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 Name | NRE-41014 |
| CAS | 99685-96-8 |
| Purity | >92% |
| 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)
Applications
Polyhydroxylated fullerenes, particularly derivatives of C60 (buckminsterfullerene), are fullerenes that have undergone functionalization by the addition of hydroxyl groups (-OH). This functionalization enhances their solubility, biocompatibility, and reactivity, leading to diverse applications in various fields. The hydroxyl groups impart significant benefits to their physical, chemical, and biological properties.
Features of Polyhydroxylated Fullerenes
Increased Solubility:
The hydroxyl groups make polyhydroxylated fullerenes hydrophilic, significantly improving their solubility in water compared to pure C60 fullerenes. This makes them more suitable for use in biological and environmental applications, where aqueous solutions are often required.
Antioxidant Properties:
Polyhydroxylated fullerenes, particularly C60(OH)24, exhibit strong antioxidant properties. The hydroxyl groups enable them to act as radical scavengers, neutralizing free radicals and thereby reducing oxidative stress. This is especially important in preventing cellular damage and aging associated with oxidative damage in biological systems.
Biocompatibility:
The modification with hydroxyl groups enhances the biocompatibility of fullerenes. Polyhydroxylated fullerenes are less toxic than their non-functionalized counterparts, making them more suitable for use in drug delivery, gene therapy, and other biomedical applications.
High Surface Area:
Like pure fullerenes, polyhydroxylated fullerenes maintain the high surface area characteristic of fullerenes, which is advantageous in applications that require adsorption or encapsulation of molecules, such as drug delivery or pollutant removal.
Electrochemical Activity:
The hydroxylation of fullerenes also affects their electrochemical properties, making them useful in energy storage systems, biosensors, and catalysis applications. Polyhydroxylated fullerenes can participate in electron transfer processes, allowing them to be incorporated into devices like supercapacitors and batteries.
