Coordination polymers using (2-pyridyl)alkylamine-appended carboxylates: Magnetic properties

It is the intention of this Perspective to review the literature involving the synthesis of coordination polymers of varying dimensionality utilizing a class of chelating ligands comprising of (2-pyridyl)alkylamine-appended carboxylates performed in our group and by others. From the standpoint of functional aspects, we will focus on the magnetic properties of the chosen systems. In essence, we will provide a snapshot of this research field.