Synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of a two-dimensional manganese(II) complex with a maximum denticity of ethylenediaminetetraacetic ligand

► We synthesized and characterized a new Mn(II)-edta complex. ► This complex is the first two-dimensional Mn-edta coordination polymer. ► A maximum denticity of the edta4− ligand was found in this complex. ► This Mn-edta complex exhibits strong antiferromagnetic couplings.