Polyhydroxylated fullerene (Fullerenols) / C60, -OH Functionalized
The starting material is >99% purity C60 fullerenes. C60 bearing over 40 hydroxyl groups that have higher water solubility (>50 mg/mL).
Polyhydroxylated fullerene (Fullerenols) / C60, -OH Functionalized
| Product No | NRE-41011 |
| CAS | 99685-96-8 |
| Purity | >95% |
| Melting Point | >280 °C |
| Morphology | Spherical |
| Flash Point | > 94 °C |
| Density | 1.6 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C60 |
| Molecular Weight | 720.64 g/mol |
| Form | Crystalline powder |
| Orbital energy | HOMO 6.1-6.2 eV |
| Orbital energy | UMO 4.5 eV |
| Reactivity | Non Reactive/ Non Soluble |
| Stability | Completely Stable |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents |
Polyhydroxylated fullerene (Research Grade Fullerenols)
Introduction to Polyhydroxylated Fullerenes:
Polyhydroxylated fullerenes are fullerenes (particularly C60) that have undergone functionalization through the addition of multiple hydroxyl groups (-OH) to their structure. This modification makes polyhydroxylated fullerenes significantly different from their non-functionalized counterparts, primarily by altering their solubility, chemical reactivity, and biological properties.
Fullerenes themselves, such as C60 and C70, are molecules composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a hollow, spherical structure. The most well-known fullerene, C60 (buckminsterfullerene), consists of 60 carbon atoms in a truncated icosahedron, giving it a highly symmetric and stable shape. Polyhydroxylated fullerenes, particularly the C60 derivative, are created by attaching hydroxyl groups to the carbon atoms of the fullerene structure.
Polyhydroxylated fullerenes have garnered significant attention in recent decades due to their unique physicochemical properties, including increased water solubility, biocompatibility, and antioxidant activity. These properties have made polyhydroxylated fullerenes a subject of extensive research in fields such as medicine, nanotechnology, and environmental science.
Structure and Properties:
Polyhydroxylated fullerenes are typically synthesized by reacting C60 with hydroxylating agents, which add hydroxyl groups to the fullerene’s carbon atoms. This functionalization can lead to the creation of hydroxylated fullerenes with varying degrees of hydroxylation, ranging from monohydroxy to polyhydroxy fullerenes (with multiple hydroxyl groups).
Increased Water Solubility: The introduction of hydroxyl groups makes the fullerene molecule more hydrophilic, improving its solubility in aqueous environments.
Antioxidant Activity: Hydroxylated fullerenes exhibit strong antioxidant properties, making them effective in scavenging free radicals, which are implicated in many diseases and aging processes.
Biocompatibility: The introduction of hydroxyl groups enhances the compatibility of fullerenes with biological systems, allowing them to interact more effectively with cells, proteins, and other biomolecules.
Electrochemical Properties: The presence of hydroxyl groups can alter the electrochemical behavior of fullerenes, making polyhydroxylated fullerenes useful in sensor and electronic applications.
