Abstract: Perfluoroisopropyl-substituted perfluorophtalocyanines, including zinc (II), copper (II) and oxo-vanadium (IV) complexes of 29H,31H,1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25-octakis-fluoro-2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-octakis-perfluoro(isopropyl)phthalocyanine (F64Pc), may be sublimed under high vacuum conditions. The compounds/molecules produce advantageous thin films (20-100 nm) on glass substrates by physical vapor deposition. Many potential applications of the disclosed compounds/molecules are disclosed, e.g., as semiconductor materials. In situ electrical conduction and optical transmission measurements during the deposition process reveal the formation of conducting pathways and potential microscopic intermolecular electronic couplings.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl metallo and non-metallo perfluoro-phthalocyanine compounds and associated coating methods are provided by the present invention. Perfluoroalkyl metallo and non-metallo perfluoro-phthalocyanine compounds are suitable for use as functional coatings and may be optionally combined with conductive polymers. The functional properties imparted generally include one or more of chemical resistance, thermal resistance, biological and chemical non-stick surface behavior, electrochromism, variable electromagnetic field signatures, and/or non-linear optical properties.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine compounds of the formulas I and II: wherein X1-8 are each halogen and R1-8 are each independently halogen or an anti-stacking moiety; and [MxLySz]Cw  (II) wherein M is a metal, L is an anion of a phthalocyanine compound of formula I as defined above, S is an organic or inorganic ligand, C is a counterion, x and y are numbers greater than zero, and z and w are numbers zero or greater, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds, for example for treatment of cancer, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Briefly stated, the present invention comprises a composition of matter having the formula M.sub.x L.sub.y P.sub.z.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing organic hydroperoxides by oxidizing aryl alkyl hydrocarbons having a benzylic hydrogen with an oxygen containing gas using as a catalyst an oxo (hydroxo) bridged tetranuclear metal complex having a mixed metal core, one metal of the core being a divalent metal selected from Zn, Cu Fe, Co, Ni, Mn or mixtures thereof and another metal being a trivalent metal selected from In, Fe, Mn, Ga, and Al.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for making metal fulleride compositions having the formula A.sub.n (C.sub.x).sub.m, wherein A is a metal cation and C.sub.x is a fullerene anion, preferably C.sub.x is C.sub.60 or C.sub.70, wherein n is a number equal to the absolute value of the valence of the fullerene anion, wherein m is equal to the absolute value of the valence of A, wherein the values of n and m are divided by their greatest common factor, if any, and wherein the metal fulleride composition is neutral in charge. This process comprises reacting a metal with a fullerene in a solvent or mixture of solvents in which the fullerene is at least partly soluble at a temperature from greater than the freezing point to equal to or less than the boiling point of the solvent, for a time sufficient to form the metal fulleride composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing organic hydroperoxides by selectively oxidizing aryl alkyl hydrocarbons to their corresponding organic hydroperoxides using a catalyst certain tetranuclear manganese complexes. The process is carried out without appreciable decomposition by the catalyst of the resulting organic hydroperoxides, and without oxidation by the catalyst of other hydrocarbons present in the starting mixture.The process of the present invention is useful for producing organic hydroperoxides, which themselves are useful as starting materials for a number of commercial reactions, for example, phenol and acetone production.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is based on the discovery of another hexadecanuclear manganese aggregate having a core of 6 barium ions surrounding a carbonate ion. Stated differently, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a composition of matter having the formula:[Mn.sub.16 Ba.sub.10 O.sub.4 (OH).sub.4 (CO.sub.3).sub.5 L.sub.8 ].xH.sub.2 Owherein x is an integer ranging from about 0 to about 120 and L is a ligand.Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of preparing the novel compounds of the present invention, which method comprises preparing a chloride free aqueous solution containing a source of carbonate ion selected from sodium carbonate, CO.sub.2 and mixtures thereof and a compound having the formula:Ba.sub.2 [Mn.sub.4 (O)(OH)(O.sub.2 CR).sub.2 L.sub.2 ].xH.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that the previously disclosed tetranuclear manganese compounds are converted into a hexadeca manganese aggregate and a core of 4 barium, 2 sodium and 1 chloride ion. Stated differently, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a composition of matter having the formula:[Mn.sub.16 Ba.sub.8 Na.sub.2 ClO.sub.4 (OH).sub.4 (CO.sub.3).sub.4 (H.sub.2 O).sub.22 L.sub.8 ].multidot.xH.sub.2 Owherein x is an integer ranging from 0 to about 32 and L is a ligand having the formula: ##STR1## Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of preparing the novel compounds of the present invention, which method comprises preparing an aqueous solution containing sodium chloride, a source of carbonate ion selected from sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and mixtures thereof and a compound having the formula:Ba.sub.2 [Mn.sub.4 (O)(OH)(O.sub.2 CR).sub.2 L.sub.

Abstract: Briefly stated, the present invention comprises a composition of matter having the formula:M.sub.2 [Mn.sub.4 (O) (OH) (O.sub.2 CR).sub.2 L.sub.2 ]wherein M is an alkali earth metal selected from magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium or mixtures thereof, R is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group, and L is a ligand having the formula: ##STR1## The present invention also encompasses methods for preparing these novel compounds.

Abstract: Bis imidazole ethers have been found to be effective metal deactivators. Thus, one aspect of the present invention comprises novel bis imidazole ethers of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is a normal alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and R' is a normal alkyl group having from 1 to carbon atoms, an alkylaryl group having from 7 to 20 carbon atoms, or an aryl group of 6 to 10 carbon atoms. In another aspect of the present invention, an improved lubricating oil is provided comprising a base lubricating oil and the bis imidazole ethers of this invention.