A Heterobimetallic [MnII5CuII5] Nanowheel Modulated by a Flexible Bis-Oxamate Type Ligand

The synthesis, crystal structure and preliminary magnetic characterization of a new heterobimetallic [MnII5CuII5] wheel containing a flexible bis-oxamate type ligand are described. This decanuclear compound exhibits a relatively strong intra-wheel antiferromagnetic interaction leading to a ground spin state S = 10.