Synthesis and Structure of 1,2,3-Tritellura-[3]ferrocenophane

Abstract
The missing tellurium member of the 1,2,3-trichalcogena-[3]ferrocenophanes, Fe(C5H4Te)2Te, was synthesized and structurally characterized. The shiny needles are composed of alternating layers of tellurium and parallel ferrocene units. The molecules Fe(C5H4Te)2Te contain eclipsed cyclopentadienyl rings which are connected by a Te3 bridge.