Trifluoromethyl Derivatives of Elusive Fullerene C98

Data concerning the isomeric composition of C₉₈ and the chemistry of C₉₈ derivatives are scarce due to very low abundance of C₉₈ in the fullerene soot. Trifluoromethylation of C₉₈-containing mixtures followed by HPLC separation of CF₃ derivatives and single crystal X-ray diffraction study resulted in structural characterization of four compounds C₉₈(248)(CF₃)_18/20, C₉₈(116)(CF₃)₁₈, and C₉₈(120)(CF₃)₂₀. To date, these compounds represent the largest fullerenes isolated as CF₃ derivatives with experimentally determined molecular structures. The addition patterns of C₉₈(CF₃)_18/20 are discussed in detail revealing the stabilizing factors, such as isolated double C=C bonds and benzenoid rings on C₉₈ fullerene cages. A detailed comparison with the addition patterns of the known C₉₈Cl_n allowed us to contribute to the better understanding the chemistry of elusive C₉₈ fullerene.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Theoretical Study of Trifluoromethyl Derivatives of C84(22) Fullerene

Trifluoromethylation of higher fullerene mixtures with CF₃I was performed in ampoules at 400 to 420 and 550 to 560 °C. HPLC separation followed by crystal growth and X‐ray diffraction studies allowed the structure elucidation of nine CF₃ derivatives of D₂‐C₈₄ (isomer 22). Molecular structures of two isomers of C₈₄(22)(CF₃)₁₂, two isomers of C₈₄(22)(CF₃)₁₄, four isomers of C₈₄(22)(CF₃)₁₆, and one isomer of C₈₄(22)(CF₃)₂₀ were discussed in terms of their addition patterns and relative formation energies. DFT calculations were also used to predict the most stable molecular structures of lower CF₃ derivatives, C₈₄(22)(CF₃)_2–10. It was found that the addition of CF₃ groups to C₈₄(22) is governed by two rules: additions can only occur at para positions of C₆(CF₃)₂ hexagons and no additions can occur at triple‐hexagon‐junction positions on the fullerene cage.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Theoretical Study of Trifluoromethyl Derivatives of C84(23) Fullerene

Trifluoromethylation of a higher fullerene mixture with CF₃I was performed in ampoules at 550 °C. HPLC separation followed by crystal growth and X‐ray diffraction study resulted in the structure elucidation of nine CF₃ derivatives of D_2d‐C₈₄ (isomer 23). The molecular structures of C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₄, C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₈, C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₀, C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₂, two isomers of C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₄, two isomers of C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₆, and C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₈ were discussed in terms of their addition patterns and the relative formation energies. Extensive theoretical DFT calculations were performed to identify the most stable molecular structures. It was found that the addition of CF₃ groups to the C₈₄(23) fullerene is governed by two main rules: no additions in positions of triple hexagon junctions and predominantly para additions in C₆(CF₃)₂ hexagons on the fullerene cage. The only exception with an isolated CF₃ group in C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₂ is discussed in more detail.     

Fused-Pentagon Isomers of C60 Fullerene Isolated as Chloro and Trifluoromethyl Derivatives

The carbon cage of buckminsterfullerene I_h-C₆₀, which obeys the Isolated-Pentagon Rule (IPR), can be transformed to non-IPR cages in the course of high-temperature chlorination of C₆₀ or C₆₀Cl₃₀ with SbCl₅. The non-IPR chloro derivatives were isolated chromatographically (HPLC) and characterized crystallographically as ¹⁸⁰⁹C₆₀Cl₁₆, ¹⁸¹⁰C₆₀Cl₂₄, and ¹⁸⁰⁵C₆₀Cl₂₄, which contain, respectively two, four, and four pairs of fused pentagons in the carbon cage. High-temperature trifluoromethylation of the chlorination products with CF₃I afforded a non-IPR CF₃ derivative, ¹⁸⁰⁷C₆₀(CF₃)₁₂, which contains four pairs of fused pentagons in the carbon cage. Addition patterns of non-IPR chloro and CF₃ derivatives were compared and discussed in terms of the formation of stabilizing local substructures on fullerene cages. A detailed scheme of the experimentally confirmed non-IPR C₆₀ isomers obtained by Stone–Wales cage transformations is presented.     

Unusual Chlorination Patterns of Three IPR Isomers of C88 Fullerene in C88(7)Cl12/24, C88(17)Cl22, and C88(33)Cl12/14

High‐temperature chlorination of three IPR isomers of fullerene C₈₈, C₂‐C₈₈(7), C_s‐C₈₈(17), and C₂‐C₈₈(33), resulted in the isolation and X‐ray structural characterization of C₈₈(7)Cl₁₂, C₈₈(7)Cl₂₄, C₈₈(17)Cl₂₂, and C₈₈(33)Cl_12/14. Chlorination patterns of C₈₈(7) and C₈₈(33) isomers are unusual in that one or more pentagons remain free from chlorination while some other pentagons are occupied by two or three Cl atoms. The addition patterns of the isolated chlorides are discussed in terms of the distribution of twelve pentagons on the carbon cages and the formation of stabilizing isolated C=C bonds and benzenoid rings.     

Gold(I) and Gold(III) Trifluoromethyl Derivatives

Trifluoromethylation of AuCl₃ by using the Me₃SiCF₃/CsF system in THF and in the presence of [PPh₄]Br proceeds with partial reduction, yielding a mixture of [PPh₄][Au^I(CF₃)₂] ( 1′ ) and [PPh₄][Au^III(CF₃)₄] ( 2′ ) that can be adequately separated. An efficient method for the high‐yield synthesis of 1′ is also described. The molecular geometries of the homoleptic anions [Au^I(CF₃)₂]^? and [Au^III(CF₃)₄]^? in their salts 1′ and [NBu₄][Au^III(CF₃)₄] ( 2 ) have been established by X‐ray diffraction methods. Compound 1′ oxidatively adds halogens, X₂, furnishing [PPh₄][Au^III(CF₃)₂X₂] (X=Cl ( 3 ), Br ( 4 ), I ( 5 )), which are assigned a trans stereochemistry. Attempts to activate C? F bonds in the gold(III) derivative 2′ by reaction with Lewis acids under different conditions either failed or only gave complex mixtures. On the other hand, treatment of the gold(I) derivative 1′ with BF₃?OEt₂ under mild conditions cleanly afforded the carbonyl derivative [Au^I(CF₃)(CO)] ( 6 ), which can be isolated as an extremely moisture‐sensitive light yellow crystalline solid. In the solid state, each linear F₃C‐Au‐CO molecule weakly interacts with three symmetry‐related neighbors yielding an extended 3D network of aurophilic interactions (Au???Au=345.9(1) pm). The high $\tilde \nu $ _CO value (2194 cm^?1 in the solid state and 2180 cm^?1 in CH₂Cl₂ solution) denotes that CO is acting as a mainly σ‐donor ligand and confirms the role of the CF₃ group as an electron‐withdrawing ligand in organometallic chemistry. Compound 6 can be considered as a convenient synthon of the “Au^I(CF₃)” fragment, as it reacts with a number of neutral ligands L, giving rise to the corresponding [Au^I(CF₃)(L)] compounds (L=CNtBu ( 7 ), NCMe ( 8 ), py ( 9 ), tht ( 10 )).     

Trifluoromethyl Derivatives of Benzooxatellurole

Replacement of the iodine atom in an iodine (III) CF₃‐transfer reagent with a Te‐aryl moiety was accomplished in a three‐step synthetic sequence. Three compounds of this type have been prepared, two of which were characterized by X‐ray diffraction. Single crystal structures were also obtained for three related Te(IV) compounds unreported so far ( 4a , 4b , 6b ). Comparison with the iodine (III) analogues indicate a large degree of structural similarity, however these species display an interesting decomposition pathway under thermal conditions. In addition to the expected Te?CF₃ bond cleavage, C?F bond cleavage is also observed, unlike in the case of iodine (III) compounds.     

C_(60)及其碱金属衍生化合物

本文综述了C_(60)的分子结构,合成,晶体结构和相变,主要物理化学性能,以及碱金属C_(60)化合物M_3C_(60),M_4C_(60)和M_6C_(60)的制备,晶体结构和超导性。     

Unstable Isomer of C90 Fullerene Isolated as Chloro Derivatives,C90(1)Cl10/12

High‐temperature chlorination of C₉₀‐containing fullerene fraction resulted in the isolation and X‐ray structural characterization of C₉₀(1)Cl_10/12, the first derivatives of a relatively unstable isomer D_5h‐C₉₀(1) with a nanotubular shape. In the crystal structure, three isomers of both C₉₀(1)Cl₁₀ and C₉₀(1)Cl₁₂ with similar chlorination patterns co‐crystallize in the same crystallographic site. Thus, in contrast to the previous reports, D_5h‐C₉₀(1) is present, though with a low abundance, in the fullerene soot produced by arc‐discharge method with undoped graphite rods.     

Biologically Active Fullerene Derivatives

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - The review summarizes the data on the synthesis of fullerene C60 and C70 derivatives with various biological activities.     

A Convenient Synthesis of Novel Meldrum＇s Acid C60 Fullerene Derivatives

A series of novel Meldrum＇s acid C60 derivatives were prepared in moderate yields from a convenient one-pot reaction of C60, the Meldrum＇s acid derivatives, 12 and 1,8-diazabicyclo-[5,4,0]-undec-7-ene （DBU） in toluene at room temperature under nitrogen atmosphere. All the new compounds were fully characterized by the spectral data and elemental analysis. A carbene intermediate mechanism was proposed for this reaction.     

Low-Cost Synthesis of Fullerene Derivatives

Refined mixed fullerenes were used as a reagent in known organic reactions instead of the pure fullerene C₆₀ with aim to find an alternative, low-cost method for the synthesis of fullerene derivatives potentially exhibiting photoconductive properties. The isolation of C₆₀ or C₇₀ in clean form without admixtures requires the use of large quantities of toluene or other nonpolar solvents, polluting the environment and multiplying the production cost. 1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylide to fullerite was chosen because this reaction is one of the most widely used for fullerene functionalization, producing material possibly presenting photoinducing behavior. The data showed that the use of the cheaper mixed fullerenes instead of pure C₆₀ leads to the isolation of the same expected products with similar yields. The photoelectric properties of mixed fullerenes and their organic derivatives were also examined. A slightly semiconductive behavior was confirmed as well as a noticeable photoresponse.

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Heterocyclic Derivatives of Fullerene C60. 2. Cycloaddition to Fullerene C60 of the Products of Dehydrochlorination of N-Benzyltrifluoroacetimidoyl Chlorides

It has been shown that, depending on the structure, the products of dehydrochlorination of N-benzyltrifluoroacetimidoyl chlorides react with C₆₀ under the action of triethylamine as a [3 + 2] cycloaddition (with the formation of fulleropyrrolines) or a [4 + 2] cycloaddition (with the formation of fulleropiperideines).     

C28 (D2): Fullerene growth mechanism

Reactions among the mono‐ to polycyclic carbon clusters have been analyzed using semiempirical AM1 and HF/6‐31G* methods. The C₂₈ (D₂) fullerene cage has been considered. Various precursors are chosen with the appropriate carbon belts. It is observed that the reactions between the precursors and the belts are essentially endoergic in nature, whereas the reactions between the stable intermediates and the final belts are exoergic. Further, the second step of the process is really akin to an annealing mechanism. Also, it has been observed that, in the annealing process, a cascade type of bond‐forming mechanism is in operation. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2001     

Reactions of Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phosphine and Tetrakis(Trifluoromethyl)Phosphine with Ruthenium Carbonyl Clusters

Abstract

The reaction of (CF₃)₂P-P(CF₃)₂ with [Ru₃(CO)₁₂] yielded compounds : [Ru₁₄(CO)₁₃{μ-P(CF₃)₂)₂] (1), [Ru₄(CO)₁₄{μ-P(CF₃)₂}₂] (2), and [Ru₄(CO)₁₁{μ-P(CF₃)₂}₄] (3); reaction with [μ-H)₄Ru₄(CO)₁₂] yielded (1) and [(μ-H)₃Ru₄(CO)₁₂{μ-P(CF₃)₂}] (4). The reaction of (CF₃)₂PH with [Ru₃(CO)₁₂] yielded compounds (1) and (4) and compounds (1) and (2) using cluster : ligand ratios of 1:1 and 1:2 respectively. All the compounds have been characterised by X-ray crystallography; a schematic diagram of their structures is shown in Figure 1. The fluxional behaviour of the hydrides in (4) was studied using variable temperature ¹H NMR spectroscopy (see Figure 2). The result of this study was used in the assignment of hydride positions of (4) in the solid state.