Synthesis and properties of dimeric BDT-TTP derivatives

Derivatives of dimeric BDT-TTP (2,5-bis(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)-1,3,4,6-tetrathiapentalene), in which two BDT-TTP units are linked by 1,3-propylenedithio (1) or 1,4-butylenedithio (2) group, have been synthesized. Cyclic voltammograms of 1 and 2 exhibit four pairs of two-electron redox waves, although the redox wave at the lowest voltage region is slightly broad. This result indicates there is small intradimer interaction in the oxidation states.