Molecular solids containing BEDT-TTF and structurally related transition metal complexes

Abstract

The special physical properties of BEDT-TTF salts, e.g. their two-dimensional behaviour, are caused by the typical geometry of this donor and the arrangement of the cations in the crystal lattice of its salts. In order to extend the range of physical properties produced by BEDT-TTF like compounds, we synthesized sulfur containing transition metal complexes with a molecular structure very similar to BEDT-TTF. The bis(5.6-dihydro-1.4-dithin-2.3-dithiolate)metallates of the nickel triad can be prepared in different oxidation states as anions and in neutral form. The anionic complexes can be reacted with BEDT-TTF cations.