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Nonexistent Compounds As A Guide To Innovation, Dean F. Martin, Barbara B. Martin

Chemistry Faculty Publications

A study of nonexistent compounds can be a useful exercise in gaining insight into the factors that can inhibit innovation. Several reasons are suggested: lack of financial support, disinterest in preparing compounds that lack evident utility, notable synthetic challenges with inadequate rewards, inhibition by well-established contemporary knowledge, and invalid interpolations.

Influence Of The Sea Surface Microlayer On Ozone Deposition Velocity, Kathryn Moore

Honors Theses

The biogeochemical cycles of both iodine and ozone are strongly linked to human health and global climate and are tightly coupled through chemical processes occurring in the surface ocean and troposphere. The concentration and distribution of these compounds have the potential to drive the oxidizing capacity and suite of chemical reactions occurring in the marine boundary layer. However, modeling coupled ocean-atmosphere systems involving them is challenging because of a limited understanding of the magnitude and dominant mechanisms controlling the fluxes of both species, in addition to temporally and spatially heterogeneous distributions of ozone and iodine in the sea surface and …

Longitudinal Plasmonic Detection Of Glucose Using Gold Nanorods, Ching An Peng, Sushil Pachpinde

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Gold nanorod-based affinity sensors were developed utilizing concanavalin-A/dextran/glucose chemistry to detect glucose. The gold nanorods, synthesized using the seed-mediated method, were first coated with dextran sulfate. The dextran sulfate coating changed the local refractive index, which was observed as a red shift in the longitudinal plasmon band. After the addition of 8 μM concanavalin-A, gold nanorod aggregates were formed as shown by TEM analysis. The corresponding UV-Vis spectrum peak wavelength showed a red shift from 701 nm of dextran sulfate coated gold nanorods to 718 nm of concanavalin-A promoted gold nanorod aggregates. The gold nanorod aggregates were dissociated when 12 …

Molecular Characterization And Photochemical Transformation Of Dissolved Organic Matter From Land To Ocean, Hongmei Chen

Chemistry & Biochemistry Theses & Dissertations

Molecular characterization and photochemical transformation of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in both rivers and the ocean is the main research focus of this dissertation. Chemical characterization of DOM is hampered by the limited application of advanced techniques to desalt, concentrate, isolate and then molecularly characterize DOM. An affordable, commercially available mini-electrodialysis (mini-ED) system has been evaluated and recommended for the efficient desalting of small volume samples of seawater prior to analysis by electrospray Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (ESI FTICR-MS).

A high-recovery technique of DOM isolation – reverse osmosis coupled with electrodialysis (RO/ED) – was used to isolate …

Spectroscopic Characterization Of Dissolved Organic Matter: Insights Into The Linkage Between Sources And Chemical Composition, Xiaoyan Cao

Chemistry & Biochemistry Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation investigated the chemical structure of DOM by advanced solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) techniques, as well as isotopic measurements and UV-visible spectroscopy, to shed light on the linkages between DOM sources and DOM composition. Unique and extensive sets of DOM samples studied here were isolated from various aquatic systems, covering end-member environments in which DOM is considered either microbially derived or terrestrially derived, and areas in which DOM has characteristics intermediate between the two end members. Important insights into specific site-related questions were also gained such as …

Advances In Understanding The Molecular Composition Of Dissolved Organic Matter And Its Reactivity In The Environment, Rajaa Mesfioui

Chemistry & Biochemistry Theses & Dissertations

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is the ultimate product of Earth's systems dynamics. DOM chemical signature is strongly shaped by the interaction among Earth's spheres, such as the atmosphere, the geosphere, the biosphere, and the hydrosphere, but also life and human activity. DOM source, composition, photochemical alteration and availability affect freshwater ecosystems, their carbon and nitrogen fluxes and, thus, the global carbon and nitrogen cycles. The aim of this thesis was to gain an understanding of the molecular composition of DOM and its photochemical and biological reactivity in an environment impacted by anthropogenic disturbance. The York and James River systems within …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Sugar Based Low Molecular Weight Gelators And The Preparation Of Chiral Sulfinamides, Hari Prasad Reddy Mangunuru

Chemistry & Biochemistry Theses & Dissertations

Low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) have received considerable attention in the field of chemistry from last few decades. These compounds form self-assembled fibrous networks like micelles, cylindrical, sheets, fibers, layers and so on. The fibrous network entraps the solvent and forms gel, because of the self-assembly phenomenon and their demonstrated potential uses in a variety of areas, ranging from environmental to medicinal applications.

Sugars are good starting materials to synthesize the new class of LMWG's, because these are different from some expensive materials, these are natural products. We have synthesized and characterized the LMGS's based on D-glucose and D …

Development Of Phthalocyanine-Based Electrocatalytic Systems For Reduction Of Carbon Dioxide, Kattarinya Jaisabuy

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research focuses on method development for utilizing and evaluating metal phthalocyanine-based complexes as electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction. Metal phthalocyanine-based complexes containing iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc ions as central metal ions were successfully synthesized, characterized, and applied as homogeneous electrocatalysts for the electro-reduction of carbon dioxide in non-aqueous media. The efficiency of phthalocyanine-based electrocatalysts as well as the effects of phthalocyanine structures and the central metal ion were discussed. Cobalt(II) phthalocyanine derivative showed the best electrocatalytic efficiency for the electro-reduction of carbon dioxide with the highest percentage of current enhancement (299.98%) Hence, the effect of light on …

Theoretical And Spectroscopic Analysis Of Ch...Π Interactions Of Fluorinated Aromatic Systems, Anuradha Gayathri Akmeemana

Masters Theses

CH...π interactions are non-covalent interactions which occur in organic compounds that are important in biological and chemical sciences in many ways. Microwave spectroscopy is an important technique that can be used to detect CH...π interactions in the gas phase molecules. Previously microwave spectroscopic studies of complexes containing CH...π interactions, benzene...HCCH (Ulrich, N.W.; Seifert, N.A.; Dorris, R.E.; Peebles, R.A.; Pate, B.H.; Peebles, S.A., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2014, 16, 8886-8894) and fluorobenzene...HCCH (Ulrich, N.W.; Songer, T.S.; Peebles, R.A.; Peebles, S.A.; Seifert, N.A.; Perez, C.; Pate, B.H. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2013, 15, 18148-18154) were done at Eastern Illinois University and the …

Spectrometric Monitoring Of Atmospheric Carbon Tetrafluoride (Cf4) Above The Jungfraujoch Station Since 1989: Evidence Of Continued Increase But At A Slowing Rate, E. Mahieu, R. Zander, G. C. Toon, M. K. Vollmer, S. Reimann, J. Muhle, W. Bader, B. Bovy, B. Lejune, C. Servais, P. F. Bernath

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications

The long-term evolution of the vertical column abundance of carbon tetrafluoride (CF₄) above the high-altitude Jungfraujoch station (Swiss Alps, 46.5 ° N, 8.0 ° E, 3580 ma.s.l.) has been derived from the spectrometric analysis of Fourier transform infrared solar spectra recorded at that site between 1989 and 2012. The investigation is based on a multi-microwindow approach, two encompassing pairs of absorption lines belonging to the R-branch of the strong ν₃ band of CF₄ centered at 1283 cm^-1, and two additional ones to optimally account for weak but overlapping HNO₃ interferences. The analysis reveals …

Distinguishing Molecular Characteristics Of Aerosol Water Soluble Organic Matter From The 2011 Trans-North Atlantic Us Geotraces Cruise, A. S. Wozniak, A. S. Willoughby, S. C. Gurganus, Patrick G. Hatcher

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications

The molecular characteristics of aerosol organic matter (OM) determines to a large extent its impacts on the atmospheric radiative budget and ecosystem function in terrestrial and aquatic environments, yet the OM molecular details of aerosols from different sources are not well established. Aerosol particulate samples with North American-influenced, North African-influenced, and marine (minimal recent continental influence) air mass back trajectories were collected as part of the 2011 trans-North Atlantic US GEOTRACES cruise and analyzed for their water soluble OM (WSOM) molecular characteristics using electrospray ionization Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. Principal component analysis (PCA) separated the samples into …

Quantitative Mass Spectrometric Investigations Of Protein Biomarkers: Serum Thymidine Kinase 1 And Human Osteopontin, Morse Faria

Theses and Dissertations

Mass spectrometry is being increasingly used in biomarker research mainly due to its ability to achieve high selectivity coupled with high sensitivity. This dissertation focuses on quantitative mass spectrometric investigations of two protein biomarkers i.e. serum thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) and human osteopontin (OPN).

First part of this research was focused on developing a liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for measuring the activity of TK1 in serum by monitoring the conversion of a TK1 specific exogenous substrate, 3’-deoxy-3’-fluorothymidine (FLT), to its mono-phosphorylated form 3’-deoxy-3’-fluorothymidine monophosphate (FLT-MP). A method to quantify FLT-MP on LC-MS/MS was developed and …

Exploring The Asymmetric Environment Of Various Chiral Catalysts Using A Modified Ion-Trap Mass Spectrometer: Towards The Development Of A Rapid Chiral Catalyst Screening Method, Cary M. Davis

Theses and Dissertations

Since the tragedy of the drug Thalidomide® in the late 1950 to early 1960’s, chirality has been recognized as an important aspect that must be controlled in the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry. Since then, there has been a considerable movement towards single enantiomer drugs. This demand has presented many challenges for the synthetic organic chemist. Chiral catalysts offer one solution to this problem, as they afford the unique ability to preferentially synthesize one enantiomer. Unfortunately, the design of new chiral catalysts is often empirical, with luck and trial and error necessary due to factors that govern enantioselectivity. …

Catalytic Activity Of Heteropoly Tungstophosphoric Acid Supported On Partially Reduced Graphene Oxide Prepared By Laser And Microwave Irradiation, Mark Paul Jimena Dailo

Theses and Dissertations

The solid acid catalyst of the Keggin-type 12-tungstophosphoric acid (H₃PW₁₂O₄₀, HPW) is supported on partially reduced graphene oxide (PRGO) nanosheets for acid-catalyzed reactions. HPW is a new class of catalyst with a good thermal stability and high Bronsted acidity in order to replace common mineral acids. However, it has low specific surface area (1-5 m²/g). Therefore, the possibility of PRGO as a catalytic support for HPW is investigated due to its high surface area (2630 m²/g) and good thermal stability. The synthesis of HPW-GO catalyst is prepared using microwave and …

Immobilized Metal Ion Affinity Nanospheres For \Alpha-Amylase Immobilization, Tülden Kalburcu, Müni̇re Nalan Tüzmen, Si̇nan Akgöl, Adi̇l Deni̇zli̇

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Immobilized metal chelate affinity chromatography (IMAC) support was practiced for \alpha-amylase immobilization. Poly(hydroxyethylmethacrylate-methacryloylamidotryptophan)-Ni^{2+} [p(HEMA-MAT)-Ni^{2+}] nanospheres, average diameter 100 nm, were produced by surfactant free emulsion polymerization. Characterizations of p(HEMA-MAT)-Ni^{2+} nanospheres were carried out by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope (SEM). In addition, average particle size, size distribution, and surface charge were specified. The amount of N-methacryloylamidotryptophan (MAT) incorporated to polymer was determined as 1.95 mmol/g polymers by using nitrogen stoichiometry. The specific surface areas of poly(hydroxyethylmethacrylate) [p(HEMA)] and p(HEMA-MAT) nanospheres were calculated as 1856 m^2/g and 1914 m^2/g, respectively. Protein adsorption increased with increasing initial protein …

Synthesis, Spectral, And Thermoanalytical Studies On The New Heterobimetallic [Mg(Ii)-Ti(Iv)]-\Mu-Oxoisopropoxide And Its \Beta-Diketonates, Rajesh Kumar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The new heterobimetallic [Mg(II)-Ti(IV)]-\mu-oxoisopropoxide was synthesized on treatment of magnesium acetate with titanium(IV) isopropoxide in refluxing decalin in 1:2 molar ratio and characterized by liberated isopropanol, elemental, spectral (IR, ^1H and ^{13}C NMR, and mass), thermal analysis, and molecular weight data. The reactions of [Mg(II)-Ti(IV)]-\mu-oxoisopropoxide compound with \beta-diketones in different molar ratios (1:1--1:4) yielded mono to tetra derivatives [{MgO_2Ti_2(OPr^i)_{6-n}L_n}] (where n is 1--4 and L = acetylacetonate/benzoylacetonate anion)] of the \mu-oxo complex and were characterized by elemental, liberated isopropanol, and spectral analysis (IR and ^1H and ^{13}C NMR). These studies revealed interesting facets in support of plausible structures of the …

Hard Chromium Electrodeposition From A Trivalent Chromium Bath Containing Water-Soluble Polymer, Vyacheslav Protsenko, Viktor Gordiienko, Tatiana Butyrina, Elena Vasileva, Felix Danilov

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The effect of polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVPs) with different molecular weights as polymeric additives to a sulfate trivalent chromium bath was ascertained. Introduction of PVPs to the plating bath was stated to result in improvement in the surface appearance of chromium deposits and stabilization of current efficiency value in long-term electrolysis. The rate of metal deposition is practically independent of the deposition time. Thus, using PVP additive allows one to obtain high-quality Cr-coatings with a thickness of several tens of micrometers. It is found by means of turbidimetric analysis that the polymer additive has an accelerating effect on the aggregation of particles …

Economic Synthesis Of Quinaldinium Fluorochromate(Vi), (Qnfc), And Solvent-Free Periodic Acid Oxidation Of Alcohols Catalyzed By Qnfc, Melek Özdemi̇r, Hati̇ce Beyti̇ye Özgün

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A 1:1:1 stoichiometric reaction between CrO_3, aqueous HF, and quinaldine affords orange crystalline quinaldinium fluorochromate(VI) (QnFC) (C_{10}H_9NH[CrO_3F]) in 99.4% isolated yield. A highly efficient, simple, chemoselective, and environmentally benign procedure for QnFC (3 mol%) catalyzed oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones using 1.1 equiv of H_5IO_6 under solvent-free conditions is described.

A New And Simple Dp Polarographic Method For The Determination Of Uric Acid In Serum After Elimination Of The Interference Of Ascorbic Acid And Dopamine, Ali̇ Cengi̇z Çalişkan, Güler Somer

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Determination of trace amounts of uric acid (UA) in serum is of great importance since its level in serum may show disorders in purine metabolism. With this method, trace amounts of UA in blood serum can be determined by a fast and simple procedure using differential pulse polarography (DPP). The limit of detection was estimated to be 2 \times 10^{-7} M (S/N = 3), lower than that given in previous studies. Among the many electrolytes studied, the best electrolyte condition was found to be 0.05 M phosphate buffer, pH 10--12, in 0.1 M KNO_3. The peak for UA appeared at …

A Combined First Principles Tddft And Experimental Study On The Uv-Vis Spectra Properties Of M(P-Nitrophenyl Azo Resorcinol)_3 Complexes (M: Fe, Cr), Tuğba Ari̇fi̇oğlu, Meli̇s Efeçinar, Nuray Şatiroğlu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

UV-Vis absorption data of p-nitrophenyl azo resorcinol (Magneson I) and its 2 Fe(III) and Cr(III) complexes were investigated both experimentally and theoretically. The geometries were optimized at BP86/TZVP level. The most stable spin states were computed as doublet and quartet for Fe(magneson)_3 and Cr(magneson)_3 complexes, respectively. Time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) was employed to explore the absorption spectra properties, whereas the solvent effects were taken into account using the polarizable continuum model (PCM). The M06, B3LYP, and PBE0 hybrid functionals together with TZVP/LANL2TZ basis sets were used for comparing the results with experimental data. The theoretical analysis of electronic structure …

Comparison Of Chelating Ability Of No-, Ns-, Ons-, And Ono-Type Schiff Base Derivatives And Their Stability Constants Of Bis-Complexes With Copper(Ii), Hasan Atabey, Esra Findik, Hayati̇ Sari, Mustafa Ceylan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The present study includes important findings relating to the number of donor atoms, species of ligands, and stabilities of complexes. Stabilities of complexes between Cu(II) ion and NO-, NS-, ONS-, and ONO-type Schiff bases were compared. Acid-base properties of the Schiff bases were explained at 25 \pm 0.1 °C and ionic strength (I) of 0.1 M supported by NaCl. The Hyperquad computer program was used for calculation of dissociation and stability constants. The overall stability constants of their Cu(II) complexes were calculated and the various formed complexes between the Schiff bases with Cu(II) ion formulated as CuL_2, CuHL_2, CuH_2L_2, and …

On The Peculiar Reactivity Of A C,N-Annelated Isoindole Core, Iaroslav Baglai, Valerie Maraval, Zoia Vsevolodivna Voitenko, Carine Duhayon, Yulian Mihailovich Volovenko, Remi Chauvin

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

C-, N-, and/or O-methylation products were generated from 11H-isoindolo[2,1-a]quinazoline-5-one upon treatment with NaH followed by iodomethane under air, and possible recrystallization from methanol. Two products were fully characterized by NMR and X-ray diffraction analysis. In accordance with the HSAB principle, this soft methylating agent (MeI) leads mainly to the C,C-dimethylated product 11,11-dimethyl-11H-isoindolo[2,1-a]quinazoline-5-one, which was previously not observed, beside the N-methylated product, in a procedure using methyl tosylate as a hard methylating agent of the same substrate in the initial absence of a base. A mechanism is finally proposed for the formation of methyl 2-(3-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-2-yl)benzoate as an oxidation side product.

Experimental Investigation Of Drag Reduction Effects Of Polymer Additives On Turbulent Pipe Flow Using Ultrasound Doppler Velocimetry, Şeri̇fe Zeybek Vural, Göknur Bayram, Yusuf Uludağ

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Drag reduction in fully developed turbulent pipe flow with 4 concentrations (200 to 500 wppm or mg/kg) of low molecular weight sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in aqueous solutions was investigated experimentally. Drag reduction was determined by pressure drop measurements. Maximum drag reduction achieved was 22% using 500 wppm CMC solution. To observe the impact of the presence of CMC on the flow, ultrasound Doppler velocimetry (UDV) was employed to monitor the instantaneous velocity distributions. Experimental measurements were used to calculate Fanning friction factor and radial distributions of the axial time-averaged velocity, velocity fluctuation (turbulent intensity), and eddy viscosity. Two impacts of …

Synthesis And Antimicrobial Activity Of Novel 2-[4-(1h-Benzimidazol-1-Yl)Phenyl]-1h-Benzimidazoles, Mehmet Alp, Ali̇ Hakan Göker, Nurten Altanlar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A new class of 2-[4-(1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)phenyl]-1H-benzimidazoles (13--22) were synthesized via cyclocondensation reaction of the substituted 1,2-phenylenediamines (1, 4--12) and 1-(4-formylpheny)-1H-benzimidazole (3). The synthesized compounds were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activities against S. aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Candida albicans by the tube dilution method. Compounds 13, 15, 18, 20, and 21 have moderate antifungal activity against C. albicans.

Preparation Of A Novel Solid Acid Catalyst With Lewis And Brønsted Acid Sites And Its Application In Acetalization, Yijun Du, Linjun Shao, Lingyan Luo, Si Shi, Chenze Qi

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A novel melamine--formaldehyde resin (MFR) supported solid acid with Lewis and Brønsted acid sites was synthesized through the immobilization of acidic ionic liquid and cuprous ion on MFR. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) characterization showed that addition of PEG-2000 in the synthesis of MFR could promote the formation of regular particles with diameters around 3.7 \mu m. The XRD pattern demonstrated that some cuprous ions were aggregated. The catalytic performance of this acid catalyst was evaluated by acetalization. The results showed that the catalytic activity of MFR with Brønsted acid could be improved by addition of Lewis acid. The solid …

Selective Synthesis Of Cyclododec-2-En-1-Yl Ethers Via Palladium-Catalyzed Allylic Substitution Reaction: A Kinetic Study, Asen Kolev, Magdalena Mitkova, Stefan Kotov, Encho Balbolov

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The palladium-catalyzed reaction between isomeric cyclododec-2-en-1-yl acetates and primary aliphatic alcohols was found to result in high yields of the reaction products obtained. The selectivity with respect to cyclododec-2-en-1-yl ethers formed as reaction products ranged from 73% to 93%. The kinetics of the reaction of acetoxycyclododec-2-enes with alcohols was studied within the temperature range of 328--358 K. A kinetic equation best fitting the experimental data was provided.

Study Of The Interaction Between Glucosamine Hydrochloride And Sodium Dodecylsulphate Micelles Using Conductometric, Isothermal Calorimetry, Zeta-Potential Titrations, And Nmr Noesy, Marcos Roberto Abreu Alves, Luciano Sindra Virtuoso, Elson Santiago De Alvarenga, Ângelo Márcio Leite Denadai

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The aim of this work was to investigate the influence of an anti-inflammatory agent, the bulky counterion named glucosamine (Gl^+), in sodium dodecylsulphate (SDS) in 2 ways: 1) by titration of SDS solutions with different concentrations of Gl^+; and 2) by titration of Gl^+ with SDS solution with concentration close to the critical micellar concentration (cmc) (7.7 mM). In procedure 1, micellisation study by isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) showed that the increase in Gl^+ concentration reduces the cmc and the micellisation enthalpy. Increasing of the micellisation entropy was also observed, suggesting desolvation of micellar structures as a consequence of electrostatic …

Calixpenams: Synthesis, Characterization, And Biological Evaluation Of Penicillins V And X Clustered By Calixarene Scaffold, Fazel Nasuhi Pur, Karim Akbari Dilmaghani

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Four 6-aminopenicillanic acid moieties were grafted at either rim of calix[4]arene, giving 2 novel generations of penicillin, which were named calixpenam. Antibiotic tests showed that they have amplified activity with respect to the corresponding penams against 3 gram-positive nonpenicillinase-producing strains of Streptococcus.

Optimization Of Lifepo_4 Synthesis By Hydrothermal Method, Muhsi̇n Mazman, Ömür Çuhadar, Davut Uzun, Ercan Avci, Emre Bi̇çer, Tevhi̇t Cem Kaypmaz, Ümüt Kadi̇roğlu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Optimization of the LiFePO_4 cathode active material synthesis process in the hydrothermal method consists of many factors, including pH, carbon coating, particle size optimization, sintering and hydrothermal synthesis temperature. The main goal of this study is to determine the effect of particle size, pH and carbon coating on capacity and cycle performance. In this study, LiFePO_4 cathode active materials were prepared at different pH (6.5 and 8.5) and temperature (160 and 180 °C) levels using the hydrothermal method. The hydrothermal synthesis products were sintered at 400, 500, 600, and 700 °C with 5% and 7% carbon source. The initial discharge …

Synthesis And Characterization Of New Metallophthalocyanines Containing O_4s_2 Mixed-Donor Substituted Macrocyclic Groups, Meltem Betül Kiliçaslan, Hali̇t Kanteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

New phthalocyanine compounds containing mixed-donor substituted macrocyclic groups were synthesized. The complexes of metal phthalocyanines 3--5 were prepared by the reaction of 2 to get dinitrile derivative complexes by means of the corresponding anhydrous metal salts. Structures of the new compounds were characterized by IR, ^1H NMR, ^{13}C NMR, elemental analysis, and MS spectral data.