Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications of Ru(III) complexes containing N-[di(alkyl/aryl)carbamothioyl]benzamide derivatives and triphenylphosphine/triphenylarsine

Six coordinated ruthenium(III) complexes of the type [RuX2(L)(PPh3)2] or [RuX2(L)(AsPh3)2] {where L = N-[di(alkyl/aryl)carbamothioyl]benzamide derivatives, X = Cl or Br} have been prepared by the reaction between [RuX3(PPh3)3] or [RuX3(AsPh3)3] (where X = Cl or Br) and N-[di(alkyl/aryl)carbamothioyl]benzamide derivatives in toluene and characterized by elemental analysis, spectral data (electronic, IR and EPR) and magnetic moment studies. The complexes act as efficient catalysts for the oxidation of alcohols in presence of N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide as oxidant at room temperature.