Synthesis, Characterization and In-Vitro Antimicrobial Studies of M 2+ + Complexes of p -Chlorophenyl-, p -Bromophenyl-Dithiocarbamates

Abstract

This study reports the synthesis of metal complexes of mixed ligands p-Chlorophenyl-, p-Bromophenyl-dithiocarbamates. The spectral properties of the metal complexes [Zn(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II)] were obtained using the FTIR and UV/Vis spectroscopic techniques. Their antibacterial studies revealed that these complexes as well as the ligands could serve as possible antibacterial agents against pathogens. Melting point and solubility measurements were also carried out. It was observed that these complexes were non-toxic, non-electrolytic and stable solids.