Cooperation
between single-molecule magnets and electrical conductivity
holds promise for preparing high-density magnetic devices; however,
there are only a few reports so far. Here we report a 4f−π-based
molecular hybrid, k-(ET)5Dy(NCS)7(KCl)0.5 (1) (ET = bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene,
NCS = thiocyanate), which undergoes slow relaxation
of the magnetization and electrical conductivity. Unlike common ET-based
conductive salts, K+ ions were intercalated into ET layers
and coordinated with ET radicals. We found that the ET charges were
sensitive to temperature, resulting in rich conductive phases at 75–300
K. In particular, the upturn in conductivity with a clear hysteresis
loop was explained by the formation of partially oxidized states with
charges close to 0.5+, which accounts for a metallic state. From the
results of electronic structure calculations, the hole concentration
increased to 125 K, which is consistent with a partially oxidized
state upon cooling. The weak antiferromagnetic interactions accompanied
by a dual magnetic relaxation process below 4 K are closely associated
with the weak 4f−π interactions.