Homoleptic Co(ii), Ni(ii), Cu(ii), Zn(ii) and Hg(ii) complexes of bis-(phenyl)-diisoindol-aza-methene

The synthesis of five homoleptic transition metal complexes of bis-(phenyl)-diisoindol-aza-methene is described together with the optical, electrochemical and thermal properties of these compounds. Additionally, crystal structures for the Co and the Zn complex are reported.