Synthesis, crystal structure and physico-chemical studies of neodymium tris[diphenyl(3-thienyl)methoxide]

► A novel neodymium alkoxide containing thiophene and phenyl units was synthesized. ► The X-crystal structure reveals a mononuclear compound. ► The electrochemical properties of the carbinol and the neodymium alkoxide were studied. ► The redox activities are only due to the organic ligands. ► Luminescence studies show an energy transfer from the ligands to the metal center.