The synthesis and characterization of Co2+, Ni2+, CU2+, Pd2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+ complexes of benzoyl acetone hydrazine-S-benzyldithiocarbazate [H(2)BATC] are reported. Elemental analysis, magnetic moment and spectral [IR, UV-vis H-1-NMR and C-13-NMR] measurements have been used in characterize the complexes. ?he spectral data show that the ligand behaves in bidentate or tridentate manner. The stereochemistry or these complexes is discussed based upon their spectral and magnetic properties. The antibacterial activities of the ligand and its metal complexes toward various types of bacteria are also reported.


A A SALAMAH ,M A S MONSHI ,N M A SALAM ,