Ferromagnetic coupling mediated by Co⋯π non-covalent contacts in a pentacoordinate Co(ii) compound showing field-induced slow relaxation of magnetization

Abstract

[Co^II(dpt)(NCS)₂], where dpt = bis(3-aminopropyl)amine, was identified as a pentacoordinate Co^II compound showing field-induced slow relaxation of magnetization. Furthermore, intermolecular ferromagnetic coupling mediated by Co⋯π non-covalent contacts, where π orbitals originate from the thiocyanato ligand, is reported for the first time.