Dinuclear ReI complex based on 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(diphenylphosphino)- pyridine: synthesis and luminescence properties

The reaction of 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(diphenylphosphino)pyridine (L) with Re(CO)₅Br (in a molar ratio of 1:2) leads to the bis-chelated complex [Re₂(CO)₆(L)Br₂] in 95% yield. At ambient temperature, the solid complex exhibits green phosphorescence (λ_max = 535 nm) with a quantum yield of 12% and a lifetime of 90 μs.