Synthesis and characterisation of hexacarbonyl 2-phenylethene-1,1-dithiolatodiiron

► 2-Phenylethenethione and 2-phenylethynethiol is a pair of tautomers. ► 2-Phenylethene-1,1-dithiolate was generated in situ as a bridging ligand. ► The phenyl ring of the diiron complex possesses π-π interaction in its solid state.