Single crystal EPR spectroscopy, magnetic studies and catalytic activity of a self-assembled [2 × 2] CuII4 cluster obtained from a carbohydrazone based ligand

The synthesis and structure of a new tetranuclear cluster of Cu(II) with a symmetric carbohydrazone based ligand is reported. Single crystal EPR studies of the tetranuclear Cu(II) complex. Magnetic behavior of the tetranuclear Cu(II) complex. Catalytic behavior of the Cu(II) complex for the oxidation of cyclooctene.