New building block for C₃ symmetry molecules: Synthesis of s-triazine-based redox active chromophores

"Chemical Equation Presented" A new s-triazine-based G ₃ building block, endowed with three phosphonate groups, has been prepared In a simple two-step synthesis starting from p-bromomethylbenzonitrile; the new building block easily undergoes further olefination reactions to afford In a straightforward manner tris(tetrathiafulvalene)- and tris(ferrocene)-1,3, 5-triazines.