Synthesis and characterization of triethanolamine complexes with cobalt(ii) and zinc(ii) cinnamates

New hydrometallatranes, viz. complexes of triethanolamine with Znⁱⁱ and Coⁱⁱ cinnamates, have been synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy, ESI mass spectrometry, elemental and thermal analyses. The structure of cobalt complex has been solved using single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compounds synthesized and their analogues have been tested for antimicrobial activity.