Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2005, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (7): 1206.

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Synthesis, Characterization, DNA-binding and Solvatochromic Properties of a New Ruthenium Complex

WU Bao-Yan1, GAO Li-Hua1,2, WANG Ke-Zhi1   

  1. 1. Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China;
    2. School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100037, China
  • Received:2004-11-05 Online:2005-07-10 Published:2005-07-10

Abstract: A new ruthenium complex of -(ClO4)2, where bpy=2,2'-bipyridine, dpapz=dipyrido6-aza-phenazine was synthesized, and characterized by microanalyses, IR and 1H NMR Spectra. The electronic absorption and emission spectral titration with DNA, DNA competitive binding with ethidium bromide, and viscosity measurements were carried out to study the calf thymus DNA binding properties of -(ClO4)2. The solvatochromism of the complex was also studied. The results indicate that the Ru(Ⅱ) complex acts as a DNA intercalator with a binding constant of 6.9×105 L/mol at 50 mmol/L NaCl, and an emission sensor for solvent molecules.

Key words: Ruthenium complex, DNA binding, Solvatochromism

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