Complexation of deferasirox (4-[3,5-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]benzoic acid, H 3 L B ) and its decarboxylated derivative (H 2 L A ) with Ru(III), Os(IV), Co(III) and Ga(III) was studied. These complexes are expected to show anticancer potential. Formation of 1:2 octahedral complexes...