Synthesis, Biological Study and Complexation Behavior of Some Anionic Schiff Base Amphiphiles

A novel series of anionic Schiff base amphiphiles were synthesized. The chemical structures of these compounds were elucidated using different spectroscopic tools. The surface and thermodynamic properties of the prepared Schiff bases were studied using classical measurements including surface and interfacial tensions. The surface parameters of these compounds, e.g., surface tension, critical micelle concentration, effectiveness, efficiency, maximum surface excess, minimum surface area, and interfacial activity showed their good surface activity. Their thermodynamic parameters of adsorption and micellization including free energy change of micellization and adsorption showed their tendency toward adsorption at the interfaces and also micelle formation at lower concentrations. The complexation behavior of the synthesized Schiff bases were study through the interaction of the Schiff base (IIIa; SBSD) with nickel chloride hexahydrate. All synthesized compounds in addition to NiCl2·6H2O and Ni Schiff Base complex have been evaluated for their antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The results of the biocidal activities showed high potent action of (Ni-IIIa; Ni-SBSD) complex more than Schiff base IIIa; SBSD.