Abstract
The synthesis of C60-attached SCS ligands ([C6H2(CH2SPh)2-2,6-R-4]−) is described. Starting from 4-formyl-SCS-H (2), 1,2-methanofullerene and fulleropyrrolidine SCS ligands were obtained. Subsequent palladation with [Pd(MeCN)4](BF4)2 afforded the corresponding palladium(II) complexes.