Stepwise Formation of Ruthenium(II) Complexes by Direct Reaction on Organized Assemblies of Thiol‐Terpyridine Species on Gold

Abstract

Proof of concept: The formation of a RuII terpyridine complex by coordination reaction of a precursor with a terpyridine-containing self-assembled monolayer is accomplished. Surface mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements prove that most of the terpyridine groups in the monolayer are converted (see figure). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2267/2007/z600573_s.pdf or from the author. 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.