Synthesis, Structure, and Magnetic Properties of a Mn₄ Cluster derived from Benzimidazole‐Alcohol Ligands

Abstract

The synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties of a [MnIII3MnII(μ3‐O)(mbp)3(OAc)3]·4H2O (1) [H2mbp = 2‐(1H‐benzimidazol‐2‐yl)‐2‐ methylpropane‐1,3‐diol] cluster are reported herein. Mn ions in compound 1 have a tetrahedron topology. Solid‐state direct current and alternating current magnetic susceptibility measurements on compound 1 reveal a ground state with ST = 7/2 as well as the probable single‐molecule magnetic behavior.