A Convenient Synthesis of Multitopic 2,2′:6′,2′′-Terpyridine Ligands

A new series of mono- and polytopic 4′-arylamino-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridines has been prepared by the reaction of 4′-chloro-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine with arylamines. Representative coordination chemistry of these new ligands is presented.