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Process for fullerene functionalization

Patent ·
OSTI ID:170454

Di-addended and tetra-addended Buckminster fullerenes are synthesized through the use of novel organoborane intermediates. The C{sub 60}, C{sub 70}, or higher fullerene is reacted with a borane such as BH{sub 3} in a solvent such as toluene to form an organoborane intermediate. Reaction of the organoborane such as hydrolysis with water or alcohol results in the product di-addended and tetra-addended fullerene in up to 30% yields. Dihydrofullerenes and tetrahydrofullerenes are produced by the process of the invention. 7 figs.

Research Organization:
AT&T Corporation
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,475,172/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-160,345
OSTI ID:
170454
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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