Visible-light-mediated addition of α-aminoalkyl radicals to [60]fullerene by using photoredox catalysts

Chemistry. 2014 May 12;20(20):6120-5. doi: 10.1002/chem.201304731. Epub 2014 Apr 2.

Abstract

The functionalization of fullerene has been extensively studied and various fullerene derivatives have been synthesized. We have succeeded in the functionalization of [60]fullerene by using α-aminoalkyl radicals generated by visible-light-mediated single-electron oxidation of α-silylamines as synthetic intermediates. In these reactions, the introduction of diarylamino groups, which are useful electron donors, has been easily achieved.

Keywords: aminoalkylation; fullerenes; photooxidation; radicals; redox chemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Fullerenes / chemistry*
  • Light
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Photochemical Processes

Substances

  • Amines
  • Fullerenes