Preparation, structure and investigations of BEDT-TTF trihalides

Abstract

Crystals of the β-phases of (BEDT-TTF)2Br-I-Br (1) and (BEDT-TTF)2I-I-Br (2) have been isolated by electrocrystallization. The solids can be obtained using different tetrabutylammonium trihalides containing iodine and bromine as supponing electrolytes. Cyclovoltammetric results show clearly that the trihalide anions are involved in the oxidation reactions near the anode which finally lead to the crystals.