2Inorganic Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
3Department of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh
Transition metal complexes of Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) Containing Bidentate Schiff base, derived from the condensation of ethylenediamine/o-aminophenol and cinnamaldehyde were synthesized and characterized by IR, UV-Vis., and some physical measurements. IR spectral studies show the binding sites of the Schiff base ligand with the metal ion. Molar conductance data and magnetic susceptibility measurements give evidence for monomeric and electrolytic nature of the complexes. The complexes have been found to have moderate antimicrobial activity against the tested bacteria.
Transition metal complex, Antimicrobial activity, Schiff base
