Bimetallic complex of the type [Cu(tren)(NCS)]4[Mn(NCS)6]:: A hydrogen bonded network structure

MnCl2 center dot 4H(2)O, Cu(NO3)(2) center dot 3H(2)O, tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (tren) and NH4NCS in a 1:4:4: 10 molar ratio in aqueous solution results a bimetallic compound of the type [Cu(tren)(NCS)](4)[Mn(NCS)(6)] (1) which has been characterized by microanalytical, physicochemical, spectroscopic and magnetic results. The structure of the complex is determined by X-ray diffraction study. Some pertinent crystal data are: monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 11.0442(9) angstrom, b = 14.4923(12) angstrom, c = 19.2505(16) angstrom. beta = 91.95(10)degrees, and Z = 4. The crystal structure consists of a hydrogen bonded 3D network of [Cu(tren)(NCS)](+) and [Mn(NCS)(6)](4-) ions. Manganese(II) has an MnN6 chromophore bound by six N atoms of the terminal thiocyanates. Each copper(II) centre is five coordinated by one N atom of terminal thiocyanate and four N atoms of the tripod ligand. Four copper(II) units are hydrogen bonded to form a hydrogen bonded tetramer. Each manganese(II) in turn is further engaged in hydrogen bonding to four such tetramers leading to the 3D network. Variable-temperature magnetic study shows no significant magnetic interactions among the metal ions connected by hydrogen bonding. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.