A missing member in the family of chalcogenophene-substituted 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine: 4′-(tellurophen-2-yl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, its Ru(II) complex and its electropolymerization as a thin film

Abstract The new terpyridine derivative 4’-(tellurophen-2-yl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine and its homoleptic Ru(II) complex have been prepared and characterized by different techniques (NMR, UV–Vis, mass spectrometry). Additionally, a thin polymer film was obtained through electrochemical oxidation and coupling of tellurophene moieties. The obtained organic coating showed very interesting electrochemical and electrochromic properties, thanks to its Ru(terpy)2 groups.