“…The naphtho[1,8-cd]1,2-dithiole and naphtho[1,8-cd]1,2-diselenole precursors were prepared by literature procedures. [25] The syntheses of 5 and 13 have been reported elsewhere. [17] Naphtho[1,8-cd]1,2-dithiole isopropylphosphine [NapS 2 PiPr] (1) A1m solution of lithium triethylborohydride (superhydride) in THF (11.2 mL, 11.2 mmol) was added dropwise to as olution of naphtho[1,8-cd]1,2-dithiole (1.3 g, 6.8 mmol) in THF (100 mL).…”