Abstract: A photocurable composition excellent in the effect of reducing the mold releasing force even in a small amount of light exposure, and a photosensitive gas generating agent contained in the photocurable composition are provided. The photosensitive gas generating agent is a compound having a photostimulation responsive gas generating group to generate a gas by photostimulation, a perfluoroalkyl group and a polyalkyleneoxy group to link the photostimulation responsive gas generating group and the perfluoroalkyl group. The photocurable composition contains the photosensitive gas generating agent.

Abstract: A polarization film, including: a hydrophobic polymer resin and a dichroic dye represented by Chemical Formula 1: wherein in Chemical Formula 1, wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C15 arylene group, Ar2 is a C6 to C15 arylene group substituted with at least one of a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkoxy group, a halogen atom and a halogen-containing group, Ar3 is a C6 to C15 arylene group substituted with an amide group, R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkoxy group, R2 and R3 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkyl group, or R2 and R3 are linked to each other to form a ring, and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The invention provides a colored composition including a dye multimer having an alkali-soluble group as a dye, the dye multimer having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of from 5,000 to 20,000 and a dispersity (weight-average molecular weight (Mw)/number-average molecular weight (Mn)) of from 1.00 to 2.50.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photoreactive synthetic regulator of protein function. The present disclosure further provides a light-regulated polypeptide that includes a subject synthetic regulator. Also provided are cells and membranes comprising a subject light-regulated polypeptide. The present disclosure further provides methods of modulating protein function, involving use of light.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I wherein A, B and C are a repeating unit; each of A and B is an optionally substituted group for forming a conjugated polymer; C is a crosslinkable group; and n is an integer equal to or greater than 1. The present invention further provides an element and an electronic device using the compound of formula I, and more particularly, provides a light emitting diode (LED) device using the compound of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing doped organic semiconductor materials as well as a formulation which may be utilized in that method. The doped organic semiconductor materials are prepared by preparing a solution or suspension containing at least one dopant precursor, at least one organic material to be doped, and a solvent. The solution or suspension is then applied onto a substrate. After removing the solvent, the dopant precursor is converted into a dopant by application of activation energy. The dopant precursor, which is a dimer, oligomer, polymer, dispiro compound, or polycycle, is cleaved by the application of activation energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new azo dyes, a process for their preparation, and their use for dyeing or printing fibrous materials, to produce materials with brownish shades.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photoreactive synthetic regulator of protein function. The present disclosure further provides a light-regulated polypeptide that includes a subject synthetic regulator. Also provided are cells and membranes comprising a subject light-regulated polypeptide. The present disclosure further provides methods of modulating protein function, involving use of light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of the formula (I) in which R1 to R10, D1 and D2 are defined as given in claim 1, a process for preparing them, and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is an azo compound represented by the formula (1) below, a salt thereof, or a copper complex salt compound thereof. (In the formula, R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a sulfonic acid group, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxyl group; R3-R6 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxyl group; R7 represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxyl group; and n represents 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymeric composition comprising a novel polymer having two or more repeat units and a terminus having the structure (1): wherein R1 represents a C1-C20 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, w is a number from 1-8, X is oxygen (O) or nitrogen (N), and Rd is a reactive group. The invention also relates to a process for forming a pattern using the novel polymeric composition. The invention further relates to a process of making the novel polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an azo compound represented by the general formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and n represents 1 or 2. Also disclosed are a dye-containing polarizing film and a dye-containing polarizing plate, each of which comprises a polarizing film base material and the azo compound contained in the base material.

Abstract: A solar cell may include a light sensitive molecule such as a hyperpolarizable molecule. In one example, a solar cell may include a layer of hyperpolarizable molecules disposed between a p-type electrode and an n-type electrode. In some cases, at least some of the hyperpolarizable molecules may include an electron donating group that is bonded or otherwise linked to the n-type electrode as well as an electron accepting group that is bonded or otherwise linked to the p-type electrode. In some instances, at least some of the hyperpolarizable molecules may include an electron donating group that is bonded or otherwise linked to the p-type electrode as well as an electron accepting group that is bonded or otherwise linked to the n-type electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of the general formula CAT+ Y? (I), where Y? is an anion selected from the group of the cyanoborates, fluoroalkylphosphates, fluoroalkylborates or imidates and CAT+ is a cation selected from the group of the azine, xanthene, polymethine, styryl, azo, tetrazolium, pyrylium, benzopyrylium, thiopyrylium, benzothiopyrylium, thiazine, oxazine, triarylmethane, diarylmethane, methine, acridine, quinoline, isoquinoline or quaternary azafluorenone dyes, for coloring plastics and plastic fibers, for the preparation of flexographic printing inks, as ball-point pen pastes, as stamp ink, for coloring leather and paper, for use in data acquisition systems, reprography, in ink microfilters, in photogalvanics, laser technology and the photo industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to carbon surfaces modified with one or more azide groups. The invention also relates to methods of modifying carbon surfaces with one or more azide groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which can regulate VCP activity. The present invention provides the compound of formula (I) (R is as defined in the description) or oxides, esters, prodrugs, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The compounds can regulate VCP activity, and thus are useful for treating VCP-mediated diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: There is provided a colorant compound improved in the dispersibility of an azo pigment into a water-insoluble solvent. The colorant compound is represented by the following general formula (1). R1 denotes an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group; R2 to R6 each denote a hydrogen atom, or a substituent represented by the following general formula (2); R7 to R11 each denote a hydrogen atom, a COOR12 group, or a CONR13R14 group; and R12 to R14 each denote a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and P1 denotes a polymeric component; L1 denotes an alkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or an arylene group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; and * denotes a binding site.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and/or printing organic substrates.

Abstract: Novel disperse azo dyes of formula (I), and processes for preparation thereof. These dyes possess superior washing fastness, sublimation fastness and light fastness.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for detecting a primer extension product in a reaction mixture. In the subject methods, a primer extension reaction is conducted in the presence of a polymerase having 3??5? exonuclease activity and at least one FET labeled oligonucleotide probe that includes a 3??5? exonuclease resistant quencher domain. Also provided are systems and kits for practicing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, and are particularly suited for use in high fidelity PCR based reactions, including SNP detection applications, allelic variation detection applications, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds obtained by fermentation of Myxobacteria strain (PM0670013/MTCC 5570). The present invention further relates to the processes for the production of the novel anti-inflammatory compounds, to the culture no. PM0670013 (MTCC 5570), and to pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the present invention as an active ingredient and its use in medicines for the treatment of inflammatory diseases or disorders mediated by proinflammatory cytokines such as Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-?) and/or interleukins such as IL-6, having anti-inflammatory activity The invention also includes all stereoisomeric forms of compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline coating solution which comprises: an azo compound represented by the following general formula (I); and a solvent to dissolve the azo compound: wherein Q1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group; Q2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group; m is an integer from 1 to 5; and M is a counter ion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photoreactive synthetic regulator of protein function. The present disclosure further provides a light-regulated polypeptide that includes a subject synthetic regulator. Also provided are cells and membranes comprising a subject light-regulated polypeptide. The present disclosure further provides methods of modulating protein function, involving use of light.

Abstract: Disclosed is an azo compound represented by the general formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and n represents 1 or 2. Also disclosed are a dye-containing polarizing film and a dye-containing polarizing plate, each of which comprises a polarizing film base material and the azo compound contained in the base material.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and/or printing organic substrates are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye of the general formula (I) where D is the residue of a diazo component; R1 is hydrogen, (C1-C6-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, hydroxyl, halogen, —NHCHO, —NHCO(C1-C6)-alkyl, —NHCOaryl, —NHSO2(C1-C6)-alkyl or —NHSO2aryl; R2 is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, phenoxy or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, substituted (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C3-C4)-alkenyl or substituted (C3-C4)-alkenyl; or R2 and R3 combine to form the radical —C*H(CH3)CH2C(CH3)2—, where the carbon atom marked * is attached to the phenyl nucleus; R4 is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl or phenyl; R5 is vinyl or a group of the formula —CHR6COR7, where R6 is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl or phenyl; R7 is (C1-C6)-alkyl, substituted (C1-C6)-alkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; and X is C1-C5)-alkylene. The invention for relates to a process to prepare the dye and their use.

Abstract: A bisazo compound represented by Chemical structure 1: wherein, Ar1 and Ar2 independently represent a substituted or non-substituted aryl group, when at least one of Ar1 and Ar2 has a substituent, the substituent is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl group, biphenyl group, naphthyl group, anthryl group, and pyrenyl group, R1, represents an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a halogen atom, or nitrile group, R2 represents ethylene group or vinylene group, and n represents an integer of from 1 to 3 and when n is 2 or 3, R1s are independent from each other.

Abstract: Provided are an electron donor-azo-electron acceptor compound having a thiol-based anchoring group, a method of synthesizing the compound, and a molecular electronic device having a molecular active layer formed of the compound. The compound for forming a molecular electronic device includes an azo compound that has a dinitrothiophene group and an aminobenzene group having thiol derivatives. The compound forms a molecular active layer in the molecular electronic devices. The molecular active layer is self-assembled on an electrode using the thiol derivative in the azo compound as an anchoring group. The molecular active layer in the molecular electronic device forms a switching device switching between an on-state and an off-state in response to a voltage applied to electrodes or a memory device storing a predetermined electric signal in response to a voltage applied to the electrodes.

Abstract: The lyotropic liquid crystalline mixture of the present invention comprises at least a first azo compound and a second azo compound in relation of constitutional isomers wherein the first azo compound and the second azo compound are the constitutional isomers different in a binding site of at least an azo group. The first azo compound is preferably an azo compound wherein the azo group is bonded to an ortho-position of a hydroxyl group of an aminonaphthol skeleton. The second azo compound is preferably an azo compound wherein the azo group is bonded to an ortho-position of an amino group of an aminonaphthol skeleton. The lyotropic liquid crystalline mixture of the present invention may be utilized as a forming material of an optical anisotropic film, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dyestuffs of formula (I) wherein the substituents have the meanings defined in the claims, the production of such dyestuffs, the use of these dyestuffs and material dyed or printed by such dyestuffs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing dry organic pigment, comprising the successive steps of, in this order: a first step wherein a wet organic pigment is obtained by drying an organic pigment presscake at 70 to 150° C. to a moisture content of 5 to 30%, and a second step wherein a dry organic pigment is obtained by pulverizing and drying the wet organic pigment at a temperature that is higher than the temperature employed in the first step but lower than the decomposition temperature of the organic pigment. The method for producing dry organic pigment enables the dry organic pigment to be obtained with superior productivity while consuming less energy than conventional methods.

Abstract: In C. I. pigment red 57:1 of the present invention, the total content of 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid and a metal salt thereof, which is measured by quantitative analysis using liquid chromatography, is 2,500 ppm or less as converted into the 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid.

Abstract: An organized mobile multicomponent conjugate (OMMC) and method of using to enhance binding of weakly binding compounds to a target. A lamellar structure containing at least two binding compounds is assembled under conditions in which the binding compounds self-regulate in or on the lamellar structure, forming a cooperative ensemble that is capable of binding with enhanced affinity to a complementary affinity site on a target. Each binding compound is bound to the lamellar surface, and may be connected by a linker. The OMMC may contain an effector molecule, such as a diagnostic or therapeutic agent, for administration to a patent who is then diagnosed or treated using the effector molecule.

Abstract: An organized mobile multicomponent conjugate (OMMC) and method of using to enhance binding of weakly binding compounds to a target. A lamellar structure containing at least two binding compounds is assembled under conditions in which the binding compounds self-regulate in or on the lamellar structure, forming a cooperative ensemble that is capable of binding with enhanced affinity to a complementary affinity site on a target. Each binding compound is bound to the lamellar surface, and may be connected by a linker. The OMMC may contain an effector molecule, such as a diagnostic or therapeutic agent, for administration to a patent who is then diagnosed or treated using the effector molecule.

Abstract: Provided is a polyfunctional compound which can be used as an optical recording material in which a large quantity of information data can be recorded optically at a high density, which can be used as an optical waveguide material using a refractive index difference occurring between a light-irradiated part and a part not irradiated with light, and which is capable of forming a film and can be used as a photo-alignment film material having excellent photosensitivity. The polyfunctional compound of the present invention includes a chemical structure represented by General Formula (1): where: R1 and R2 each independently represent any of H, CH3, and Cl; X1 to X3 each independently represent any of —O—, —NH—, and —N(alkyl)-; A1 to A3 each independently represent a divalent connecting group; and L1 to L3 each independently represent any of a photoisomerization group, a liquid-crystal group, and H, and at least one of L1 to L3 represents a photoisomerization group.

Abstract: Provided are an electron donor-azo-electron acceptor compound having a thiol-based anchoring group, a method of synthesizing the compound, and a molecular electronic device having a molecular active layer formed of the compound. The compound for forming a molecular electronic device includes an azo compound that has a dinitrothiophene group and an aminobenzene group having thiol derivatives. The compound forms a molecular active layer in the molecular electronic devices. The molecular active layer is self-assembled on an electrode using the thiol derivative in the azo compound as an anchoring group. The molecular active layer in the molecular electronic device forms a switching device switching between an on-state and an off-state in response to a voltage applied to electrodes or a memory device storing a predetermined electric signal in response to a voltage applied to the electrodes.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a desired chemical compound in a continuous reactor in which a part of the product stream exits the reactor and part of the product stream is recycled around the reactor in order to reduce the amount of buffer that would otherwise be required.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising primary N-hydroxylamines and related therapeutic, prophylactic, diagnostic and screening methods. The pharmaceutical compositions generally comprise a pharmaceutical composition comprising an orally administrable effective unit solid dosage of a primary N-hydroxylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and substantially free of a nitrone corresponding to the hydroxylamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel yellow anionic dyes, a process for their preparation, certain novel intermediates for their preparation and the use of these dyes for dyeing natural or synthetic materials, in particular, paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorene compounds and polymers thereof, having various structures and functional groups, and capable of being used as a luminescent material for organic and polymer-based electro-luminescence (EL) element and other optical element, and to an EL element using the same as a luminescent material.

Abstract: The invention provides for novel substituted-polyaryl chromophoric compounds which desirably comprise a single diazo group, and optimally include a plurality of diazo groups. Preferably the chromophores exhibit optical nonlinear second-order properties and have unique absorption maximum and other chromophoric properties that make them useful for, among other things, multifunctional optical switches or waveguides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lightening dye composition comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, an oxidizing agent, an alkaline agent in an amount such that the pH of the composition is greater than 7, and a mixed cationic dye comprising several chromophores linked together via a linker, at least two of the chromophores being different, the chromophores having an absorbance of between 400 and 800 nm. The invention makes it possible to obtain particularly fast colorations.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed having the structure of Formula I: where R1, R3, and R4 are independently hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl, and R2 is: where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1 to C4 alkyl, or where R6, R7 and R8 are independently hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl; or the esters or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds may be utilized for the prophylaxis or treatment of various diseases, particularly inflammatory conditions of the GI tract. Methods of treating inflammatory conditions of the GI tract such as inflammatory bowel disease using compounds having the following formula are also disclosed: where R9, R10 and R11 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1 to C4 alkyl, and R12 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and —C(O)R13, where R13 is a C1 to C6 alkyl or an aryl group.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of organic pigments with enhanced fluorescence, which process comprises treating said pigments with a surfactant, and to the fluorescent organic pigments obtained by said process. The pigments according to the present invention can be used in marking applications, wherein durable fluorescence is required.

Abstract: The dyes of formula (1) according to claim 1 and the copper complexes of dyes of formula (2) according to claim 9 or the mixtures of mono-copper complex with the bis-copper complex are excellently suitable for dyeing paper with good light-fastness properties.

Abstract: Use of the mono-copper complex of a dye of formula (1) wherein Z1, Z2, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, n and m are as defined in the claims, and mixtures thereof with the bis-copper complex of such a dye, for dyeing natural and synthetic material.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate comprising applying thereto by means of an ink jet printer an ink containing a metal chelate compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula in which the variables are as defined in the claims, which are suitable as fiber-reactive dyes for dyeing widely varying fiber materials, are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to colorants comprising a chromophore having a single azo acetoacetanilide moiety, wherein said moiety each have at least one poly(oxyalkylene) chain. Such colorants exhibit extremely good base stability and lightfastness, particularly when incoporated within certain media and/or on the surface of certain substrates. These poly(oxyalkylene) chains provide solubility in different solvents or resins thereby permitting the introduction of such excellent coloring chromophores within diverse media and/or or diverse substrates. Compositions and articles comprising such colorants are provided as are methods for producing such inventive colorants.

Abstract: Modulation of the activity of the insulin receptor, enhancement of glucose uptake by cells, and other effects significant in the control and management of diabetes are accomplished using compounds of the formula wherein each A is independently a proton-accepting substituent; each R is independently a noninterfering substituent; n is 0, 1, or 2; and each linker is independently an isostere of —NHCONH— or of —N?N— or of —NHCO—. Compounds in the genus of Formula (1) can also be used for structure activity studies to identify features responsible for the relevant activities.