Magnetic property and thermal analysis of a Mn(II) complex with [Mn(CO2)]n chains based on 4,4′-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl-methyl)biphenyl

Magnetic coordination polymers have attracted considerable interest due to their novel structures and potential applications. In this paper, one new 2D magnetic manganese coordination polymer {[Mn(bimb)(OBA)]}n (1) was synthesized under solvothermal conditions based on 4,4′-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl-methyl)biphenyl (bimb) and 4,4′-oxybis(benzoate) (H2OBA). Complex 1 contains [Mn(CO2)]n 1D chains and magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate that compound 1 exhibits an antiferromagnetic coupling interaction. In addition, complex 1 exhibits solid-state photoluminescence and high thermal stability.