title: A new quasi-1D spin system with spin transition exhibiting novel CN...pi interactions.
abstract: A new molecular tecton with a flexible conformation, 1-methyl-ethyldeneaminopyridinium, was synthesized, and its corresponding compound with [Ni(mnt)(2)](-) exhibits novel CN...pi interactions and spin transition.
authors.affiliation: Coordination Chemistry Institute, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Zhengfang
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tian
authors.forename: Xiaoming
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Ren
authors.forename: Yizhi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: You
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Qingjin
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Meng