Ditopic redox-active polyferrocenyl zinc(ii) dithiocarbamate macrocyclic receptors: synthesis, coordination and electrochemical recognition properties†
Abstract
The synthesis of a range of ditopic polyferrocenyl zinc(II) dithiocarbamate macrocyclic receptors containing ferrocene groups on the macrocycle's periphery and/or as part of the cyclic cavity is reported. The assemblies have been characterised by a range of spectroscopic techniques, electrochemical studies and in two cases by