Abstract
R2Sn(IV) thiosemicarbazones derived from 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde afforded O,O′ chelates possessing high cytotoxic effect against L929 murine fibroblast cells. Those derived from acetone and 2,6-diacetylpyridine gave 5- and 7-coordinated N, S chelates respectively.
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Acknowledgments
Grant UKM-ST-06-FRGS112-2009 is gratefully acknowledged.