Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed toward a novel hybrid spintronic device for converting chemical absorption into a change in magnetoresistance. This device uses a novel magnetic material which depends on the attachment of an organic structure to a metallic film for its magnetism. Changes in the chemical environment lead to absorption on the surface of this organometallic bilayer and thus modify its magnetic properties. The change in magnetic properties, in turn, leads to a change in the resistance of a magnetoresistive structure or a spin transistor structure, allowing a standard electrical detection of the chemical change in the sensor surface.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel chiral sulfinamide and imine compounds. Also provided herein are methods of synthesizing novel chiral sulfinamide and imine compounds comprising simplified purification methods when compared to prior methods. The novel chiral sulfinamide and imine compounds are useful, for example, in the synthesis of complex natural products and pharmaceutical important compounds.

Abstract: The present application provides methods for decarboxylation of amino acids via imine formation with a catalyst under superheated conditions in either a microwave or oil bath.

Abstract: A compound, (4s)-1-azaadamantane-4yl formate ester, is described. In addition, a process is described for preparing (4s)-1-azaadamantane-4yl formate ester, aminothiadiazole-phenyl phosphate salt, bromothiadizole-phenyl or (4s)-4-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy)-1-azatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]-decane dihydrogen citrate. Furthermore, a process is described, comprising step of hydrolyzing (4s)-1-azaadamantane-4yl formate ester to form (4s)-1-azaadamantan-4-ol HBr salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing aryl aldimines. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of preparing aryl aldimines that uses environmentally friendly solvent systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to adhesive systems using imines and salts thereof, precursors to electron deficient olefins and coreactants therefor.

Abstract: A process for modifying the surface of a carbon black by contacting said carbon black with a conjugated diimine compound. The conjugated diimine compound may comprise various substituents to provide the carbon black with desired corresponding properties, such as groups to impart increased hydrophilicity and self-dispersibility to the carbon black. Other embodiments relate to novel carbon black products, which may be prepared according to a process of the invention. The carbon black products may be used in the same applications as conventional carbon blacks. Such uses include, but are not limited to, plastic compositions, aqueous inks, aqueous coatings, rubber compositions, paper compositions, and textile compositions. In a specific embodiment, the resulting surface modified carbon black is employed as a pigment in an aqueous inkjet ink composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel alpha, beta-unsaturated imines, to processes for their preparation, to their use for controlling animal pests including arthropods and in particular insects and to their use in the control of vectors.

Abstract: The invention provides a method comprising identifying a successful metal-mediated conjugation reaction by analyzing a test mixture for the presence of a conjugation product. The invention provides a two-dimensional approach to reaction discovery in which many catalysts for many catalytic reactions can be tested simultaneously to provide an efficient discovery platform. Reactants and products from the system can be identified using techniques such as gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Asymmetrical 2,5-disubstituted-1,4-diaminobenzenes are provided, along with a process for forming both symmetrical and asymmetrical 2,5-disubstituted-1,4-diaminobenzenes.

Abstract: The present application provides switchable cationic surfactants based on tertiary amines, and methods and systems of use thereof. The tertiary amine structure allows these switchable surfactants to reversibly switch from a non-surfactant form to a surfactant form by simple introduction of an ionizing trigger gas that comprises CO2, CS2, COS, or a mixture thereof, at a pressure and an amount sufficient to convert all or a substantial portion of the amine to said salt, where the total pressure of the ionizing trigger gas is approximately ambient pressure. These tertiary amine-based switchable surfactants are further characterized by facile switching from the surfactant form to the non-surfactant form.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of zwitterionic molecules for forming a hole or electron transport layer. The preferred zwitterionic molecules of the invention are derivatives of p-benzoquinonemonoimines. The invention is useful in the field of electronic devices in particular.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed toward a novel hybrid spintronic device for converting chemical absorption into a change in magnetoresistance. This device uses a novel magnetic material which depends on the attachment of an organic structure to a metallic film for its magnetism. Changes in the chemical environment lead to absorption on the surface of this organometallic bilayer and thus modify its magnetic properties. The change in magnetic properties, in turn, leads to a change in the resistance of a magnetoresistive structure or a spin transistor structure, allowing a standard electrical detection of the chemical change in the sensor surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal-containing compounds that include at least one ?-diketiminate ligand, and methods of making and using the same. In certain embodiments, the metal-containing compounds include at least one ?-diketiminate ligand with at least one fluorine-containing organic group as a substituent. In other certain embodiments, the metal-containing compounds include at least one ?-diketiminate ligand with at least one aliphatic group as a substituent selected to have greater degrees of freedom than the corresponding substituent in the ?-diketiminate ligands of certain metal-containing compounds known in the art. The compounds can be used to deposit metal-containing layers using vapor deposition methods. Vapor deposition systems including the compounds are also provided. Sources for ?-diketiminate ligands are also provided.

Abstract: Photoactive layers for use in a photovoltaic cell are described. The photoactive layers comprise at least one photoactive ion paired with another ion. This photoactive ion pair can be in the form of an ionic liquid, hydrogen bonded ion pair, cocrystal, or complex to allow for greater flexibility and portability. Also described are photovoltaic cells that contain the described photoactive layers sandwiched between two electrodes.

Abstract: A compound for detecting an analyte using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and a method of forming the compound is provided. The compound has Formula I: wherein W is selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted aryl group and an optionally substituted heteroaryl group; each Y independently is NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H and C1-C6 alkyl, or R1 and R2 combine to form together with the nitrogen to which they are attached a heterocyclic group with 4 to 5 carbon atoms, is used to denote a single or a double bond, and Z is NH, NH2, NH—(C?O)—(CH2)n—SH, wherein n=1 to 10, or or a tautomer or stereoisomer thereof, or a salt thereof. A method and device for detecting an analyte using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) is also provided.

Abstract: A composition for treating waters, e.g. ballast water or injection water for oil recovery, to kill in-situ aquatic invasive species comprises at least one biocide capable of killing both animal and plant micro-organisms. The at least one biocide preferably comprises Brilliant Green, Gentian Violet, and/or erythrosine, and a wetting agent or detergent-like compound such as CTAB or CTAC. The invention also relates to a system for treating ballast water in situ comprising means for injecting a composition for treating ballast water; means for measuring the flow rate or amount of ballast water to be treated; means for controlling the dosing of the composition; and means for storing or receiving the composition. The invention also relates to a method of detecting viable aquatic organisms in ballast water in situ comprising detecting metabolism in viable micro-organisms in ballast water and, therefore, measuring the efficacy of any treatment.

Abstract: Rinsable dyes with improved fugitivity are formulated by attaching dyestuff compounds with amine-capped sulfonic solubilizing groups to commercially available ethoxylated aniline, so that the surfactant effect of the ethoxylated aniline counteracts the substantivity of the dyestuff compound, while the neutralization of the sulfonic solubilizing groups reduces substantivity.

Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles.

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 colouring plastics and plastic fibres, for the preparation of flexographic printing inks, as ball-point pen pastes, as stamp ink, for colouring leather and paper, for use in data acquisition systems, reprography, in ink microfilters, in photogalvanics, laser technology and the photo industry.

Abstract: Disclosed are a diimmonium salt and a near infrared ray absorption film including the same which is used for blocking the near infrared ray. The diimmonium salt for a near infrared ray absorption film is represented by Formula 1 of the specification, wherein, n is an integer of 1 or 2, R1 to R8 are independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group, the substituent for the alkyl group is selected from the group consisting of a cyano group, a nitro group, a carboxyl group, a sulfone group, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C1 -C8 alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, acyloxy, or alkylamino group, and C6-C18 aryl or aryloxy group, and X is a substituted fluoro alkyl phosphate anion represented by Formula 2 of the specification, wherein, x is an integer of 0 or 1, y is an integer of 1, 2 or 3, z is an integer of 6-y, and R9 to R13 are independently a hydrogen atom (H) or a fluorine atom (F).

Abstract: This invention provides chain extender compositions. These compositions comprise (i) an aromatic primary diamine, and (ii) a component selected from the group consisting of: (a) an aliphatic secondary diamine; (b) an aliphatic primary diamine; (c) an aliphatic secondary diamine and an aliphatic primary diamine; (d) a diimine; and (e) a combination of any two or more of (a) through (d). When (ii) is (a), (a) has amino hydrocarbyl groups which are secondary or tertiary hydrocarbyl groups; when (ii) is (d), and (d) is an aromatic diimine, each imino hydrocarbylidene group has at least two carbon atoms. Processes for producing polyurethanes, polyureas, and polyurea-urethanes are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a complex of formula I wherein M is Ca, Mg, Ba or Sr; L1 is selected from R1O, R2S, R3R4N, R5R6P, a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienide, and a substituted or unsubstituted pyrazolyl group, where R1-6 are each independently H or hydrocarbyl; L2 is selected from R7R8O, R7R8S, R7R8R9N, R7R8C?NR9, PR7R8R9, and a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle containing one or more O, N or S atoms, where R7-9 are each independently H or a hydrocarbyl group; or L1 and L2 are linked to form a bidentate ligand; L3 is absent or is a solvent molecule, or a neutral ligand as defined for L2, wherein L3 may be the same or different to L2; or L3 is linked to a further metal centre; or L1, L2 and L3 are linked to form a tridentate ligand; and X is an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aryloxide, an amide group, or an enolate group of formula R10R11C?CR12O—, wherein R10-12 are each independently H or hydrocarbyl; with the proviso that when L1 and L2 are {HC(C(CH3)?N-2,6-iPr2C6H3)2} and M i

Abstract: The present application discloses a process for preparing a compound of the general formula R1-M1-Ad.zLiX (I) by reacting a compound R1-A (III) with an element M1 in the presence of lithium salts. The application also discloses a process for preparing a compound of the general formula R1m-M3-Tm.zLiX (II) by reacting a compound R1-A (III) with an M3-containing compound in the presence of lithium salts and in the presence of an elemental metal M2. The metal M3 may be selected from Al, Mn, Cu, Zn, Sn, Ti, In, La, Ce, Nd, Y, Li, Sm, Bi, Mg, B, Si and S.

Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratinous fibres using azomethine direct dyes of formula (I) or reduced precursors of azomethine direct dyes of formula (II) obtained from 2-chloro-3-amino-6-methylphenol. A subject-matter of the invention is a dyeing composition comprising at least one chlorinated azomethine direct dye or one reduced precursor of a chlorinated azomethine direct dye, a method for dyeing keratinous fibres which employs the said composition and their uses in the dyeing of keratinous fibres. This composition makes it possible to obtain a particularly stable and consistent colouring.

Abstract: A new class of fluorinated or polyhalogenated triazepentadienes are disclosed. The synthesized triazapentadienes are thermally stable, soluble in typical solvents and have several metal binding sites for complexation with metal ions. The compounds are prepared as colorless crystalline solids. Synthesis takes advantage of a reaction with triethylamine. Synthesized triazapentadienes (with and without complexed metals) inhibit bacterial growth of both Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vinamidinium salt represented by the formula (I): [wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or the like; R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or alternatively R2 and R3 may combine together to form a ring; R4 and R5 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or alternatively R4 and R5 may combine together to form a ring; X and Y are the same or different and each represents a bromine atom or a chlorine atom; n represents a number of not less than 2; and m represents 0 or n], which can be used as a general purpose reagent useful for synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic rings having a substituent. The vinamidinium salt has excellent storage stability and reaction selectivity. A method for synthesizing a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring compound using the vinamidinium salt is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing electron deficient olefins, such as 2-cyanoacrylates, using an iminium salt.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for imparting coloration to various substrates including plastics, paper, wood, fabrics, fibers and textiles. Materials comprising water-soluble colorants including an amidine group and a chromophore moiety are contacted with a substrate, and the substrate permitted to dry to provide substantially water-proof coloration on the substrate. In one embodiment an ink, coating, or dye is an aqueous composition comprising one or more amidines as provided herein, which is contained within a vessel that includes a gas at an effective level of pressure to enable the gas to react with an amidine as herein provided, to provide and maintain the amidine substantially in its protonated form prior to application of the aqueous composition to a desired substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful in the treatment of sickle cell disease, diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation and for the treatment of ocular disorders such as glaucoma. The active compounds are tri-(aryl or heteroaryl) methane compounds or analogues thereof which further comprise an imine moiety and where the tertiary carbon atom can be replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P. The compounds enhance resistance to degradation in a biological medium, inhibit potassium flux in a cell, reduce mammalian cell proliferation, reduce the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to metal-ligand complexes, catalysts comprising or prepared from the metal-ligand complexes, processes of catalyzing olefin polymerization reactions with the catalysts to prepare polyolefins, polyolefins prepared thereby, processes of making the metal-ligand complexes and catalysts, and intermediate compounds useful therefor.

Abstract: A new class of fluorinated or polyhalogenated triazapentadienes are disclosed. The synthesized triazapentadienes are thermally stable, soluble in typical solvents and have several metal binding sites for complexation with metal ions. The compounds are prepared as colorless crystalline solids. Synthesis takes advantage of a reaction with triethylamine. Synthesized triazapentadienes (with and without complexed metals) inhibit bacterial growth of both Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Abstract: Disclosed are a compound represented by the following formula (1), which is derived from cyclopentadienone and can be used as a core material for an organic electroluminescence element or other optical devices, and preparation method thereof, and an EL element using the same.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (I), wherein ring A and ring B each independently represent a benzene, naphthalene, or heterocyclic ring which may be substituted; R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms which may be substituted; R1 and R2 may be linked together to form a ring; a methylene group of the alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms may be replaced by —O— or —CH?CH—; Anq- represents a q-valent anion, where q is 1 or 2; p represents a coefficient to keep the charge neutral.

Abstract: Disclosed is a near-infrared absorbing compound which does not contain antimony or arsenic, and has excellent stability, especially excellent heat resistance, light resistance and moist heat resistance. Also disclosed are a near-infrared absorbing filter, which is produced by using the near-infrared absorbing compound, and has excellent resistance such as light resistance and heat resistance, an optical filter and an optical recording medium. Specifically disclosed are a diimmonium compound represented by the formula (1) below and a near-infrared absorbing filter obtained by using such a diimmonium compound. Further specifically disclosed are a near-infrared absorbing filter wherein an adhesive layer containing the diimmonium compound is arranged on a transparent supporting body, and an optical filter using such a near-infrared absorbing filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing an optically active 1-aryl-2-fluoro-substituted ethylamine compound of the formula [2] or a salt thereof by hydrogenolysis of an optically active secondary amine compound of the formula [1] or a salt thereof in the presence of a transition metal catalyst of Group VIII [Chem. 59] [where Ar represents an aryl group; n represents an integer of 1 or 2; and * represents an asymmetric carbon] [Chem. 60] [where Ar represents an aryl group; n represents an integer of 1 or 2; and * represents an asymmetric carbon].

Abstract: Mucositis is the result of a complex process of interactive biologic phenomena that take place in both the epitelium and the submucosa, often leading to severe pain and increased risk of dangerous syste f48 mic infections. Mucositis is often a side effect during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The benzamidine derivatives herein described are particularly effective for treating and preventing mucositis since they are acting simultaneously at the several phases that characterize this disease.

Abstract: A method for forming an imine comprises reacting a first reactant comprising a hydroxyl functionality, a carbonyl functionality, or both a hydroxyl functionality and a carbonyl functionality with a second reactant having an amine functionality in the presence of ordered porous manganese-based octahedral molecular sieves and an oxygen containing gas at a temperature and for a time sufficient for the imine to be produced.

Abstract: This invention provides aromatic diimines which have imino hydrocarbylidene groups with at least two carbon atoms, and aromatic secondary diamines which have amino hydrocarbyl groups with at least two carbon atoms. Both the aromatic diimines and the aromatic secondary diamines either are in the form of one phenyl ring, or are in the form of two phenyl rings connected by an alkylene bridge; each position ortho to an imino group or an amino group bears a hydrocarbyl group. When in the form of one phenyl ring, there are two imino groups on the ring or two amino groups on the ring; the imino groups or amino groups are meta or para relative to each other. When in the form of two phenyl rings connected by an alkylene bridge, there is either one imino group or one amino group on each phenyl ring. Also provided are processes for forming diimines and secondary diamines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an N-aryl-2,2,2-trifluoroacetimidoyl chloride represented by Formula (2): the process comprising the step of reacting in an organic solvent a tertiary amine, a 2,2,2-trifluoro-N-arylacetamide represented by Formula (1): and at least one member selected from the group consisting of phosphorus oxychloride and diphenyl chlorophosphate; and a process for producing a 1-aryl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-tetrazole represented by Formula (4): the process comprising the step of reacting in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, in the presence of an amine salt, an N-aryl-2,2,2-trifluoroacetimidoyl chloride represented by Formula (2) shown above and an azide.

Abstract: A catalytic transfer hydrogenation process is provided. The catalyst employed in the process is a metal hydrocarbyl complex which is coordinated to defined bidentate ligands substituted with at least one group selected from an optionally substituted sulphonated hydrocarbyl group, a sulphonated perhalogenated hydrocarbyl group, or an optionally substituted sulphonated heterocyclyl group. Preferred metals include rhodium, ruthenium and iridium. Preferred bidentate ligands are diamines and aminoalcohols, particularly those comprising chiral centres. The hydrogen donor is advantageously a secondary alcohol or a mixture of triethylamine and formic acid. The process can be employed to transfer hydrogenate ketones and imines, which are preferably prochiral. Catalysts for use in such a process are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease, Paget's disease, periodontal disease, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, age-related mild cognitive impairment, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, retinal degeneration and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.

Abstract: Functional optical materials for optical systems that are typically useful in optical waveguides, optical switching systems, optical modulators, optical computing systems and the like. Included are polymer systems and electrooptical chromophores. Polymers are thermoplastic and/or thermosetting polymers and are blended or co-polymerized with the electrooptic chromophore. The thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer selected from an acrylic/methacrylic, polyester, polyurethane, polyimide, polyamide, epoxy resin, or hybrid (organic-inorganic) or nanocomposite polyester polymer. The electrooptic chromophore is selected from a substituted aniline, substituted azobenzene, substituted stilbene, or substituted imine. Methods for improving adhesion promotion for the various novel materials are also provided.

Abstract: A zeolite-immobilized Lewis acid e.g. copper catalyst for performing carbonyl-ene and iminoene reactions is described. The catalyst can readily be separated from the reaction mixture and re-used in further reactions with minimal reduction in activity.

Abstract: Olefins, such as ethylene, are polymerized using as a polymerization catalyst a complex of a selected transition metal with a monoanionic ligand that has at least three atoms that may coordinate to the transition metal. Also disclosed are the above selected transition metal complexes, and intermediates thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having one of the following structures: wherein R and R? are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C6 linear or branched alkyl, and at least one X is a halogen atom, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds as active ingredients, and methods for using the compounds in the photodynamic treatment of cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulation components, such as organic catalyst compounds having increased stability, compositions and laundry methods employing such organic catalyst compounds. More particularly, this invention relates to organic catalysts compounds such as quaternary imine bleach boosting compounds, quaternary oxaziridinium bleaching species, modified amines and amine oxides, compositions and laundry methods employing such organic catalyst compounds.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cationic organic catalyst compound bleach systems and methods using such bleach systems to increase color safety during laundering fabrics, especially colored fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to bleach systems comprising cationic, quaternary imine bleach boosting compounds, cationic, quarternary oxaziridinium bleaching species and mixtures thereof, and methods employing such bleach systems in the laundering of fabrics, especially colored fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to zwitterionic organic catalyst compound bleach systems and methods for using such bleach systems to increase color safety during laundering of fabrics, especially colored fabrics.