Abstract: The present application describes nitrogen containing heteroaromatics with ortho-substituted P1's and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein J is N or NH and D is substituted ortho to G on E and may be CH2NH2, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers which are substituted at the 5-position of the benzo ring by an electron withdrawing group exhibit enhanced durability and very low loss rates when incorporated into automotive coatings. This is particularly the case when the 3-position of the phenyl ring is also substituted by phenyl or phenylalkyl such as &agr;-cumyl. Compounds where the 5-position of the benzo ring are substituted by perfluoroalkyl such as trifluoromethyl are particularly of interest for both their enhanced durability and for their excellent solubility and excellent color properties in some thermoplastic compositions when the phenyl ring is substituted at the 3-position by hydrogen or tert-alkyl.

Abstract: 2H-Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted at the 3-position or at the 5-position of the phenyl ring by a 1,1-diphenylalkyl moiety, particularly a 1,1-diphenylethyl group, are particularly photostable in automotive coatings, and are of low color and exhibit low volatility in thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: Compounds with heterocyclic-hydroxyimino-fluorene nuclei that modulate and/or inhibit the activity of certain protein kinases are described. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are capable of mediating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to modulate and/or inhibit unwanted cell proliferation. The invention is also directed to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and to methods of treating cancer as well as other disease states associated with unwanted angiogenesis and/or cellular proliferation, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis, by administering effective amounts of such compounds.

Abstract: 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazoles having general formula (I). The above 2-(2′-hydroyzphenyl)benzotriazoles having general formula (I) are useful as heat, oxygen and light stabilizers for organic polymers. In particular they are useful as UV stabilizers for organic polymers.

Abstract: 2H-Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted at the 3-position and/or the 5-position of the phenyl ring by &agr;-cumyl moiety which is substituted by a heteroatom are particularly photostable in automotive coatings, and are of low color and exhibit low volatility in thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazoles having general formula (I). The above 2-(2′-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazoles are useful as light stabilizers for organic polymers.

Abstract: 2H-Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted at the 3-position or at the 5-position of the phenyl ring by a 1,1-diphenylalkyl moiety, particularly a 1,1-diphenylethyl group, are particularly photostable in automotive coatings, and are of low color and exhibit low volatility in thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or II where R is a heteroaryl moiety, such as 3-pyridyl, or T is a heteroaryl moiety, such as thien-2,5-diyl, and E1 and E2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl and the like, are prepared by reaction of a benzotriazole substituted on the 5-position of the benzo ring by a halogen atom with a heteroarylboronic acid or ester in the presence of a transition-metal catalyst, such as palladium (II) diacetate. The benzotriazole compounds of formula I are particularly efficacious as stabilizers for automotive coatings and candle wax.

Abstract: Novel benzotriazoles of the formula in which R, X1, X2, X3, X4 and Y have the meanings given in the description, and their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes, a process for the preparation of these substances and their use as microbicides in crop protection and in material protection.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the formula: wherein Rf is CnF2n+1—(CH2)m—, wherein n is 1 to 22 and m is 0, or an integer from 1 to 3; X is —CO2—, —SO3—, —CONH—, —O—, —S— a covalent bond, —SO2NR—, or —NR—, wherein R is H or C1 to C5 alkylene; Y is —CH2— wherein z is 0 or 1; and R1 is H, lower alkyl or Rf—X—Yz— with the provisos that when X is —S—, or —O—, m is 0, sand z is 0, n is ≧7 and when X is a covalent bond, m or z is at least 1, and uses thereof.

Abstract: An organometallic luminescent material selected from the group consisting of the compounds of formulae (I) to (V) of the present invention can emit blue, green and red lights.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2H-benzotriazole UV absorbers containing a perfluoroalkyl moiety at the 5-position of the benzo ring, preferably a trifluoromethyl group, involves diazotizing the perfluoroalkyl substituted o-nitroaniline using concentrated sulfuric acid plus sodium nitrite or preferably nitrosylsulfuric acid to form the corresponding monoazobenzene intermediate via the diazonium salt intermediate which is reduced to the corresponding 5-perfluoroalkyl substituted 2H-benzotriazole UV absorber compound by conventional reduction means.

Abstract: Amide derivatives represented by general formula (I) or salts thereof wherein each symbol has the following meaning: ring B: an optionally substituted heteroaryl optionally fused with a benzene ring; X: a bond, lower alkylene or lower alkenylene optionally substituted by hydroxy or lower alkyl, carbonyl, or a group represented by —NH— (when X is lower alkylene optionally substituted by lower alkyl which may be bonded to the hydrogen atom bonded to a constituent carbon atom of ring B to form lower alkylene to thereby form a ring); A: a lower alkylene or a group represented by -(lower alkylene)—O—; R1a and R1b: the same or different and each hydrogen or lower alkyl; R2: hydrogen or halogeno; and Z: nitrogen or a group represented by ═CH—.

Abstract: This invention describes the new, nonsteroidal gestagens of general formula I in which A, B, Ar, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings that are indicated in more detail in the description. The new compounds show a very great affinity to the gestagen receptor. They can be used alone or in combination with estrogens in contraceptive preparations. In addition, they can be used for treating endometriosis. Together with estrogens, they can also be used in preparations for treating gynecological disorders, for treating premenstrual symptoms and for substitution therapy. Based on the androgenic action, they can also be used for male birth control, male HRT and hormone therapy and for treating andrological disease agents.

Abstract: Provided is a composition which contains a mono- or bis-benzotriazole compound, an N-oxide thereof, or a mixture of at least two of the preceding compounds. Representative bis-benzotriazole compounds include 3,3′-bis-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5,5′-di-tert-octyl-1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-diols. Representative mono-benzotriazole compounds include 3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5,5′-di-tert-octyl-1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-diols. These mono- and bis-benzotriazole compounds are useful as stabilizers of degradable polymers against the degradative action of ultraviolet light. Also provided is a method of making these benzotriazole compounds by oxidative dimerization of the corresponding monomeric benzotriazole or by reductive cyclization of the corresponding azo- compound.

Abstract: Asymmetrical bisbenzotriazoles of the formula I where G2′ is perfluoroalkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, preferably CF3, and where G2 does not contain said group are red-shifted and due to the asymmetry are particularly soluble and useful in a host of applications including automotive coatings, thermoplastics and especially in adhesive compositions, themselves useful in solar panels and other laminate structures.

Abstract: An ocular lens material comprising a polymer prepared by polymerizing a component containing a benzotriazole compound (A) represented by the formula (I): wherein X is hydrogen, a halogen, an alkyl having 1 to 3 carbons or an alkoxy having 1 to 3 carbons, R1 is an alkylene having 2 to 10 carbons, R2 is hydrogen, methyl or a halogenated methyl, R3 is hydrogen, an alkyl or an aryl, and each of R4 and R5 is independently an alkyl having 1 to 8 carbons. The material shows excellent ultraviolet-ray absorbing power and oxidation inhibiting power at the same time.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 each represents a lower alkyl, or R1 and R2 may be bonded together to form a ring; X represents a spacer of which the number of atoms constituting the principal chain is 1 to 15; Y represents an acyl, or a hydroxy, an amino or an aromatic group, each of which may be substituted; and ring A represents a 5- to 8-membered ring which may be further substituted apart from —X—Y, or a salt thereof is useful as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating disease related to mitochondrial dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention also pertains to a process for their preparation of bromo functionalised benzotriazole UV absorber of the general formula 1 wherein R1 is hydrogen, tert-butyl; X1 is selected the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, tert-butyl and C1 to C12 alkoxy by reacting a benzotriazole having formula 2 wherein R1 is hydrogen, tert-butyl; X1 is selected the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, tert-butyl and C1 to C12 alkoxy with bromine in the presence of a free radical initiator in a non-polar solvent to produce a bromo functionialized benzotriazole.

Abstract: The invention pertains to novel UV absorbing diol of the general formula: wherein R1 is hydrogen, tert-butyl; X1 is selected the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, tert-butyl and C1 to C12 alkoxy; R2 is C1 to C8 linear or branched alkyl, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention pertains to bromo functionalized benzotriazole UV absorber of the general formula 1 wherein R1 is hydrogen, tert-butyl; X1 is selected the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, tert-butyl and C1 to C12 alkoxy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a 2,2′-bis(6-benzotriazolylphenol) compound represented by the formula wherein A represents a methylene group or the like, R1 and R5 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R3 represents an alkylene group or the like, and R4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. The compound of the invention is useful as an UV absorber. Further, the compound of the invention can be incorporated into a copolymer by copolymerization with a vinyl monomer, and a polymer composition containing the copolymer can be used as an UV absorber.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing material that resists blooming and migration is made up of a fluoropolymer and an amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound, wherein the polymer and the amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound are hydrogen bonded to one another. Polymeric films that contain a polymeric matrix and the ultraviolet light absorbing material are useful as the top layer in multilayer constructions such as retroreflective sheetings and conformable marking sheets.

Abstract: Asymmetrical bis benzotriazoles of the formula I where G2′ is perfluoroalkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, preferably CF3, and where G2 does not contain said group are red-shifted and due to the asymmetry are particularly soluble and useful in a host of applications including automotive coatings, thermoplastics and especially in adhesive compositions, themselves useful in solar panels and other laminate structures.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid ester derivatives of formula (1): wherein R is C1-C6 alkyl, R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl, and Q is optionally substituted phenyl, can be easily converted by ring closing into pyridazin-3-one derivatives of formula (7): The carboxylic acids of formula (1) can be produced by reacting hydrazone compounds of formula (5): wherein R3 and Q are as defined above, with malonic acid monoester derivatives of formula (6): wherein R and R2 are as defined above, in the presence of a base.

Abstract: Novel benzotriazoles of the formula in which R, X1, X2, X3, X4 and Y have the meanings given in the description, and their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes, a process for the preparation of these substances and their use as microbicides in crop protection and in material protection.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers which are substituted at the 5-position of the benzo ring by an electron withdrawing group exhibit enhanced durability and very low loss rates when incorporated into automotive coatings. This is particularly the case when the 3-position of the phenyl ring is also substituted by phenyl or phenylalkyl such as .alpha.-cumyl. Compounds where the 5-position of the benzo ring are substituted by perfluoroalkyl such as trifluoromethyl are particularly of interest for both their enhanced durability and for their excellent solubility and excellent color properties in some thermoplastic compositions when the phenyl ring is substituted at the 3-position by hydrogen or tert-alkyl.

Abstract: A durability enhancing agent comprising the reaction product of an acrylic oligomer or acrylic polymer and an ultraviolet light absorbing compound, a hindered amine light stabilizer or mixture thereof, said durability enhancing agent further comprising more than one carbamate functional group, or group convertible to a carbamate group, and optionally, including other reactive functionality capable of undergoing a crosslinking reaction. Also included is a curable coating composition comprising the durability enhancing agent, a method for obtaining a coated substrate and the coated article obtained thereby.

Abstract: 2-(2'-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazoles having general formula (I): ##STR1## The above 2-(2'-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazoles can be used as light stabilizers for organic polymers.

Abstract: A series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are comprised of heteroaryl derivatives of imidazolone compounds of Formula 1. ##STR1## As antagonists of NPY-induced feeding behavior, these compounds and known analogs are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a 2,2'-bis(6-benzotriazolylphenol) compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a methylene group or the like,R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like,R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like,R.sup.3 represents an alkylene group or the like, andR.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.The compound of the invention is useful as an UV absorber. Further, the compound of the invention can be incorporated into a copolymer by copolymerization with a vinyl monomer, and a polymer composition containing the copolymer can be used as an UV absorber.

Abstract: Hydrophilic UV light absorbing polymerizing monomers are provided. These monomers are copolymerizable for providing biocompatible hydrogels capable of absorbing at least 90% of the UV light incident to the hydrogels. Such hydrogels are optically transparent, have high refractive indices, and possess long term stability. The hydrogels provided are useful in all applications where hydrogels may be used including intraocular lenses, corneal inlays, corneal onlays, contact lenses and similar applications.

Abstract: Benzoyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where Z is a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic, saturated or unsaturated radical containing one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen,Q is a cyclohexane-1, 3-dione ring bonded in the 2-position and of the formula II, ##STR2## or conventional agricultural salts of the compounds I.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing material that resists blooming and migration is made up of a fluoropolymer and an amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound, wherein the polymer and the amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound are hydrogen bonded to one another. Polymeric films that contain a polymeric matrix and the ultraviolet light absorbing material are useful as the top layer in multilayer constructions such as retroreflective sheetings and conformable marking sheets.

Abstract: Heteroaryl-substituted deoxy glycerols represented by the general Formulas Ia, Ib and Ic: ##STR1## wherein: X is oxygen (--O--) or sulfur (--S--); R is substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain C.sub.1-30 alkyl or alkenyl, provided that a double bond of the alkenyl does not originate at the carbon atom bound to the X substituent; Het is a 5- to 9-membered heteroaryl mono- or bicyclic ring system having no more than 1 carbonyl carbon in the ring system, with 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms as the sole heteroatoms, one of which nitrogens is bonded to the glycero carbon; and Y is hydroxyl (--OH) or thiol (--SH), pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the compounds, are disclosed. The compounds exhibit antiviral and antibacterial activities.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting effective amount of a novel benzotriazole-substituted polyorganosiloxane/polyorganosilane having one of the formulae (1) to (3): ##STR1## wherein A is a monovalent benzotriazole radical bonded directly to a silicon atom and having the formula (4): ##STR2## the compounds of formulae (1) to (3) are prepared, e.g.

Abstract: A process for preparing benzotriazolyl-alkylene bisphenol compounds which comprises reacting a 2-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole and a 2,4-substituted phenol with an aldehyde in the presence of a basic catalyst and an amine compound; benzotriazolyl-alkylene bisphenol compounds obtained by the process; and stabilized organic materials containing the resulting benzotriazolyl-alkylene bisphenol compounds in an amount of 0.01-10 percent by weight. It is possible to prepare the benzotriazolyl-alkylene bisphenol compounds at a high yield, and organic materials can be effectively stabilized with the resulting compounds.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel bisbenzotriazolylphenol compound having a UV absorving effect. The bisbenzotriazolylphenol compound of the invention is represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a direct bond or represents a C.sub.1-6 alkylene group, a --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- group, a --C(C.sub.2 H.sub.5)(CH.sub.3)-- group, a --O-- group or a --NH-- group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, an aryl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group or a halogen atom, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and each represent a hydroxyl group or a C.sub.1-12 straight- or branched-chain hydroxyalkyl group.

Abstract: A high molecular weight stabilizer compound formed as an ester of 3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-benzene-propanoic acid, or structural variants thereof, to impart improved resistance to the effects of ultraviolet radiation to polycarbonate comprising polymers, a process for the preparation of said compound, and articles of manufacture comprising said compound.

Abstract: A reactive monomer for preparing ultraviolet absorbing polymers has formula (I) wherein R.sup.1 is a halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkoxy group; and R is a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 O--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 O--, --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)O(--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 OCH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 OCH.sub.2 --, --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 --, or --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.2 --group. The compound can be used to produce ultraviolet absorbing polymers, such as those used for ocular devices including contact and intraocular lenses.

Abstract: Photographic elements containing 3-tertiary alkyl group substituted 2-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole UV absorbing polymers. In particular, a photographic element having at least one layer containing a light sensitive silver halide emulsion and at least one layer which is not light sensitive, the element having in at least one of the layers an ultraviolet absorbing polymer which includes units formed from monomers of the structure of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: n is an integer of 1 to 6;p and m are, independently, 0 or 1;tert-Alk is a 4 to 10 carbon atom tertiary alkyl group;G is --CO--, --C(O)--, --C(O)NH--, or --SO.sub.2 --;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, H, halogen, alkyl group or alkoxy group, and if n is more than 1 all of the R.sub.2 may be the same or different and all of the R.sub.

Abstract: This invention provides an aromatic or cycloaliphatic triazole-based chemical embossing inhibitor which is completely soluble in water and compatible with water-based printing inks for use in producing textured foamed plastic surfaces. The triazoles comprise a general class of mono- and multi-functional 1-N substituted aminomethyl derivatives which are rendered soluble in water by the presence of at least one polyethyleneoxide (PEO) oligomer chain, or polypropylene (PPO)-polyethyleneoxide copolymer oligomer chain or PPO/PEO/PPO triblock oligomer chain with a sufficiently high PEO/PPO ratio for water solubility. Preferably the triazole derivative has at least six polyethylene oxide monomer moieties per triazole moiety.

Abstract: A 2-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole is reacted with a formaldehyde and an amino alcohol in an organic solvent in the presence of a basic catalyst. It is thereby possible to obtain bis(2-hydroxyphenyl-3-benzotriazole) methanes efficiently and at a high yield.

Abstract: An ultraviolet absorber comprising, as an effective component, a benzotriazole compound represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or phenyl. The ultraviolet absorber undergoes minimal sublimation, has excellent thermal resistance, provides satisfactory light fastness for materials made of polyester-based synthetic fibers, particularly cation-dyeable polyester-based fibers, and is also inexpensive, generates few by-products and is easy to produce industrially.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted N-benzotriazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3,R.sup.4, R.sup.5,R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X are as defined in the specification. The compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Novel dibenzoylresorcinol compositions capable of absorbing ultraviolet light having the formula ##STR1## where Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are independently substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or polycyclic aryl groups, R is hydrogen, an aryl group, or a linear or branched alkyl chain having less than about 10 carbons, and Ar.sub.3 is an aryl group bearing at least one hydroxyl group. Methods of making the compositions are provided. The novel dibenzoylresorcinol compositions are methylene-bridged dibenzoylresorcinol derivatives having a phenol group on the bridging methylene and are compatible in coating compositions to improve the weatherability of thermoplastic substrates.

Abstract: A method for preparing a compound of formula (III): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, L, Z and p are as defined in the specification;said process preferably comprising either a noble metal catalyzed hydrogenation or a non-catalytic reductive ring closure of an azo dye compound of formula (IV): ##STR2## where R11 is as defined in the specification, thereby performing a reductive ring closure and selective O-deacylation in a single process step.

Abstract: A reactive monomer for preparing ultraviolet absorbing polymers has formula (I) wherein R.sup.1 is a halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkoxy group; and R.sup.2 is a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 O--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 O--, --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)O--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 OCH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 OCH.sub.2 --, --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 --, or --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)OCH.sub.2 -- group. The compound can be used to produce ultraviolet absorbing polymers, such as those used for ocular devices including contact and intraocular lenses.

Abstract: Nonlinear optical compounds which contain a heteroaromatic ring and may further comprise a tricyanovinyl group attached to the heteroaromatic ring.