Efficient production of C sub 60 (Buckminsterfullerene), C sub 60 H sub 36 , and the solvated buckide ion

Journal Article · Thu Nov 29 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100387a005· OSTI ID:6106997

Haufler, R E; Conceicao, J; Chibante, L P.F.; Chai, Y; Byrne, N E; Flanagan, S; Haley, M M; O'Brien, S C; Pan, C; Xiao, Z; Billups, W E; Ciufolini, M A; Hauge, R H; Margrave, J L; Wilson, L J; Curl, R F; Smalley, R E

Buckminsterfullerene, C{sub 60}, was prepared in gram quantities by contact-arc vaporization of a graphite rod in a 100-Torr atmosphere of helium, followed by extraction of the resultant graphite soot with toluene. The dominance of C{sub 60} in this extract was verified by mass, FTIR, and NMR spectroscopy. The molecule was successfully hydrogenated to C{sub 60}H{sub 36} via a Birch reduction and dehydrogenated back to bare C{sub 60} by treatment with DDQ reagent. Cyclic voltammetry of C{sub 60} in methylene chloride revealed highly reversible formation of at least two stable anionic forms of C{sub 60} in solution. A broad new class of these fulleride and fulleronium ions is anticipated, both with the internal cavity empty and with any one of a large number of elements inside, thus providing a means of fine-tuning the chemical, optical, and redox properties.

• OSTI ID: 6106997
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA), Vol. 94:24; ISSN 0022-3654
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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