文摘
Four isomers are currently known for the trioxygenated fullerene derivative C60(O)3, three regioisomers with all of the oxygen addends as epoxy groups and the unstable ozonide isomer with a 1,2,3-trioxlane ring. Here we report the synthesis of an open-cage isomer for C60(O)3 with a ketolactone moiety embedded into the fullerene skeleton through a three-step procedure mediated by fullerene peroxide chemistry. Two fullerene skeleton carbon鈥揷arbon bonds are cleaved in the process. The open-cage derivative C60(O)3 can be converted back to C60 through deoxygenation with PPh3. Single crystal X-ray structure confirmed the open-cage structure.