Synthesis, crystal structure, spectral properties and catalytic activity of hexakis(imidazole)manganese(II) bisindole-2-carboxylato bisneocuproine bisdimethyl sulfoxide solvates {[MnII(Im)6] · 2(2-IC) · 2(NC) · 2(DMSO)}

Synthesis, X-ray crystal structure and IR spectrum of {[MnII(Im)6] · 2(2-IC) · 2(NC) · 2(DMSO)} are reported. Mn(II) has octahedral geometry with a MnN6 core. MnII(Im)6 cations are linked into chains involving two 2-IC− solvate, connected by π-π stacking interactions. between neocuproine molecules. The compound catalyses the disproportionation of H2O2; moreover an additional quantity of imidazole increases the reaction rate.