Rapid microwave-assisted synthesis of N-benzyl fulleropyrrolidines under solvent free conditions

Abstract

A series of new N-benzyl fulleropyrrolidines were synthesized in a one-pot of C₆₀ with the dibenzylamine and aldehyde derivatives using microwave irradiation under solvent-free conditions in good yield. This method provides several advantages involving high yields and rates, decrease in the extent of decomposition of the substrates, as well as environmental friendliness compared to the conventional methods.