| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1235480 | Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy | 2011 | 7 Pages |
The Schiff bases of N2O2 dibasic ligands, H2La and H2Lb are prepared by the condensation of ethylenediamine (a) and trimethylenediamine (b) with 6-formyl-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-methylbenzopyran-4-one. Also tetra basic ligands, H4La and H4Lb are prepared by the condensation of aliphatic amines (a) and (b) with 6-formyl-5,7-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzopyran-4-one. New complexes of H4La and H4Lb with metal ions Mn(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) are synthesized, in addition Mn(II) complexes with ligands H2La and H2Lb are also synthesized. Elemental and thermal analyses, infrared, ultraviolet–visible as well as conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements are used to elucidate the structure of the newly prepared metal complexes. The structures of copper(II) complexes are also assigned based upon ESR spectra study. All the complexes separated with the stoichiometric ratio (1:1) (M:L) except Mn–H4La and Mn–H4Lb with (2:1) (M:L) molar ratio. In metal chelates of the type 1:1 (M:L), the Schiff bases behave as a dinegative N2O2 tetradentate ligands. Moreover in 2:1 (M:L) complexes, the Schiff base molecules act as mono negative bidentate ligand and binuclear complex is then formed. The Schiff bases were assayed by the disc diffusion method for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The antifungal activity of the Schiff bases was also evaluated against the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Benzopyrone Schiff bases form complexes with M ions through NO and OO donation. ► Mn2+, Ni2+, and Cu2+ chelates with bnzopyrone Schiff bases were synthesized. ► The molecular structure of the chelates was elucidated spectroscopically. ► The Schiff bases show good antimicrobial activity.
