Catalytic assay of Schiff base Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes for N-alkylation of heterocycles with 1,3-dibromopropane

N-alkylation of heterocycles with 1,3-dibromopropane using Schiff base Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) transition metal complexes as a catalyst was studied in 1:1 and 2:1 coupling ratios under mild conditions. It was observed that all the complexes worked as efficient catalyst with product yield 78–92% for coupling ratio 1:1 and product yield 63–78% for coupling ratio 2:1. N-alkylation of heterocycles with 1,3-dibromopropane in 1:1 coupling ratio is easier with higher yields as compared with N-alkylation in 2:1 coupling ratio. Graphic abstract N-Alkylation of heterocycles with 1,3-dibromopropane