Abstract: This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysts, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals industry.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysts, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals industry.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catalyst system comprising (i) a heterocyclic 2-[(phosphinyl)aminyl]imine transition metal compound complex having Structure I wherein T is oxygen or sulfur, R1 and R2 are each independently a C1 to C20 organyl group consisting essentially of inert functional groups, R3 is hydrogen or a C1 to C20 organyl group, L is a C1 to C20 organylene group consisting essentially of inert functional groups, MXp represents a transition metal compound where M is a transition metal, X is a monoanion, and p is an integer from 1 to 6, Q is a neutral ligand, and q ranges from 0 to 6, and (ii) an organoaluminum compound. Also disclosed herein is a process comprising contacting (i) ethylene, (ii) a catalyst system comprising (a) a heterocyclic transition metal compound complex having Structure I as described herein and (b) an organoaluminum compound, and (iii) optionally hydrogen to form an oligomer product.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysts, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals industry.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes, systems, and reaction systems for the oligomerization of ethylene to form an ethylene oligomer product in a reaction zone using a catalyst system comprising (a) a chromium component comprising an N2-phosphinyl amidine chromium compound complex, an N2-phosphinyl formamidine chromium compound complex, an N2-phosphinyl guanidine chromium compound complex, or any combination thereof, and (b) an aluminoxane. A C3+ olefin can be present in the reaction zone for a period of time, where the C3+ olefin is not an ethylene oligomer formed in-situ within the reaction zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a compound as a ligand in a variety of catalytic organic synthetic reactions; a method for producing the compound; a synthetic intermediate of the compound; and a transition metal complex which has the compound as a ligand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ruthenium compound useful as a precursor in chemical vapor growth, particularly ALD. The compound has good reactivity with a reactive gas, a high vapor pressure, and a low melting point. The compound is represented by general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, and R3 each independently represent a straight or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, provided that the total number of the carbon atoms of R1 and R2 is 3 to 10. In formula (I), R1 and R2 are each preferably ethyl or isopropyl.

Abstract: Described are metal complexes for the selective detection of ascorbic acid or ascorbate. The metal complexes act as molecular sensors, and are useful in detecting ascorbate in live biological samples, commercial samples, or both. The selective ascorbate sensing involves an ascorbate-selective bond cleavage reaction. The bond cleavage is not limited to the construction of molecular sensors, but also includes other stimuli-responsive materials, i.e., materials that adopt a physical state, such as gel formation, upon ascorbate-selective bond cleavage of the metal complexes.

Abstract: Organometallic compounds comprising an imidazole carbene ligand having a N-containing ring fused to the imidazole ring are provided. In particular, the N-containing ring fused to the imidazole ring may contain one nitrogen atom or more than one nitrogen atom. These compounds may demonstrate high photoluminescent (PL) efficiency, Gaussian emission spectra, and/or short excited state lifetimes. These materials may be especially useful as blue phosphorescent emitters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to light-emitting materials for light-emitting diodes. The structure for the light-emitting materials is shown in Formula I. The platinum (II) complexes of the present invention show high emission quantum efficiency, good thermal stability and low quenching constant, thus can be used for producing red light OLED with high efficiency and low efficiency attenuation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal complexes and to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, comprising these metal complexes.

Abstract: The use of a complex of the form Z—M—OR in the carboxylation of a substrate is described. The group Z is a two-electron donor ligand, M is a metal and OR is selected from the group consisting of OH, alkoxy and aryloxy. The substrate may be carboxylated at a C—H or N—H bond. The metal M may be copper, silver or gold. The two-electron donor ligand may be a phosphine, a carbene or a phosphite ligand. Also described are methods of manufacture of the complexes and methods for preparing isotopically labelled caboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives.

Abstract: Dimeric aluminum catalysts of formula I: and their use in catalyzing the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Described are palladium precatalysts, and methods of making and using them. The palladium precatalysts show improved stability and improved reactivity in comparison to previously-described palladium precatalysts.

Abstract: Process for preparing cyclometallated transition metal-carbene complexes comprising at least one carbene ligand, which comprises reacting a ligand precursor with a base, an auxiliary reagent and a metal complex comprising at least one metal M1 (route A) or reacting the ligand precursor with a basic auxiliary reagent and a metal complex comprising at least one metal M1 (route B). The present invention further relates to the use of an auxiliary reagent selected from among salts comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ag, Hg, Sb, Mg, B and Al together with a base in a process for preparing cyclometallated metal complexes.

Abstract: Described are palladium precatalysts, and methods of making and using them. The palladium precatalysts show improved stability and improved reactivity in comparison to previously-described palladium precatalysts.

Abstract: The present invention describes metal salen complexes having dianionic counterions. Such complexes can be readily precipitated and provide an economical method for the purification and isolation of the complexes, and are useful to prepare novel polymer compositions.

Abstract: A reactive ionic liquid to be used as an ionic component that is contained in an ion-containing layer in a transducer arranged in contact with a high-resistance layer as a dielectric layer of the transducer, and is restrained from migrating from the ion-containing layer to the high-resistance layer on application of a voltage is provided. The reactive ionic liquid comprises an ion pair that consists of an anion and a cation. In the reactive ionic liquid, (a) the anion comprises (a1) a reactive group that consists of an alkoxysilyl group and (a2) an anionic group consisting of a carboxylate (—COO?) group or a sulfonate (—SO3?) group. (b) The cation (b1) consists of an imidazolium, ammonium, pyrrolidinium, morpholinium, or phosphonium cation, and (b2) does not comprise an N—H group or a P—H group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalytically active compounds of the general formula (1) that are highly tunable, as well as to a method of their preparation and their use in any type metathesis reaction. The new compounds of the present invention comprise activation sites that allow for specific catalyst design. Particularly, side chains and ligands allow efficient activity and specificity control of the catalysts of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided is a novel organometallic complex which can be synthesized easily and emits phosphorescence, or a compound which emits red phosphorescence. The inventors focused on easy synthesis of an m-aminophenyl pyrazine derivative represented by the following general formula (G0), synthesized an organometallic complex having a structure in which the derivative is coordinated to a Group 9 or Group 10 metal ion, and further synthesized a useful substance which emits red phosphorescence.

Abstract: The invention relates to iron(III) complex compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of iron deficiency symptoms and iron deficiency anemias.

Abstract: N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are described. Methods for making N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed. Catalyst systems utilizing the N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed along with the use of the N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes for the oligomerization and/or polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition is capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for labeling dithiol-containing analytes, including a substituted, optionally hydro-, optionally hetero-, monoarsenical anthracene compound comprising a 4? rotation blocking group and a 5? arsenic, and that exhibits a detectable increase or shift in fluorescence when the arsenic reacts with two thiols of a rotation-blocking binding target molecule.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention provides metal complexes having Formula (I): wherein each Lx is independently a monodentate ligand, and any two adjacent Lx may optionally combine to form a bidentate ligand; wherein M1 is cobalt(I), rhodium(I), iridium(I), nickel(II), platinum(II), palladium(II), silver(III), gold(III), or copper(III); wherein m is a value from 1 to the maximum number of ligands that may be attached to M1; wherein m+n is the maximum number of ligands that may be attached to M1; wherein G1 is O or CR4R5; and R1 to R5 are various substituents, which can optionally combine with each other, among themselves, or with any Lx. In certain embodiments, the invention provides devices, such as organic light emitting devices, that comprise such metal complexes.

Abstract: N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are described. Methods for making N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed. Catalyst systems utilizing the N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed along with the use of the N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes for the oligomerization and/or polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel platinum-carbene complexes and use thereof as medicinal products.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing platinum-carbene complexes.

Abstract: The molecular structures of metal-salen complexes which exerts pharmacological effects are clarified and the metal-salen complexes having such molecular structures and their derivatives are provided. A metal-salen complex compound is characterized in that a metal atom part in each of multiple molecules of the metal-salen complex or its derivative is multimerized via water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal complexes and to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, comprising these metal complexes.

Abstract: Described are palladium precatalysts, and methods of making and using them. The palladium precatalysts show improved stability and improved reactivity in comparison to previously-described palladium precatalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dithiocarbamate compounds and to an assembly for use in an electronic device, said assembly comprising a self-assembled monolayer of at least one dithiocarbamate compound. The present invention also relates to an electronic device including such assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a general method for the preparation of complexes containing a quaternary onium group in an inert ligand. Some of these complexes may be represented by formula 1: Methods for the preparation of complexes of formula 1, the preparation of intermediates and the use of complexes of formula 1 in metathesis reactions and a method for conducting an olefin metathesis reaction are also described.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent element in which at least one organic layer including a light emitting layer is sandwiched between an anode and a cathode, wherein the at least one organic layer includes an iridium complex compound represented by a following general formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalytically active compounds of the general formula (1) that are highly tunable, as well as to a method of their preparation and their use in any type metathesis reaction. The new compounds of the present invention comprise activation sites that allow for specific catalyst design. Particularly, side chains and ligands allow efficient activity and specificity control of the catalysts of the present invention.

Abstract: Process for preparing cyclometallated transition metal-carbene complexes comprising at least one carbene ligand, which comprises reacting a ligand precursor with a base, an auxiliary reagent and a metal complex comprising at least one metal M1 (route A) or reacting the ligand precursor with a basic auxiliary reagent and a metal complex comprising at least one metal M1 (route B). The present invention further relates to the use of an auxiliary reagent selected from among salts comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ag, Hg, Sb, Mg, B and Al together with a base in a process for preparing cyclometallated metal complexes.

Abstract: The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.

Abstract: The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.

Abstract: The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to metal complexes having improved solubility, to processes for the preparation of the metal complexes, to devices comprising these metal complexes and to the use of the metal complexes. M(L)n(L?)m formula 1 where the compound contains a moiety M(L)n of the formula (2) W is equal to the formula (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to iron(III) complex compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the use as medicaments, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of iron deficiency symptoms and iron deficiency anemias.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silver complex obtained by reacting at least one silver compound represented by the formula 2 below with at least one ammonium carbamate compound or ammonium carbonate compound represented by the formula 3, 4 or 5 below:

Abstract: N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are described. Methods for making N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed. Catalyst systems utilizing the N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes are also disclosed along with the use of the N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds, N2-phosphinyl amidinates, N2-phosphinyl amidine metal salt complexes, and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes for the oligomerization and/or polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and related technetium and rhenium complexes thereof which are suitable for imaging or therapeutic treatment of tissues, organs, or tumors. In another embodiment, the invention relates to methods of imaging tissues, organs, or tumors using radiolabeled metal complexes, particularly tissues, organs, or tumors which express certain receptors to which the compounds or complexes of the invention have an affinity. The present invention also relates to methods of treating cancer, particularly those cancer lines which express certain receptors to which the compounds or complexes of the invention have an affinity. In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides methods of imaging and/or inhibiting receptors or neuroreceptors using compounds or complexes of the invention which have an affinity for the receptor or neuroreceptor to be imaged and/or inhibited.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel carbene ligands and their incorporated monomeric and resin/polymer linked ruthenium catalysts, which are recyclable and highly active for olefin metathesis reactions. It is disclosed that significant electronic effect of different substituted 2-alkoxybenzylidene ligands on the catalytic activity and stability of corresponding carbene ruthenium complexes, some of novel ruthenium complexes in the invention can be broadly used as catalysts highly efficient for olefin metathesis reactions, particularly in ring-closing (RCM), ring-opening (ROM), ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and cross metathesis (CM) in high yield. The invention also relates to preparation of new ruthenium complexes and the use in metathesis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new catalyst systems based on complexes of divalent metals supported by chelating phenoxy ligands for immortal ring-opening polymerisation of cyclic esters and cyclic carbonates.

Abstract: A drug using the magnetic properties of a metal salen complex as represented by the following general formula in order to magnetize the intended drug by chemically binding the drug to a metal salen complex so that the drug can be delivered to the target diseased site. The drug can be delivered to the diseased site using the magnetic properties of the drug per se without using a carrier made of a magnetic substance as in the conventional methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel carbene ligands and their incorporated monomeric and resin/polymer linked ruthenium catalysts, which are recyclable and highly active for olefin metathesis reactions. It is disclosed that significant electronic effect of different substituted 2-alkoxybenzylidene ligands on the catalytic activity and stability of corresponding carbene ruthenium complexes, some of novel ruthenium complexes in the invention can be broadly used as catalysts highly efficient for olefin metathesis reactions, particularly in ring-closing (RCM), ring-opening (ROM), ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and cross metathesis (CM) in high yield. The invention also relates to preparation of new ruthenium complexes and the use in metathesis.

Abstract: A hair dye containing a compound represented by the following general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a straight chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and An? represents an inorganic anion, an organic anion, or a complex salt anion, respectively.