Reactivity of a Metastable Cobalt(III) Trisulfide Complex: Multiple CH Functionalization of p‐Xylene and Disulfides to Afford Photofunctional Cobalt Complexes

Abstract

Unprecedented reactivity of a metastable cobalt trisulfide complex has been observed, and several direct CS bond formation reactions by CH functionalization were developed. These reactions produced a series of photofunctional motifs of sulfur-rich cobalt complexes (see picture). The measured photophysical properties of these complexes suggest promising molecular designs for photocurrent generating materials. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.