The synthesis and chelation properties of oximes of certain 2-quinolylmethyl and 2-phenanthrolylmethyl ketones and of various hydrazones of 2-acetylquinoline and 2-acetyl-1,10-phenanthroline

Certain oximes were prepared from 2-quinolylmethyl 2-pyridinyl ketone and 2-(1,10-phenanthrolyl)methyl 2-pyridinyl ketone. Also, the preparation of two series of hydrazones was effected: one from 2-acetylquinoline and one from 2-acetyl-1,10-phenanthroline. The latter compound and 2-(2-quinolyl)-1,10-phenanthroline were also synthesized. All the compounds were tested for their metal-chelation properties.