Description

Fullerene-C76, 98% is a high-purity, cage-structured carbon allotrope belonging to the fullerene family. This material is valued for its unique electronic properties and potential as a building block in advanced materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and nanotechnology for applications requiring precise molecular architectures.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Research: Investigated as an electron acceptor material in the active layer of solar cells to improve light absorption and charge transport.
• Molecular Electronics: Serves as a core component in the design of novel transistors, diodes, and other nanoscale electronic devices.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used as a precursor or additive for creating new carbon-based composites, polymers, and coatings with enhanced properties.
• Catalysis: Explored as a support or active site in catalytic systems for various chemical reactions due to its stable, tunable structure.
• Biomedical Research: Studied for potential applications in drug delivery systems, medical imaging, and as antioxidants.
• Superconductivity Studies: Utilized in fundamental research on doped fullerene compounds and their low-temperature electrical behavior.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fullerene-C76, 98%
CAS No.	142136-39-8
Molecular Formula	C76
Molecular Weight	912.88 g/mol
Synonyms	[76]Fullerene; C76 Fullerene; Carbon 76; Fullerene C-76; Buckminsterfullerene C76; C76; C76
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fullerene-C76 is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and key parameters are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to dark brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (C76)
Related Fullerenes (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% (Total of C70, C78, etc.)
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, o-dichlorobenzene

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