Synthesis of some Transition Metal Complexes with Schiff Base Ligands

Schiff base ligands have been widely studied in the field of coordination chemistry mainly due to their facile syntheses, easily availability, electronic properties and good solubility in common solvents. Transition metal complexes containing the Schiff base ligands have been of interest for many years because the transition metal complexes play a central role in the conduction of molecular materials, which display unusual conducting, magnetic, thermal properties and find applicability in material chemistry and biochemistry. A large number of Schiff bases and their complexes may exhibit properties such as reversible binding of oxygen, transfer of an amino group, thermal, varied complexing/redox abilities, and as nanoprecursors. The Schiff bases have high affinity for transition metal ions; hence exhibit potential applications in various areas.