Synthesis and Characterization of Potentially Antimicrobial Complexes of Zn(II) and Cu(II) with Chlorhexidine as Ligand
| Periodical | Key Engineering Materials (Volume 415) |
|---|---|
| Main Theme | Electrochemistry and physical chemical methods in serving materials for sustainable development |
| Edited by | Daniela Ionita |
| Pages | 49-52 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.415.49 |
| Citation | Florina Dumitru et al., 2009, Key Engineering Materials, 415, 49 |
| Online since | September, 2009 |
| Authors | Florina Dumitru, Maria Giurginca, O. Micu, C. Guran, Anca Razvan, Nicoleta Maria Badea |
| Keywords | Biological Application, Chlorhexidine, d-Metal Complexes, Salt |
| Price | US$ 28,- |
Chlorhexidine, 1,1'-hexamethylene-bis-[5-(p-chlorophenyl)-biguanide] is a clinically used antiseptic agent with a broad activity spectrum, effective against either Gram positive bacteria such as Mutans streptococcus or Gram negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has eliminating effects on some mycobacteria. In order to prevent the loss of the biological activity caused by poor solubility of chlorhexidine and to limit the side effects of chlorhexidine when used as antiseptic, we synthesised Zn(II)- and Cu(II)- complexes of chlorhexidine, L1, as well as with chlorhexidine diacetate, L2, in 1:1 and 1:2 M:L molar ratios. Based on the elemental analysis data, IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy, and ESI-MS spectrometry we proposed the appropriate molecular formulae of the complexes.
