Synthesis and structure of the MnII,IIcomplex salt Mn2(η1η1µ2-oda)(phen)4(H2O)2Mn2Mn2(η1η1µ2-oda)(phen)4(η1-oda)2·4H2O (odah2= octanedioic acid): a catalyst for H2O2disproportionation

The synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of the MnII,11 complex double salt Mn2(η1η1µ2-oda)(phen)4(H2O)2Mn2(η1η1µ2-oda(phen)4(η1-oda)2·4H2O is reported, together with its catalytic activity towards the disproportionation of H2O2.