Tripodal Tris(aryl)alkoxide Ligand in Tuning Single-Molecule Magnetism of Dy³⁺ Complexes

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how a specific ligand affects the magnetic properties of Dy³⁺ complexes.
• Synthesis of Dy³⁺ complexes using tripodal tris(aryl)alkoxide ligands.
• Structural analysis of the resulting complexes to determine geometry.
• Assessment of magnetic properties through experimental measurements.
• The complex [κ³-O,N,N-(Me₂NCH₂-o-C₆H₄)₃CO]DyCl₂(THF) displays distorted octahedral geometry.
• The ligands significantly impact the magnetism of the Dy³⁺ complexes, enhancing single-molecule magnet behavior.