A new spin crossover FeII coordination environment in a two-fold interpenetrated 3-D Hofmann-type framework material†
Abstract
A 3-D FeII Hofmann-type framework material has been prepared which contains a three-connecting pyridyl-donor ligand with amide functionality and [Au(CN)2]− metallo-ligands. The FeII sites display a rare FeII(py)3(NC⋯)3 coordination environment, which we show for the first time to be conducive to spin crossover (SCO).