Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studies

The hydrazones and their metal complexes find application as anticancer, antibacterial, chemotherapeutic, antioxidants, and antiproliferative agents, among several other uses. In our quest for possible bioactive hydrazone and complexes, we have synthesized novel Zn(II) and Fe(II) metal complexes of...

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Main Authors: K. O. Eberendu, J. I. Iheanyichukwu, O. M. Mac-kalunta, C. I. Nwankwo, I. E. Otuokere, J. C. Nnaji
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Published: Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://journal.nsps.org.ng/index.php/jnsps/article/view/2326
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J. I. Iheanyichukwu
O. M. Mac-kalunta
C. I. Nwankwo
I. E. Otuokere
J. C. Nnaji
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J. I. Iheanyichukwu
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C. I. Nwankwo
I. E. Otuokere
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description The hydrazones and their metal complexes find application as anticancer, antibacterial, chemotherapeutic, antioxidants, and antiproliferative agents, among several other uses. In our quest for possible bioactive hydrazone and complexes, we have synthesized novel Zn(II) and Fe(II) metal complexes of 2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitro-phenyl) prop-2-enylidene] amino. The octahedral geometry of the complexes was further supported by the spectral methods, with coordination proceeding through two nitro groups, two chloride atoms, an NH group, and an azomethine nitrogen atom. From the fact noted, we can now confirm that Zn(II) and Fe(II) can coordinate DNEAA to form complexes of high stability. The molecular docking study showed binding energies to be above -9.6 Kcal/mol. These results recommend biological, preclinical, and clinical trials take place, with the target being SARS-CoV-2 protease
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spelling doaj-art-255908db3ffc4c2db2f66b6f276ee9ed2025-08-20T03:00:55ZengNigerian Society of Physical SciencesJournal of Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences2714-28172714-47042025-02-017110.46481/jnsps.2025.2326Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studiesK. O. Eberendu 0J. I. Iheanyichukwu1O. M. Mac-kalunta2C. I. Nwankwo3I. E. Otuokere4J. C. Nnaji5Department of Chemistry, Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, NigeriaDepartment of Biochemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria The hydrazones and their metal complexes find application as anticancer, antibacterial, chemotherapeutic, antioxidants, and antiproliferative agents, among several other uses. In our quest for possible bioactive hydrazone and complexes, we have synthesized novel Zn(II) and Fe(II) metal complexes of 2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitro-phenyl) prop-2-enylidene] amino. The octahedral geometry of the complexes was further supported by the spectral methods, with coordination proceeding through two nitro groups, two chloride atoms, an NH group, and an azomethine nitrogen atom. From the fact noted, we can now confirm that Zn(II) and Fe(II) can coordinate DNEAA to form complexes of high stability. The molecular docking study showed binding energies to be above -9.6 Kcal/mol. These results recommend biological, preclinical, and clinical trials take place, with the target being SARS-CoV-2 protease https://journal.nsps.org.ng/index.php/jnsps/article/view/2326
spellingShingle K. O. Eberendu
J. I. Iheanyichukwu
O. M. Mac-kalunta
C. I. Nwankwo
I. E. Otuokere
J. C. Nnaji
Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studies
Journal of Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences
title Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studies
title_full Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studies
title_fullStr Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studies
title_full_unstemmed Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studies
title_short Zn(II) and Fe(II) complexes of  2,4-dinitro-N-[(Z)-[(E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enylidene] amino] aniline: synthesis, characterization and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 inhibition studies
title_sort zn ii and fe ii complexes of 2 4 dinitro n z e 3 2 nitrophenyl prop 2 enylidene amino aniline synthesis characterization and in silico sars cov 2 inhibition studies
url https://journal.nsps.org.ng/index.php/jnsps/article/view/2326
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