New Organic Molecules with Unusual Structures and Properties

本研究的重点是合成corannulene同系物 包含16、21和26个环。 这些衍生物将用于形成 与C-60和其他富勒烯的超分子复合物。 其他目标 包括桶炔和60个碳分子，它们可以提供关键 用于制备C-60的内配体络合物的中间体。 新 在该地区的理解包含了合理的潜力， 开发新的先进材料。 有了这个更新奖，合成有机计划正在支持 劳伦斯·T博士的研究化学系的斯科特在 波士顿学院。 斯科特教授将致力于建造 新型有机分子 目标化合物的特征在于： 三角形碳的高度凝聚的凸形网络，映射到 富勒烯的多原子框架。 对这一领域的新认识 可以导致先进材料的合理发展， 在新兴的纳米技术领域的潜在重要性。

The focus of this research is the synthesis of corannulene homologs containing 16, 21 and 26 rings. These derivatives will be used to form upramolecular complexes with C-60 and other fullerenes. Other targets include barrelyne and 60-carbon molecules that could provide key intermediates for the preparation of endohedral complexes of C-60. New understanding in the area contains the potential for the rational development of new advanced materials. With this renewal award, the Synthetic Organic Program is supporting the research of Dr. Lawrence T. Scott of the Department of Chemistry at Boston College. Professor Scott will focus his wok on constructing novel organic molecules. The target compounds are characterized by by highly condensed, convex networks of trigonal carbons that map onto the polyatomic framework of the fullerenes. New understanding in this area could lead to the rational development of advanced materials having potential importance in the emerging realm of nanotechnology.