Insights into D<sub>4h</sub>@metal-symmetry single-molecule magnetism: the case of a dysprosium-bis(boryloxide) complex

Thomas-Hargreaves, Lewis R.Hunger, DavidKern, MichalWooles, Ashley J.Van Slageren, JorisChilton, Nicholas F.Liddle, Stephen T.2025-05-302025-05-301359-7345Bibtex:thomas-hargreaves_insights_2021https://hdl.handle.net/1885/733754685We report the synthesis of the lanthanide-(bis)boryloxide complex [Dy{OB(NArCH)2}2(THF)4][BPh4] (2Dy, Ar = 2,6-Pri2C6H3), with idealised D4h@Dy(III) point-group symmetry. Complex 2Dy exhibits single-molecule magnetism (SMM), with one of the highest energy barriers (Ueff = 1565(298) K) of any six-coordinate lanthanide-SMM. Complex 2Dy validates electrostatic model predictions, informing the future design of lanthanide-SMMs.4enInsights into D<sub>4h</sub>@metal-symmetry single-molecule magnetism: the case of a dysprosium-bis(boryloxide) complex2020-11-1210.1039/D0CC07446B85100233960