A BPTTF-based self-assembled electron-donating triangle capable of C60 binding

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Mar 25;48(25):3106-8. doi: 10.1039/c2cc00065b. Epub 2012 Feb 16.

Abstract

A kinetically stable self-assembled redox-active triangle is isolated. The resulting electron-donating cavity, which incorporates three BPTTF units, exhibits a remarkable binding ability for electron-deficient C(60), supported by a favorable combination of structural and electronic features.