Structure and coordination properties of a tetrathiafulvalene derivative with an acetylacetone group

The synthesis and crystal structure of a new tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) derivative, (DMT-TTF-acac (1)), are reported. The redox potentials of 1 are sensible to the metal ions being added. The stronger the metal coordination, the larger the potential shift would be. As an effective ligand, compound 1 coordinates to Mn(II) and Cu(II) ions forming redox active complexes.