Synthesis, structure, and both cathodic and anodic reversible redox reactions of benzochalcogenophenes containing ferrocene units

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2006.02.122

2,3-Diferrocenylbenzo[b]thiophene and 1,3-diferrocenylbenzo[c]thiophene have been systematically and selectively synthesized from benzo[b]thiophene and phthaloyl dichloride, respectively. Characterization of the molecules was performed by physical and spe