Fullerenol C60

• CAT Number: M440137
• Molecular Formula: C60(OH)n
• Purity: 99.0%
• Synonyms: Hydroxyl fullerene, Polyhydroxylated fullerene, Water-soluble C60 fullerene, Fullerenol C60
• Solubility: > 100 mg/ml in H2O (pH = 7, 25 °C)
• Appearance: Yellow to light brown powder
• Storage: Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place)

Fullerenol (hydroxylated fullerene, C₆₀(OH)ₙ) is a functionalized derivative of C₆₀ fullerene, bearing multiple hydroxyl groups on its surface. This surface modification transforms the otherwise hydrophobic fullerene into a hydrophilic material, imparting solubility in polar solvents such as ethanol, DMSO, and water. The solubility profile of fullerenol depends on the degree of hydroxylation: lower hydroxylated forms (10–12 groups) dissolve in THF, DMF, and DMSO, while medium hydroxylated derivatives (16–24 groups) are soluble in highly polar solvents. With enhanced dispersibility, fullerenol is valued in biomedical research, nanomaterials development, and electronic applications requiring water-processable fullerene-based systems.