Synthesis and characterization of mononuclear metal complexes with a ligand derived from 2,6-diformyl para cresol

A new Schiff base polydentate ligand (tetra Aza) has been prepared: 2,6-bis-(Azomethine ethyl Azomethine ortho phenol) 4-methyl phenol.Synthesis was carried out by two steps of condensation, first by the condensation of 2,6-diformyl-4-methyl phenol and ethylenediamine in the mole ratio (1:2) under nitrogen atmosphere.