Cycloadditions to [60]fullerene using microwave irradiation: A convenient and expeditious procedure

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(96)01150-7

Several Diets-Alder and 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions to C₆₀ were performed, under microwave irradiation, in a modified domestic microwave oven and a focused microwave reactor. Reactions proceed within minutes to afford the respective cycloadducts in similar or increased yields related to the described methods by conventional heating. This methodology simplifies the procedure and overcomes the drawbacks resulting from the long reaction times required under classical heating conditions.