Description

(1,2-Methanofullerene C60)-61-Carboxylic Acid 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 carboxylic acid group. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and nanotechnology for creating novel polymers, self-assembled monolayers, and drug delivery systems.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Research: Used as an electron-accepting component in the development of bulk heterojunction solar cells.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive for synthesizing fullerene-containing polymers with tailored optoelectronic properties.
• Surface Modification: Employed to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on various substrates for sensor and device fabrication.
• Drug Delivery & Biomedical Research: Investigated as a potential carrier or targeting moiety in nanomedicine due to its functionalizable structure.
• Catalysis: Acts as a ligand or support for catalytic systems, leveraging the fullerene core's unique electronic environment.
• Nano-Composites: Incorporated into composite materials to enhance mechanical, thermal, or electrical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,2-Methanofullerene C60)-61-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	155116-19-1
Molecular Formula	C61H2O2
Molecular Weight	758.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Methano[60]fullerene-61-carboxylic acid; [60]PCBM-COOH; [6,6]-Phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester precursor; C60-PCBA; Fullerene C61-COOH; 1,2-Methanofullerene[60]-61-carboxylic acid; (1,2-Methanofullerene C60)-61-carboxy acid
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Quality Control

Our (1,2-Methanofullerene C60)-61-Carboxylic Acid 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, including HPLC and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.