title: Salen-based [Zn2Ln3] complexes with fluorescence and single-molecule-magnet properties.
abstract: A family of four isostructural complexes with a V-shaped pentanuclear [Zn(2)Ln(3)] core of general formula [Zn(2)Ln(3)(m-salen)(3)(N(3))(5)(OH)(2)] [Ln(III) = Tb(III) (1), Eu(III) (2), Ho(III) (3), Dy(III) (4); m-salen = N,N'-ethylenebis(3-methoxysalicylideneamine)] were isolated and structurally characterized. The fluorescence and magnetic measurements of the four compounds were investigated. Complex 1 exhibits strong fluorescence properties, while single-molecule-magnet behavior is seen in complex 4.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, 10 Marie Curie, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada.
authors.forename: Carolyn E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Burrow
authors.forename: Tara J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Burchell
authors.forename: Po-Heng
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Fatemah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Habib
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wernsdorfer
authors.forename: Rodolphe
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Clérac
authors.forename: Muralee
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Murugesu