Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device, in particular an organic electroluminescent device, which comprises metal complexes containing azaborole ligands. The invention also relates to the metal complexes themselves, to the use thereof in an organic electronic device, and to a process for the preparation thereof. Finally, the invention is directed to the ligands and to the use of the ligands for the preparation of the metal complexes according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provide compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, encompassed by the formulae (I), (II) or (III). The present invention also provides methods for treating an FAAH mediated disease, disorder or condition by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a provided compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting FAAH in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkali-metal salts with dihydridodicyanoborate anions by reaction of alkali-metal tetrahydridoborates or trihydridocyanoborates with trialkylsilyl cyanide and further reaction thereof in metathesis reactions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula Ia and Ib, in which R1, R1?, R2, R3, R5, R6 and R7 have the meanings indicated in claim 1, are kinase inhibitors and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tumours.

Abstract: Polymerizable ionic liquid monomers and their corresponding polymers (poly(ionic liquid)s) are created and found to exhibit high absorption of radio frequency electromagnetic radiation, particularly in the microwave and radar bands. These materials are useful for coating objects to make them less reflective of radio frequency radiation and for making objects that absorb radio frequency radiation and are of minimal reflectivity to radio frequency radiation. Free-radical and condensation polymerization approaches are used in the preparation of the poly(ionic liquids).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3 and A4 are independently of one another C—H, C—R5, or nitrogen; B1—B2—B3—B4 is —CH2—C?N—CH2—, —CH2—N—CH2—CH2—, —CH2—C?CH-0- or —CH?C—CH2-0-; G1 is oxygen or sulfur; L is a single bond or C1-C8alkylene; R1 is hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkylcarbonyl-, C1-C8alkoxy, C2-C8alkenyl, C2-C8alkynyl, C1-C8alkoxy-C1-C8alkyl, aryl or aryl substituted by one to three R6, or R1 is heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to three R6 or C1-C8alkoxycarbonyl-; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C8haloalkyl or C1-C8alkyl; R3 is C1-C8haloalkyl; R4 is aryl or aryl substituted by one to three R6, or R4 is heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to three R6; Y1 is CR7R8, C?O or C?S; Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independently CR7R8, C=0, C?S, N—R9, O, S, SO or SO2; wherein at least two adjacent ring atoms in the ring formed by Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are heteroatoms; each R7 and R8 is independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8alkyl, or C1-C8haloalkyl; and R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 a

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing hydrido-tricyano-borate anions, their preparation and their use, in particular as part of electrolyte formulations for electrochemical or optoelectronic devices.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising nitrogen-containing ligands are provided. Also provided are nitrogen-containing ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: Organoboron compounds are described that upon exposure to light absorb light and isomerize and form a dark-colored isomer. The dark-colored isomer converts back to the colorless isomer upon removal of light, or exposure to oxygen or heat. Such compounds can be added into polymeric matrices such as films. These compounds are suitable for UV-blocking, UV-detecting, and for oxygen-sensing applications. Uses include UV-blocking windows, sunglasses, and as indicators in packaging such as food packaging.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to enable simpler operation in real time and culture while removing unnecessary cells from cultured cells for purification in analyzing, fractionating, and culturing the cells alive and to analyze and fractionate desired cells from the cultured cells to increase the purity, recovery rate, and viability of the cells. The present invention employs a cell-adhesive photocontrollable base material, wherein light irradiation causes the bond dissociation of a photolabile group comprising a coumarinylmethyl skeleton to produce the separation of a cell-adhesive material to leave a non-cell-adhesive material. As a result, cell images can be detected and analyzed to obtain the positional information of desired cells. Based on the positional information thus obtained, the cells can be analyzed and fractionated alive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selective trypsine-like serine protease activity-based probes, in particular urokinase plasminogen activator-activity based probes, the use thereof and methods for detecting selective urokinase activity by making use of said probes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): wherein all symbols are as defined here, a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof. The compound of the present invention has an antagonistic activity against CXCR4 and is therefore useful as a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for CXCR4-mediated diseases, for example, inflammatory and immune diseases (for example, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, retinopathy, pulmonary fibrosis, rejection of transplanted organ, etc.), allergic diseases, infections (for example, human immunodeficiency virus infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, etc.), psychoneurotic diseases, cerebral diseases, cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, and cancerous diseases (for example, cancer, cancer metastasis, etc.), or an agent for regeneration therapy.

Abstract: Described are methods of forming protected boronic acids that provide in a manner that is straightforward, scalable, and cost-effective a wide variety of building blocks, such as building blocks containing complex and/or pharmaceutically important structures, and/or provide simple or complex protected organoboronic acid building blocks. A first method includes reacting an imino-di-carboxylic acid and an organoboronate salt. A second method includes reacting a N-substituted morpholine dione and an organoboronic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a trialkoxysilane having structure I wherein R1 is independently at each occurrence a C1-C3 alkyl group; R3 is independently at each occurrence a hydrogen or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R4 is a C1-C5 aliphatic radical, a C7-C12 aromatic radical, or a C5-C10 cycloaliphatic group; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; q is 1, 2 or 3; t is 0, 1 or 2; and X? represents a charge balancing counterion. The trialkoxysilanes are useful for the preparation of nanoparticulate diagnostic imaging agent compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows: wherein R1, R2, R3, Q, and G are defined herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses compounds and compositions that are useful as specific AI-2 antagonists for the control of bacterial quorum sensing. Although the AI-2 antagonists according to the present disclosure may not have bactericidal effect, their ability to attenuate virulence, drug resistance, and/or biofilm formation have therapeutic benefits. In addition, the AI-2 antagonists of the present disclosure can also be used as tools to probe bacterial AI-2 functions. The present disclosure also encompasses methods for inhibiting or attenuating microbial virulence, biofilm formation, and drug resistance. The methods are suitable for preventing bacteria from accruing and forming extensive biofilms that may be a health or hygiene hazard or a physical issue, such as in the blockage of water or fuel lines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of heterocyclic ester derivatives of formula I wherein A1, SEM, and W1 are as defined herein. Such compounds are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of derivatives useful as protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors, more particularly inhibitors of c-fms kinase.

Abstract: Provided is a compound having an indolo[3,2,1-jk]carbazole skeleton and a heterocyclic skeleton which are bonded to each other through an arylene group. The heterocyclic skeleton contains an imidazole skeleton, a pyrazine skeleton, a pyrimidine skeleton, a triazole skeleton, or a condensed heteroaromatic ring including any of these heterocycles. The high carrier-transport property and the large band gap of the compound allows the used as a host material of a phosphorescent dopant, leading to the formation of a green to blue emissive phosphorescent light-emitting element having high emission efficiency, low driving voltage, and reduced power consumption.

Abstract: Boron-nitrogen polyaromatic compounds having a fused aromatic ring system are provided, where the compounds include a [1,2]azaborino[1,2-a][1,2]azaborine which is optionally fused to one or more aromatic rings or fused aromatic rings; wherein the fused aromatic ring system is substituted by one or more substituents, R, that are not fused to the aromatic ring system, selected from the group consisting of deuterium, halide, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, arylalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, amino, silyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroalkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, acyl, carbonyl, carboxylic acids, ester, nitrile, isonitrile, sulfanyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, phosphino, and combinations thereof; and wherein any two adjacent substituents, R, are optionally joined to form one or more non-aromatic rings. Devices, such as organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) that comprise light emitting materials are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel 2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the androgen receptor.

Abstract: Provided is an inexpensive and high-performance dye compound that does not use an expensive precious metal and does not require the use of a strong electron-withdrawing group. The compound is formed such that a boron substituent is introduced into a heteroatom-containing ? electron-based backbone containing a double bond between carbon and the heteroatom to obtain a compound in which a backbone having boron and a coordination bond in a molecule thereof is used as a ? electron-accepting backbone.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the preparation of bromo-substituted quinolines of the formula (I) where R is aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of agents for the treatment of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infections: Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides inhibitors of a wide variety of serine hydrolase enzymes. The inhibitors of the present invention are N1- and N2-carbamoyl-1,2,3-triazole compounds such as those of Formula (I): in which N1, N2, and N3 are the nitrogen atoms at positions 1, 2, and 3, respectively, of the triazole ring, and R4, R5, R6 and R7 in Formula (I) are as described herein. Methods of inhibiting serine hydrolase enzymes and methods of preparing carbamoyl-1,2,3-triazole compounds also are described.

Abstract: A silane-modified cyanine of Formula (I) includes the valence tautomers thereof: wherein R1 is a linear, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain, having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, wherein one or more carbon atoms are optionally substituted by a 4-, 5- or 6-membered aromatic or non aromatic cyclic grouping of carbon atoms; R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of —OCH3, —OCH2CH3, —OCH2CH2CH3, —OCH(CH3)2, —OCH2CH2OCH3, —Cl, —Br, —I, Formula (II), Formula (III), —N(CH3)2, Formula (IV), Formula (V), methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl. The synthesis method and the use as a fluorescent marker are for inorganic solid supports, for example silica nanoparticles, and/or for biomolecules such as peptides, antibodies, DNA, RNA, etc.

Abstract: A borate moiety-contained linker and a bio-sensing element containing the same are disclosed. The borate moiety-contained linker can be used to modify a sensing molecule and connect the sensing molecule to a substrate to form the bio-sensing element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radical-initiated thiol-ene or thiol-yne “click” reaction that provides a simple and efficient route to diverse trialkoxysilanes. Trialkoxysilanes made in this way are obtained in quantitative to near-quantitative yields with high purity without any or minimal purification. A wide range of functional groups is tolerated in this approach, and even complex alkenes click with the silane precursors. The modular nature of these radical-based thiol-ene or thiol-yne “click” reactions allows a wide variety of pendant groups to be coupled to silane compounds that can then be coupled to a wide variety surfaces in order to modify their material properties. Consequently, such radical initiated thiol-ene and thiol-yne reactions provide facile and efficient methods for preparing an enormous number of surface-active functional trialkoxysilanes.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein “A” is S—; —SO—, —SO2—, —O— or NRa-, and Ra, and R1 through R5 are defined herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations comprising a compound of Formula I and methods of treating, managing, or ameliorating diseases amenable to treatment, management, or amelioration by inhibition of LRRK2 kinase activity, for example, Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Fused Tricyclic Silyl Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, D, M1, X1 and X2 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Silyl Compound, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Silyl Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: A near-infrared absorptive liquid dispersion, which contains a near-infrared absorptive compound represented by formula (1) that is dispersed in a form of fine particles in a dispersing medium: wherein R1a and R1b may be the same or different, and each independently represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a heteroaryl group; R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and at least one of R2 and R3 is an electron withdrawing group; R2 may be bonded to R3 to form a ring; and R4 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, a substituted boron, or a metal atom, and R4 may be covalently bonded or coordinately bonded to at least one among R1a, R1b and R3.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds that detect reactive oxygen species in a living cell, in a multicellular organism, or in a cell-free sample. The compounds find use in a variety of applications, which are also provided. The present disclosure provides compositions comprising a subject compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compounds compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to boronic acid derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing an ionic liquid, includes reacting a 1,2,3-triazole including at least one of a 4-substituent or a 5-substituent with a hydroxide compound having the formula R+OH? in a dehydration reaction, wherein R+ is an ionic liquid cation. R+ is a five-membered heterocyclic cation, an aromatic cation, a sulfonium cation, an ammonium cation, or a phosphonium cation. In a number of embodiments, R+ is a pyridinium cation, a bipyridinium cation, an amino pyridinium cation, a pyridazinium cation, an ozaxolium cation, a pyrazolium cation, an imidazolium cation, a pyramidinium cation, a triazolium cation, a thiazolium cation, an acridinium cation, a quinolinium cation, an isoquinolinium cation, an orange-acridinium cation, a benzotriazolium cation, a methimzolium cation, a sulfonium cation, an ammonium cation, or a phosphonium cation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the rate of degradation of proteins in an animal, comprising contacting cells of the animal with certain boronic ester and acid compounds. Also disclosed herein are novel boronic ester and acid compounds, their synthesis and uses.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a reactive ester agent capable of conjugating a reporter molecule to a carrier molecule or solid support. The reactive ester agent has the general formula: wherein the variables are described throughout the application.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to optical data storage media, and more specifically, to holographic storage media. In one embodiment, an optical storage medium composition includes a polymer matrix. Disposed within the polymer matrix is a reactant capable of undergoing a modification that alters the refractive index of the composition upon receiving an energy transfer from an excited sensitizer. A non-linear sensitizer is also disposed within the polymer matrix, and the sensitizer includes a metal-substituted subphthalocyanine (M-sub-PC) reverse saturable absorber configured to become excited upon exposure to light beyond an intensity threshold at approximately 405 nm and configured to transfer energy to the reactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to optical data storage media, and more specifically, to holographic storage media. In one embodiment, an optical storage medium includes a polymer matrix having one or more polymer chains. The optical storage medium also includes a reverse saturable absorption (RSA) sensitizer disposed within the polymer matrix that is configured to become excited upon exposure to light having an intensity above an intensity threshold and configured to transfer energy to a reactant. The optical storage medium also includes a diphenyl cyclopropene (DPCP)-derivative reactant disposed within the polymer matrix and capable of undergoing a modification upon receiving an energy transfer from the excited sensitizer that changes a refractive index of the optical medium.

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of the formula (I) wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, and wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These functionalized nanoparticles are for example useful as stabilizers and/or compatibilizers in organic materials, or as photoinitiators in pre-polymeric or pre-crosslinking formulations, or as reinforcer of coatings and improver of scratch resistance in coating compositions for surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 5-halogenopyrazole(thio)carboxamides, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure features a condensation reaction and a luciferin-unmasking reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the condensation reaction involves reacting a bicyclic reactant with an aminothiol derivative, generating a luciferin or luciferin derivative. A luciferin can provide detectable luminescence. A luciferin derivative can be unmasked to provide detectable luminescence in a luciferin-unmasking reaction. The present disclosure provides bicyclic reactants and aminothiol derivatives suitable for use in the condensation reaction. The condensation and luciferin-unmasking reactions find use in a variety of applications, which are also provided.

Abstract: Phenylpyri(mi)dinylazoles of the formula [I-a] and [I-b], wherein the symbols have the meanings stated in the description, and agrochemically active salts thereof and the use thereof for the control of undesired microorganisms in the protection of plants and materials and for the reduction of mycotoxins in plants and plant parts and methods for the production of compounds of the formula [I-a] and [I-b].

Abstract: A composite structure for capturing a gaseous electrophilic species, the composite structure comprising mesoporous refractory sorbent particles on which an ionic liquid is covalently attached, wherein said ionic liquid includes an accessible functional group that is capable of binding to said gaseous electrophilic species. In particular embodiments, the mesoporous sorbent particles are contained within refractory hollow fibers. Also described is a method for capturing a gaseous electrophilic species by use of the above-described composite structure, wherein the gaseous electrophilic species is contacted with the composite structure.

Abstract: Methods for derivatizing the surface of a substrate having a plurality of thiol groups thereon are disclosed herein. The method can include reacting the thiol groups with an o-quinone methide, which can optionally be generated by irradiating an o-quinone methide precursor compound. In some embodiments, the method can advantageously be reversible. Exemplary o-quinone methides having a cyclic alkyne attached thereto, and precursor compounds for generating such compounds, are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are 3,5-diaminopyrazoles, for example, compounds of Formula IA, that are useful for modulating regulated-in-COPD kinase activity, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a RC kinase-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to viral polymerase inhibitors of formula (I), salts, N-oxides, solvates, hydrates, racemates, enantiomers or isomers thereof, processes for their preparation and their use in the treatment of Flaviviridae viral infections such as Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections:

Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds, methods of using the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds.

Abstract: Small organic molecule chromophores containing a benzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole with an electron-withdrawing substituent W in the 5-position (5BTH), benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazole with an electron-withdrawing substituent W in the 5-position (5BO), 2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole (5BTR) with an electron-withdrawing substituent W in the 5-position (5BTR), 5-fluorobenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole (FBTH), 5-fluorobenzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazole (FBO), or 5-fluoro-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole (FBTR) core structure are disclosed. Such compounds can be used in organic heterojunction devices, such as organic small molecule solar cells and transistors.

Abstract: Disclosed are a compound that emits fluorescence, particularly in its solid state, and is suited to provide a color converting material with various improved performance properties over prior art and a light emitter, a color conversion filter, a color conversion device, and a photoelectric device each containing the compound; particularly a Schiff base type compound of formula (I) and a coloring material, a color conversion layer, a light absorbing layer, a color conversion filter, a light absorbing filter, a color-converting light-emitting device, and a photoelectric device each containing the compound. The definition of the symbols in formula (I) is the same as in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel (thio)carboxamides, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The process for preparing 2-hydroxyphenyl alkenyl benzotriazole compounds and the process for preparing siloxane compounds containing 2-hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole function are disclosed.