Methanofullerene Synthesis via Photogenerated Fullerene Radical Anion Intermediates

This work describes the synthesis of PCBM ([6,6]-phenyl-C-61-butyric acid methyl ester) derivatives and other methanofullerene derivatives via generation of fullerene radical anions under photoirradiation and controlled by photoswitching, without preparation, a strong reducing agent, or precise control of the reaction conditions.

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This work describes the synthesis of PCBM and other methanofullerene derivatives by generating fullerene radical anions under photoirradiation controlled by photoswitching, without the need for preparation of a strong reducing agent or precise control of reaction conditions.