Abstract
Hippurates of V(III), Cr(III) and Fe(III) were isolated as solids with the general formula; [V(hip)
3]·15H
2O, [Cr(hip)
3]·6H
2O and [Fe(hip)
3]·1.5H
2O. The compounds were characterized from elemental analysis, infrared spectra,
1H NMR, electronic spectra and thermogravimetric analysis and proof that metal–ligand coordination involves only via the carboxylate group.