UV–vis-NIR spectra of the Cu(II) complex of the aza-crowns anchored to C60 (Ln) was measured.
The spectra displayed a new strong LMCT bands.
The Kb values of L1 and L2 with Cu(II) were measured
DFT calculations recommended significant HOMO's alternation for L1 < L2 order.
Entropic factors are dominant for coordination of Cu(II) with L1 and L2.