The synthesis and magnetic behavior of the first mesogenic μ‐oxo‐bridged iron(<scp>III</scp>) complex

Abstract

Metallomesogens are under investigation as potential molecular ferromagnets, ferroelectrics, and second order nonlinear optical materials. Metallomesogens containing Fe III ions are rare but here, the first liquid crystal containing two Fe III ions and teh first complex of Fe III exhibiting a nematic mesophase is reported. The synthesis and magnetic behavior of the μ‐oxo‐bridged complex of Fe III and Schiff's base are discussed.