Abstract:
Actually great distribution and drug resistance of microorganisms is one of our most concern
and serious health problems. Infections from resistance bacteria are now common, and certain
pathogens have developed resistant to several classes of antibiotics. Transition metal based drug
represents a promising approach of antibacterial agent with potential application for inhibition of
bacterial infectious diseases. Consequently, in this study relatively abundant and inexpensive
element Iron (III) forms a new complex of the ligand 2,2’-bipyrdine and bitartrate
[Fe(Bpy)(H
2
O)
2
(HTA)]Cl
were synthesized. Varieties of analytical, thermal, and spectroscopic
methods have been applied to characterize the structures of the complexes; in particular, FT-IR
and UV-Vis performed. From IR and UV result both ligands, HTA
2
-
and 2,2 bpy bonded to the
metal center, so that octahedral complexes formed. The produced metal complex was further
evaluated through the Disc Diffusion method for its in vitro antibacterial activity against Grampositive
(Staph aurous, Staphylococcus Epidermdics) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli,
Klebsiella pneumonia) bacteria. The outcomes were compared with those of the frequently
encountered commercial drug Tetracycline. It reveals small antimicrobial activity towards grampositive
bacteria. The results are evident to antimicrobial activity of the complexes were
predominantly effective towards strong Gram-positive bacteria (S aurous and S. Epidermdics).
Prevailing, the complex can diffuse for those lacking strong cell wall. Generally, two octahedral
complexes were synthesized; characterized and antibacterial activities were investigated