Abstract: Methods of detecting a non-explosive analyte can include exposing a sensor compound to a non-explosive analyte and displaying a change in the sensor compound upon exposure of the sensor compound to the non-explosive analyte. A variety of sensor compounds for detecting a target analyte, including both explosive and non-explosive analytes, is also described. Sensor devices for detecting a target analyte can include a substrate and a sensor compound positioned on the substrate in a plurality of detection zones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a carbon nanotube dispersion, the method including mixing a dispersion solution including a dispersion solvent and a dispersant with carbon nanotubes to prepare carbon nanotube paste, extruding the paste to obtain solid carbon nanotubes, and introducing a second solvent to the solid carbon nanotubes, and homogenizing the carbon nanotubes, wherein the weight ratio of the dispersion solution and the carbon nanotubes is 1:1 to 9:1. According to the present invention, the mixing of a dispersant and carbon nanotubes is increased and the particle size is controlled by a wet method, so that a carbon nanotube dispersion having a viscosity controlled to a low level, excellent resistance properties, and a high concentration, may be provided.

Abstract: An organic light emitting device (OLED) that includes an anode, a cathode, and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode, the organic layer comprising a light-emitting dopant within a host material, the host material including an optically active host compound; wherein one enantiomer of the optically active host compound is present in an enantiomeric excess (ee) of at least 75%. A consumer product that includes the OLED.

Abstract: Provided are an organic thin film transistor element comprising an organic semiconductor layer containing a specific polymer which has a repeating unit including a structure represented by a specific formula, an organic semiconductor film suitable as the organic semiconductor layer and a method of manufacturing the same, and a polymer and a composition suitable as a constituent material of the organic semiconductor film.

Abstract: A composite oligomeric material includes one or more repeating backbone units. One or more polarizable units are incorporated into or connected to one or more of the one or more repeating backbone units. One or more resistive tails are connected to one or more of the repeating backbone units or to the one or more polarizable units as a side chain on the polarizable unit. The composite oligomer material may be polymerized to form a metadielectric, which may be sandwiched between to electrodes to form a metacapacitor.

Abstract: This invention is directed to photoluminescent compounds based on rhodamine dyes with green or red emission and uses thereof for photoluminescence based devices.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing N,N?-di(3?,5?-dimethylphenyl)perylene bis(dicarboximide), and other pigments having modified properties, by reaction of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride with 3,5-dimethylaniline, or a mixture of 3,5-dimethyl aniline and at least one other primary amine, in the presence of a secondary amine or tertiary amine as catalyst, wherein the reaction occurs in an aqueous reaction medium and in the presence of added seed crystals of N,N?-di(3?,5?-dimethylphenyl) perylenebis(dicarboximide), such that the aqueous medium is present at the beginning of the reaction.

Abstract: Provided are methods for labeling target molecules, such as nucleic acids, with fluorescent dye compounds having the formula One method embodiment includes contacting reactive group Z of the fluorescent dye compound with the target molecule such that reactive group Z reacts with the target molecule to form a covalent bond between the group and the target molecule. Another method embodiment includes contacting a fluorescent dye compound that further includes a first member of a binding pair, with a target molecule that includes a second member of the binding pair. Also provided are target molecules labeled with the fluorescent dye compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel rhodamine dyes which upon conjugation with another molecule form single isomeric conjugation products. These novel rhodamine dyes contain only one single functional group on the rhodomine molecule for conjugation so that their conjugation products are single isomeric conjugation products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a organic compound of the general structural formula I and photovoltaic device and photovoltaic layer comprising thereof Said organic compound forms rod-dike supramolecules and absorbs electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm with excitation of electron-hole pairs. The polycyclic core Cor1, the bridging group B, and the polycyclic core Cor2 form a molecular system selected from the list comprising donor-bridge-acceptor-bridge-donor and acceptor-bridge-donor-bridge-acceptor in which a dissociation of excited electron-hole pairs is carried out. A solution of the organic compound or its salt forms a solid photo voltaic layer on a substrate.

Abstract: Provided are various compounds comprising the formula Also provided are fluorescent dyes comprising the above compound. Additionally, a fluorescence energy transfer system is provided that comprises the above-described fluorescent dye and a second dye, wherein the second dye is capable of energy transfer with the fluorescent dye. Further provided is a kit for labeling a target molecule, where the kit comprises the above-described fluorescent dye with additional reagents useful for labeling the target molecule. Additionally provided is a target molecule labeled with the above-described fluorescent dye. Methods of labeling a target molecule with the above-described fluorescent dye are also provided.

Abstract: A process used to cast films including; mixing Pyr-BBL and a room temperature molten salt from a range of about 35:65 weight ratio, dissolving the mixture in about 1% methanesulfonic acid to produce a Pyr-BBL solution, drop casting the solution onto glass or gold coated glass at 140° C. in air and heating for about 2 hours to produce films, drying the films in a vacuum oven at about 100° C. for at least 24 hours under dynamic vacuum, and rinsing the films to remove residual ionic liquid.

Abstract: Organic systems having a light-absorbing unit and a unit causing separation of charges are described. Said organic systems efficiently separate charges induced by light and have high lightfastness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a organic compound of the general structural formula I and photovoltaic device and photovoltaic layer comprising thereof Said organic compound forms rod-like supramolecules and absorbs electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm with excitation of electron-hole pairs. The polycyclic core Cor1, the bridging group B, and the polycyclic core Cor2 form a molecular system selected from the list comprising donor-bridge-acceptor-bridge-donor and acceptor-bridge-donor-bridge-acceptor in which a dissociation of excited electron-hole pairs is carried out. A solution of the organic compound or its salt forms a solid photovoltaic layer on a substrate.

Abstract: A thin film transistor having a solution-processed n-type copolymer semiconductor material. A thin-film transistor (TFT) device including, an organic TFT device having at least one substrate, at least one gate electrode, at least one electrically-insulating dielectric material, at least one drain electrode, at least one source electrode, and at least one n-type solution-processable semiconductor material.

Abstract: A process used to cast films including; mixing Pyr-BBL and a room temperature molten salt from a range of about 35:65 weight ratio, dissolving the mixture in about 1% methanesulfonic acid to produce a Pyr-BBL solution, drop casting the solution onto glass or gold coated glass at 140° C. in air and heating for about 2 hours to produce films, drying the films in a vacuum oven at about 100° C. for at least 24 hours under dynamic vacuum, and rinsing the films to remove residual ionic liquid.

Abstract: This invention is directed to perylene-diimide aromatic dianion compounds, process of preparation and uses thereof. The perylene-diimide aromatic dianion compounds of this invention are stable in aqueous solution and can be used for photofunctional and electron transfer systems in aqueous phase. This invention is also directed to supramolecular polymers derived from perylene-diimide compounds and to uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preventing, alleviating and/or treating depression, comprising the step of administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a 7-alkoxy fangchinoline compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides compositions that selectively bind cyclooxygenase-2 and comprise a therapeutic and/or diagnostic moiety. Also provided are methods for using the disclosed compositions for diagnosing (i.e., by imaging) a target cell and/or treating a disorder associated with a cyclooxygenase-2 biological activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel process for the preparation of regioselective perylenediimides derivatives, specifically mono and dibrominated derivatives.

Abstract: 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure I in which A is —CH2—OH, —CH2NH2, —NHSO2CH3, and Y is O, S or NOH are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications. 8-Carboxamides, thiocarboxamides, hydroxyamidines and formamides are preferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel rhodamine dyes which upon conjugation with another molecule form single isomeric conjugation products. These novel rhodamine dyes contain only one single functional group on the rhodomine molecule for conjugation so that their conjugation products are single isomeric conjugation products.

Abstract: A quantitative model that describes the assembly of diketopyrrolopyrrole-based donors and a perylenediimide acceptor into chiral superstructures, as a result of both hydrogen bonding and ?•••? stacking. This model provides thermodynamic parameters (?H° and ?S°) for all noncovalent interactions involved in the assembly and explains the subtle supramolecular cues that convert disordered aggregates into well-defined helical assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel rhodamine dyes which upon conjugation with another molecule form single isomeric conjugation products. These novel rhodamine dyes contain only one single functional group on the rhodomine molecule for conjugation so that their conjugation products are single isomeric conjugation products.

Abstract: Described are a compound of formula (II) or (III): The compounds are effective in the treatment of disease, including a tauopathy condition or a disease of tau protein aggregation.

Abstract: The invention provides novel berbamine derivatives, and compositions or pharmaceutical compositions thereof. These berbamine derivatives have shown higher potency in killing cancer/tumor cells comparing to berbamine, and can be used in cancer/tumor treatments.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) in which Y1 and Y2 are each O or, respectively, NRa or NRb, where Ra and Rb are each H or organyl; Z1 to Z4 are each O or S; R11 to R14, R21 to R24 are each Cl, F; where 1 or 2 of the R11 to R14, R21 to R24 radicals may also be CN and/or 1 R11 to R14, R21 to R24 radical may be H; and where, when Y1 is NRa, Z1 or Z2 may also be NRc, where Ra and Rc together are a bridging X group having from 2 to 5 atoms; and where, when Y2 is NRb, Z3 or Z4 may also be NRd, where Rb and Rd together are a bridging X group having from 2 to 5 atoms; to a process for preparation thereof, and to their use as emitter materials, charge transport materials or exciton transport materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are thiocyanato or isothiocyanato substituted naphthalene diimide and rylene diimide compounds according to formula (I), use of these compounds as n-type semiconductors, methods of preparing these compounds, as well as various compositions, composites, and devices that incorporate these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) in which Y1 and Y2 are each O or, respectively, NRa or NRb, where Ra and Rb are each H or organyl; Z1 to Z4 are each O or S; R11 to R14, R21 to R24 are each Cl, F; where 1 or 2 of the R11 to R14, R21 to R24 radicals may also be CN and/or 1 R11 to R14, R21 to R24 radical may be H; and where, when Y1 is NRa, Z1 or Z2 may also be NRc, where Ra and Rc together are a bridging X group having from 2 to 5 atoms; and where, when Y2 is NRb, Z3 or Z4 may also be NRd, where Rb and Rd together are a bridging X group having from 2 to 5 atoms; to a process for preparation thereof, and to their use as emitter materials, charge transport materials or exciton transport materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that are conjugates of ladder frame polyether compounds and biologically active compounds or research compounds, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the conjugates, and methods of transporting the conjugates across biological membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (1) and formula (2), which are suitable for use in electronic devices, in particular in organic electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: A process for altering the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by one or more compounds of the general formulae (I) wherein these compounds are irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of wavelength from 300 to 750 nm. The use of compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) for marking materials, for example paper or mineral oil, and use of compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) for causing a color change. The use of compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) for laser welding, heat management, as a photoinitiator, as a free-radical scavenger or for detection of oxygen. A process for regulating the absorption or transmission of electromagnetic radiation by a material wherein one or more compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) are contacted with this material and these compounds are irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of wavelength from 300 to 750 nm. Specific compounds of the general formula (I).

Abstract: Novel mono-azide substituted rylene-imide derivatives, their use in methods for the detection of analytes and reagents kits for the detection of analytes comprising said novel mono-azide substituted rylene-imide derivatives.

Abstract: The compounds of the present invention are represented by the following formula (I): wherein M is represented by the following formula: with R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, X1, X2, X3, L, a, b, c, d, e, x, y, and z defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of a formula (I), (II) or (III), to the use of this compound in an electronic device, and to an electronic device comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I), (II) or (III). The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I), (II) or (III) and to a formulation comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I), (II) or (III).

Abstract: A process for altering the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by one or more compounds of the general formulae (I) wherein these compounds are irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of wavelength from 300 to 750 nm. The use of compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) for marking materials, for example paper or mineral oil, and use of compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) for causing a color change. The use of compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) for laser welding, heat management, as a photoinitiator, as a free-radical scavenger or for detection of oxygen. A process for regulating the absorption or transmission of electromagnetic radiation by a material wherein one or more compounds of the general formula (I) or (II) are contacted with this material and these compounds are irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of wavelength from 300 to 750 nm. Specific compounds of the general formula (I).

Abstract: A sensory material with high sensitivity, selectivity, and photostability has been developed for vapor probing of organic amines. The sensory material is a perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxyl compound having amine binding groups and the following formula where A and A? are independently chosen from N—R1, N—R2, and O such that both A and A? are not O, and R1 through R10 are amine binding moieties, solubility enhancing groups, or hydrogen such that at least one of R1 through R10 is an amine binding moiety. This perylene compound can be formed into well-defined nanofibers. Upon deposition onto a substrate, the entangled nanofibers form a meshlike, highly porous film, which enables expedient diffusion of gaseous analyte molecules within the film matrix, leading to a milliseconds response for vapor sensing.

Abstract: This invention is directed to separation, optimization and purification of nano-materials using self-assembled perylene diimide membranes, wherein said perylene diimide membrane is recyclable.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an insulator which can suppress quenching between fluorescent dyes and enhance fluorescence intensity. The present invention provides, in order to achieve this object, an insulator which contains a ring entity of nonplanar structure and suppresses reduction in fluorescence intensity of one or two or more fluorescent labels adjacent to the insulator.

Abstract: Disclosed are thiocyanato or isothiocyanato substituted naphthalene diimide and rylene diimide compounds according to formula (I), use of these compounds as n-type semiconductors, methods of preparing these compounds, as well as various compositions, composites, and devices that incorporate these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are new semiconductor materials prepared from dimeric perylene compounds. Such compounds can exhibit high n-type carrier mobility and/or good current modulation characteristics. In addition, the compounds of the present teachings can possess certain processing advantages such as solution-processability and/or good stability at ambient conditions.

Abstract: A process for preparing colorants of the general formula (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic) or mixtures thereof, comprises reacting (a) tetracarboxylic acids or their functional derivatives with (b) at least one compound selected from i. aliphatic amines, ii. aromatic amines, iii. aliphatic diamines, iv. aromatic diamines, (c) optionally in the presence of further additives, (d) optionally in the presence of wetting agents in a mixing apparatus. These colorants are useful for coloration of macromolecular organic and inorganic materials of natural and synthetic origin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of organic chemistry and particularly to the organic compound for organic photovoltaic devices. More specifically, the present invention is related to the organic compounds and the organic photovoltaic devices based on these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel perylenetetracarboxylic acid bisimide derivatives with improved performance properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carboxamide-substituted dyes, the production and use of such dyes as labeling groups in analytics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel process for the preparation of regioselective perylenediimides derivatives, specifically mono and dibrominated derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycyclic compounds of the general formula (I) which are distinguished by an amine substituent NR6R7 on the central carbon atom of the chromophore, to processes for their preparation, and to the use thereof for the determination of analytes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula The compound of formula (1) is suitable for use as semiconducting material, in particular in electronic devices.

Abstract: A rylene-based polychromophore of the general formula I in which the variables are each defined as follows: rylene is a radical of the formula which has been functionalized by at least one imide group, ester group or amide group and which may additionally be substituted by aryloxy, arylthio, hetaryloxy and/or hetarylthio; X is a rylenedicarboximide radical which absorbs at a different wavelength from the rylene radical, is bonded to the X radical in the peri-position via Y via a moiety —Y?-A-Y—, is bonded to the rylene radical and may likewise be substituted by aryloxy, arylthio, hetaryloxy and/or hetarylthio; A is a bridging member having at least one aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, the Y or Y and Y? groups being bonded to the aromatic or heteroaromatic radical; Y is a moiety Y? is a moiety where the moieties (i) and (ii) may be part of the ester groups of the rylene radical and the moieties (iii) are part of the imide groups of the rylene radical and the moieties (iv) ar

Abstract: A fluorescence sensory material with high sensitivity, selectivity, and photostability has been developed for vapor probing of organic amines. The sensory material is a perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxyl compound having amine binding groups and the following formula where A and A? are independently chosen from N—R1, N—R2, and O such that both A and A? are not O, and R1 through R10 are amine binding moieties, solubility enhancing groups, or hydrogen such that at least one of R1 through R10 is an amine binding moiety. This perylene compound can optionally be formed into well-defined nanofibers. Upon deposition onto a substrate, the entangled nanofibers form a meshlike, highly porous film, which enables expedient diffusion of gaseous analyte molecules within the film matrix, leading to a milliseconds response for vapor sensing.