Di-μ-oxido-bis­[(1,4,8,11-tetra­aza­cyclo­tetra­decane-κ4N,N′,N′′,N′′′)dimangan­ese(III,IV)] bis­(tetra­phenyl­borate) chloride acetonitrile disolvate
2011

Mixed-Valent Manganese Dimer with Cyclam Ligand

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Marilyn M. Olmstead, David W. Boyce, Lauren E. Bria

Primary Institution: University of California, Davis

Conclusion

The study presents a mixed-valent manganese dimer complex that exhibits unique structural characteristics due to its disordered nature.

Supporting Evidence

  • The manganese dimer complex features a mixed-valent state with no distinction between MnIII and MnIV.
  • The cyclam ligand is in a cis configuration and participates in hydrogen bonding.
  • The study provides detailed crystallographic data supporting the structure of the compound.

Takeaway

Scientists created a special manganese compound that has two different types of manganese atoms connected by oxygen, and it looks a bit messy because of how the atoms are arranged.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving cyclam and manganese chloride, followed by crystallization from a toluene solution.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019829

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