Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (1): 175.

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Synthesis of a Novel Fullerene End-capped Poly(γ-benzyl L-glutamate)

ZHANG Qing-Huan, FU Ling-Yun, ZHANG Jun, YANG Xin-Lin*   

  1. School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
  • Received:2010-03-15 Revised:2010-07-15 Online:2011-01-10 Published:2010-12-11
  • Contact: YANG Xin-Lin E-mail:xlyang@bit.edu.cn
  • Supported by:

    国家自然科学基金(批准号:   20672012)和北京市自然科学基金(批准号:  2082020)资助.

Abstract: Fullerene polymers have attracted much attention during the past decade. To explore the synthesis of fullerene polypeptides, a fullerene— γ—benzyl L—glutamate conjugate containing a free amino group was used as an initiator, polymerization of γ—benzyl L—glutamate N—carboxy— anhydride was performed for the first time via ring—opening polymerization, leading to formation of a novel fullerene end—capped poly(γ—benzyl L—glutamate) with a yield of 37.2%. The product was characterized by 1H NMR, FTIR, UV—VIS, MALDI—TOF MS and thermogravimetric analysis. Compared with previously reported method, this route avoids utilization of azides and affords the products with relatively identical structures, highlighting its potential application in fullerene polypeptide synthesis.

Key words: Fullerene end-capped poly(γ-benzyl L-glutamate), Ring-opening polymerization, Fullerene derivative initiator

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