1D cerium(III) coordination polymer with pivalate bridges: Synthesis, structure and magnetic properties

In the present work, synthesis, characterization, and properties of a new 1D-polymeric chain of [Ce(piv)(3)(MeOH)(2)](n) (1D-Ce) are described. This polymeric structure was synthesized via reaction of Ce(NO3)(3)center dot 6H(2)O with pivalic acid in presence of triethylamine. Crystal structure consists of cerium coordinated to eight oxygen atoms from five pivalate and two methanol moieties. Magnetic studies on the complex revealed a strong antiferromagnetic interaction between Ce-III ions in the 1D chain. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.