Synthesis, structure and catalase-like activity of new dicopper(II) complexes with phenylglyoxylate and benzoate ligands

Dimeric Cu2(bpy)2(phga)4 and Cu2(ba)4(bpy)2 complexes were isolated and characterized. Single crystal X-ray structure of the Cu2(bpy)2(phga)4 complex is also reported. These complexes were found to present catalase-like activity.