The synthesis, spectroscopic studies, x-ray crystal structure, and biological properties of the complex [Cu(H2L)(OH2)Cl]Cl (1) (H2L = pyridoxal thiosemicarbazone) are reported. The compound crystallizes in space group P2(1)/n, a = 12.128(2), b = 9.096(2), c = 13.592(2) A, beta = 108.65(2) degrees, U = 1420.7 A3, and Z = 4. The molecular structure consists of discrete cations [Cu(H2L)(OH2)Cl]+ and Cl- anions. Each copper atom is in an approximately square pyramidal environment involving the phenolic oxygen, the imine nitrogen, the sulphur, and a water oxygen in the equatorial positions, while a chlorine atom occupies the axial position. The structure of this complex is compared to that of the dimeric [(Cu(HL)(OH2))2]Cl2.2H2O (2) obtained under different experimental conditions, to that of a Co(III) complex with the same ligand [Co(HL)L].4.5H2O (3) and to that of the free ligand H2L, especially in relation to its biological activity. Compounds 1 and 2 have not antiviral action in vitro with respect to RNA viruses, show an inductive effect on Friend erythroleukemia cells (FLC), erythroid differentiation and a suppressive effect regarding FLC proliferation. Complex 3 and the free ligand do not have biological activity.
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