Metal Ligands
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Metal-Ligand Bonds
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2020
The hemoglobin in the blood, the chlorophyll in green plants, vitamin B-12, and the catalyst used in the manufacture of polyethylene all contain coordination compounds. Ions of the metals, especially the transition metals, are likely to form complexes. In these complexes, transition metals form coordinate covalent bonds, a kind of Lewis acid-base interaction in which both of the electrons in the bond are contributed by a donor (Lewis base) to an electron acceptor (Lewis acid). The Lewis acid in...
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Metal-Limited Growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae for Characterization of Metal-Responsive Genes and Metal Acquisition from Host Ligands
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2020
We describe here a method for growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in metal-restricted liquid medium to facilitate the expression of genes for metal uptake. We also outline downstream experiments to characterize the phenotype of gonococci grown in these conditions. These methods may be adapted to be suitable for characterization of metal-responsive genes in other bacteria.
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Accessing Valuable Ligand Supports for Transition Metals: A Modified, Intermediate Scale Preparation of 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylcyclopentadiene
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2017
Reliable, intermediate scale preparation of 1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylcyclopentadiene (Cp*H) is presented. The revised protocol for the synthesis and purification of the ligand minimizes the need for specialized laboratory equipment while simplifying reaction workups and product purification. Use of Cp*H in the synthesis of [Cp*MCl2]2 complexes (M = Ru, Ir) is also described.
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Ligand-Mediated Nucleation and Growth of Palladium Metal Nanoparticles
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2018
The main goal of this work is to elucidate the role of capping agents in regulating the size of palladium nanoparticles by combining in situ small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) and ligand-based kinetic modeling.
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Quadruply Metal-Metal Bonded Paddlewheels
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2023
Source: Corey Burns, Tamara M. Powers, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University Paddlewheel complexes are a class of compounds comprised of two metal ions (1st, 2nd, or 3rd row transition metals) held in proximity by four bridging ligands (most commonly formamidinates or carboxylates) (Figure 1). Varying the identity of the metal ion and the bridging ligand provides access to large families of paddlewheel complexes. The structure of paddlewheel complexes allows for metal-metal bonding,...
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The metal’s oxidation state and the ligand’s structure jointly affect bond strength, coordination geometry, denticity, and electronic behavior. Consequently, changing either partner can alter the properties of the resulting complex rather than merely changing its composition. These relationships help chemists interpret why related metal complexes show different reactivities, structures, or functions.
Denticity describes how many donor atoms from one ligand attach to the same metal center. Multidentate ligands can connect at several sites and form chelate rings, which increase complex stability. This feature distinguishes them from ligands that provide fewer attachment points and is important when designing complexes that must remain coordinated under specified conditions.
Donor atoms provide the attachment points through which ligands coordinate to a metal, so their identity and arrangement influence the complex’s geometry and electronic effects. Because these properties are linked to ligand structure, selecting different donor-atom patterns can change how a metal center behaves. Such control supports explanations of reaction selectivity and complex function.
Ligand-controlled metal complexes provide a way to influence the behavior of metal centers in homogeneous catalysis and molecular sensing. In catalysis, ligand effects help explain and control reaction selectivity. In sensing, coordination can connect changes in a metal complex to the detection of molecular or ionic species, making ligand design relevant to both reaction chemistry and analytical systems.
Coordination between ligands and metal centers can be used in separation processes, where differences in complex formation help distinguish metal-containing species. The same control over complex properties supports the design of magnetic or luminescent materials. Thus, ligand selection connects molecular coordination chemistry with practical systems whose behavior depends on magnetic response, light emission, or selective separation.
Ligand coordination helps explain how metal ions function and behave in biological and environmental systems. In metalloproteins, the surrounding ligand environment contributes to understanding protein function. In environmental chemistry, coordination provides a framework for interpreting metal-ion behavior. These contexts show why ligand structure and metal oxidation state matter beyond isolated laboratory complexes.