We controlled [Ni(dmit)(2)](-) (S = 1/2) arrangements using a supramolecula
r cation (SC) of 12-crown-4 including trivalent Sc3+ ion. The new crystal,
Sc3+(12-crown-4)(2)[Ni(dmit)(2)](3)(CH3CN)(4), was composed of [Ni(dmit)(2)
](-) trimer and sandwich-type Sc3+(12-crown-4)(2). The magnetic susceptibil
ity per trimer unit was 0.35 emu.K.mol(-1), which showed Curie paramagnetic
temperature dependence. The details of the structure and magnetic behavior
are discussed in comparison with monovalent and divalent salts, Rb+(DA18-c
rown-6)[Ni(dmit)(2)] and Ca2+(DA18-crown-6)[Ni(dmit)(2)](2)(CH3CN)(2) (DA18
-crown-6 = 1, 10-diaza-18-crown-6).