Metal-free, retro-cycloaddition of fulleropyrrolidines in ionic liquids under microwave irradiation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Jul 14:(26):3940-2. doi: 10.1039/b906813a. Epub 2009 May 28.

Abstract

Quantitative cycloreversion of fulleropyrrolidines to [60]fullerene is achieved in ionic liquids within minutes under microwave irradiation without any further additives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization / radiation effects
  • Fullerenes / chemistry*
  • Ionic Liquids / chemistry*
  • Ionic Liquids / radiation effects*
  • Microwaves*
  • Pyrrolidines / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fullerenes
  • Ionic Liquids
  • Pyrrolidines
  • fullerene C60