Synthesis and characterization of hydroxylated fullerene epoxide—an intermediate for forming fullerol

Abstract

A new C₆₀ derivative—hydroxylated fullerene epoxide [C₆₀ (OH)_x(O)_y] was prepared by the reaction of C₆₀ benzene solution with aqueous NaOH and H₂O₂ in the presence of tetrabutylammonium hydroxide (TBAH) as the catalyzer. The structure of hydroxylated fullerene epoxide was characterized by FT-IR, NMR and MS, and it was found that it is easy to hydrolyze to fullerol.

Keywords

C₆₀ / hydroxylated fullerene epoxide / fullerol / H₂O₂

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