A new tetradentate N2O2-type Schiff base ligand. Synthesis, extractive properties towards transition metal ions and X-ray crystal structure of its nickel complex

A new tetradentate N₂O₂-type Schiff base, bis(2-hydroxypropiophenone)-1,2-propanediimine (L), was synthesized by the reaction of 1,2-propanediamine with 2-hydroxypropiophenone in EtOH. The Schiff base is able to extract Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II and Zn^II ions in aqueous NaNO₃ media into a CH₂Cl₂ organic phase via a cation exchange mechanism. The observed extraction order was as follows: Cu^II > Ni^II > Co^II > Zn^II. Reaction of nickel acetate with the Schiff base in EtOH afforded the neutral complex Ni · L. Single crystals of this complex were obtained from mixed CHCl₃-EtOH (3:1) solvent and its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. Crystal data for Ni · L · CHCl₃: triclinic, space group Pī, with a = 9.005(2) Å, b = 9.625(2) Å, c = 14.212(4) Å, V = 1136.8(5) ų, α = 106.06(2)°, β = 106.06(2), γ = 105.10(2)°, and Z = 2. A near square planar structure is observed for the studied complex.     

The effect of ligand basicity on the thermal stability of heterodinuclear NiII–ZnII complexes

Four complexes of the nuclear structure Ni^II–Zn^II were prepared with bis-N,N′-(salicylidene)-1,3-propanediamine (LH₂), bis-N,N′-(salicylidene)-2,2′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine (LDMH₂) and the reduced derivatives of these Schiff bases, bis-N,N′-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3-propanediamine (L^HH₂), bis-N,N′-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-2,2′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine (LDM^HH₂). The complexes were characterized using IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric methods. The stoichiometry of the complex molecules were found to be NiL·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂, NiLDM·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂, NiL^H·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂ and NiLDM^H·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂. The molecular models of the complexes prepared with the reduced Schiff bases were determined according to the X-ray diffraction method. It is seen that in these complexes Ni(II) is in octahedral and Zn(II) is in tetrahedral coordination sphere. Ni(II) ion is coordinated between two nitrogen and two oxygen donors of the ligand and oxygen donors of the two DMF molecules. Zn(II) ion on the other hand is coordinated between two oxygen of the organic ligand forming two μ bonds. It also coordinates two Cl ions. The thermogravimetric analysis showed that the complex NiLDM^H·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂ containing methyl groups is more stable than the other complex NiL^H·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂ containing reduced Schiff base. The coordinative DMF molecules in NiLDM^H·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂ were thermally cleaved. However, the cleavage of DMF molecules NiL^H·ZnCl₂·(DMF)₂ resulted in the thermal degradation of the complex. In order to explain the TG data of the ligands were titrated in non-aqueous medium and their basicity strengths were determined. It was found that the basicity of the ligands containing two methyl groups were stronger. It is understood that the two methyl groups increase the negative charge density on nitrogen causing an increase in complex stability.     

Synthesis, structural characterization and electrochemical studies of nickel(II), copper(II) and cobalt(III) complexes of some ONS donor ligands derived from thiosemicarbazide and S-alkyl/aryl dithiocarbazates

Four tridentate ONS ligands, namely 2-hydroxyacetophenonethiosemicarbazone (H₂L¹), the 2-hydroxyacetophenone Schiff base of S-methyldithiocarbazate (H₂L²), the 2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde Schiff base of S-methyldithiocarbazate (H₂L³), and the 2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde Schiff base of S-benzyldithiocarbazate (H₂L⁴), and their complexes of general formula [Ni(HL¹)₂], [ML] (M?=?Ni^II or Cu^II; L?=?L¹, L², L³ and L⁴), [Co(HL)(L); L?=?L¹, L², L³ and L⁴] and [ML(B)] (M?=?Ni^II or Cu^II; L?=?L² and L⁴; B?=?py, PPh₃) have been prepared and characterized by physico-chemical techniques. Spectroscopic evidence indicates that the Schiff bases behave as ONS tridentate chelating agents. X-ray crystallographic structure determination of [NiL²(PPh₃)] and [CuL⁴(py)] indicates that these complexes have an approximately square-planar structure with the Schiff bases acting as dinegatively charged ONS tridentate ligands coordinating via the phenoxide oxygen, azomethine nitrogen and thiolate sulfur atoms. The electrochemical properties of the complexes have been studied by cyclic voltammetry.     

Synthesis and complex formation of stereoisomers of 1,3-Diphenyl-2-thioxo-4,5-bis(hydroxyimino)-Imidazoline

The new α-dioxime, 1,3-diphenyl-2-thioxo-4,5-bis-(hydroxyimino)-imidazoline, DTIH₂, has been synthesized. Anti- and amphi-forms of DTIH₂ could be separated. The anti- and amphi-forms of Cu^II, Ni^II, Co^II, and Co^III complexes have been isolated and their structures identified by using IR, UV-Visible and elemental analyses. The interconversion of anti- and amphi-Ni^II complexes has been studied.     

Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of New Schiff Bases Having the –SiOR Group (R = CH 3or CH2CH3), and their Transition Metal Complexes

Two new Schiff base ligands containing −SiOCH₃ or −SiOCH₂CH₃ groups, 4-{[(3-trimethoxysilanepropyl)imino]methyl}benzene-1,3-diol (1) Hmsb and 4-{[(3-triethoxysilanepropyl)imino]methyl}benzene-1,3-diol (5) Hesb, have been synthesized by the reaction of 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde with 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. Six new transition metal [Cu^II, Ni^II and Co^II complexes of these Schiff Base ligands were prepared. The complexes are formed by coordination of N, O atoms of the ligands. Their structures were confirmed by elemental analyses, ¹H nmr, i.r. and u.v.–vis. spectral data. The analytical data shows that the metal-to-ligand ratio in the Schiff Base complexes contains silane in 1:2. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of (1) Hmsb and (5) Hesb Schiff ligands, and their [M(msb)₂] and [M(esb)₂] type coordination compounds, were investigated     

Coordination chemistry and biological activity of two tridentate ONS and NNS Schiff bases derived from S-benzyldithiocarbazate

Two tridentate Schiff bases having ONS and NNS donor sequences were prepared by condensing S-benzyldithiocarbazate (NH₂NHCSSCH₂Ph) (SBDTC) with pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde and salicylaldehyde, respectively. Complexes of these ligands with Ni^II, Zn^II, Cr^III, Co^II, Cu^II, and Sn^II were studied and characterized by elemental analyses and various physico-chemical techniques. Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II and Sn^II complexes were four-coordinate while the Cr^III, Sr^III and Co^III complexes were six-coordinate. The ONS Schiff base was moderately active against leukemia, while its zinc, antimony and cobalt complexes were strongly active against leukemic cells with DC₅₀ = 0.35–5.00.     

Crystal structure,DFT study,antimicrobial properties and DNA cleavage potential and thermal behavior of some new mercury complexes

In this study, a new bidentate Schiff base ligand (L) entitled as N,N’-bis(dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine and its mercury complexes were synthesized. The Schiff base ligand and its complexes were characterized using FT-IR, ¹H-, ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy, molar conductivity and electronic spectral study. Regarding physical and spectral data, the general formula for the complexes was suggested as HgLX₂ (L = Schiff base ligand and X = Cl^?, Br^?, I^?, SCN^?, N₃ ^?). For structural identification of these complexes, crystal structure of mercury iodide complex was analyzed as typical one. In the structure of this complex, Hg ion is surrounded by 2 iodide ions and 2 N atoms from the Schiff base ligand to form a four-coordinated mercury complex in triclinic system with space group of P ₁. Angular index (τ ₄) value was evaluated equal to 0.85, so the geometry around the mercury ion in this complex can be described as trigonal pyramid. A layered supramolecular structure for HgLI₂ complex is stabilized by C–H···I and C–H···π interactions in solid state. DFT study on the ligand and its complexes was also carried out, and then some calculated and experimental structural parameters of HgLI₂ were compared. Thermal behaviors of the titled compounds were investigated by thermogravimetric analyses. Furthermore, biological properties of the ligand and its complexes were examined against some Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and also against 2 fungi. Finally, the interaction of the ligand and its complexes with DNA was investigated by electrophoresis method.     

Investigation on the thermal decomposition some heterodinuclear NiII-MII complexes prepared from ONNO type reduced Schiff base compounds ( M II=ZnII, CdII)

N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-1,3-propanediamine (LH₂), N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-2,2′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine (LDMH₂), N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediamine (LOH₃), N,N′-bis(2-hydroxyacetophenylidene)-1,3-propanediamine (LACH₂) and N,N′-bis(2-hydroxyacetophenone)-2,2′-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine (LACDMH₂) were synthesized and reduced to their phenol-amine form in alcoholic media using NaBH₄ (L^HH₂, LDM^HH₂, LOH^HH₂, LAC^HH₂ and LACDM^HH₂). Heterodinuclear complexes were synthesized using Ni(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) salts, according to the template method in DMF media. The complex structures were analyzed using elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetry. Suitable crystals of only one complex were obtained and its structure determined using X-ray diffraction, NiLAC^H·CdBr₂·DMF₂, space group orthorhombic, Pbca, a=20.249, b=14.881, c=20.565 ? and Z=8. The heterodinuclear complexes were seen to be of [Ni·ligand·MX₂·DMF₂] structure (ligand=L^H2−, LDM^H2−, LOH^H2−, LAC^H2−, LACDM^H2−, M=Zn^II, Cd^II, X=Br⁻, I⁻). Thermogravimetric analysis showed irreversible bond breakage of the coordinatively bonded DMF molecules followed by decomposition at this temperature.     

Anion directed templated synthesis of mono- and di-Schiff base complexes of Ni(II)

Two sets of Schiff base ligands, set-1 and set-2 have been prepared by mixing the respective diamine (1,2-propanediamine or 1,3-propanediamine) and carbonyl compounds (2-acetylpyridine or pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde) in 1:1 and 1:2 ratios, respectively and employed for the synthesis of complexes with Ni(II) perchlorate and Ni(II) thiocyanate. Ni(II) perchlorate yields the complexes having general formula [NiL₂](ClO₄)₂ (L = L¹ [N¹-(1-pyridin-2-yl-ethylidine)-propane-1,3-diamine] for complex 1, L² [N¹-pyridine-2-ylmethylene-propane-1,3-diamine] for complex 2 or L³ [N¹-(1-pyridine-2-yl-ethylidine)-propane-1,2-diamine] for complex 3) in which the Schiff bases are mono-condensed terdentate whereas Ni(II) thiocyanate results in the formation of tetradentate Schiff base complexes, [NiL](SCN)₂ (L = L⁴ [N,N′-bis-(1-pyridine-2-yl-ethylidine)-propane-1,3-diamine] for complex 4, L⁵ [N,N′-bis(pyridine-2-ylmethyline)-propane-1,3-diamine] for complex 5 or L⁶ [N,N′-bis-(1-pyridine-2-yl-ethylidine)-propane-1,2-diamine] for complex 6) irrespective of the sets of ligands used. Formation of the complexes has been explained by anion modulation of cation templating effect. All the complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, spectral and electrochemical results. Single crystal X-ray diffraction studies confirm the structures of four representative members, 1, 3, 4 and 5; all of them have distorted octahedral geometry around Ni(II). The bis-complexes of terdentate ligands, 1 and 3 are the mer isomers and the complexes of tetradentate ligands, 4 and 5 possess trans geometry.     

Complexes of a tridentate ONS Schiff base. Synthesis and biological properties

Several new complexes of a tridentate ONS Schiff base derived from the condensation of S-benzyldithiocarbazate with salicylaldehyde have been characterised by elemental analyses, molar conductivity measurements and by i.r. and electronic spectra. The Schiff base (HONSH) behaves as a dinegatively charged ligand coordinating through the thiolo sulphur, the azomethine nitrogen and the hydroxyl oxygen. It forms mono-ligand complexes: [M(ONS)X], [M=Ni^II, Cu^II, Cr^III, Sb^III, Zn^II, Zr^IV or U^VI with X = H₂O, Cl]. The ligand produced a bis-chelated complex of composition [Th(ONS)₂] with Th^IV. Square-planar structures are proposed for the Ni^II and Cu^II complexes. Antimicrobial tests indicate that the Schiff base and five of the metal complexes of Cu^II, Ni^II, U^VI, Zn^II and Sb^III are strongly active against bacteria. Ni^II and Sb^III complexes were the most effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram negative), while the Cu^II complex proved to be best against Bacillus cereus (gram positive bacteria). Antifungal activities were also noted with the Schiff base and the U^VI complex. These compounds showed positive results against Candida albicans fungi, however, none of them were effective against Aspergillus ochraceous fungi. The Schiff base and its zinc and antimony complexes are strongly active against leukemic cells (CD₅₀ = 2.3–4.3 μg cm⁻³) while the copper, uranium and thorium complexes are moderately active (CD₅₀ = 6.9–9.5 μg cm⁻³). The nickel, zirconium and chromium complexes were found to be inactive. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

The synthesis,characterization and spectral studies of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes with N,N-bis(2-{[(2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl) methyl]amino}butyl) N′,N′-dihydroxyethanediimidamide

Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II and Cd^II complexes of N,N-bis(2-{[(2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl]amino}butyl)N′,N′-dihydroxyethanediimidamide (LH₂) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectra, electronic spectra, magnetic susceptibility measurements, conductivity measurements and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). The Co^II, Ni^II and Cu^II complexes of LH₂ were synthesized with 1?:?2 metal ligand stoichiometry. Zn^II and Cd^II complexes with LH₂ have a metal ligand ratio of 1?:?1. The reaction of LH₂ with Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, Zn^II and Cd^II chloride give complexes Ni(LH)₂, Cu(LH)₂, Zn(LH₂)(Cl)₂, Cd(LH₂)(Cl)₂, respectively.     

Synthesis,Spectroscopic Characterization and Properties of New Metal Complexes

A new series of the polydentate Schiff base Cu^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Pd^II and Zn^II complexes derived from ethylenediamine (eda), diethylenetriamine (dea) and tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (taa) have been prepared by template condensation in MeOH solution, and characterized by i.r., electronic spectral data, elemental analyses, conductivity and magnetic measurements. The ¹H- and ¹³C-n.m.r. and mass spectral data of the Ni^II, Pd^II and Zn^II complexes have been recorded. In all complexes, some of the chloride ions coordinate to the metal ions. From conductivity measurements, it is shown that the complexes are electrolytes. The Ni^II, Pd^II and Zn^II complexes have diamagnetic character. In this study, the Schiff base Cu^II and Co^II complexes have sub-normal magnetic moments commensurate with their binuclear or tetranuclear nature. Some show antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeast.     

Preparation and characterization of some transition metal complexes of benzoic acid hydrazones of 2-aminonicotinaldehyde

Summary Cu^II, Ni^II, Co^II, Zn^II and Pd^II complexes of tridentate Schiff base ligands derived from the condensation of benzoic acid hydrazides with 2-aminonicotinaldehyde have been prepared and characterized. For M=Cu, Ni, Co and Zn the complexes were formulated as [M(ligand)(H₂O)X] (X=Cl, Br), with a distorted octahedral geometry and tridentate Schiff base ligands. The Pd complexes were formulated as Pd(ligand)Cl₂, with square planar geometries and bidentate Schiff base ligands. The e.s.r. spectra of the Cu^II complexes are discussed.     

Transition metal complexes with a polydentate Schiff base derived from 3-formylsalicylic acid and 1,2-bis(o-aminophenylthio)ethane

The reaction of 3-formylsalicylic acid with 1,2-bis(o-aminophenylthio)ethane yielded a Schiff base with eight donor centres N₂S₂O₄ of which the inner compartment is of an N₂S₂O₂ type and the outer is of the O₂O₂ type. The base forms several mononuclear homo- and hetero-dinuclear complexes: e.g. mononuclear Cu^II, Ni^II and dinuclear Cu^II, Ni^II, UO₂ ^VI complexes. Hetero-dinuclear complexes {[M]M}, where M = the inner metal ion Cu^II, Ni^II and M = the outer metal ion Pd^II, UO₂ ^VI are also reported. The complexes were characterised by elemental analyses, spectral, thermal and magnetic measurements. Dicopper and dinickel complexes exhibit subnormal magnetic moments showing spin pairing between two metal centres, via the phenolato oxygen, whereas other mono-copper and mono-nickel complexes (both mononuclear and hetero-dinuclear) show the expected magnetic behaviour for 1e and 2e, respectively. The e.s.r. spectra of copper complexes also support the above behaviour.     

Thermal Decomposition of New Mononuclear NiII Complexes with ONNO Type Reduced Schiff Bases and Pseudo Halogens

Mononuclear nickel(II) complexes were prepared by reaction of the three ONNO type reduced Schiff bases bis‐N,N′‐(2‐hydroxybenzyl)‐1,3‐propanediamine (L^HH₂), bis‐N,N′‐(2‐hydroxybenzyl)‐2,2′‐dimethyl‐1,3‐propanediamine (LDM^HH₂), and bis‐N,N′‐[1‐(2‐hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]‐1,3‐propanediamine (LAC^HH₂) with Ni^II ions in the presence of pseudo halides (OCN^–, SCN^– and N₃^–). The complexes were characterized with the use of elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, and thermal analyses. The molecular structure of one of the complexes was obtained by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The obtained complexes are mononuclear, and a pseudo halide molecule is attached. One of the oxygen atoms of the ligand is in phenolate and the other was in phenol form. According to the thermogravimetry results, it was thought that the pseudo halide thermally detaches from the structure as hydropseudo halide. In azide‐containing complexes an endothermic reaction was observed although the azide group usually decomposes with an exothermic reaction.     

Synthesis, characterization, electrochemical studies, and antibacterial activities of cobalt(III) complexes with Salpn-Tipe Schiff base ligands. Crystal structure of trans-[CoIII(L1)(Py)2]ClO4

The synthesis, characterization, spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of trans-[Co^III(L¹)(Py)₂]ClO₄ (I) and trans-[Co^III(L²)(Py)₂]ClO₄ (II) complexes, where H₂L¹ = N,N′-bis(5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-1,3-propylenediamine and H₂L² = N,N′-bis(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-1,3-propylenediamine, have been investigated. Both complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The crystal structure of I has been determined by X-ray diffraction. The coordination geometry around cobalt(III) ion is best described as a distorted octahedron. The electrochemical studies of these complexes revealed that the first reduction process corresponding to Co(III/II) is electrochemically irreversible accompanied by dissociation of the axial Co-N(Py) bonds. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the Schiff bse ligands and their corrsponding complexes have been tested against human pathogenic bacterias such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. The cobalt(III) complexes showed lower antimicrobial activity than the free Schiff base ligands.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of two new heteropolynuclear [NiCdCdNi] and [NiCdNi] Schiff base complexes involving bridging chlorine and oxygen functions

Two new heteropolynuclear Schiff base complexes, [Ni₂Cd₂L₂Cl₂(μ-Cl)₂] (1) and [Ni₂CdL′₂Cl(H₂O)]ClO₄·H₂O (2) where L = [N,N′-bis(2-hydroxyacetophenylidene)]propane-1,2-diamine and L′ = [N,N′-bis(2-hydroxypropiophenylidene)]propane-1,2-diamine, have been synthesized by refluxing equimolar amounts of nickel perchlorate, cadmium chloride and the respective tetradentate Schiff base ligand, H₂L or H₂L′ in methanol medium. The complexes have been characterized by microanalytical, spectroscopic, single crystal X-ray diffraction and other physicochemical studies. Structural studies on 1 reveal the presence of a bis(heterodinuclear) [Ni^IICd^II]₂ unit in which the two central cadmium ions are doubly chloro-bridged with each other and each of them is connected to a nickel(II) center through two phenolate oxygen bridges. In contrast, complex 2 contains a heterotrinuclear [Ni^IICd^IINi^II] unit in which the central cadmium ion is connected to two nickel(II) centers through two doubly bridging phenolate oxygen atoms. The Cd(II) ions in 1 and 2 adopt distorted, square pyramidal (CdO₂Cl₃) and octahedral (CdO₅Cl) geometries respectively. On the other hand, the Ni(II) ions in both 1 and 2 assume the same coordination geometry, i.e. a distorted square planar (NiO₂N₂) arrangement. Intermolecular C-H?Cl or O-H?Cl and O-H?O hydrogen bonding interactions are operative in the complexes to build up 2D supramolecular structures in their solid states.     

Spectral characterization and biological evaluation of Schiff bases and their mixed ligand metal complexes derived from 4,6-diacetylresorcinol

In the present study two new series of Copper(II), Nickel(II) and Cobalt(II) complexes with two newly synthesized Schiff base ligands 4,6-bis(1-(4-bromophenylimino)ethyl)benzene-1,3-diol (H₂L¹), 4,6-bis(1-(4-methoxyphenylimino) ethyl)benzene-1,3-diol (H₂L²) and organic ligands 8-hydroxy quinoline, 1,10-phenanthroline have been prepared. The Schiff bases H₂L¹ and H₂L² ligands were synthesized by the condensation of 4,6-diacetyl resorcinol with 4-bromo aniline and 4-methoxy aniline. The ligands and their metal complexes have been characterized by FT-IR, Mass, ¹H NMR, UV–Vis., elemental analysis, ESR and Thermal gravimetric analysis. The Schiff base and their metal complexes were tested for antimicrobial activity against gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and gram negative bacteria Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and fungus Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus clavatus using Broth Dilution Method.     

Preparation of some nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes of the SCHIFF-Base derived from Acetophenone and Ethylenediamine

Preparation and properties of the following Ni^II and Cu^II complexes of the Schiff base derived from acetophenone and ethylenediamine (BAPE) and also of the mixed Ni^II and Cu^II chelates with BAPE and acetylacetone (acac-H) are described: In each case the Schiff base, BAPE, acts as a neutral bidentate ligand. The complexes are characterised by electronic spectra, magnetic susceptibilities, conductivities and elemental analyses. Pseudotetrahedral structure is proposed for M(BAPE)C1₂, while tetragonal structure for [M(BAPE)(acac)(H₂O)₂]C_lO₄ (M = Ni and Cu). The complex [Ni(BAPE) (acac)]ClO₄ has been found to be square planar.     

Fluorenone hydrazine-S-benzyldithiocarbazate transition metal complexes

Summary New Cu^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Cd^II, Zn^II, Hg^II, Pd^II and UO ₂ ^II complexes of the Schiff base ligand (FBz) formed by condensation of fluorenone withS-benzyldithiocarbazate have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic and spectroscopic measurements. The Cu(FBz)₂(Cl)₂ complex is paramagnetic. The Ni(FBz-H)₂ complex is diamagnetic, four-coordinate and square planar. The Co^II ion is oxidized in the presence of the Schiff base with the concomitant formation of Co^III complex of empirical formulae Co(FBz)Cl₃OH₂. The ligand was tested as a corrosion inhibitor for copper. Inhibition efficiency was calculated and the limiting concentration of FBz to give maximum efficiency was 10^–3 mol dm^–3 at 25°C. The polarographic reduction of FBz was investigated in Britton-Robinson buffer solutions of pH 3–10. The polarograms at dme indicated that the depolarizer is reduced through two two-electron irreversible diffusion-controlled waves. The mechanistic pathway of the electrode reaction is commensurate with this result.