One-step synthesis of tris(butylsulfanyl)sexithiophene from 3-butylsulfanyl-2,2′-bithiophene
Abstract
FeCl3 converts, in high yield, 3-butylsulfanyl-2,2′-bithiophene into a tris(butylsulfanyl)sexithiophene, which shows interesting optical properties and forms a stable radical cation and dication.