TTF vinylogues containing hydroxyphenyl groups were newly prepared. They ar
e stronger electron donors than BEDT-TTF and afforded their cation radical
salts as single crystals upon electrochemical oxidation. X-Ray structure an
alysis has revealed their unusual crystal structures, where pi -overlapping
and hydrogen bonding play a crucial role in constructing them. (C) 2001 El
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