abstract |
The present invention provides a novel fullerene hydroxide having high water solubility and high active oxygen scavenging ability, and a method for producing the same that can be easily and efficiently synthesized in a low cost. SOLUTION: Fullerene is brought into contact with hydrogen peroxide water and at least one of ammonia and an amine compound, and a hydroxylated fullerene having a nitrogen-containing group which is at least one of an amino group and a nitro group together with a hydroxyl group. Synthesize. The compound is useful as an antioxidant, and is particularly applied as a cosmetic or a topical skin prescription drug. [Selection figure] None |