Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Optical Properties of a New Molecular Complex of C₆₀ with a Covalently Linked (Fe^IIITPP)₂O Dimer

Abstract

Abstract A new molecular complex of C 60 with covalently linked μ‐oxo dimer (Fe III TPP) 2 O are (TPP = tetraphenylporphyrin) was obtained. The complex has a neutral ground state and is formed mainly by van der Waals forces. The X‐ray analysis of the crystal structure of the complex showed it to have isolated packing of fullerenes in which each fullerene molecule is embraced in a pocket built by porphyrins. Optical properties and EPR behavior of the complex are described. (© Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2003)