Synthesis,spectral, thermal and electrochemical characterization of metal(II) complexes with 1-S-methylcarbodithioate-4-substituted thiosemicarbazides

1-S-Methylcarbodithioate-4-substituted thiosemicarbazides (L¹-L³) have been prepared and confirmed by spectral data and elemental analysis. Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) complexes with L¹-L³ have been prepared and characterized by elemental and thermal analyses, molar conductance, magnetic moment, as well as spectral data (IR, ¹H NMR, mass and electronic spectra). The molar conductance data reveal that the chelates are non-electrolytes. The IR and ¹H NMR spectra showed that L¹-L³ are deprotonated in the complexes and act as binegative SNNS donors. The electronic spectra of the complexes as well as their magnetic moments provide information about geometries. Thermogravimetric analysis of some complexes suggests different decomposition steps and ending with metal sulfide as final product. The redox properties of the complexes are explored by cyclic voltammetry.