Mechanochemical applications of magnesium nitride to fullerene chemistry: synthesis of pyrroline-fused tetra-functionalized [60]fullerene derivatives

Abstract

A novel application of magnesium nitride (Mg₃N₂) for the synthesis of pyrroline-fused tetra-functionalized [60]fullerene (C₆₀) derivatives is reported under solvent-free ball-milling conditions. This approach represents the first mechanochemical method to regioselectively achieve tetra-functionalization of C₆₀. Notably, the present protocol enables efficient incorporation of nitrogen from Mg₃N₂ directly into fullerene products.