Field-induced slow magnetic relaxation, molecular docking and antibacterial studies of quasi-isotropic copper (II) (S = ½) systems stabilised by tetradentate (ONNO) and tridentate (NNO)-donor ligands

Key Points

• This research aims to understand the link between the structure of copper complexes and their magnetism and antibacterial properties.
• Synthesized penta-coordinate Cu(II) complexes.
• Characterized these complexes structurally.
• Investigated their magnetism and antibacterial activities.
• Identified a dinuclear complex with significant structural features.
• Observed correlations between coordinating environment and magnetic properties.
• Reported favorable antibacterial activities of the complexes against specific bacteria.