Synthese und Einkristallstrukturanalyse von Bis(benzyltrimethylammonium)fullerid-Ammoniakat; (BzlNMe₃)₂C₆₀ · 3 NH₃

Synthesis and Single Crystal Structure Analysis of Bis(benzyltrimethylammonium)fulleride Ammonia 1/3, (BzlNMe₃)₂C₆₀ · 3 NH₃

The title compound has been prepared from K₂C₆₀ by ion exchange of potassium for benzyltrimethylammonium cations in liquid ammonia. X-ray single crystal structure analysis reveals highly ordered fulleride ions forming a layer-like arrangement with short inter-fullerene distances. The anionic fulleride layers are separated by layers of benzyltrimethylammonium cations and ammonia.