Regio‐ and Stereoselective Tether‐Directed Remote Functionalization of C₆₀ with Derivatives of the Tröger Base

Abstract

Bringing two fascinating molecules together: Bismalonate derivatives of the Tröger base were used in the high-yielding regio- and diastereoselective preparation of bisadducts of C60 with trans-1, trans-2, and trans-4 addition patterns (e.g. see structure). Moreover, both enantiomers of the inherently chiral trans-2 adduct were prepared from enantiomerically pure tethers.