Tetrameric copper(II) metallocyclic complex bearing an amino acid derived Schiff base ligand: Structure, catalytic and antioxidant activities

The synthesis, characterization of a new anhydro copper(II) complex derived from N-(2'-hydroxy acetophenone) glycinate ligand (LGly) is reported. The structure of the copper(II) complex was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), showing a tetranuclear metallocycle. The structure and spectroscopic characterization, as well as catalytic and antioxidant applications, are reported.