Synthesis, spectral characterization, molecular docking studies, and larvicidal activity of some transition metal complexes with Schiff base ligand
摘要
The synthesis of a Schiff base ligand 5-(((7-chlorobenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)imino)methyl)-2-methoxyphenol (L) derived from the condensation of 5-amino-1,3,4-thiadaizole 2- thiol and 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzaldehyde and its Cu(II), Co(II), Mn(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) metal complexes in 2:1 stoichiometric ratio (2HL:M). The formation of the ligand and its metal complexes were evaluated using MS technique, FTIR, UV–visible, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and thermogravimetric analysis. Molecular docking studies were conducted using AutoDock 4.2 to predict the binding affinity and interaction of L and its metal complexes with potential biological targets. The larvicidal activity of L and its metal complexes was evaluated by exposing larvae to various concentrations of the compounds. The mortality rates of the larvae were determined after 24 h of exposure. The Cu(II) complex exhibited the most effective larvicidal activity, with a mortality rate of 66%. The survival rate of the larvae exposed to the Cu(II) complex was only 34%, indicating its high toxicity. The free Schiff base ligand showed moderate larvicidal activity with a mortality rate of approximately 50%, meaning roughly half of the larvae survived. This suggests that while L is somewhat effective, its larvicidal activity is significantly enhanced upon metal coordination, especially with Cu(II).