Extended projection of C60 spheres into three-dimensional space-three–fold cycloaddition of [60]fullerene to hericene
Abstract
Heating 2,3,5,6,7,8-hexamethylidenebicyclo[2.2.2]octane with an excess of C60 in toluene for 3–4 d gives the 1 : 3 multiple Diels–Alder adduct in low (ca. 10%) yield.