Smectic Cu(II), Pd(II) and VO(IV) complexes: Synthesis, EPR and thermogravimetric studies

Abstract

The octadecanoate of N-(4-hexyloxyphenyl)salicylaldimine and the corresponding Cu(II), Pd(II) and VO(IV) complexes were synthesized and studied. The compounds were characterized by IR, H-1 NMR, elemental and thermal analysis and polarized light microscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis and electronic spectra of the complexes are reported. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) measurements were performed.