Large Odd-Numbered Carbon Clusters from Fullerene-Ozone Reactions
Abstract
The odd-numbered carbon clusters C119, C129 and C139 have been observed in the mass spectra of toluene extracts of fullerene soots and of the products of ozone-fullerene reactions. Specifically, ozone-C60 reactions yield C119, and ozone-C70 reactions yield C139, and ozone-(C60/C70) reactions produce C119, C129, and C139. These unexpected species correspond to dimers of C60, C60/ C70, and C70, respectively, less one carbon atom, and are stable gas-phase ions with behavior similar to that of fullerenes. The results suggest a new route to functionalization and derivatization of fullerenes through controlled ozone- catalyzed cage-opening reactions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 11, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA268633
Entities
People
- Donald R. Huffman
- John H. Callahan
- Lowell D. Lamb
- Mark M. Ross
- Stephen W. Mcelvany
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory