Synthesis of Diads and Triads Derived from Carotenoids and Fullerene C60

A convenient procedure for the synthesis of supramolecules bearing carotenoids and fullerene C60 is reported. The amphipathic nature and the high yield of charge separation of these compounds make them candidates in the formation of transmembrane charge gradients.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Devens Gust, Thomas A. Moore, Ana Moore, E. N. Durantini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2000-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/5/3/529/