A New “Offset” Analogue of the Classical Oxime-Bridged [MnIII6] Single-Molecule Magnets

A review on oxime functionality: an ordinary functional group with significant impacts in supramolecular chemistry

The oxime functional group is pivotal in chemistry, finding extensive applications in medical science, catalysis, organic functional group transformations, and the recognition of essential and toxic analytes. While the coordination chemistry of oxime derivatives has been thoroughly explored and several reviews have been published on this topic in reputable journals, a comprehensive review encompassing various aspects such as crystal engineering, cation and anion recognition, as well as coordination chemistry activities, is still in demand. This feature article highlights the diverse applications of oxime derivatives across multiple domains of chemistry, including medicine, agriculture, crystal engineering, coordination chemistry, and molecular recognition studies. Each of the oxime derivatives in this feature article are meticulously described in terms of their medicinal applications, crop protection, crystal engineering attributes, analyte recognition capabilities, and coordination chemistry aspects. By providing a comprehensive overview of their versatile applications, this article aims to inspire researchers to explore and develop novel oxime-based derivatives for future applications.

Heteronuclear Ni(ii)–Ln(iii) (Ln = La, Pr, Tb, Dy) complexes: synthesis and single-molecule magnet behaviour

The crystal structures are reported for three heterometallic Ni₂Ln and a Ni₂Dy₂ complex, using the Schiff base ligand 2-methoxy-6-[(E)-phenyliminomethyl] phenol. Detailed dc and ac magnetic susceptibility studies were reported for all the complexes. The complexes 3 and 4 shows frequency dependent out-of-phase susceptibility signals.

Covalently Linked Dimer of Mn3 Single-Molecule Magnets and Retention of Its Structure and Quantum Properties in Solution

[Mn3O(O2CMe)3(dpd)3/2)]2(I3)2 has been obtained from the reaction of 1,3-di(pyridin-2-yl)propane-1,3-dione dioxime (dpdH2) with triangular [Mn(III)3O(O2CMe)(py)3](ClO4). It comprises two [Mn(III)3O](7+) triangular units linked covalently by three dioximate ligands into a [Mn3]2 dimer. Solid state dc and ac magnetic susceptibility measurements reveal that each Mn3 subunit of the dimer is a separate single-molecule magnet (SMM) with an S = 6 ground state and that the two SMM units are very weakly ferromagnetically exchange coupled. High-frequency EPR spectroscopy on a single crystal displays signal splittings indicative of quantum superposition/entanglement of the two SMMs, and parallel studies on MeCN/toluene (1:1) frozen solutions reveal the same spectral features. The dimer thus retains its structure and inter-Mn3 coupling upon dissolution. This work establishes that covalently linked molecular oligomers of exchange-coupled SMMs can be prepared that retain their oligomeric nature and attendant inter-SMM quantum mechanical coupling in solution, providing a second phase for their study and demonstrating the feasibility of using solution methods for their deposition on surfaces and related substrates for study.