A pentanuclear complex derived from manganese(III) Schiff-based complex and hexacyanoferrate(III): synthesis, structure and magnetic properties

A cyano-bridged Mn-III-Fe-III complex, [Mn(salpn)(CH3OH)](4).[Fe(CN)(6)]ClO4.9(H2O), was prepared and characterized. Single crystal X-ray analysis reveals that the complex assumes a cyano-bridged Mn4Fe unit. The magnetic measurement showed this complex exhibiting ferromagnetic behavior. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.