Zipping up 'the crushed fullerene' C60H30:C60 by fifteen-fold, consecutive intramolecular H2 losses.
MALDI TOF-MS of tribenzo[l:1':1"]benzo[1,2-e:3,4-e':5,6-e"]triacephenanthrylene (1a, C60H30) gives C60.+ by multiple intramolecular cyclodehydrogenation reactions.
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Departamento de Quimica Orgánica, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
Koper
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Fokkens
Roel H
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Vlietstra
Edward J
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Cleij
Thomas J
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Jenneskens
Leonardus W
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Nibbering
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Echavarren
Antonio M
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