The role of intermolecular interactions in [Fe(X-salEen)2]ClO4 spin crossover complexes

Marcos A. Bento, Tiago Gomes, Frederico F. Martins, Adrià Gil, Liliana P. Ferreira, Sónia Barroso, Clara S. B. Gomes, Yann Garcia, Paulo N. Martinho

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Abstract

Two new spin crossover (SCO) Fe(iii) compounds were prepared, their structures were analysed and their magnetic properties were investigated. An exhaustive analysis of the effects of halogen substitution and aromatic ring functionalisation on the magnetic properties of non-solvated Fe(iii) perchlorate complexes has been performed. Through comparative analysis, different magnetic profiles were found for the compounds studied, namely F (1), Cl (2), H (3), Br (4a, 4b), and I (5). Using tools like Hirshfeld analysis, the study revealed patterns in octahedral distortions and deviations from the ideal octahedral geometry. The SCO phenomenon as the conducting wire in this study, emphasises the influence of intermolecular interactions on the low spin (LS) to high spin (HS) transitions in these halogen-substituted complexes. The prevalence of H⋯H contributions has been demonstrated, albeit being the weakest and an inverse strength relationship in H⋯X interactions ranging from F to I. The findings not only interpret the intricate balance between halogen substitution, functionalisation, and intermolecular interactions in modulating magnetic properties but also direct future works in designing similar molecular systems.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8791-8802
Number of pages12
JournalDalton Transactions
Volume53
Issue number20
Early online date26 Apr 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 May 2024

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