A Directly Linked Ferrocene–Naphthalenediimide Conjugate: Precise Control of Stacking Structures of π‐Systems by Redox Stimuli

Abstract

A ferrocene derivative having directly connected naphthalenediimide moieties has been synthesized. The stacking–destacking structures of the naphthalenediimides can be switched in response to redox stimuli by associating with the pivoting motion of ferrocene. The conformation and the electronic structure of naphthalenediimides are elucidated quantitatively in each electron-transfer state. The composite exhibited n-type semiconducting behavior. 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.