Schiff Bases: Contemporary Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
Schiff bases, a versatile class of organic compounds with a (>C〓N∙) functional group, have gained significant attention in contemporary chemistry due to their remarkable synthesis methods, diverse properties, and wide-ranging applications. This book chapter focused on Schiff bases, emphasizing their...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89503 |
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| Summary: | Schiff bases, a versatile class of organic compounds with a (>C〓N∙) functional group, have gained significant attention in contemporary chemistry due to their remarkable synthesis methods, diverse properties, and wide-ranging applications. This book chapter focused on Schiff bases, emphasizing their versatility in contemporary chemistry. It covers synthesis methods, structural aspects, and applications across multiple domains. The historical development of Schiff bases is traced, emphasizing their pivotal role in modern chemistry as key intermediates in various processes. The chapter delves into synthesis methods, including traditional, sustainable, and green chemistry approaches, and discusses structural aspects, spectroscopic characterization, thermodynamic properties, and kinetics. Schiff bases are categorized into various types, highlighting their diversity. Applications are explored in catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, coordination chemistry, medicinal chemistry, materials science, and environmental contexts. The chapter concludes with recent advances, emerging trends, and future directions, positioning it as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners interested in Schiff bases. The proposed chapter aims to explore the latest developments in Schiff bases, providing an in-depth review of their synthesis, properties, and applications across various scientific fields. |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-072-9 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.114850 |