Abstract
A single crystal of a dimeric Cu(I) complex with the mono-functionalized TTF derivative, [(CET-EDTTTF)CuBr2]2 (CET-EDTTTF = 4-(cyanoethylthio)-4′,5′-(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene), was prepared through the slow-diffusion of CET-EDTTTF and Cu(I)Br, and characterized by X-ray structure analysis and EPR spectroscopy. Detailed structural and EPR investigations revealed that the neutral CET-EDTTTF ligand is oxidized to its radical cation during complexation. Two [CET-EDTTTF]+ ligands are facing each other through short intermolecular S⋯S contacts forming a linear chain structure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 510-512 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry Communications |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2005 |
Keywords
- Cu(I) complex
- EPR
- Radical cation
- TTF
- X-ray structure