Novel mixed ligand complexes of bioactive Schiff base (E)-4-(phenyl (phenylimino) methyl) benzene-1,3-diol and 2-aminophenol/2-aminobenzoic acid: Synthesis, spectral characterization, antimicrobial and nuclease studies

The (E)-4-(phenyl (phenylimino) methyl) benzene-1,3-diol derived Schiff base mixed ligand complexes act as good DNA binding and DNA cleaving agents. They are good antimicrobial activators.