Synthesis, Characterization and Antifungal Activities of Copper(II) Soaps and their Complexes Derived from Azadirecta Indica (Neem) and Pongamia Pinnata (Karanj) Oil

Abstract

Abstract Neem (Azadirecta indica) and Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) oils are ecofriendly, non-toxic, completely biodegradable with antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. The dark green colour Copper(II) soaps derived from Neem and Karanj oil, their greenish brown complexes with ligand 2-amino-6-methyl benzothiazole containing nitrogen and sulphur have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis. IR and NMR of complexes suggest that the complexation has taken place successfully. From the analytical data the stoichiometry of the complexes has been observed to be 1:1 (metal-ligand). Copper soaps and their complexes are good anti-fungal agents. The fungi toxicities of the oils, soaps and complexes of neem and karanj have been investigated. The results indicate that the strain of Candida species is susceptible towards complexes of benzothiazole.