Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic property of a novel sheet-like polymer [Mn(bpd)(NCS)2(CH3OH)2]n (bpd=1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene)

The novel manganese (II) complex of 1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene (bpd) [Mn(bpd)(NCS)2(CH3OH)2]n was synthesized. Its crystal structure was determined, together with the results of variable temperature magnetic susceptibility and IR spectrum. The structure of the complex demonstrates a sheet-like dimensional network by both bpd bridge and hydrogen bond interactions.