Structure and magnetic properties of hexanuclear 3d–4f clusters with {MnIII2LnIII4} (Ln = Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho) core

Reactions between hexanuclear manganese pivalate with lanthanide salts (chlorides or nitrates), in the presence of potassium hydroxide, 2-pyridylmethanol and sodium azide leads to formation of a new family of hexaheteronuclear manganese–lanthanide clusters.

Reactions between hexanuclear manganese pivalate with lanthanide salts (chlorides or nitrates), in the presence of potassium hydroxide, 2-pyridylmethanol and sodium azide leads to formation of new family of hexaheteronuclear manganese–lanthanide clusters.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► An effective approach to access of new hexanuclear 3d-4f clusters.
► Weak antiferromagnetic intermolecular interactions.
► Molecular construction of manganese–lanthanide complexes with different nuclearity.