Synthesis and solubility properties of C60 fullerene derivatives bearing carboxy groups
Abstract
Bis(4-tert-butoxycarbonylphenyl)diazomethanes have been prepared and treated with fullerene (C60) to give the corresponding 1,2-methano derivatives which upon hydrolysis with CF3CO2H gave the title compounds. The solubility of the latter in aqueous THF has been measured.