Description

(1,2-Methanofullerene C60)-61-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a functionalized fullerene derivative, a key building block in advanced materials science. This compound matters for its ability to impart the unique electronic and structural properties of C60 into more complex systems via its reactive ester group. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and nanotechnology for developing novel polymers, acceptors in organic solar cells, and molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Materials: Serves as an electron-accepting component or a precursor for synthesizing novel non-fullerene acceptors in bulk heterojunction solar cells.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer for creating fullerene-grafted polymers with tailored optoelectronic properties for coatings and thin films.
• Nanotechnology & Drug Delivery: Used as a platform for constructing functionalized nanocarriers, leveraging the fullerene cage for potential biomedical applications.
• Advanced Catalysis: Investigated as a ligand or support framework for catalytic systems due to its unique three-dimensional structure.
• Research & Development: A crucial intermediate for academic and industrial R&D in synthesizing more complex fullerene derivatives and studying structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,2-Methanofullerene C60)-61-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	150493-27-9
Molecular Formula	C63H6O2
Molecular Weight	818.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (1,2-methano[60]fullerene)-61-carboxylate; [60]PCBM Ethyl Ester; Ethyl C60-methanoate; 1,2-Methanofullerene[60]-61-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; C60-Ethylformate derivative; Fullerene C60 ethyl carboxylate adduct; (C60-Ih)[5,6]fullerene-C61-ethyl carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our (1,2-Methanofullerene C60)-61-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, Chlorobenzene)

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