Phenoxide bridged tetranuclear Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes: Electrochemical, magnetic and antimicrobial studies

Phenoxide bridged later first row transition metal(II) complexes have been prepared by the interaction of later 3d transition metal(II) chlorides with tetranucleating compartmental Schiff base ligand system derived from 2,6-diformyl-4-methylphenol, p-phenylenediamine and 2-hydrazinobenzothiazole. Ligand and complexes were characterized by analytical, spectral (IR, UV–visible, ESR, FAB-mass and fluorescence), magnetic and thermal studies. All complexes are found to have octahedral geometry. The mutual influence of metal centres in terms of cooperative effect on the electronic, magnetic, electrochemical and structural properties was investigated. The Schiff base and its complexes have been screened for their antibacterial (against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and antifungal activities (against Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans).

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► Ligand reported is tetranucleating towards the later 3d transition metal ions.
► All synthesized complexes have octahedral geometry.
► Ligand is fluorescence active and can act as fluorescence sensor for zinc.
► All compounds have shown good antimicrobial activity.