Complexes of vanillin-4-methyl-4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazone with cobalt(II), nickel((II), copper(II) and zinc(II) metal ions were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic moment, infrared spectra, electronic spectra, 1 H and 13 C NMR, mass spectrum and thermal analysis. The low molar conductance values indicate that all the complexes are non-electrolytes. Spectral studies indicate that the ligand act in a tridentate manner coordinating with the metal ion through sulphur, oxygen and nitrogen atoms. Based on magnetic moment measurements, spectral studies and thermal analysis, suitable geometry was proposed for the metal complexes. Thermal stability of the complexes was ascertained on the basis of thermo gravimetric analysis and the lattice parameters, space group and grain size of the ligand and complexes were determined by using powder XRD measurements. Surface morphology of ligand and complexes were studied using SEM analysis. Antimicrobial studies were carried out against gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria and two fungal pathogens.

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Complexes of carboxymethyl-N-methyl-N-phenyl dithiocarbamate (DTC) with cobalt(II), nickel((II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes were synthesized in 1:2 molar ratio with general formula [M(DTC)2],{M=Co(II)/Ni(II)/Cu(II)/Zn(II)} and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, infrared and electronic spectra. The ligand structure was confirmed by 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum. The measured molar conductance values indicate the non-electrolytic nature of the metal complexes. The elemental analysis, infrared, electronic spectra and magnetic moment suggest that the coordination of DTC occurred through sulphur and oxygen atom as a bidentate. The cobalt(II) and zinc(II) complexes were found to coordinate in a tetrahedral geometry and complexes and nickel(II) and copper(II) complexes coordinate in a square planar geometry. Thermal analysis was carried out to ascertain the thermal stability of the metal complexes. By using powder XRD measurements, the lattice parameters, space group and grain size were determined. The scanning electron microscope images reveal the surface morphology of the metal complexes.

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