10.1016/j.poly.2007.09.027
The research study on the synthesis, characterization, and application of selenated Schiff bases derived from 2-hydroxyacetophenone and their palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes. The purpose of the study was to explore the coordination chemistry of these selenated Schiff bases, particularly their potential as catalysts in the Heck reaction, a type of chemical reaction used in organic synthesis. The researchers synthesized selenated Schiff bases L1 and L2, and their complexes with Pd(II) and Pt(II), namely [Pd(L1–H)Cl] (1), [Pt(L1–H)Cl] (2), [Pd(L2–H)Cl] (3), and [PtL2Cl2] (4). The study concluded that these complexes, particularly complex 1, showed promising catalytic activity in the Heck reaction, with an approximately 80% yield in a relatively short reaction time of 14 hours.
10.1016/j.jorganchem.2010.05.026
The research presents the synthesis, characterization, and molecular structure of six new diorganotin(IV) compounds derived from orthoaminophenol Schiff bases. The study aimed to understand the interactions between organotin(IV) cations and biologically important molecules containing {O, N, O} donor atoms, which is crucial due to the known biological activity of organotin(IV) compounds. The chemicals used in the process include ortho-aminophenol, R2SnO (where R is Me or Ph), and ketones such as acetyl acetone, 2-hydroxyacetophenone, and 2-hydroxy-3-methylacetophenone.