Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activities of Zn (II) Complex of 2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole.

 

Vinita Gupta1, Sanchita Singh1, Y.KGupta2*

1Department of Chemistry, Agra College, Agra, U.P, India

2Head Department of Chemistry, B K Birla Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pilani, Rajasthan, India

*Corresponding Author Email: ykgbkbiet@rediffmail.com, ykgbkbiet@yahoo.com,ykgbkbiet123@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT

Aim:

The ligands contain O, N, S-Sequence and their metal complexes have their various chemical and structural characteristics and their wide application in the field of pharmacology. The extreme efforts have been made to design novel drug to strains of resistant micro-organisms.  This has required the need to search for more efficient drugs.

The Zn (II) metal complexes with a tridentate ligand 2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole has been prepared by cyclisation of bithiourea in a 3% hydrogen peroxide medium. 2,5-diamino-1,3, 4-thiadiazole acts as neutral tridentate ligand and coordinates through the sulphur atom and nitrogen of the amines. The complexes are non-electrolyte in DMF. The complexes exhibited octahedral geometry. The antimicrobial activities of ligand and its complexes were screened using sensitivity test, minimum inhibition concentration and minimum bacterial concentration method. Metal chelates showed greater antimicrobial activities as compared to the control and the ligand. The metal chelates and the ligand did not exhibited activity against Aspergillus niger and Penicillin species.

Methods:

Elemental analyses, IR spectra, magnetic susceptibilities by using Faraday Balance, molar conductance by using Genway 4200 conductivity meter. Metal estimation by using Alpha 4 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Thin layer chromatography was carried out using TLC plate coated with silica gel.

Results:

The results of the elemental analyses are in good agreement with those calculated for the suggested formulae, 1:2 (M: L) solid chelates are isolated and found to have the general formulae [(ML2)] X2; M=Zn (II) (X=Cl).

The IR spectra revealed that the ligand L is a neutral tridentate ligand. It coordinated to the metal ions via the nitrogen of the amines and sulphur atom. The molar conductance value of the Zn (II) complex was low which indicate the non-electrolytic nature of the complex. The ligand and metal complexes show antimicrobial effect against the tested organism species except against molds of penicillin and Aspergillius Niesseria gonorrhoea was probably the most sensitive organism to the 2,5-Diamino-1,3,4-Thiadizole and its metal complexes. Metal complexes showed greater activity against some of the micro-organisms compared to the parent compounds

Conclusion:

In this paper we conclude from combined results of the chemical and physical analysis that the ligand (2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole) coordinated with Zn. The metal complexes possess better physical properties than the parent compound. Metal complex of 2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole would be a better therapeutic drug for antibacterial treatment.

 

KEY WORDS: Zn (II) complex, Cyclisation, 2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole, Antimicrobial Activities.

 


 

INTRODUCTION

The efforts have already been made to design novel compounds to confront new strains of resistant micro-organisms. The on-going seek out novel and innovative drug delivery systems is predominantly a consequence of the well-established fact that the convectional dosages are not sufficiently effective in conveying the drug compounds to its site of action and it has necessitated the need to search for more potent drugs [1]. The recognition of the potential employment of metal complexes and chelates in therapeutic application provides useful outlets for basic research in transition metal chemistry [2].

 

A number of antibiotics such as bleomycin, streptonigrin and bacitracin have already been reported to operate properly upon coordination with metal ions [3]. Metallo-antibiotics can interact with several biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, protein receptors and lipids, making them very unique and specifically bioactive [4,5]. The efficacies of some therapeutic agents are known to improve upon coordination; hence metal-based drug is seen as possible replacement for most of the present drugs [6].

 

There is great interest about synthesis and characterisation of ligands which contain O, N, S-sequence and their metal complexes. The significance of the compounds, besides their diverse chemical and structural characteristics, stems not merely from their potential but in addition their proved application as biologically active molecules and an extensive spectral range of activity [7]. In my previous work some metals such as Iron play important roles in general body metabolism. [8]

 

Semicarbazide and thiosemicarbazide derivatives are associated with some important biological activities such as Antitubercular [9,10,11], anthelmintic, fungicidal, antitumor [12], antimalarial and antibacterial activity [14,15]. They are found to be pharmacologically and physiologically active [16]. The difficulty of treating bacterial diseases induced us to assess the biological properties of these novel metal complexes. This method might provide interesting compounds with greater biological activity in pharmacological research [13].

 

EXPERIMENTAL:

The chemicals used in the preparation of the complexes and in solutions studies were of the highest purity grade. Semicarbazide hydrochloride, potassium thiocynate and 3% hydrogen peroxide were supplied from Sigma Chemicals. Zn (II) Sulphate Hepta hydrate from BDH were used as supplied. The organic solvents used; absolute ethanol and methanol were also obtained from BDH.

 

Elemental analyses (C, H, N and S) were carried out using micro-analytical techniques on Heraens-rapid analyser. The IR spectra were recorded using SP3-30 Perkin-Elmer FT-IR spectrometer in the region 4000 – 400 cm-1. The spectra were recorded as KBr disks. The molar magnetic susceptibilities of the powdered samples were measured using Faraday Balance Model 7650 using Hg [Co (SCN)4] calibrant. The ultraviolet/visible analysis was carried out on Genesys.10S V1.200 spectrophotometer. The molar conductance   measurements of the complexes were carried out in DMF using Genway 4200 conductivity meter. Metal estimation of the complexes was determined using Alpha 4 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer with PM8251 simple-pen recorder. Thin layer chromatography was carried out using TLC plate coated with silica gel.

 

Antimicrobial screening

The stimulatory or inhibitory activity of the ligand and the metal complex synthesized were determined according to the procedure previously reported with slight modification [17, 18, and19]. The bacteria species useful for this test include clinical cultures of Escherichia coli,  Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella species, Niesseria gonorrhoea, Salmonella typhi, Shigella species, Penicillium species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus species. The antibacterial activities of the compounds were determined using sensitivity test, minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bacterial concentration.

 

Preparation of the 2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole (L)

A 30 g (0.2 mol) of bithiourea was introduced into a 250 cm3 round bottomed flask and 40 cm3 of 3% H2O2 was added. The mixture was refluxed at 50 – 60°C for 1 hr with continuous stirring. The product was then filtered under vacuum and dried at 100°C in the oven and the percentage crude yield was determined. It was thereafter recrystallised from boiling water.

 

Synthesis of the metal complexes

The complex was prepared based on previous reported procedures with slight modifications [20]. An aqueous or ethanolic solution of the metal salt (ZnSO4.7H2O) was mixed with an aqueous ethanolic solution of 2,5-diamino- 1,3,4-thiadiazole (which was dissolved in minimum amount of the solvent) in 0.01 mol each. The reaction mixture was heated in a 250 cm3 round bottomed flask for 15 min on a water bath and there was change of colouration, indicating the precipitates of the complexes appearing. The reaction mixture was reduced to about one third when the metal complex separated out on cooling. The complexes formed were recovered from the solution by filtration. It was washed and recrystallised from ethanol and then dried in vacuum over CaCl2.

 

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:

Preparation and characterization of the ligand

The cyclisation of bithiourea were performed by 3% hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, a proposed mechanism of the cyclisation is shown in Scheme 1:

 

Bithiourea undergoes tautomerism in the mercapto form and by protonation; a molecule of hydrogen sulphide is detached. This provides a positively charged carbon nucleus with a lone pair of electrons on the second sulphur atom which makes cyclisation possible. The structure of the ligand (L) was elucidated based on elemental data (Table 1) and spectral data. Its IR spectra

 

Scheme 1

 

(Table 2) showed the absorption bands of NH2 and C−S at 3195 and 1430 cm-1, respectively. Compound L are separated in high yield (96.4%). The results of the elemental analyses (C, H, N, S and metal content) with the proposed molecular formulae are presented in (Table 3). The results obtained are in good agreement with those calculated for the suggested formulae, 1:2 (M: L) solid chelates are isolated and found to really have the general formulae [(ML2)]. The solid complex are prepared and characterized by different tools of analyses like IR, molar conductance, magnetic moment, UV/Visible (Table 4) and atomic absorption spectroscopy to throw more light on the coordination behaviour of this ligand towards some biologically active metals under study.

 

The metal salt react with ligand L (L = 2, 5-diamino-1, 3, 5-thiadiazole) according to the following proposed general equation: [M (II) L2] where M = Zn2+ metal salt. The complex synthesized was found to be non-hygroscopic solids with white colour, (as shown in Table 1). The complexes are well soluble in DMSO and DMF and hot distilled water. They have sharp melting points. The average percentage yield was very high. The retention factor (Rf) values was calculated from the developed single spot for the complexes indicating the purity of the compound [21]. The retention factor of the metal complex was found to be greater than that of the ligand. The conductivity value shown in Table 3 is too low to account for any dissociation of the complexes in DMF. Hence this complex could  be regarded as non-electrolyte. The analytical data of the metal complex showed 1:2 stoichiometry.

 

Infrared spectra and mode of bonding

The IR spectra of the free ligand and their metal complex were carried out in the range of 4000 – 400 cm-1 and listed in Table 2. The assignments have already been carried out based on literature values obtained for similar structural compounds [22, 23, and 24]. The important IR frequencies of the ligand, L and the metal complex (in KBr) with their tentative assignments are given. Both the free ligand and the metal complex are characterized by υ (N−H), δ (NH2), υ (C−S) and υ (C=S) Bands. [25]. the absorption patterns look quite similar to that of the free ligand that is in agreement with coordination through nitrogen atom. The band around 3400 – 3100 cm-1 is assigned to υ (NH) and is supported by the presence of δ(NH2) deformation bands around 1600 − 1500 cm-1. A blue shift was observed in the υ (C−S) frequency of the complexes, compared to the free ligand, which indicates coordination through the sulphur atom. Bands between 800 – 900 cm-1 that have been absent in the free ligand are assigned to M−L that is the metal ligand coordination. The IR spectra showed that the ligand L is a neutral tridentate ligand. It coordinated to the metal ions via the nitrogen of the amines and sulphur atom.

 

Molar conductance data

The molar conductance of the solid complexes (λm, Ω -1 cm2 mol-1) was calculated. The DMF solubility of the above complex made calculations of the molar conductivity (λm) of 10-3 mol dm-3 solution at 25°C possible. The data in Table 3 revealed that the molar conductance is of relatively low value for Zn (II), indicating the nonelectrolytic nature of the complex. Therefore, the molar conductance data confirm the outcome of the elemental analyses and IR spectra data.

 

Structural interpretation

Consequently, the structures proposed are based on octahedral geometric structures. The 2,5-diamino-1,3,4- thiadiazole coordinate via nitrogen of the amines and sulphur atom forming three binding chelating sites.

 

Proposed structure of Bithiourea metal complex (M=Zn)

 


 

Table 1: Magnetic moment and elemental data of Ligand and their metal complexes.

Compounds

Emperical Formula

Formula Weight

μeff

(BM)

Elemental Analysis Calculated (Found)

C

H

N

S

Me

L

C2H4N4S

116.00

--

20.69

(20.67)

3.45

(3.42)

48.28

(48.22)

13.79

(13.73)

---

Zn(L)2

ZnC4H8N8S2

297.00

4.65

16.16

(16.14)

2.70

(2.71)

37.71

(37.70)

10.77

(10.75)

21.89

(21.87)

 

 


Table 2: IR spectral assignment of Land its metal complexes.

Ligand/Complexes

υ(NH2)

υ(C-S)cm-1

Δ(NH2) cm-1

L

3195.31,b

1430,str

1536.55,str

Zn(L)2

3214.06,b

1429.98,s

1536.92,s

 

Table 3: Physical properties of Land its metal complexes.

Compounds

Melting Point(0C)

Colour

% Yield

Conductivity

-1 cm-1 dm-3)

L

208

White

96.4

---

Zn(L)2

220

White

54.7

1.2× 10-6

 

Table 4: Ultraviolet/visible spectral assignment of L and its metal complexes. (Wavelength, nm (cm-1)

 

Compounds

Band-1

Band-2

Band-3

L

205(48780)

238(42017)

-------

Zn(L)2

229(43668)

340(29412)

346(28902)

CONCLUSION:

It is concluded from combined results of the chemical and physical analysis and from previous reports that the ligand (2,5-diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole) employed in this work coordinated with Zn. The metal complex possesses better physical properties than the parent compound. Based on antimicrobial activities, metal complex of 2,5- diamino-1,3,4-thiadiazole would be a better therapeutic drug for antibacterial treatment.

 

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Received on 11.12.2013                                   Accepted on 24.12.2013        

Modified on 28.12.2013                         ©A&V Publications all right reserved

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