Synthesis and toxicity test of tin(IV) pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate complexes

Abstract

Binuclear tin(IV) complex with pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic ligand has been synthesized using reflux method. The colorless crystals with cubic shape were obtained. Elemental analysis of Tin(IV) Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylate Complexes clearly indicates that the contents of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen in the complex were 31,74%, 3.08%, 4.23% by weight. The measurement of tin levels in the complexes by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) shows the results of 34.80% by weight. The IR spectrum showed absorption peaks of Sn-N and Sn=O at 432.05 and 732.95 cm−1 respectively, confirming the formation of complex. Toxicity of the complex was determined by Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) method, and the LC50 value of the complex was 23.81 mg/L.