Bis(ethylenedioxy)diselenadithiafulvalene (BEDO-STF)

Abstract

As a new promising π-donor for organic metals and superconductors, the title compound has been synthesized without the use of highly toxic CSe₂ or H₂Se gas; the preparation of stable organic metals including a new κ-type salt is also mentioned.

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