Unusual redox-type addition of nitroalkanes on the C₆₀ surface

Abstract

Nitroethanes underwent base-catalyzed addition to C₆₀ to give 2-hydroxy-1,2-dihydrofulleryl ketoximes by way of a unique intramolecular redox process, which is not observed in normal alkenes.

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