Synthesis, characterization and anti-diabetic effect of bis[(1-R-imidazolinyl)phenolato]oxovanadium(IV) complexes

Three novel bis[1-R-(imidazolinyl)phenolato]oxovanadium(IV) complexes were successfully synthesized. The anti-diabetic effect of the VOSO4, [VO(pimin)2] (1a), [VO(Etpimin)2] (2) and [VO(EtOHpimin)2] (3) was evaluated and these compounds showed promising activity in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and Chang liver cells.