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Derivatization and solubilization of insoluble classes of fullerenes

  • US 7,671,230 B2
  • Filed: 10/01/2002
  • Issued: 03/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for derivatizing one or more fullerenes comprising the steps of:

  • a. providing the one or more fullerenes as a solid; and

    b. contacting the fullerene solid with a suitable base, and a cyclopropanation reagent in the presence of an at least moderately polar aprotic solvent in which the one or more fullerenes to be derivatized are insoluble or substantially insoluble,wherein the cyclopropanation reagent has the formula;

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