Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3-phenyl-cinnoline compound or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, and a cell proliferation inhibitor and an antitumor agent comprising the same, as an active ingredient.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an enhancing agent for effect of anticancer agent for achieving an excellent therapeutic effect on cancer. The enhancing agent for effect of anticancer agent according to the present invention which is a solving means therefor is characterized in that a nitric oxide donor is an effective ingredient. In accordance with the present invention, an excellent therapeutic effect is able to be achieved on non-small cell lung cancer which is still in such a state that no effective therapeutic method has been established yet for a progressive cancer which is not operable and is one of cancers where chemotherapy is most difficult to apply.

Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor bridge, an igniter, and a gas generator each of which satisfies a high-speed responsiveness required of, for example, an automotive side inflator. The semiconductor bridge includes a bridge part heated by being supplied with a current. The bridge part is disposed on a substrate. The bridge part includes a first layer and an ignition bridge layer. The first layer is formed on the substrate and has insulating properties. The ignition bridge layer serves as a second layer disposed on the first layer. The width of the bridge part at the first layer and the width of the bridge part at the second layer are substantially equal to each other. A space is provided around the bridge part. With this structure, the diffusion of current and heat into the substrate can be restricted to the minimum level, and the ignition time can be quickened as an ignition characteristic. Each of the igniter and the gas generator includes the semiconductor bridge.

Abstract: A metal holder, and a method of producing the same, with electrode pins suitably used for a gas generator having a structure that can prevent electrode pins from being burst forth easily even when the gas generator is brought into action under high temperature. The metal holder with electrode pins includes a metal holder and at least two electrode pins for allowing passage of electrical current. Each electrode pin is larger in diameter at its head portion than at its terminal portion. Plastic members are arranged to surround a part of the respective electrode pins circumferentially. Holes for the respective electrode pins to pass through the holder are formed in the holder, and the electrode pins are fixed to the holes via the plastic members, each hole having a diameter-reduction portion at a part thereof.

Abstract: A method for preparing a compound represented by the following general formula (5) where, n is an integer of 0 to 3; and Y represents a protecting group for an amino group, the method including the steps of reacting a compound represented by the following general formula (3) where n and Y are as described above, with a silylating agent, and subsequently reacting it with P (?O) T3, where T represents a halogen atom, and further with ammonia.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealing agent for photoelectric converters which enables to easily bond upper and lower conductive supporting bodies during production of a photoelectric converter while forming a sealed portion having excellent adhesion strength, moisture resistance reliability, flexibility and the like. Specifically, a photocuring and thermosetting resin composition containing an epoxy resin (a), a thermosetting agent (b), an epoxy(meth)acrylate (c) and a photopolymerization initiator (d), and additionally if necessary, a filler (e), a silane coupling agent (f) and an ion capturing agent (g) is used as a sealing agent for photoelectric converters.

Abstract: There is provided a tubular molded article of a gas generating agent consisting of a non-azide-based composition. Both ends of the molded article are squashed. A gas-generating-agent producing process is to obtain a gas generating agent which is molded into the form of a tube both ends of which are squashed in such a way that the tubular molded article of the gas generating agent being in a wetted state is passed through a gap between a pair of molding gears that are rotatable so that each convex tooth of one of the molding gears can face that of the other molding gear, thereafter the molded article is squashed with the convex teeth at predetermined intervals, thereafter the molded article is cut off at the squashed concave parts in such a way as to be folded, and the resultant cut pieces are dried.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealant for liquid crystals having extremely low contamination nature to a liquid crystal, excellent coatability and bondability to a substrate, long service life and pot life and high adhesive strength. A sealant for liquid crystals of the present invention is characterized by comprising (a) an epoxy resin represented by general formula (1): (wherein a represents an integer of 2 to 4; n represents 0 to 3 (average value); R represents a divalent hydrocarbon group of 2 to 6 carbon atoms; A represents a polyvalent aromatic group; and G represents a glycidyl group, provided that when n is 0, (a) an epoxy resin represented by general formula (1) is a bisphenol S-type.), (b) a thermo-curing agent, (c) and a filler having average particle diameter of not larger than 3 ?m.

Abstract: To provide a photopolymerization initiator having an extremely low possibility of contaminating liquid crystals, and a liquid crystal sealing material using such a photopolymerization initiator. A liquid crystal sealing material comprising (a) a reactive photopolymerization initiator represented by the general formula (1) and (b) a photocurable resin: (wherein R1 represents a divalent straight chain, branched or cyclic lower alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an arylene group; R2 represents a divalent straight chain, branched or cyclic lower alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an arylene group; Ar represents an arylene group; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; X and Y respectively represent O or S; and Z is a hydroxyl group or a morpholino group).

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 provides an adhesive aid composition having excellent adhesive strength to polyimide films without decreasing mechanical properties and being useful in the field of electric materials. An adhesive aid composition of the present invention contains a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing polyamide and a solvent as essential components. The phenolic hydroxyl group-containing polyamide preferably has a segment represented by formula (1): (wherein R1 represents a divalent aromatic group, and n represents an average number of substituents and is a positive number of 1 to 4). The adhesive aid composition of the present invention is suitably used for bonding polyimide films.

Abstract: A gas generator, including an igniter, a gas generating agent ignited by the igniter and generating gas by burning, and a holder and an AC cup forming therein a gas generating agent storage chamber filled with the gas generating agent. A housing formed of the holder and the AC cup is vertically held and fixed by a pair of plate-like members arranged parallel with each other. The gas generator also includes projections forming deformable areas which are deformed in a direction for decreasing the vertical outside dimensions of the gas generator when the housing is fixed by the pair of plate-like members. Thus, when the gas generator is fixed by the pair of plate-like members in the vertical direction, the dispersion of the outside dimensions of the gas generator can be absorbed.

Abstract: A gas generator, including a housing made of metal and including an initiator shell and a closure shell; at least one combustion chamber formed in the housing and configured to be packed with a gas generant that generates a high temperature gas by burning; at least one filter member arranged around the at least one combustion chamber; at least one igniter located in the housing and configured to ignite and burn the gas generant in the at least one combustion chamber; and a plurality of gas discharge holes formed in the housing and configured to discharge gas generated in the at least one combustion chamber.

Abstract: A polarizing film or polarizing plate containing, as a dichroic dye, an azo compound whose free acid form is represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represents sulfo, carboxy, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; R3 represents lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, or acetylamino; R4 to R6 each independently represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, or acetylamino; and R7 represents hydrogen, amino, or hydroxy. The polarizing film and plate are excellent in polarizing performance and durability and are highly reduced in color leakage in the visible light region.

Abstract: Provided herein are a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic polyamide resin and a resin composition containing the resin, such as an epoxy resin composition containing an epoxy resin. The phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic polyamide resin has a structure represented by the following formula (1): wherein m and n are average values satisfying the following formula: 0.005?n/(m+n)<0.05, m+n is a positive value of 2 to 200, Ar1 is a bivalent aromatic group, Ar2 is a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing bivalent aromatic group, and Ar3 is a bivalent aromatic group. Such a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic polyamide resin has a low ionic impurity content and improved adhesive properties as well as excellent properties inherent in conventional phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic polyamide resins, such as the ability to allow a cured epoxy resin composition to have excellent flexibility, electrical properties, flame retardancy, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of a water-insoluble coloring material having superior shelf life stability which is suitable to an ink for ink-jetting, an ink composition superior in shelf life stability and discharge property, a method for inkjet recording using said ink composition, and recorded article obtained thereby. Said aqueous dispersion is characterized by comprising a water-insoluble coloring material, water, an anionic dispersing agent, and an alkylene oxide adduct of phytosterols and/or an alkylene oxide adduct of cholestanols, and said ink composition is characterized by further comprising an organic solvent in addition to the above components.

Abstract: There is provided a tubular molded article of a gas generating agent consisting of a non-azide-based composition. Both ends of the molded article are squashed. A gas-generating-agent producing process is to obtain a gas generating agent which is molded into the form of a tube both ends of which are squashed in such a way that the tubular molded article of the gas generating agent being in a wetted state is passed through a gap between a pair of molding gears that are rotatable so that each convex tooth of one of the molding gears can face that of the other molding gear, thereafter the molded article is squashed with the convex teeth at predetermined intervals, thereafter the molded article is cut off at the squashed concave parts in such a way as to be folded, and the resultant cut pieces are dried.

Abstract: An azo compound represented by the following Formula (1) or a salt thereof, and an ink composition comprising the same (wherein, each of R1, R2, R5, R6 and R7 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl group, a sulfo group and the like, each of R3 and R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a sulfo group, a nitro group, a (C1 to C4) alkyl group (which may be substituted by a hydroxyl group or a (C1 to C4) alkoxy group), a (C1 to C4) alkoxy group (which may be substituted by a hydroxyl group, a (C1 to C4) alkoxy group, a sulfo group or a carboxyl group) and the like, and n represents 0 or 1, respectively).

Abstract: A novel azo compound represented by the following Formula (1) wherein A represents the following Formula (2) and is located preferably in a position meta or para to the azo group; R1 and R2 each independently represents hydrogen, carboxy, sulfo, nitro, C1-4 alkoxy, etc.; R3 and R4 each independently represents hydrogen, halogeno, cyano, carboxy, sulfo, nitro, C1-4 alkyl, hydroxy, or C1-4 alkoxy; and n is 0 or 1. [In the Formula (2), R5 represents cyano, carboxy, C1-4 alky, C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, or phenyl; and R6, R7, and R8 each independently represents hydrogen, halogeno, cyano, carboxy, sulfo, nitro, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, or acylamino.] The compound is useful as a black dye, especially one for ink compositions for, e.g., inkjet prints. Also provided are: an ink composition which contains the compound and has excellent storage stability; and a print obtained through recording with the ink. The print is excellent in light resistance, ozone resistance, fastness to moisture, etc.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional epoxy resin that is in a liquid state and that has a multifunctional structure. The multifunctional epoxy resin can be used as a reactive diluent and also used for a wide range of applications such as a molding material, a casting material, a laminating material, a paint, an adhesive, and a resist. The epoxy resin of the present invention is produced by glycidylation of dipentaerythritol represented by formula (1): wherein, in the number of moles of a hexafunctional compound (HG) and the number of moles of a pentafunctional compound (LG) in the epoxy resin, the ratio of the number of moles of (HG) to the total number of moles of (HG) and (LG), namely HG/(HG+LG), is in the range of 0.05 to 0.9.