A single-chain magnet based on linear [MnIII2MnII] units†
Abstract
The synthesis, structural characterization and magnetic properties of a 1D coordination polymer based on a linear mixed valent [MnIII2MnII] repeating unit are described. It displays single-chain magnet (SCM) behaviour with an energy barrier of ∼38 K and represents the first example of a mixed valent Mn–carboxylate SCM with a linear architecture.