A simple isomeric separation of D5h and Ih, Sc 3N @ C80 by selective chemical oxidation

Bevan Elliott, Lei Yu, Luis Echegoyen

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Abstract

Two electrochemical oxidation waves assigned to the D5h, isomer of Sc3N @ C80 have been identified, and a 270-mV difference in the first electrochemical oxidation potentials of the I h and D6h, isomers has been measured. On the basis of this oxidative potential difference, a strategy for isomeric purification involving a selective chemical oxidation of the D5h isomer is reported. Variable scan cyclic voltammetry of the resultingly pure Sc3N @ C80 Ih isomer shows evidence of a rapid endohedral chemical reaction following the first reduction process.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10885-10888
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume127
Issue number31
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 10 2005
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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