Synthesis and Photophysical Study of [60]Fullerene-Maleimide Dyads.

Novel [60]fullerene-maleimide dyads were synthesized by covalent linking of maleimide fluorophore to the [60]fullerene (C60) via Bingel reaction. The dyads were well characterized and studied for their absorption and emission properties. The fluorescence quenching of maleimide moiety by C60 was observed, indicating the intramolecular energy transfer from maleimide fluorophore to C60 moiety.