Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such compounds, the compounds obtainable by this process, the use of these compounds, semiconducting layers and electronic components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein Z corresponds a to — a C1-C22-alkyl radical substituted by halogen, phosphonic acid or phosphonic acid ester groups —P(O)(OR1)2 (wherein the radicals R1 can be identical or different and correspond to a hydrogen atom or C1-C12-alkyl), sulphonic acid groups —SO3H, halosilyl radicals —SiHalnR23?n(R2?C1-C18-alkyl, n=an integer from 1 to 3), thiol groups or trialkoxysilyl radicals —Si(OR3)3 (R3?C1-C18-alkyl), — a C5-C12-cycloalkyl radical substituted by halogen, phosphonic acid or phosphonic acid ester groups—P(O) (OR1)2 (wherein the radicals R1 can be identical or different and correspond to a hydrogen atom or C1-C12-alkyl), sulphonic acid groups —SO3H, halosilyl radicals —SiHal?nR23?n(R2?C1-C18-alkyl, n=an integer from 1 to 3), thiol groups or trialkoxysilyl radicals —Si(OR3)3 (R3?C1-C18-alkyl), — a C6-C14-aryl radical or heteroaryl radical from the group of the thienyl, pyrryl, furyl or pyridyl radicals substituted by halogen, phosph

Abstract: The invention relates to novel macromolecular compounds having a core-shell structure and also their use in electronic components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating layers comprising nonpolar polyaromatics with conductive polymers, and to polymeric layers produced by this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polythiophene dispersions or for in situ deposition of polythiophenes. The dispersion is prepared by oxidative polymerizing of a thiophene or thiophene derivative, wherein an oxidizing agent is used and is at least one organic peroxidic compound excluding diacyl peroxide. The invention also relates to the use of specific organic peroxides as oxidizing agents in the oxidative polymerization of thiophenes. The invention further relates to a process to process a conductive layer and the use of the conductive layer.

Abstract: Oligomeric compounds of the general formula (M), mixtures thereof and electronic components containing the same: wherein L represents a linear conjugated oligomeric chain; wherein each RA and each RB independently represents a moiety selected from the group consisting of linear or branched C2-C20-alkylene radicals, C3-C8-cycloalkylene radicals, mono- or polyunsaturated C2-C20-alkenylene radicals, C2-C20-oxyalkylene radicals, C2-C20-aralkylene radicals or C2-C20-oligo- or C2-C20-polyether radicals; wherein XA and XB each independently represents a moiety selected from optionally substituted vinyl groups, chlorine, iodine, hydroxyl, alkoxy groups having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, alkoxysilyl groups, silyl groups, chlorosilyl groups, siloxane groups, carboxyl groups, methyl or ethyl carbonate groups, aldehyde groups, methylcarbonyl groups, amino groups, amido groups, sulphone groups, sulphonic acid groups, halosulphonyl groups, sulphonate groups, phosphonic acid groups, phosphonate groups, trichloromethyl, tribrom

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing alkoxy-substituted, metal-containing phthalocyanines of the formula (I) where R is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl, M is a divalent metal atom, metaloxy or a trivalent or tetravalent substituted metal atom, characterized in that the phthalonitrile of the formula (II) is reacted in the presence of a metal salt and a base in a water-miscible solvent.

Abstract: Optical data carriers having at least one information layer which comprises a polymeric network comprising covalently bound light-absorbent compounds.

Abstract: Optical data carriers whose information layer comprises at least one light-absorbent compound which is a Co(III) phthalocyanine in which the Co metal centre bears an axial substituent R1 and an axial coordinated ligand R2, where R1 is CN, SCN, halogen, in particular Cl, Br or F, alkoxy, aryloxy, arylthio or alkylthio and R2 is no ligand or substituted or unsubstituted amine, water, an alcohol, H2S, a thioalcohol or an isonitrile.

Abstract: The invention provides novel metal complexes for optical data carriers comprising a preferably transparent substrate which may, if desired, have previously been coated with one or more reflection layers and to whose surface a light-writable information layer, if desired one or more reflection layers and if desired a protective layer or a further substrate or a covering layer have been applied, which can be written on and read by means of blue or red light, preferably laser light, where the information layer comprises a light-absorbent compound and, if desired, a binder, characterized in that at least one of the abovementioned metal complexes is used as light-absorbent compound.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes for optical data carriers comprising a preferably transparent substrate which may, if desired, have previously been coated with one or more reflection layers and to whose surface a light-writable information layer, if desired one or more reflection layers and if desired a protective layer or a further substrate or a covering layer have been applied, which can be written on or read by means of blue or red light, preferably laser light, where the information layer comprises a light-absorbent compound and, if desired, a binder, characterized in that at least one such metal complex is used as light-absorbent compound, have been found.

Abstract: Optical data carrier comprising a preferably transparent substrate which may, if desired, have previously been coated with one or more reflection layers and to whose surface a light-writeable information layer, if desired one or more reflection layers and if desired a protective layer or a further substrate or a covering layer have been applied, which can be written on and read by means of blue, red or infrared light, preferably laser light, where the information layer comprises a light-absorbent compound and, if desired, a binder, characterized in that at least one azo metal dye is used as light-absorbent compound.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes for optical data carriers which comprise a preferably transparent substrate which may, if desired, have preivously been coated with one or more reflection layers and to whose surface a light-writable information layer, if desired one or more reflection layers and if desired a protective layer or a further substrate or a covering layer have been applied and which can be written on and read by means of blue or red light, preferably laser light, where the information layer comprises a light-absorbent compound and, if desired, a binder, characterized in that at least one such metal complex is used as light-absorbent compound, have been found.

Abstract: Novel squarylium compounds for optical data carriers have been found. The latter comprise a preferably transparent substrate to whose surface a light-writable information layer, if desired one or more reflection layers and a further substrate or a protective layer have been applied and can be written on and read by means of red light, preferably laser light, where the information layer comprises a light-absorbent compound and, if desired, a binder. They are characterized in that at least the said squarylium compounds are used as light-absorbent compound.

Abstract: Optical data medium containing in the information layer, a dye as a light-absorbing compound Abstract optical data medium containing a preferably transparent substrate which is optionally already coated with one or more barrier layers and on the surface of which an information layer which can be recorded on using light, optionally one or more barrier layers, and a cover layer containing a radiation-cured resin, have been applied, which data medium can he recorded on and read using focused blue light through the cover layer on the information layer, preferably laser light with the wavelength between 360 nm and 460 nm, the information layer containing a light-absorbing characterized in that at least one dye is used as the light-absorbing compound wherein the cover layer dies have a total thickness of 10 &mgr;m 177 m and the numerical aperture NA of the focusing objective lens setup is greater or equal 0.8.