Priyanka¹*, Priyanshu¹, Monika Raghav¹, Neha Sahay² and Abhinay Gupta¹

¹Department of Pharmacy, Kalka Institute for Research and Advanced Studies, Meerut, U.P, India
²Department Of Pharmacy, Integrated Academy Of Management And Technology, Ghaziabad, Uttarpradesh, India

*Corresponding Author: Priyanka, Department of Pharmacy, Kalka Institute for Research and Advanced Studies, Meerut, U.P, India.

Received: August 06, 2025; Published: August 14, 2025

Abstract

Schiff bases (SBs) are a class of chemical compounds where the stereochemistry of a nitrogen atom with a double bond is maintained. Schiff bases are incredibly versatile and find their way into a variety of fields, from pharmaceuticals and agriculture to analytical chemistry and industrial processes. They're celebrated for their impressive biological activities, which include antimicrobial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant effects. Beyond their medicinal benefits, Schiff bases also play a crucial role as ligands in coordination chemistry, where they interact with metal ions to create complexes that are useful in catalysis, therapy, and material science.

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Citation

Citation: Priyanka., et al. “Overview of Schiff Bases of Isatin Derivatives". Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 9.9 (2025): 02-12.

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