Hydroxytriazene Derived from Sulphanilamide: Spectrophotometric and Biological Applications

Abstract

In this investigation, we report synthesis, spectrophotometric application and antimicrobial activities of 3-hydroxy-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(4- sulphonamido)phenyltriazene(HCNT) and its Fe(III) complex [Fe(HCNT)2(H2O)2]. The complex has been synthesized by traditional as well as mechanochemical routes. These compounds have been characterized and screened for antimicrobial activity against bacterial strains i.e. E. coli, S. aureus, S. pyogenes, P. aeruginosa and fungal strains i.e. A.clavatus, A. niger, C. albicans using brothmicrodilution method. The results indicate that the compounds may serve as better bactericides compared to fungicides and the molar composition of iron(III) complex was found 1:2 (Fe:HCNT) by spectrophotometric study.