Abstract: A method for producing an asymmetric chain carbonate by reacting an alcohol with a halocarbonate ester compound in the presence of a basic magnesium salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium ion secondary cell excellent in high-temperature storage characteristics and high voltage cycle characteristics; and a nonaqueous electrolyte for the cell.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution for a lithium ion secondary battery, containing a compound (1) represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a C1-C4 alkyl group optionally containing an ether bond, and wherein chloride ion is present at a concentration of 1.0×10?6 to 1.0×103 ppm. Also disclosed is an electrolyte solution for a lithium ion secondary battery, containing an imidazolium cation (1-1) represented by the following formula (1-1), a bis(oxalato)borate anion, and a hexafluorophosphate anion, the formula (1-1) being: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a C1-C4 alkyl group optionally containing an ether bond, and wherein chloride ion is present at a concentration of 1.0×10?6 to 1.0×103 ppm.

Abstract: A sulfuric acid ester containing a plurality of carbonyl groups or a salt thereof, and a surfactant. The sulfuric acid ester is a compound represented by the following formula: R1—C(?O)—R2—C(?O)—R3—OSO3X wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein; X is H, a metal atom, NR44, imidazolium optionally containing a substituent, pyridinium optionally containing a substituent, or phosphonium optionally containing a substituent, where R4s are each H or an organic group and are the same as or different from each other; and any two of R1, R2, and R3 optionally bind to each other to form a ring.

Abstract: A sulfonic acid or carboxylic acid containing a carbonyl group, or a salt thereof represented by the following formula: R1—C(?O)—(CR22)—(OR3)p—(CR42)q-L-A wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n, p, q, A and L are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel hydrocarbon-containing carboxylic acid, hydrocarbon-containing sulfonic acid, hydrocarbon-containing sulfuric acid ester, or a salt thereof, and a surfactant. Each of them is a compound represented by the following formula (1): CR1R2R4—CR3R5—X-A wherein R1 to R5 are each H or a monovalent substituent; at least one of R1 or R3 is a group represented by the formula: —Y—R6; at least one of R2 or R5 is a group represented by the formula: —X-A or a group represented by the formula: —Y—R6; and As at the respective appearances are the same as or different from each other, and are each —COOM, —SO3M, or —OSO3M.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid salt containing a plurality of carbonyl groups, and a surfactant represented by the following formula: R1—C(?O)—R2—C(?O)—R3-A wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein, and A is —COOX or —SO3X, wherein X is H, a metal atom, NR44, imidazolium optionally containing a substituent, pyridinium optionally containing a substituent, or phosphonium optionally containing a substituent, where R4s are each H or an organic group and are the same as or different from each other; and any two of R1, R2, and R3 optionally bind to each other to form a ring.

Abstract: A novel branched fluorine-containing compound represented by formula (1): (Rf—Y?n1L?X-A)n2??(1) wherein L represents a predetermined carbon-containing linker moiety; Rf, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents fluoroalkyl optionally having at least one ether bond; Y, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents a predetermined divalent linking group or a bond; RY, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents hydrogen or an organic group; L represents an (n1+n2)-valent carbon-containing linker moiety having at least one carbon atom; n1 represents a number greater than or equal to 1; n2 represents a number greater than or equal to 1; n1+n2 is a number from 3 to 6; X, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents a divalent linking group or a bond; A, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents —ArSO3M or the like; M, in each occurrence, is the same or different and represents hydrogen, —NR4, or a metal salt; and R represents hydr

Abstract: An electrolyte solution including a solvent, an electrolyte salt, and at least one compound (?) selected from an amine (A) represented by the formula (A): (wherein R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other, and individually represent a C1-C7 alkyl group; Rf1 represents a C1-C7 fluorinated alkyl group), and an amide (B) represented by the formula (B): (wherein R3, R4, and R5 may be the same as or different from each other, and individually represent a C1-C7 alkyl group). The amount of the compound (?) is 0.001 to 20 ppm in the electrolyte solution.

Abstract: A method for producing an asymmetric chain carbonate by reacting an alcohol with a halocarbonate ester compound in the presence of a basic magnesium salt.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution including a solvent and an electrolyte salt. The solvent contains a compound (A) represented by the formula (A) in an amount of 0.001 to 10 ppm in the electrolyte solution: wherein R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other, and individually represent a C1-C7 alkyl group.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lithium cell exhibiting a high remaining capacity after high-temperature storage even if used at high voltages, and an electrolytic solution used for the cell. The present invention relates to an electrolytic solution containing a nonaqueous solvent; an electrolyte salt; and 10 vol % or more of a compound represented by the following formula (1) based on 100 vol % of the nonaqueous solvent, wherein R1, R2 and R3 may be the same as or different from one another, each representing a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a C1-C20 alkyl group, or a C1-C20 fluorinated alkyl group, excluding cases where all of R1, R2, and R3 are hydrogen atoms or fluorine atoms.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution for forming, for example, a secondary battery having excellent oxidation resistance and high voltage cycle characteristics; an electrochemical device such as a lithium-ion secondary battery that contains the electrolyte solution; and a module that contains the electrochemical device. The present invention provides an electrolyte solution containing a solvent and an electrolyte salt, wherein the solvent contains a fluorine-containing compound (A) represented by formula (1) shown below, and a fluorine-containing compound (B) represented by formula (2) shown below: Rf1OCOOR??(1) wherein Rf1 is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group, and R is a C1-C4 non-fluorinated alkyl group, and Rf2OCOORf3??(2) wherein Rf2 and Rf3 are the same or different, and each is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte including (i) a compound represented by the general formula (1): X—R—SO2F??(1) where R is a C1-12 linear or branched alkylene group optionally containing an ether bond and optionally hydrogen atoms of the alkylene group are partly substituted by a fluorine atom(s); and X is a carboxylic acid derivative group), (ii) a non-aqueous solvent and (iii) an electrolyte salt.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution for forming, for example, a secondary battery having excellent oxidation resistance and high-temperature storage characteristics; an electrochemical device such as a lithium-ion secondary battery that contains the electrolyte solution; and a module that contains the electrochemical device. The present invention provides an electrolyte solution containing a solvent and an electrolyte salt, wherein the solvent contains a fluorine-containing compound (A) represented by formula (1) shown below in an amount of 0.01 to 20% by mass, and a fluorine-containing compound (B) represented by formula (2) shown below in an amount of 10 to 80% by mass: Rf1OCOOR??(1) wherein Rf1 is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group, and R is a C1-C4 non-fluorinated alkyl group, and Rf2OCOORf3??(2) wherein Rf2 and Rf3 are the same or different, and each is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution including a solvent, an electrolyte salt, and at least one compound (?) selected from an amine (A) represented by the formula (A): (wherein R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other, and individually represent a C1-C7 alkyl group; Rf1 represents a C1-C7 fluorinated alkyl group), and an amide (B) represented by the formula (B): (wherein R3, R4, and R5 may be the same as or different from each other, and individually represent a C1-C7 alkyl group). The amount of the compound (?) is 0.001 to 20 ppm in the electrolyte solution.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution including a solvent and an electrolyte salt. The solvent contains a compound (A) represented by the formula (A) in an amount of 0.001 to 10 ppm in the electrolyte solution: wherein R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other, and individually represent a C1-C7 alkyl group.

Abstract: Provided is an electrolytic solution exhibiting excellent withstand voltage and satisfactory characteristics even at low and high temperatures. The invention is an electrolytic solution that includes a cyclic carbonate (I-1) represented by formula (I-1): (in the formula, R is an alkyl group having two or more carbon atoms, a fluorine-containing alkyl group having two or more carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a fluorine-containing alkoxy group, in which an oxygen atom may be inserted between carbon atoms); a cyclic carbonate (I-2) different from the cyclic carbonate (I-1); and an electrolyte salt (II)).

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrochemical device excellent in high temperature storage characteristics and cycling characteristics at high voltages, and a nonaqueous electrolyte for the electrochemical device.

Abstract: The present invention directs to a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, including (I) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fluorinated linear sulfones and fluorinated linear sulfonic acid esters, and (II) an electrolyte salt. Such a non-aqueous electrolyte solution has high oxidation resistance, minimizes its decomposition even when hydrofluoric acid is produced. Also, the solution is less likely to cause, in the case of being used for a secondary cell, swelling of the cell and lowering of the battery performance.