Synthesis, characterization, fluorescence and catalytic activity of some new complexes of unsymmetrical Schiff base of 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde with 2,6-diaminopyridine

The Schiff base, 2-1(pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)aminol-6-aminopyridine (L) was synthesized by 1:1 condensation of 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde and 2,6-diaminopyridine. The ligand and its complexes were characterized by different physicochemical studies. The analytical and spectroscopic tools indicated that the synthesized complexes have the general formulae: [M(L)Cl-2]center dot 2H(2)O (M = Cu(II), Ni(II) and Co(II)), [La(L)(3)](NO3)(3)center dot 3H(2)O and [Sm(L)(ClO4)(3)]center dot 3H(2)O. Vibrational spectra indicated the coordination of L to metal ions through its pyridyl and azomethine nitrogen atoms. The presence of water molecules in all reported complexes has been supported by TG/DTA studies. Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters were computed using Coats and Redfern method. The prepared ligand and its complexes exhibited intraligand (pi-pi*) fluorescence and can potentially serve as photoactive materials. The catalytic activity of the complexes toward the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide was investigated. Both the ligand and its complexes have been screened for antibacterial activities. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.