Spectral and solvation effect studies on charge transfer complex of 2, 6-diaminopyridine with chloranilic acid

Charge-transfer chemistry of two corticosteroids used adjunctively to treat COVID-19. Part II: The CT reaction of hydrocortisone and dexamethasone donors with TCNQ and fluoranil acceptors in five organic solvents

Hydrocortisone (termed as D1) and dexamethasone (termed as D2) are corticosteroids currently used to treat COVID-19. COVID-19 is a disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Exploring additional chemical properties of drugs used in the treatment protocols for COVID-19 could help scientists alike improve these treatment protocols and potentially even the vaccines (i.e., Janssen, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech). In this work, the charge-transfer (CT) properties of these two corticosteroids (D1 and D2) with two universal acceptors: 7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (termed as TCNQ) and fluoranil (termed as TFQ) in five different solvents were investigated. The examined solvents were MeOH, EtOH, MeCN, CH₂Cl₂, and CHCl₃. The CT interactions formed stable corticosteroid CT complexes in all examined solvents. Several spectroscopic parameters were derived, and the oscillator strength (f) and transition dipole moment (μ_e.g.) values revealed that the interaction between the investigated corticosteroids with TCNQ acceptor is much stronger than their interaction with TFQ acceptor. The CT interactions were proposed to process via n → π* transition.

Charge-transfer chemistry of two corticosteroids used adjunctively to treat COVID-19. Part I: Complexation of hydrocortisone and dexamethasone donors with DDQ acceptor in five organic solvents

COVID-19 is the disease caused by a novel coronavirus (CoV) named the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (termed SARS coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2). Since the first case reported in December 2019, infections caused by this novel virus have led to a continuous global pandemic that has placed an unprecedented burden on health, economic, and social systems worldwide. In response, multiple therapeutic options have been developed to stop this pandemic. One of these options is based on traditional corticosteroids, however, chemical modifications to enhance their efficacy remain largely unexplored. Obtaining additional insight into the chemical and physical properties of pharmacologically effective drugs used to combat COVID-19 will help physicians and researchers alike to improve current treatments and vaccines (i.e., Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Janssen). Herein, we examined the charge-transfer properties of two corticosteroids used as adjunctive therapies in the treatment of COVID-19, hydrocortisone and dexamethasone, as donors with 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone as an acceptor in various solvents. We found that the examined donors reacted strongly with the acceptor in CH₂Cl₂ and CHCl₃ solvents to create stable compounds with novel clinical potential.

Charge Transfer Complex between O-Phenylenediamine and 2, 3-Dichloro-5, 6-Dicyano-1, 4-Benzoquinone: Synthesis, Spectrophotometric, Characterization, Computational Analysis, and its Biological Applications

UV-vis electronic absorption spectroscopy was used to investigate the new molecular charge transfer complex (CTC) interaction between electron donor O-phenylenediamine (OPD) and electron acceptor 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone (DDQ). The CTC solution state analysis was carried out by two different polarities. The stoichiometry of the prepared CTC was determined by using Job's, photometric, and conductometric titration methods and was detemined to be 1:1 in both solvents (at 298 K). The formation constant and molar extinction coefficient were determined by applying the modified (1:1) Benesi-Hildebrand equation. The thermodynamic parameter ΔG° result indicated that the charge transfer reaction was spontaneous.The stability of the synthesized CTC was evaluated by using different spectroscopic parameters like the energy, ionization potential, oscillator strength, resonance energy, dissociation energy, and transition dipole moment. The synthesized solid CTC was characterized by using different analytical methods, including elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, TGA-DTA, and powder X-ray diffraction. The biological evolution of the charge transfer (CT) complex was studied by using DNA binding and antibacterial analysis. The CT complex binding with calf thymus DNA through an intercalative mode was observed from UV-vis spectral study. The CT complex produced a good binding constant value (6.0 × 10⁵ L.mol^-1). The antibacterial activity of the CT complex shows notable activity compared to the standard drug, tetracycline. These results reveal that the CT complex may in future be used as a bioactive drug. The hypothetical DFT estimations of the CT complex supported the experimental studies.

New Charge Transfer Complexes of K+-Channel-Blocker Drug (Amifampridine; AMFP) for Sensitive Detection; Solution Investigations and DFT Studies

UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to investigate two new charge transfer (CT) complexes formed between the K⁺-channel-blocker amifampridine (AMFP) drug and the two π-acceptors 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone (DDQ) and tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) in different solvents. The molecular composition of the new CT complexes was estimated using the continuous variations method and found to be 1:1 for both complexes. The formed CT complexes' electronic spectra data were further employed for calculating the formation constants (K_CT), molar extinction coefficients (ε_CT), and physical parameters at various temperatures, and the results demonstrated the high stability of both complexes. In addition, sensitive spectrophotometric methods for quantifying AMFP in its pure form were proposed and statistically validated. Furthermore, DFT calculations were used to predict the molecular structures of AMFP-DDQ and AMFP-TCNE complexes in CHCl₃. TD-DFT calculations were also used to predict the electronic spectra of both complexes. A CT-based transition band (exp. 399 and 417 nm) for the AMFP-TCNE complex was calculated at 411.5 nm (f = 0.105, HOMO-1 → LUMO). The two absorption bands at 459 nm (calc. 426.9 nm, f = 0.054) and 584 nm (calc. 628.1 nm, f = 0.111) of the AMFP-DDQ complex were theoretically assigned to HOMO-1 → LUMO and HOMO → LUMO excitations, respectively.

2,6-Bis((benzoyl-R)amino)pyridine (R = H, 4-Me, and 4-NMe2) Derivatives for the Removal of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions in Classic Solvent Extraction and a Membrane Extraction

In this paper, the application of new substituted 2,6-bis((benzoyl-R)amino)pyridine (R = H, 4-Me, and 4-NMe₂) derivatives for the recovery of copper(II), nickel(II), cobalt(II), and zinc(II) ions from aqueous solutions was described. The structures of the synthesized compounds were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), electrospray ionization high-resolution mass spectrometry (ESI HRMS), and tandem mass spectrometry methods (HCD MS/MS). Three different derivatives of 2,6-bis((benzoyl-R)amino)pyridine were used as carriers in membrane processes and as extractants in classic solvent extraction. In each case, the single derivative recovery was carried out on a model solution that contained only one type of metal ions. Spectrophotometry studies were performed to determine the stability constants of the complexes formed by the synthesized species with analyzed metals ions. The results obtained indicate that the synthesized compounds form stable complexes with Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) ions and can be used in both types of studied recovery processes. However, the effectiveness of the synthesized compounds in the recovery of metal ions depends both on the structure of compounds and properties of metals as well as on their concentration.

A new cross-conjugated mesomeric betaine

Cross-conjugated mesomeric betaine (CCMB) has been defined as the dipolar species in which positive and negative charges are exclusively restricted to different parts of the molecule. In contrast to indolizine which undergoes [8+2] cycloaddition with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD), its 1-aza analogue, namely imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine reacts with the same reagent to afford the first representative of the CCMB isoconjugate with the odd non-alternant hydrocarbon anion. The structure of the product could be assigned on the basis of the NMR and HRMS results. Furthermore, the spectral studies indicated the presence of additional DMAD molecules in CCMB, possibly in the form of a charge-transfer (CT) complex. The whole sequence of reactions initiated by the attack of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine on DMAD could be rationalized on the basis of the computational study of a model reaction sequence at the DFT (B3LYP/6-31+G(d)) level indicating the formation of a new CCMB derivative. The electronic excited states of the product were investigated by time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) calculations at the wB97XD/6-311++G(d,p) level, which indicate low-lying charge transfer that is characteristic of the CCMBs.

Cross-conjugated mesomeric betaine (CCMB) has been defined as the dipolar species in which positive and negative charges are exclusively restricted to different parts of the molecule. A new CCMB isoconjugate with odd non-alternant hydrocarbon anion is reported.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Evaluation of a New Hydrogen-Bonded Charge-Transfer Complex of 2-Amino-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine

A new hydrogen-bonded charge-transfer (HB-CT) complex formed between the donor 2-amino-4-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidine (AMMP) and the π-acceptor 2,5-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone (DHBQ) was investigated in both solid and solution states. The investigation was conducted using UV-Vis, CHN, FTIR, 1H NMR, XRD, and TG-DTA analyses. The molecular composition of the CT complex in MeOH was found to be 1 : 1. The formation constant (KCT), molecular extinction coefficient (ε), and several other spectroscopic physical parameters were evaluated at different temperatures. The thermodynamic properties of the CT interaction in MeOH were studied by calculating the enthalpy (ΔH°), entropy (ΔS°), and free energy (ΔG°). The thermodynamic parameters indicated that van der Waals interactions and hydrogen bonding occur between AMMP and DHBQ in MeOH. The CHN, FTIR, and TG-DTA measurements confirmed that the solid HB-CT complex forms in a 2 : 1 ratio, i.e., [(AMMP)2(DHBQ)], and exhibits high stability. Moreover, XRD analysis was used to establish that the mean particle size of the complex is 23 nm. Finally, the solid HB-CT complex was screened for its antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities. It shows good activity against various bacterial and fungal species. Furthermore, the HB-CT complex exhibits good DPPH scavenging activity.

Spectroscopic studies and molecular orbital calculations of charge transfer complexation between 3,5-dimethylpyrazole with DDQ in acetonitrile

Charge transfer (CT) interaction between 3,5-dimethylpyrazole (DMP) with the π-acceptor 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinon (DDQ) has been investigated spectrophotometrically in acetonitrile (AN). Simultaneous reddish brown color has been observed upon mixing donor with acceptor solutions attributing to CT complex formation. The electronic spectra of the formed complex exhibited multi-charge transfer bands at 429, 447, 506, 542 and 589nm, respectively. Job(')s method of continuous variations and spectrophotometric titration methods confirmed the formation of the studied complex in 1:2 ratio between DMP and DDQ. Benesi-Hildebrand equation has been applied to calculate the stability constant of the formed complex where it recorded high value supporting formation of stable complex. Molecular orbital calculations using MM2 method and GAMESS (General Atomic and Molecular Electronic Structure System) interface computations as a package of ChemBio3D Ultra12 software were carried out for more analysis of the formed complex in the gas phase. The computational analysis included energy minimisation, stabilisation energy, molecular geometry, Mullikan charges, molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) surfaces of reactants and complex as well as characterization of the higher occupied molecular orbitals (HOMO) and lower unoccupied molecular orbitals (LUMO) surfaces of the complex. A good consistency between experimental and theoretical results has been recorded.

Spectroscopic characterization of hydrogen-bonded proton transfer complex between 4-aminopyridine with 2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenol in different solvents and solid state

Proton transfer reaction between the proton donor 2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenol (DCNP) with the proton acceptor 4-aminopyridine (4APy) has been investigated spectrophotometrically in different solvents included the aprotic solvent acetonitrile (MeCN), the protic one methanol (MeOH) and a mixture consists of 50% acetonitrile+50% dichloroethane (ANDC). The proton transfer complex is produced instantaneously with deep yellow color and absorption maxima in the range 395-425nm. The composition of the complex was characterized spectrophotometrically to be 1:1 in all solvent proving that the solvent has no effect on the complex stoichiometry. The proton transfer formation constant has been estimated by using Benesi-Hildebrand equation where the highest value was recorded in the mixture ANDC. This proofs the high stability of the complex in less polar solvent as a result of the high stability of the complex ground state. The solid complex has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis to be 1:2 [(proton donor) (proton acceptor)2]. The obtained solid complex was analyzed by infrared spectroscopy where two broad band's at 3436 and 2500cm(-1) characterized for asymmetric NHN(+) hydrogen bond were identified. Molecular modeling utilizing GAMESS computations as a package of ChemBio3D Ultra12 program was carried out where asymmetric NHN(+) was explored with NN bond distance 2.77Å. The computations showed a difference in molecular geometry of the complex compared with reactants especially bond lengths, bond angles and distances of close contact.