Synthesis, characterization and thermal behavior of solid state 2-methoxybenzylidenepyruvate of alkali earth metals, except beryllium and radium

Solid state M(2-MeO-BP) 2 compounds, where M stands for bivalent alkali earth metal ions (Mg, Ca, Srand Ba) and 2-MeO-BP is 2-methoxybenzylidenepyruvate, have been synthesized. Simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis and complexometry, were used to investigate these compounds. The dehydration of magnesium, strontium and barium compounds occurs in a single step, while for calcium compound the dehydration occurs in two steps. The thermal decomposition of the anhydrous compounds occurs with the formation of carbonate as intermediate, except for the magnesium compound. The results also provided information about the composition, coordination mode, thermal behaviour and thermal decomposition of isolated compounds.