COMPLEXES OF A SCHIFF-BASE FORMED BY THE CONDENSATION OF S-BENZYL DITHIOCARBAZATE AND BENZOYL ACETONE

The synthesis and characterization of Co2+, Ni2+, CU2+, Pd2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+ complexes of benzoyl acetone hydrazine-S-benzyldithiocarbazate [ H(2)BATC] are reported. Elemental analysis, magnetic moment and spectr al [IR, UV-vis H-1-NMR and C-13-NMR] measurements have been used in ch aracterize the complexes. ?he spectral data show that the ligand behav es in bidentate or tridentate manner. The stereochemistry or these com plexes is discussed based upon their spectral and magnetic properties. The antibacterial activities of the ligand and its metal complexes to ward various types of bacteria are also reported.