Development and Characterisation of Highly Conjugated Functionalised Ferrocenylene Macrocycles

Multiple synthetic pathways were explored for the preparation of ethynylarene-containing ferrocenylene macrocyles. Accordingly, synthesis novel bis- and tris-ferrocenylene macrocycles, containing a diethynylpyridine bridging group was achieved, evidence is also provided number linear-analogues formed as by-products. The electrochemical properties macrocycles examined, it shown that observable redox processes does not necessarily correlate with active centres. Additionally, examination comproportionation constants macrocycle demonstrated monocationic dicationic species could be assigned to class II I/II borderline Robin-Day classification, respectively. these molecules presents an opportunity towards development conjugated electronic applications.