Regioselective penta-addition of 1-alkenyl copper reagent to [60]fullerene. Synthesis of penta-alkenyl FCp ligand

Masaya Sawamura, Noriaki Nagahama, Motoki Toganoh, Eiichi Nakamura

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Abstract

We have found the conditions to achieve penta-addition of an alkenyl group to [60]fullerene in good yield with the aid of an RCu-type reagent prepared from the corresponding alkenyllithium reagent. The addition took place regioselectively at the five double bonds surrounding a pentagon in the fullerene and with retention of the stereochemistry of the alkenylcopper reagent. The reaction thus produced a cyclopentadiene embedded in the fullerene core that bears five 1-alkenyl groups (1c-e).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-35
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Organometallic Chemistry
Volume652
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1 2002
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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