Peroxidase-like oxidative activity of cobalt-based 1D coordination polymer; experimental and theoretical investigations.

Context: The present work describes the synthesis, structural characterization, and catalytic activity of a Co(II)-based one-dimensional coordination polymer (CP1). To validate the chemotherapeutic potential of CP1, in vitro DNA binding assessment was carried out by employing multispectroscopic techniques. Moreover, the catalytic activity of CP1 was also ascertained during the oxidative conversion of o-phenylenediamine (OPD) to diaminophenazine (DAP) under aerobic conditions.