Synthesis, and characterization of some Cu(I) complexes having propionitrile and pyridine moieties: An investigation on their antibacterial properties
Ahmed K. Hijazi, Ziyad A. Taha, Nisreen J. Abuhamad, Waleed Momani
Abstract
The aim of producing new biologically active compounds lead to the synthesis of some Cu(I) complexes of general formula [Cu(C2H5CN)4][A] and [Cu(C5H5N)4][A] (1–4) {where A: counter anion = B(C6F5)4− and B{C6H3(m-CF3)2}4−} from the reaction of CuCl and silver salt of the corresponding counter anion. The complexes were characterized using elemental analysis, 1H NMR, 11B NMR, FT-IR Spectroscopy, UV–visible spectroscopy and thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA). The antibacterial activities of all complexes are evaluated by the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), using the micro-broth dilution method, against eight bacteria (Gram-negative and Gram-positive), each with fresh clinical isolates. The MIC results were compared with those of Oxytetracycline agent as a positive control. In most cases, the compounds show broad-spectrum activities that were either, more active, or equipotent to, the antibiotic agent in the comparison tests. Complex 4 showed the greatest activity against Proteus mirabilis (Gram- negative) with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 8 µg/mL, while complexes 2 and 3 showed the lowest activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Gram-negative) and against Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) with a concentration of 512 µg/mL.