Synthesis of a π-extended TTF–perylenediimide donor–acceptor dyad

A donor–acceptor dyad containing perylenediimide as the electron acceptor and π-extended tetrathiafulvalene as electron donor has been successfully synthesized by means of a Wittig reaction. Cyclic voltammetry and absorption spectroscopy show that both electroactive units preserve their nature, whereas preliminar photophysical investigations show a strong fluorescence quenching.