An n4-tetradentate hydrazone ligand that binds in a neutral, mono-and bisdeprotonated form to iron(Ii) and zinc(ii) metal ions

Abstract

The coordination chemistry of butane-2,3-dione bis (2′-pyridylhydrazone) towards the divalent first-row transition metals zinc and iron has been explored. Depending upon the conditions, the ligand in the six complexes was found to be either neutral, mono, or doubly deprotonated. The zinc(II) and iron(II) complexes were fully characterized by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction methods.