements; grain, grain boundary, electrode-solid interface polarization and Warburg resistance. Each circuit elements is formed by a parallel combination resistance (R) and constant phase elements (CPE). The grain conductivity as well as the activation energy depending to of temperature, via impedance technique, besides the activation energy due to relaxation time as function of temperature, have been studied showing two anomalies, which are also detected by the TGA and DSC. They could be explained by not only a phase transition and reorientation hopping between equivalent sites at 343K but also the disappearance of the water molecule of the structure at 388K.

Synthesis, crystal structure, spectroscopic characterization and nonlinear optical properties of manganese (II) complex of picolinate: A combined experimental and computational study

A novel manganese (II) complex with picolinic acid (pyridine 2-carboxylic acid, Hpic), namely, [Mn(pic)2(H2O)2] was prepared and its crystal structure was fully characterized by using single crystal X-ray diffraction. Picolinate (pic) ligands were coordinated to the central manganese(II) ion as bidentate N,O-donors through the nitrogen atoms of pyridine rings and the oxygen atoms of carboxylate groups forming five-membered chelate rings. The spectroscopic characterization of Mn(II) complex was performed by the applications of FT-IR, Raman, UV–vis and EPR techniques. In order to support these studies, density functional theory (DFT) calculations were carried out by using B3LYP level. IR and Raman spectra were simulated at B3LYP level, and obtained results indicated that DFT calculations generally give compatible results to the experimental ones. The electronic structure of the Mn(II) complex was predicted using time dependent DFT (TD-DFT) method with polarizable continuum model (PCM). Molecular stability, hyperconjugative interactions, intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) and bond strength were investigated by applying natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis. Nonlinear optical properties of Mn(II) complex were investigated by the determining of molecular polarizability (α) and hyperpolarizability (β) parameters.

Syntheses, crystal structures and spectroscopic properties of copper(II)–tetracyanometallate(II) complexes with nicotinamide and isonicotinamide ligands

Four new one dimensional (1D) cyanide complexes, namely {[Cu(NH3)4(μ-na)][M′(CN)4]}n and {[Cu(NH3)2(ina)2M′(μ-CN)2(CN)2]}n (M′(II)=Pd (1 and 3) or Pt (2 and 4), na:nicotinamide and ina:isonicotinamide) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental, spectral (FT-IR and Raman), and thermal (TG, DTG and DTA) analyses. The crystal structures of complexes 1–3 have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction technique. In complexes 1 and 2, na ligand is coordinated to the adjacent Cu(II) ions as a bridging ligand, giving rise to 1D linear cationic chain and the [M′(CN)4]2− anionic complex acts as a counter ion. Complexes 3 and 4 are also 1D linear chain in which two cyanide ligands bridged neighboring M′(II) and Cu(II) ions, while ina ligand is coordinated Cu(II) ion through nitrogen atom of pyridine ring. In the complexes, the Cu(II) ions adopt distorted octahedral geometries, while M′(II) ions are four coordinated with four carbon atoms from cyanide ligands in square-planar geometries. The adjacent chains are further stacked through intermolecular hydrogen bond, NH⋅⋅⋅π, CH⋯M′ and M′⋯π interactions to form 3D supramolecular networks. Vibration assignments are given for all the observed bands. In addition, thermal stabilities of the compounds are also discussed.

Synthesis, structure, thermal decomposition and spectral properties of neutral [Fe(bpta)2(etOH)2(NCS)2

Abstract The new iron(II) complex [Fe(bpta)2(EtOH)2(NCS)2] (bpta = 3,3’-(1,2,4-thiadiazole-3,5-diyl) dipyridine; EtOH = ethanol) has been prepared by refluxing Fe(NCS)3 or Fe(NCS)2 with thionicotinamide in an ethanol solution and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, thermal decomposition and X-ray structural analysis. The characterized compound is a mixture of three regioisomers resulting from differential coordination by the 3- and 5-position 2-pyridyl groups. The bpta ligand was generated in situ by the oxidation dimerization of thionicotinamide. X-ray single-crystal diffraction revealed that the crystal structure is centrosymmetric and the complex crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1. The iron(II) atom lies in the centre of symmetry and it is octahedrally coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from two thiocyanate anions and two oxygen atoms from ethanol molecules in the equatorial plane and two nitrogen atoms of pyridine rings from two bpta ligands in the axial positions. This complex represents the second example of metal complex with bpta.

A novel Zn(II) complex of N-nicotinyl phosphoramide: Combined experimental and computational studies

Abstract A novel Zn(II) coordination polymer of N-nicotinyl phosphoric triamide ligand, {[Zn(L)2(H2O)2]⋅(NO3)2}n C1 (L = 3-NC5H4C(O)NHP(O)(NC6H12)2), has been synthesized and characterized by IR and 1H, 13C, 31P NMR spectroscopy. Crystal structure analysis of C1 demonstrates a distorted octahedral geometry for Zn(II) ions. The oxygen atom of phosphoryl group (Ophosphoryl) and the nitrogen atom of pyridine ring (Npyridine) of ligand take part in coordination to Zn(II) centers in a bidentate bridging mode. This coordination pattern results in infinite 1D polymeric chains along c axis, which are composed of metal shared 16-membered puckered rings. Structural data show that despite binding through Ophosphoryl, the P O bond distance unexpectedly shortens in C1 when compared to that of the ligand, conceivably due to the steric factors in the solid state. This is confirmed by comparing the structural and electronic properties of C1 and L in the gas phase by using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis reveals the metal–ligand interaction for C1 as donor–acceptor type delocalizations (charge transfer). Besides, on the basis of the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) analysis, the nature of Zn O and Zn N bondings is found to be mainly electrostatic with a small amount of covalent character.

Preparation and thermal characterization of poly(2‐vinylpyridine) copolymers coordinated to Cr nanoparticles

In this study, polystyrene‐block‐poly(2‐vinylpyridine), PS‐b‐P2VP, polyisoprene‐block‐poly(2‐vinylpyridne), PI‐b‐P2VP and poly(methyl metacrylate)‐block‐poly(2‐vinylpyridine), PMMA‐b‐P2VP, coordinated to Cr metal were synthesized and characterized by Fourier transform infrared, transmission electron microscopy and direct pyrolysis mass spectrometry techniques. Both thermal degradation mechanism and thermal stability of P2VP blocks were affected by the coordination of Cr nanoparticles to nitrogen of pyridine rings. Thermal decomposition of P2VP blocks was started by loss of pyridine units leaving an unsaturated and/or crosslinked polymer backbone that degraded at relatively high temperatures. Incorporation of Cr metal did not noticeably influence thermal behavior of PS and PI blocks. However, increase in thermal stability of PMMA block was detected and associated with inhibition of the interactions between carbonyl groups of MMA chains with nitrogen atom of pyridine ring as a consequence of coordination to metal. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Synthesis, structural characterization and DNA interaction of zinc complex from 2,6-diacetylpyridine dihydrazone and {4-[(2E)-2-(hydroxyimino)acetyl]phenoxy} acetic acid

A new water soluble zinc complex has been prepared and structurally characterized. The Zn(II) complex was synthesized by the reaction of 2,6-diacetylpyridine dihydrazone (dph) with {4-[(2E)-2-(hydroxyimino)acetyl]phenoxy} acetic acid (H2L) in the presence of zinc(II) acetate. Single crystal X-ray diffraction study revealed that the zinc ion is situated in distorted trigonal-bipyramidal environment where the equatorial position is occupied by the nitrogen atom of pyridine ring and the oxygen atoms of acetate groups of two oxime ligands (H2L) whereas the axial positions of the zinc complex are occupied by the imine nitrogen atoms of dph ligand. Characterization of the complex with FTIR, 1H and 13C NMR, UV–vis and elemental analysis also confirmed the proposed structure. Interaction of the Zn(II) complex with calf-thymus DNA (CT-DNA) was investigated through UV–vis spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. The results suggest that the complex preferably bind to DNA through the groove binding mode. The zinc complex cleaves plasmid pBR 322 DNA in the presence and absence of an oxidative agent (H2O2), possibly through a hydrolytic pathway which is also supported by DNA cleave experiments in the presence of different radical scavengers. The nuclease activity of the zinc complex significantly depends on concentration of the complex and incubation time both in the presence and absence of H2O2. DNA cleave activity is inhibited in the presence of methyl green indicating that the zinc complex seems to bind the major groove of DNA.

New terpyridine-(β-diketonate)-copper(II) complex. Structure and magnetism

Over the last decade the design and synthesis of metal-organic compounds with fascinating structural properties and potential applications as functional materials has been a major challenge in various fields of research.1Strategies for preparing these compounds are based on the careful selection of the constituent building blocks. 4'-(substituted)-4,2':6',4''-terpyridine ligands are considered versatile building blocks for the assembly of coordination polymers and networks with useful solid-state properties, such as magnetism, luminescence, redox activity, etc.2The divergent arrangements of N-donor atoms and the attachment of aryl substituents into the 4'-position of 4,2':6',4''-terpyridine allow to bridge two or more metal centers, giving rise to molecular assemblies of 1, 2 or 3 dimensions.3Our line of interest is the obtainment of compounds with emergent magnetic properties. Herein we present a copper complex surveying the new 4'-(quinolin-4-yl)-4,2':6',4''-terpyridine ligand (L), and formulated as [Cu(C5H1F6O2)2(C25H16N4·CHCl3)]n which was produced from the reaction of two equivalents of L with Cu(hfac)2, (hfac=hexafluoroacetylacetonate). The copper ion in trans-{CuN2(hfac)2} has an octahedral environment. The nitrogen atoms of the terminal pyridine rings coordinate to the paramagnetic centres, while the central ring remains uncoordinated. The linkage of the resulting polyhedra gives raise to an undulating 1D polymeric structure. Within these chains there are two main non-covalent interactions: π-stacking between the quinoline substituents and the pyridine rings and CH···F interactions due to CF3group of the hfac ligand. There are also weak CH···N, CH···π and π-π intermolecular interactions linking the L and CHCl3groups, which give stability to the crystal structure. Finally, we performed magnetic measurements, in order to determine the magnetic behaviour of our system. Acknowledgments: FONDECYT 1130433 project, CIPA of University of Concepción, LIA-MIF 836

New thiocyanato iron(II) complex with 3,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole: Synthesis, structure, magnetic and spectral properties

The new iron(II) complex [Fe(NCS)2(CH3OH)2(bpta)2] (bpta=3,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole) has been prepared by refluxing Fe(NCS)3 or Fe(NCS)2 with thionicotinamide in methanol solution. It is supposed that the bpta ligand is generated in situ by the oxidative dimerization of thionicotinamide. The complex was characterized by X-ray structural analysis at 150 and 293K, elemental analysis, spectral and magnetic measurements. The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic P21 space group, with unit cell parameters at 293K: a=7.869(2), b=17.056(3), c=12.637(3)Å, β=102.88(1)°. The crystal structure analysis showed that the iron atom has a distorted octahedral environment with FeN4O2 chromophore. Iron atom is coordinated by two nitrogen atoms from NCS− ions, by two oxygen atoms from methanol molecules in the equatorial plane and by two nitrogen atoms of pyridine rings from dpta ligands in axial positions. The crystal lattice forms 2D supramolecular network which is stabilized by a system of hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility data in the temperature range 1.8–300K show that the octahedral iron(II) is high-spin S=2(5T2g) and as a result effects due to zero-field splitting are anticipated at low temperatures. Structural parameters and infrared spectra of similar complexes are compared and discussed.

Spectroscopic characterization of Lanthanoid derived from a hexadentate macrocyclic ligand: Study on antifungal capacity of complexes

Complexes of Ce(III), Nd(III), Sm(III) and Eu(III) were synthesized with NO-donor macrocyclic ligand, i.e. 3,5,13,15,21,22-hexaaza-2,6,12,16-tetramethyl-4,14-dithia-tricyclo[15.3.1.1(7-11)]docosane-1(21),2,5,7,9,11(22),12,15,17,19-decaene. The ligand was obtained by the condensation of 2,6-diacetylpyridine with thiourea and characterized by elemental analysis, mass, IR and 1H NMR spectral studies. All the complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance measurements, magnetic susceptibility measurements, IR, mass, electronic spectral techniques and thermal studies. The ligand acts as a hexadentate and coordinated through four nitrogen atoms of azomethine groups and two nitrogen atoms of pyridine ring. The value of spectral parameters i.e. nephelauxetic effect (b), covalency factor (b1/2), Sinha parameter (δ%) and covalency angular overlap parameter (η) account for the covalent nature of the complexes. The macrocyclic ligand and its Lanthanoid were tested in vitro against two plant pathogenic fungi in order to assess their antifungal capacity.

Tuning the role of nicotinamide in assemblies of CdIIcomplexes

nicotinamide, having both pyridine and amide moieties, is a versatile reagent in crystal engineering of organic as well as of inorganic systems. The soft cadmium(II) ion preferentially bonds with the pyridine moiety of nicotinamide whereas bonding via the amide oxygen atom is considered rather unlikely. Furthermore, nicotinamide as a co-crystalizing component in inorganic systems is even more rarely observed [1]. Here we report several cadmium(II) structures assembled from differently constructed coordination building blocks (CBUs). The differences in coordination building blocks, e.g. monomeric, dimeric and polymeric units, are caused by presence of various counter ions, namely nitrate, acetate and perchlorate, respectively. In all cases nicotinamide (nia) is primarily a monodentate ligand being coordinated through the pyridine ring nitrogen atom. Additionally, by employing perchlorate anion it also exhibits its N, O-bridging mode (N, O-nia), thus forming polymeric CBUs with neighbouring Cd(II) ions being double bridged by two nicotinamide ligands in an antiparallel fashion. Crystal structures of both dimeric (acetate) and polymeric (perchlorate) CBUs are dominated by self-complementary amide hydrogen bonds. Employing nitrate anions, monomeric CBUs with coordinated NO3- anions are formed ; these co-crystalize with additional nicotinamide molecule. In this case self-complementary amide bonds are not robust enough, but the CBUs are mutually linked via amide hydrogen bonds of catemeric C(4) type forming supramolecular wavy sheets. Interestingly, co-crystalized nicotinamide molecules themselves form chains that stabilize the crystal structure by spanning two neighbouring crests of the wavy CBUs sheets.

Specific features of the reaction of l-cysteine with pyridoxal and N-pyridoxylidene-β-alanine

The mechanisms of condensation of l-cysteine, l-methionine, and l-serine with pyridoxal and of transaldimination of N-pyridoxylidene-β-alanine with l-cysteine were studied by the kinetic method. Unlike methionine and serine, the condensation of cysteine with pyridoxal and transaldimination with Npyridoxylidene-β-alanine involves intermediate formation of stable product having a thiazolidine ring. Its structure was determined by elemental analysis, UV, and IR spectroscopy, and quantum-chemical calculations. The thiazolidine fragment in the pyridoxal condensation product with l-cysteine is turned through an angle of ∼90° with respect to the pyridine ring plane due to mutual repulsion of the negatively charged oxygen atom in the ortho position of the pyridine ring and sulfur and nitrogen atoms in the thiazolidine ring.