Synthesis and Characterization of s-Triazine Derivatives Containing Theophylline Group, and Some Transition Metal Complexes
Abstract
In this paper, two novel theophylline-substituted s-triazine ligands and their trinuclear complexes were synthesized. Theophylline-7-acetic acid (I) was reacted with thionyl chloride, resulting in chlorination of the acidic moiety to afford 2-(1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-purin-7(6H)-yl)acetyl chloride (II). This compound was reacted separately with o-phenylenediamine and p-phenylenediamine in the presence of AlCl₃ as a catalyst in dichloromethane at -10°C for 24 h. As a result of these reactions, compounds III and IV were obtained. Compounds III and IV were then separately reacted with 2,4,6-tri(p-formylphenoxy)-1,3,5-triazine (TRIPOD) in ethanol, yielding the s-triazine-cored tripodal ligands ACL1 and ACL2. Tripodal transition metal complexes (ACC1-ACC8) were obtained by reacting ACL1 and ACL2 with various transition metal salts (MCl2.nH2O, M=Mn2+, Co2+, Ni2+, and Cu2+). The structures of all obtained ligands were elucidated by 1H and 13C NMR, FTIR, and elemental analysis methods. The structures of the complexes were characterized using FTIR, magnetic susceptibility, ICP-OES, and TGA methods.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Bioinorganic Chemistry, Transition Metal Chemistry, Inorganic Materials
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 31, 2026
Submission Date
August 21, 2025
Acceptance Date
February 13, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 54 Number: 2