Photochemical Addition of Ethers to C60: Synthesis of the Simplest [60]Fullerene/Crown Ether Conjugates

Angewandte Chemie International EditionVolume 49, Issue 34 p. 5891-5893 Communication Photochemical Addition of Ethers to C60: Synthesis of the Simplest [60]Fullerene/Crown Ether Conjugates† Manolis D. Tzirakis Dr., Manolis D. Tzirakis Dr. Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, 71003 Voutes, Heraklion, Crete (Greece), Fax: (+30) 2810-545001Search for more papers by this authorMichael Orfanopoulos Prof. Dr., Michael Orfanopoulos Prof. Dr. [email protected] Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, 71003 Voutes, Heraklion, Crete (Greece), Fax: (+30) 2810-545001Search for more papers by this author Manolis D. Tzirakis Dr., Manolis D. Tzirakis Dr. Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, 71003 Voutes, Heraklion, Crete (Greece), Fax: (+30) 2810-545001Search for more papers by this authorMichael Orfanopoulos Prof. Dr., Michael Orfanopoulos Prof. Dr. [email protected] Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, 71003 Voutes, Heraklion, Crete (Greece), Fax: (+30) 2810-545001Search for more papers by this author First published: 30 July 2010 https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201002285Citations: 74 † The Greek National Scholarships Foundation (IKY) is acknowledged for providing a three-year fellowship to M.D.T. We thank Dr. M. N. Alberti for valuable comments and discussions. We are also grateful to Prof. T. Drewello at the University of Erlangen for performing the MS analyses. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Graphical Abstract Easy crowning for [60]fullerene: The simplest and hitherto elusive C60/crown ether conjugates have been prepared through an effective free-radical approach. This approach includes the activation of the otherwise unreactive α-CH bond in a series of structurally diverse mono- or polyethers and sulfides. This facile method provides an expedient entry into a novel class of fullerene-based materials. Citing Literature Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description anie_201002285_sm_miscellaneous_information.pdf2.8 MB miscellaneous_information Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume49, Issue34August 9, 2010Pages 5891-5893 RelatedInformation