Synlett 2003(6): 0768-0779
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-38725
ACCOUNT
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The Addition of Azomethine Ylides to [60]Fullerene Leading to Fulleropyrrolidines

Nikos Tagmatarchis, Maurizio Prato*
Dipartimento di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Università di Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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Publication History

Received 23 July 2002
Publication Date:
17 April 2003 (online)

Abstract

This account reports recent developments in the synthesis of fulleropyrrolidines, prepared via 1,3 dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides to fullerenes. The versatility of this approach makes fulleropyrrolidines an attractive target to an interdisciplinary community of researchers. In addition, the fullerene derivatives are more soluble in polar solvents, so that they can self-assemble in complex supramolecular architectures or form novel hybrid systems with potential applications in biological and technological areas.

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