Harnessing ICl reduction processes for synthesis of different BEDT-TTF-based molecular conductors.

Both calculations and experimental data, showing the possibility of formation of I3-, I2Cl-, and ICl2- anions through ICl reduction processes, are described in detail. The above processes were used successfully for the preparation of different molecular conductors based on trihalide anions and bis(ethylenedithio)tetrathiafulvalene (BEDT-TTF). The reaction between ICl and BEDT-TTF occurring in a strong polar reaction media (epsilon > or = 34.

Multistability in a BEDT-TTF based molecular conductor.

The low dimensional organic conductor (BEDT-TTF)(2)Br(1.3)I(1.1)Cl(0.