Synthesis of Cobalt and Nickel Complexes Bearing 2,6—Bis（imino）phenoxy Ligands

The 2,6-bis(imino)phenoxy ligands were prepared in 74.6%-85.7%yield by the condensa-tion of the appropriate aniline with 2-hydroxy-5-tert-butyl-isophthaldehyde.Aseres of new cobalt and nickel complexes LMX2(M=Co,X=Cl;M=Ni,X=Cl)bearing 2,6-bis(imino)phenoxy ligands were syn-thesized in yield 74.1%-85.2%.