Description

Fullerene C78 is a higher-order member of the fullerene family, a distinct carbon allotrope with a unique cage-like molecular structure. This compound is valued in advanced materials research for its specific electronic properties and potential as a building block in nanotechnology. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and materials science for applications requiring specialized carbon nanostructures.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Research: Investigated as an electron acceptor material in the active layer for next-generation solar cells.
• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or additive for creating novel carbon-based composites and nanostructured materials.
• Molecular Electronics: Studied for its potential use in single-molecule transistors and other nanoscale electronic components.
• Catalysis: Explored as a support material or catalyst in specialized chemical reactions due to its unique surface properties.
• Biomedical Research: Potential applications in drug delivery systems and bio-imaging probes are under investigation.
• Superconductivity Studies: Used in fundamental research on the properties of doped fullerene solids.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Fullerene C78
CAS No.	136316-32-0
Molecular Formula	C78
Molecular Weight	936.84 g/mol
Synonyms	[78]Fullerene; C78 Fullerene; Fullerene C-78; Carbon 78; Buckminsterfullerene C78; C78; C78 Cluster
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fullerene C78 is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for research purposes. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including HPLC and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and identity is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term storage, keeping the material under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen is recommended to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (C78)
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, o-xylene, CS2

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.