Electrochemical synthesis and characterization of soluble C-60 derivative

A new C-60 derivative was synthesized by means of electrochemistry, which e xhibits greater water-solubility and remains stable in water and air. And v ery broad white light spectrum from this derivative has been observed. The bright white light emission of the new material results from a perturbation to the normal C-60 molecule due to the Jahn-Teller distortion of symmetry structure and the interaction between C-60 and -OH. And negative charges re lated to electrolysis product have been proved by using of electrophoresis. According to the infrared and Near-infrared spectrum the derivative contai ns hydroxyl groups. And XPS spectrum, C-13 NMR spectrum prove the derivativ e contains eater carbons.