We report novel synthetic routes for facile preparation of highly functionalized fullerene derivatives C(OR)X (X = H, Cl, Br), C(OR)O and C(OR) from chlorofullerene CCl. The first water-soluble fullerene compound bearing residues of 3-oxypropanoic acid demonstrated a potent anti-HIV activity.
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