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In solution, complexes with stoichiometries of Ln(III):H3L 1:1 and 1:2 were obtained. The ligand H3L was isolated in crystalline form, and its molecular structure and conformation were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The compounds were further characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, 1H NMR, 13C NMR techniques, and mass spectrometry (ESI), confirming the formation of the Schiff base group. Stability constants of the complexes in solution were determined using potentiometric titration, providing insights into the metal-ligand binding equilibria. In addition, the spectroscopic properties of the ligand and its lanthanide(III) ion complexes were investigated by UV-Vis spectroscopy, which confirmed ligand-to-metal charge transfer interactions, as well as by luminescence measurements. The luminescence studies revealed inefficient energy transfer in [Eu(H3L)2(NO3)3] complexes, while no transfer was observed in [Tb(H3L)2(NO3)3] systems at any pH value. 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