Cooperativity between pi-pi and H-bonding interactions-a supramolecular complex formed by C60 and exTTF

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Dec 7:(45):5993-5. doi: 10.1039/b811358k. Epub 2008 Oct 14.

Abstract

A highly stable supramolecular complex from C60 and exTTF (Ka approximately 10(6) M(-1)) has been achieved by means of pi-pi and H-bonding interactions; experimental evidence reveals the formation of a radical-ion pair (tau = 9.3 ps) upon photoexcitation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Crown Ethers / chemical synthesis
  • Crown Ethers / chemistry*
  • Fullerenes / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Molecular Structure
  • Photochemistry
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Crown Ethers
  • Fullerenes