Synthesis, spectral characterization, DFT studies, and computational screening of 4-amino-3-mercapto-5-methyl-1,2,4-triazole and its cadmium(II) mixed ligands complexes as potential antimalaria drug

In this research paper we report the detailed synthesis, spectral (1H-NMR, FT-IR, and UV-Vis), crystal structure determination, DFT studies, and molecular modeling of 4-amino-3-mercapto-5-methyl-1,2,4-triazole (L2) Schiff base ligand and its complexes of cadmium as suitable bioactive agents for the treatment of malaria. From the spectroscopic results, the synthesized Schiff base has potentialtridentate coordination with themetal ion via hydroxy naphthalinic-O, azomethine-N and sulphur atom of the thione group.