Theoretical and practical interest in salicylic and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and their derivatives has increased over the last two decades, and with it, academic study in the field has been burgeoning. Most scientometric studies have only focused to specific property of the topic compounds. None, however, are discussed in the origination progress and future prospects of SA and PHBA and their derivatives. Past, current and future trends of salicylic and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and their derivatives, First Edition, provides thoroughly updated coverage of the synthesis, reactions, and properties of metal complex compounds of the topic ligands. Ideal for researcher, BSc or MSc level in chemical sciences in descriptive inorganic chemistry, this resource offers a readable and engaging survey of the broad spectrum of topics that deal with the preparation, properties, and use of metal complexes. Using rich graphics to enhance content and maximize learning, the book covers the scientometric review of the topic compounds, essential properties of mono- and binuclear metal complexes of SA-PHBA, Hirshfeld surface analysis of complexes, biological properties of organometallic compounds and numerous other topics to provide a coherent treatment of the field. The book pays special attention to key subjects such as chemical bonding, influence to biological activity of chemical structure and synergism hypothesis, and includes new and expanded coverage of active areas of research, such as inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, computational chemistry and more.