Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Cytotoxic Property of Di（μ1”,1”-azide）bis（4-nitro-2-（3＇-dimethylaminon-propylimino）methylenephenolate）dizinc（Ⅱ）

The title azide-bridged dinuclear Schiff base zinc(Ⅱ) complex [Zn2(C12H16N3O3)2-(μ1,1-N3)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group F21/n with a = 8.736(2), b = 14.850(3), c = 11.775(2) (A), β = 102.42(3)°, V= 1491.8(5) (A)3, Z= 2, Dc = 1.593 g/cm3, Mr = 715.36, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 (A), μ = 1.669 mm-1, F(000) = 736, the final R = 0.0338 and wR = 0.0789. A total of 3411 unique reflections were collected, of which 2777 with Ⅰ＞2σ(Ⅰ) were observed. The molecule of the complex is located on a crystallographic inversion centre. Each Zn atom in the complex is five-coordinated by one Schiff base ligand and two bridging azide groups, forming a trigonal bipyramidal configuration. The Zn…Zn distance is 3.328(2) (A). In the crystal structure, molecules are linked through intermolecular C-H…N hydrogen bonds, forming layers parallel to the bc plane. The complex shows low cytotoxic property to both normal and carcinoma cells.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Di-μ_(1,1)-azido-bis((azido)[N-ethyl-N'-(1-pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)ethane-1,2-diamino]cadmium(Ⅱ))

The dinuclear Schiff base cadmium(II) complex [Cd2(C10H15N3)2(N3)2 (μ1,1-N3)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray dif- fraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 10.819(2), b = 11.058(2), c = 12.766(3) , β = 102.456(2)o, V = 1491.3(7) 3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.665 g/cm3, Mr = 747.42, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 , μ = 1.470 mm-1, F(000) = 744, R = 0.0307 and wR = 0.0584. A total of 3420 unique reflections were collected, of which 2575 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. There is a crystallographic inversion centre at the midpoint of the two metal atoms in the complex. Each CdII atom in the complex is in a distorted octahedral coordination. The molecules in the crystal are linked through the intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N–H···N and C–H···N, forming a three- dimensional network.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Cytotoxic Property of Di(μ1",1"-azide)bis(4-nitro-2-(3 ''-dimethylamino-n-propylimino)methylenephenolate)dizinc(Ⅱ)

The title azide-bridged dinuclear Schiff base zinc(Ⅱ) complex [Zn2(C12H16N3O3)2-(μ1,1-N3)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group F21/n with a = 8.736(2), b = 14.850(3), c = 11.775(2) (A), β = 102.42(3)°, V= 1491.8(5) (A)3, Z= 2, Dc = 1.593 g/cm3, Mr = 715.36, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 (A), μ = 1.669 mm-1, F(000) = 736, the final R = 0.0338 and wR = 0.0789. A total of 3411 unique reflections were collected, of which 2777 with Ⅰ＞2σ(Ⅰ) were observed. The molecule of the complex is located on a crystallographic inversion centre. Each Zn atom in the complex is five-coordinated by one Schiff base ligand and two bridging azide groups, forming a trigonal bipyramidal configuration. The Zn…Zn distance is 3.328(2) (A). In the crystal structure, molecules are linked through intermolecular C-H…N hydrogen bonds, forming layers parallel to the bc plane. The complex shows low cytotoxic property to both normal and carcinoma cells.     

Synthesis and Structure of Dibenzoyl-bissemicarbazone Neodymium(Ⅲ) Perchlorate

A new Schiff base Dibenzoyl-bissemicarbazone C15H16N6O2(L) and its complex with neodymium(Ⅲ ) perchlorate [NdL2(H2O)2](ClO4)3 were synthesized. The crystal and molecular structure of the title complex were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is monoclinic and conforms to space group P. with cell constants a=10. 893(2) A, b= 12. 118(3) A , c=22. 494(5) A , β=89. 86(3)% V = 2969.19A3. The final standard deviation R=0. 0919. In the complex Nd is coordinated by four nitrogen and six oxygen atoms, of which four nitrogen and four oxygen atoms are provided by two neutral ligands L, and the other two oxygen atoms are provided by two water molecules, forming a ten-coordinated complex cation, which the perchlorate groups exist in the outer sphere. The coordination polyhedron takes a bicapped anti-square prism arrangement. That the average bond length of Nd-N is 2. 735 A indicates that the coordination of N in groups to Nd( Ⅲ ) is very weak.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Isonicotinic Acid [1-（3,5-Dibromo-2- hydroxyphenyl）methylidene]hydrazide Methanol

A new Schiff base compound, C13H9Br2N3O2·CH3OH, isonicotinic acid [1-(3,5- dibromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]hydrazide methanol, has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound comprises a Schiff base moiety isonicotinic acid [1-(3,5-dibromo-2-hydroxyphenyl) methylidene]hydrazide and a methanol molecule. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 8.464(1), b = 9.511(2), c = 10.901(2) , α = 92.940(2), β = 110.456(2), γ = 96.040(2)o, Z = 2, V = 814.0(2) 3, Dc = 1.759 g/cm3, Mr = 431.09, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 , μ = 4.994 mm-1, F(000) = 424, R = 0.0440 and wR = 0.1061. A total of 3284 unique reflections were collected, of which 2197 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. The molecule adopts a trans configuration about the C=N double bond. The dihedral angle between the benzene and pyridine rings is 22.0(4)o. The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular O-H···N and C-H···O hydrogen bonds, forming layers parallel to the ac plane. The preliminary biological tests show that the compound has potential antibacterial activities.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Cytotoxic Property of Dibromobis{4-bromo-2-[(2-phenylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenolato}dizinc(Ⅱ)

The title phenolic oxygen bridged dinuclear Schiff base zinc(Ⅱ)complex [Zn2Br2-(C15H14BrN2O)2]was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal belongs to the trielinic system,space group P-1 with a=9.2279(17),b=12.096(2),c=16.286(3)(A),α=75.402(3),β=87.464(3),γ=72.746(3)°,V=1679.1(5)(A)3,Z=2,Dc=1.833 g/cm3,Mr=926.94,λ(MoKα)=0.71073(A),μ=6.221 mm-1,F(000)=904,the final R=0.0601 and wR=0.1155.A total of 7453 unique reflections were collected,of which 3425 with Ⅰ＞2σ(Ⅰ)were observed.One Zn atom is six-coordinate in an octahedral geometry,and the other one is four-coordinate in atetrahedral geometry.The Zn…Zn distance is 3.106(2) (A).In the crystal structure,molecules are linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds typed N-H…Br and C-H…Br,forming zigzag chains running along the b axis.The complex shows potent cytotoxic property to both normal and cardnoma cells.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Diaquabis{2,4-dibromo-6-[(2-ethylaminoethylimino)methyl]-phenolato}nickel(Ⅱ) Dinitrate Diacetonitrile

The title mononuclear Schiff base nickel(Ⅱ) complex [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]· 2NO3·2C2H3N was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectrum,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a=15.534(2),b=7.647(1),c=16.435(2),β=103.252(2)o,V=1900.3(4)3,Z=2,Dc=1.750 g/cm3,Mr=1000.99,λ(MoKα)=0.71073,μ=4.776 mm-1,F(000)=996,the final R=0.0368 and wR=0.0724. A total of 3988 unique reflections were collected,of which 2764 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. The complex consists of a mononuclear [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]2+ cation,two nitrate anions and two acetonitrile molecules. The Ni atom,lying on the inversion centre,is six-coordinated by two Schiff bases and two water molecules to assume an octahedral coordination geometry. The molecules in the crystal are linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N–H…O,N–H…Br,O–H…O,O–H…N and C–H…O to form layers.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis{2-bromo- 4-chloro-6-[(2-isopropylammonioethylimino)-methyl]phenolato}bisthiocyanatozinc(Ⅱ)

A Schiff base zinc(Ⅱ) complex [Zn(C12H16BrClN2O)2(NCS)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P with a = 8.414(1), b = 9.124(1), c = 22.212(3) (A), α = 79.177(2), β = 86.296(2), γ = 89.899(2)o, V = 1671.3(4) (A)3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.631 g/cm3, Mr = 820.79, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 (A), μ = 3.444 mm-1, F(000) = 824, R = 0.0646 and wR = 0.1179. A total of 7371 unique reflections were collected, of which 3904 with I＞2σ(I) were observed. The complex crystallizes with two half-molecules per asymmetric unit and each mononuclear molecule is centrosymmetric. The Zn atom lying at the inversion centre is six-coordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral geometry by two phenolate O atoms and two imine N atoms from two Schiff base ligands, as well as two N atoms from two thiocyanate anions. In the crystal structure, the combination of π-π stacking interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds (N-H…Br, N-H…O, N-H…N, C-H…O, C-H…S and C-H…Cl) leads to a three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Cytotoxic Property of Dibromobis{4-bromo-2-[（2- phenylaminoethylimino）methyl]phenolato}dizinc（II）

The title phenolic oxygen bridged dinuclear Schiff base zinc（II） complex [Zn2Br2- （C15H14BrN2O）2] was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 9.2279（17）, b = 12.096（2）, c = 16.286（3） A, α = 75.402（3）, β = 87.464（3）, γ= 72.746（3）°, V = 1679.1（5） A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.833 g/cm^3, Mr = 926.94, λ（MoKα） = 0.71073 A, μ= 6.221 mm^-1, F（000） = 904, the final R = 0.0601 and wR = 0.1155. A total of 7453 unique reflections were collected, of which 3425 with I 〉 2σ（I） were observed. One Zn atom is six-coordinate in an octahedral geometry, and the other one is four-coordinate in a tetrahedral geometry. The Zn...Zn distance is 3.106（2） A. In the crystal structure, molecules are linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds typed N-H...Br and C-H...Br, forming zigzag chains running along the b axis. The complex shows potent cytotoxic property to both normal and carcinoma cells.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemistry Properties of a (N,N'-Ethylene-bis(salicylaldiminato)) Nickel(II) Complex, [Ni_2(salen)_2]·NCS·NH_4

A new Ni(II) complex [Ni2(salen)2]·(NCS)·NH4 (salen = N,N’-bis(salicylidenea- mino)ethanato) has been prepared and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group Pbca with a = 16.8725(13), b = 19.0046(15), c = 20.0583(16) , Z = 8, V = 6431.8(9) 3, C33H32N6Ni2O4S1, Mr = 726.13, Dc = 1.500 g/cm3, F(000) = 3008, μ = 1.284 mm-1, the final R = 0.0394 and wR = 0.0767 for 4449 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The complex involves a N,N’-ethylene-bis(salicylaldiminato) Schiff base, an isothiocyanato anion and an ammonium cation. The nickle(II) ion adopts a distorted square coordination geometry with N2O2 set of Schiff base ligand. The complexes are linked into a dimmer via intermolecular hydrogen bonds and the [Ni(salen)] moieties are connected together to form a 2-D layer structure by intermolecular N–H…O hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking. Cyclic-voltammetry method was used to characterize electrochemically the complex.     

A new oxidovanadium(Ⅳ) Schiff base complex containing asymmetric tetradentate ONN0O0Schiff base ligand:Synthesis,characterization,crystal structure determination,thermal study and catalytic activity

After synthesis of an asymmetric tetradentate ONN0O0 Schiff base ligand(H2L) followed by reaction of the synthesized H2 L with an equimolar mixture of methanolic solutions of the VO(acac)2, a new oxidovanadium(IV) Schiff base complex(VOL) was synthesized. The Schiff base ligand and its complex were characterized by FT-IR and UV–vis spectra and C, H, N analysis. The crystal structure of VOL was also determined by single crystal X-ray analysis. The VOL complex crystallizes in monoclinic space group Cc. The Schiff base ligand acts as a tetradentate ligand through its two iminic nitrogens and two phenolic and acetylacetonate oxygens. Thermogravimetric analysis of the VOL showed that it decomposes in two steps and converts to mixed vanadium oxides at 477 8C. In addition, thermal decomposition of the VOL complex in air at 660 8C leads to formation of V2O5 nanoparticles with the average size estimated from XRD 49 nm. The catalytic activity of the VOL complex was investigated in the epoxidation reaction and different reaction parameters were optimized. The results showed that the cyclic alkenes were efficiently converted to the corresponding epoxides, whereas the VOL did not appreciably convert the linear alkenes.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Activities of Schiff Base Ligand and Its Nickel(Ⅱ) Complex

A complex [NiL2] was synthesized, in which L, or to be exact, a Schiff base ligand(HL), was derived from the condensation of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-phenylacetyl-5-pyrazolone(PMPAP) with L-phenylalanine methyl ester. They were characterized by IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Green block crystals of both ligand and its complex were grown at room temperature. The ligand, which consists of two individual fragments, crystalizes in the P1 space group(a = 5.6268(5), b = 10.6892(11) and c = 19.4869(18) ). The complex crystalizes in the P21 space group(a = 21.4076(18), b = 9.4792(8) and c = 25.287(2) ), which consists of a nickel six-coordinated compound. Every fragment is a distorted octahedron with four oxygen and two nitrogen atoms. The Schiff base ligand(HL) and its complex have been tested in vitro to evaluate their antibacterial activity against bacteria Escherichia Coli and Bacillus subtilis. It is found that the complex has higher activity than the corresponding free Schiff base ligand(HL) against the same bacterial.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Complex {[Co~(Ⅲ)L_2]·[Co~(Ⅱ)(H_2O)_6]_(0.5)·2.25H_2O}_4 (H_2L = N-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)salicylidenimine)

The reaction of Co(OAc)2·4H2O with the Schiff base H2L in a methanol solution affords the red crystals of {[CoIIIL2]·[CoII(H2O)6]0.5·2.25H2O}4 1 (H2L = N-(2-hydroxyphenyl) sali-cylidenimine). The molecular and crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group P21/n, C104H114Co6N8O37, Mr = 2421.61, a = 10.625(3), b = 16.335(4), c = 15.265(4) , β = 102.990(4)o, V = 2581.6(11) 3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.558 g/cm3, μ = 1.034 mm-1, F(000) = 1252, R = 0.0414 and wR = 0.1167 for 5889 reflections. The Co(III) atom is six-coordinated by two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms of two tridentate L ligands. The abundant hydrogen bonding interactions extend the complex into a one-dimensional supra-molecular framework. The uncoordinated water molecules act as space-fillers and consolidate the whole architecture through the hydrogen bonding interactions.     

Molecular structure of [(trien)Zn(im)Zn(trien)](ClO_4)_3 complex and ESR spectra of its single-crystal doped with [(trien)Cu(im)Zn(trien)l(ClO_4)_3 complex

The crystal structure of the title complex was measured, in which the two zinc atoms with coordination polyhedron of distorted tetragonal pyramid (TP) are bridged by an imidazolate in the apical position of the TP forming a dimer. The isomorphous [(trien)Cu(im)Zn(trien)](ClO4)3·H2O complex was doped in the title complex and the recorded single-crystal ESR spectra by fitting gave two sets of the principal values of g and A tensors, which were assigned to the physically distinct sites of the two magnetically equivalent molecules in the unit cell. Lattice distortion at the Cu(II) ion sites and the bonding parameters of Cu(II) ions are further calculated, and the bonding nature of Cu(II) ions is discussed.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bis{2-bromo- 4-chloro-6-[（2-isopropylammonioethylimino）- methyl]phenolato}bisthiocyanatozinc（Ⅱ）

A Schiff base zinc(Ⅱ) complex [Zn(C12H16BrClN2O)2(NCS)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a=8.414(1),b=9.124(1),c=22.212(3),α=79.177(2),β=86.296(2),γ=89.899(2)o,V=1671.3(4)3,Z=2,Dc=1.631 g/cm3,Mr=820.79,λ(MoKα)= 0.71073,μ=3.444 mm-1,F(000)=824,R=0.0646 and wR=0.1179. A total of 7371 unique reflections were collected,of which 3904 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. The complex crystallizes with two half-molecules per asymmetric unit and each mononuclear molecule is centrosymmetric. The Zn atom lying at the inversion centre is six-coordinated in a slightly distorted octahedral geometry by two phenolate O atoms and two imine N atoms from two Schiff base ligands,as well as two N atoms from two thiocyanate anions. In the crystal structure,the combination of π-π stacking interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds (N–H…Br,N–H…O,N–H…N,C–H…O,C–H…S and C–H…Cl) leads to a three-dimensional network.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and PTPs Inhibition of a Zinc(Ⅱ) Complex with N-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-L-serine

The reaction of the reduced Schiff base HL(N-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-L-serine) with Zn(CH_3COO)_2·2H_2O in aqueous solution afforded [Zn(L)_2]·3H_2O(I). The complex has been characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, powder X-ray diffraction, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex I crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, space group P212121, with a=9.197(2), b=10.445(2), c=24.149(5) ?, V=2319.8(8) ?~3, Z=4, C_(20)H_(30)N_2O11 Zn, M_r=539.83, Dc=1.546 g·cm~3, μ=1.122 mm~(-1), F(000)=1128, GOOF=0.971, the final R=0.0206 and w R=0.0506 for 4346 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)). In complex I, each Zn(II) ion coordinates with three carboxyl oxygen atoms and two amine nitrogen atoms from three L-anions, forming a distorted five-coordinated trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Complex I exhibits a 1D wavy chain structure that is extended by hydrogen-bonding interactions to form a supramolecular network. The bioactivity of the complex as a potential PTPs inhibitor in vitro was investigated, displaying potent inhibition against PTP1B(IC_(50), 0.24 μM) and TCPTP(IC_(50), 0.53 μM) with a moderate selectivity.     

SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE OF THE COMPLEX OF N, N''''-(4, 6-DINITRO-1, 3-PHENYLENE)-BIS(4''''-BENZO-15-CROWN-5-AMINE) WITH POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE

Crystals of the title compound were prepared, whose structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction as a biscrown complex. The crystal is monoclinic with a=22.512 (11), b=22.649(9), c=18.113(8), β=104.84(4)°, V=8926(7)~3, Z=8, space group C2/c. Least square retinement has been performed on 2807 unique observed reflections to a final R of 0.91. It is noted from the structure that K+ is coordinated with ten oxygen atoms, forming an intramolecutar sandwiched complex. The bond distance of K+—O ranges from 2.780 to 3.102 with a mean value of 2.906. Local disorder is observed for SCN-group which distributes on three positions with site occupation factors 0.4, 0.3 and 0.3, respectively.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Diaquabis{2,4-dibromo-6-[(2-ethylaminoethylimino)methyl]phenolato}nickel(Ⅱ) Dinitrate Diacetonitrile

The title mononuclear Schiff base nickel(Ⅱ) complex [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]·2NO3·2C2H3N was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 15.534(2), b = 7.647(1), c = 16.435(2) (A), β = 103.252(2)o, V = 1900.3(4) (A)3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.750 g/cm3, Mr = 1000.99, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 (A), μ = 4.776 mm-1, F(000) = 996, the final R = 0.0368 and wR = 0.0724. A total of 3988 unique reflections were collected, of which 2764 with I＞2σ(I) were observed. The complex consists of a mononuclear [Ni(C11H14Br2N2O)2(H2O)2]2 cation, two nitrate anions and two acetonitrile molecules. The Ni atom, lying on the inversion centre, is six- coordinated by two Schiff bases and two water molecules to assume an octahedral coordination geometry. The molecules in the crystal are linked through intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N-H…O, N-H…Br, O-H…O, O-H…N and C-H…O to form layers.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Di-μ1,1-azido-bis((azido)[N-ethyl-N''-(1-pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)ethane-1,2-diamino]cadmium(Ⅱ))

The dinuclear Schiff base cadmium(Ⅱ) complex [Cd2(C10H15N3)2(N3)2 (μ1,1-N3)2] was prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray dif- fraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 10.819(2), b = 11.058(2), c = 12.766(3)(A), β = 102.456(2)°, V = 1491.3(7)(A)3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.665 g/cm3, Mr = 747.42, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 (A), μ = 1.470 mm-1, F(000) = 744, R = 0.0307 and wR = 0.0584. A total of 3420 unique reflections were collected, of which 2575 with Ⅰ ＞ 2σ(Ⅰ) were observed. There is a crystallographic inversion centre at the midpoint of the two metal atoms in the complex. Each CdⅡ atom in the complex is in a distorted octahedral coordination. The molecules in the crystal are linked through the intermolecular hydrogen bonds of N-H…N and C-H…N, forming a three- dimensional network.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid [1-（3,5-Dibromo-2-hydroxyphenyl）methylidene]hydrazide Methanol

A new Schiff base compound, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid [1-(3,5-dibromo-2-hydroxy- phenyl) methylidene]hydrazide methanol (C14H10Br2N2O3·CH3OH), has been synthesized by the condensation of equimolar 3,5-dibromosalicylaldehyde and 2-hydroxybenzoic acid hydrazide in a methanol solution. The compound was characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, and single- crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound consists of a Schiff base moiety 2-hydroxybenzoic acid [1-(3,5-dibromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]hydrazide and a lattice methanol molecule. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 7.183(1), b = 15.673(2), c = 15.001(2) , β = 98.345(2)o, Z = 4, V = 1670.9(4) 3, Dc = 1.773 g/cm3, Mr = 446.10, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073 , μ = 4.872 mm-1, F(000) = 880, R = 0.0458 and wR = 0.0963. A total of 3445 unique reflections were collected, of which 2236 with I > 2σ(I) were observed. As expected, the molecule adopts a trans configuration about the C=N double bond. The two benzene rings are nearly coplanar (mean deviation from the combined plane is 0.061(4) ), with the dihedral angle of 7.9(3)o. The preliminary biological tests show that the compound has moderate antibacterial activities.