Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating eye disorders. In particular, provided herein are neuroprotective compositions and methods for treating vision loss and related disorders.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for the conversion of chlorophyll-derived phytol into useful and economically viable surfactants. The provided compositions utilize the hydrophobic phytol structure and added functional groups to increase hydrophilicity at one end of the molecule.

Abstract: A security device has user-configurable motion detection settings. The security device includes at least one camera configured to capture sequential frames of image data within a field of view; at least one processor; memory communicatively coupled with the processor(s); a location setting, stored in the memory, defining whether or not the security device is located at a common access area; and machine readable instructions stored in the memory. The machine readable instructions are executable by the processor(s) to determine the image data indicates motion; and determine that the motion indicates lingering presence at the common access area. In certain embodiments, the machine readable instructions are executable by the processor(s) to determine, from the image data, that the average ambient light over a daily period varies less than a light variation threshold, and configure the location setting to indicate that the security device is located at the common access area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst system for producing cyclic carbonates comprising: a pre-catalyst, which is BiCl3 having amounts in the range from 5 to 10% by weight of silica support; a compound having formula (I) wherein: Y is selected from bromide (Br?) or iodide (I?); R1, R2, and R3 are methyl group or R1, R2, and R3 are taken together to form a heteroaryl ring having formula (II) and a silica (SiO2) support.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a near-infrared (NIR) photothermal catalyst and a preparation method and use thereof. The method includes: mixing a graphene oxide (GO) dispersion and a dehydrating agent to obtain a GO solution; mixing the GO solution and branched polyethyleneimine (PEI) and then drying to obtain a GO-PEI carrier; and mixing the GO-PEI carrier with water and adjusting a pH value to be within a range of 2 to 4.5, adding dropwise a monosubstituted Keggin-type polyoxometalate (POM) aqueous solution, and conducting an ion replacement reaction to obtain the NIR photothermal catalyst, wherein a solute of the monosubstituted Keggin-type POM aqueous solution is K6SiW11Co(H2O)O39 or H4SiW11Ce(H2O)4O39.

Abstract: Polycyclocarbonate compounds and upgraded molecular weight polymers made from such compounds are provided. The polymers have particular utility in coating compositions, especially for use on food and beverage contact substrates that are formed into or will be formed into containers or container components.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a continuous process for preparing organic carbonate solvent of Formula (I) as described herein comprises contacting a first reactant (an alcohol) with a reactive carbonyl source (carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) or an alkylchloroformate) in the presence of a catalyst in reaction stream flowing through a continuous flow reactor at temperature 20° C. to about 160° C. and at a flow rate providing a residence time in the range of about 0.1 minute to about 24 hours; collecting a reactor effluent exiting from the continuous flow reactor; recovering a crude product from the reactor effluent; and distilling the crude product to obtain the organic carbonate compound of Formula (I). In another embodiment, the first reactant is an epoxide and the carbonyl source is carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Described are methods for reducing the formation of amphetamine carbamate and amphetacarbamate in transdermal amphetamine compositions, compositions with low levels of amphetacarbamate, and methods using such compositions for transdermal delivery of amphetamine.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a continuous process for preparing organic carbonate solvent of Formula (I) as described herein comprises contacting a first reactant (an alcohol) with a reactive carbonyl source (carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) or an alkylchloroformate) in the presence of a catalyst in reaction stream flowing through a continuous flow reactor at temperature 20° C. to about 160° C. and at a flow rate providing a residence time in the range of about 0.1 minute to about 24 hours; collecting a reactor effluent exiting from the continuous flow reactor; recovering a crude product from the reactor effluent; and distilling the crude product to obtain the organic carbonate compound of Formula (I). In another embodiment, the first reactant is an epoxide and the carbonyl source is carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new amorphous material with advantageous properties as charge transport material and/or absorber material for various applications, in particular in photoelectric conversion devices, i.e. an amorphous material of the composition (R1NR23)5Me X1aX2b wherein R1 is C1-C4-alkyl, R2 are independently of one another hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, Me is a divalent metal, X1 and X2 have different meanings and are independently of one another selected from F, CI, Br, I or a pseudohalide, a and b are independently of one another 0 to 7, wherein the sum of a and b is 7.

Abstract: A catalyst and a method for synthesizing cyclic carbonate using the catalyst are provided. The catalyst includes a metal complex shown in formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R4, and R5 are independently a C1-C25 alkyl group, a C1-C25 alkoxy group, a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C25 aryl group, a C6-C25 aryloxy group, a C7-C25 aralkyl group, a C7-C25 aralkoxy group, or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, a C1-C25 alkyl group, a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C25 aryl group, a C6-C25 aryloxy group, a C7-C25 aralkyl group, or a C7-C25 aralkoxy group; M is Sn or Ti; X is Cl, Br, I, or OAc; and L represents ether or furan.

Abstract: The present invention suggests 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides of formula (I), wherein X is selected from F, Cl, Br, I and mixtures thereof, preferably Cl, processes for the preparation of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides, the use of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides for the preparation of 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic esters of formula (II), the use of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides for the preparation of 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamides of formula (III), and also the use of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-acyl halides as agents for the blocking of amines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound and a composition including the compound that exhibit small polymerization shrinkage particularly during curing and are producible at low cost on the industrial scale.

Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to poly(hydroxyl urethane) compounds are described herein that are useful as, among other things, binders and adhesives. The cross-linked composition is achieved through the reaction of a cyclic carbonate, a compound having two or more thiol groups, and a compound having two or more amine functional groups. In addition, a method of adhesively binding two or more substrates using the cross-linked composition is provided.

Abstract: There is provided a nonaqueous electrolyte that can suppress swelling of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. A nonaqueous electrolyte for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery 1 contains a lithium salt, vinylene carbonate, and a compound represented by general formula (1) below. In the general formula (1), X is an alkylene group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms that may have a substituent. Rf is a fluorine-containing linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms. R is a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms that may have a substituent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a carbonate compound containing: a first step of reacting a compound represented by the following Formula (1) with a compound represented by the following Formula (21) or a compound represented by the following Formula (22) to obtain a reaction mixture containing a carbonate compound, and a second step of bringing the reaction mixture containing a carbonate compound into contact with a strongly basic compound, in which R1 represents a monovalent organic group, and R2 represents a divalent organic group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solvent for a nonaqueous electrolyte solution enabling a lithium secondary battery to exhibit an excellent discharge capacity, load characteristics, and cycle characteristics even under high voltages, as well as a nonaqueous electrolyte solution that uses this solvent and a lithium secondary battery. This solvent for a nonaqueous electrolyte solution is a solvent for a nonaqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery, wherein the solvent for a nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains a fluorine-free cyclic carbonate (I), a fluorine-free chain carbonate (II), and a 1,1-di(fluorinated alkyl)ethylene carbonate (III), and wherein with a sum of (I), (II), and (III) being 100 volume %, the fluorine-free cyclic carbonate (I) is 10 to 50 volume %, the fluorine-free chain carbonate (II) is 49.9 to 89.9 volume %, and the 1,1-di(fluorinated alkyl)ethylene carbonate (III) is from at least 0.1 volume % to not more than 30 volume %.

Abstract: A catalyst system and a method for manufacturing cyclic carbonate by the same are provided. The catalyst system includes a transition metal salt containing a halo group, an acetate group, or a combination thereof, and an organic phosphine ligand. The molar ratio of the organic phosphine ligand to the transition metal salt is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 50.

Abstract: According to embodiments of present disclosure, a method to produce a compound of Formula 19 is provided. Using this method, the compound of Formula 19 may be produced effectively.

Abstract: The present invention suggests 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamides of formula (I), in which R2 can be, inter alia, an n-valent radical (n>1) which is substituted with n?1 further 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamide groups of general formula (II), to processes for the preparation of these 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamides, to processes for the preparation of the 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acids of formula (III), which are suitable starting materials for the above processes, and to the use of said 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxamides for the preparation of (poly)hydroxyurethanes, -hydroxycarbonates and -hydroxysulfanylformates, and also as end groups for the blocking of amines.

Abstract: Alkyl and/or alkenyl glycerol carbamate prepared by reacting a carbonate selected from the group consisting of glycerol carbonate, diglycerol carbonate, polyglycerol carbonate and mixtures thereof, with an amine of the general formula (I): HNR1R2??(I) wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and alkenyl groups having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms and R2 represents a hydrocarbon group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and alkenyl groups having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms, and cyclic alkyl groups having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, are described along with methods for their use as pearlizing agents in surface-active preparations.

Abstract: A crystalline, completely soluble lithium bis(oxalato)horate (LiBOB), to a method for producing the same and to the use of the lithium bis(oxalato)borate.

Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prevention of congenital deformations. The invention further relates to cancer inhibition and prevention. The invention further relates to methods and compositions to modulate, antagonize, or agonize disparate signaling pathways that may converge to regulate patterning events and gene expression during prenatal development, post-natal development, and during development in the adult organism. The invention also relates to activators or deactivators of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of diseases related to PKM2 function.

Abstract: Described herein are inventive methods for synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxide. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising an electrophilic halogen. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in a flow reactor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a catalyst for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol and a method for producing the catalyst. The method includes adding an aqueous NaOH solution, an aqueous KOH solution, or a mixture of an aqueous NH4(OH) solution and an aqueous NaOH solution to an aqueous solution of a mixture of zinc nitrate and aluminum nitrate, aging the mixture, filtering and washing the aged mixture to obtain a solid, and calcining the solid under an oxygen, nitrogen or helium atmosphere. The use of the catalyst enables the synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and urea with high conversion rate, selectivity and yield. Further disclosed is a method for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol using the catalyst.

Abstract: An improved process is proposed for preparing cyclocarbonate-functionalized compounds of the general formula (I) where R1 and R2 in each occurrence are independently selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl, I in each occurrence independently is from 2 to 50, m in each occurrence independently is 0 or 1, and n is =3, subject to the proviso that the sum of all I values in the molecule is from 5 to 100, by reacting a chloroformate of formula (II) with a trifunctional amine of the general formula (III) characterized in that the reacting is carried out in an aqueous/organic two-phase system in the presence of an auxiliary base and of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic electrolyte that improve the organic electrolyte storage battery of an electric vehicle in the initial storage capacity that affects the possible cruising range, which electrolyte comprises a compound having no rotational symmetry axis of the compounds represented by formula (1) below: wherein R1 to R5 are each independently hydrogen, an alkyl group, a halogenated alkyl group, or halogen, R6 is an alkylene group or a halogenated alkylene group and R7 is a phenyl group having no substituent or having a substituent (a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having one to four carbon atoms, halogen-containing straight-chain or branched alkyl group having one to four carbon atoms, or halogen) bonded thereto.

Abstract: Provided are an additive for a lithium battery electrolyte, wherein the additive is an ethylene carbonate based compound represented by the following Formula 1 or 2, an organic electrolyte solution including the additive, and a lithium battery including the organic electrolyte solution: in the above Formulae, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently a non-polar functional group or a polar functional group, the polar functional group including a heteroatom belonging to groups 13 to 16 of the periodic table of elements, and one or more of R1, R2, R3, and R4 are the polar functional groups.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R5 and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to atovaquone prodrug compound of formula (I). Accordingly, present invention provides a process involving condensation of Atovaquone (II) with 5-methyl-4-chloromethyl dioxalone (III) in suitable solvent system and optionally followed by distillation and crystallization to provide Atovaquone prodrug compound of formula (I) in high yields, purity, and suitable for large-scale manufacture.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing cephalotaxine esters corresponding to the following general formula I, which comprises the cephalotaxine backbone, and that can be written as C(R1)(R2)(XH)COO[CTX], wherein CTX represents the cephalotaxine backbone, being optionally substituted, the process consisting in bringing the corresponding cephalotaxine compound, or salts, isomers or tautomeric forms thereof, which is free or which is in the form of a metal alkoxide CTXOM, into contact with a heterocyclic side chain precursor having both a bifunctional protected (bidentate) and activated (acylating) form of an acid bearing a hydrogenated heteroatom, in the alpha (?) position with respect to the carboxyl group, and corresponding to the following general formula: in a customary aprotic solvent, preferably with a catalyst which may be a hindered tertiary amine, at a temperature of between ?80° C. and +100° C., preferably in the range 0 to 30° C.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthesis process of polyol carbonate, such as glycerol carbonate, from polyols such as glycerol, propylene glycol or ethylene glycol and urea conducted in using a solvent selective for polyols (glycerol) carbonates. Said process comprises reacting polyol with urea in the presence of a catalyst, extracting produced NH3 and in addition in the presence in the course of at least one step of the process of a selective solvent for polyol carbonate allowing to extract it from the reaction medium.

Abstract: There is provided a metalloporphyrin complex represented by general formula (1): wherein M is a metal; A1 to A4 are independently of each other a substituent represented by general formula (2): -D-E+X???(2) wherein D is a divalent organic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; E+ is a quaternary ammonium group or quaternary phosphonium group having 3 to 60 carbon atoms; and X is a halogen atom. There is thus provided a metalloporphyrin complex which, when used as a carbon dioxide fixation catalyst, exhibits high catalytic activity, has a small environmental burden and can be easily synthesized.

Abstract: 2-Oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid and derivatives thereof, according to the following formula, in which R1 represents a negative charge, hydrogen or may be methyl or ethyl or an n-valent radical, which may be substituted with at most n?1 further 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxyl groups, as well as a process for their preparation by means of carboxylation of the corresponding epoxides, a process for their transesterification and their use for the preparation of hydroxyurethanes and as end groups for the blocking of amines.

Abstract: A cyclic carbonate monomer including the reaction product of (a) a divinylarene dioxide, and (b) carbon dioxide; a process for making the cyclic carbonate monomer; and a polymer such as a poly(hydroxyurethane) composition made therefrom. The poly(hydroxyurethane) composition made from the above cyclic carbonate monomer forms a reactive intermediate that can be used for making, for example, a poly(hydroxyurethane) foam product.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Proposed are 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid and derivatives thereof, according to the following formula, in which R1 represents a negative charge, hydrogen or can be preferably Me or Et or a radical having a valency of 2 to 5, which is substituted with an amount of further 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxyl groups equal to the radical valency minus 1, as well as a process for their preparation by means of carboxylation of the corresponding epoxides, a process for their transesterification and their use for the preparation of hydroxyurethanes and as end groups for the blocking of amines.

Abstract: Novel fluorinated cyclic carbonate compounds are described. These compounds may be useful as non-aqueous electrolyte solvents, specialty solvents, and starting materials and intermediates for synthesis of dyes, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: An oligomer is made by capping a uretdione compound of structure with a compound (II) having an active hydrogen and a carbamate or cyclic carbonate group under conditions in which the isocyanate groups but not the uretdione group react. The product (III) is either reacted with a reactant having at least two active hydrogens under reaction conditions that cleave the uretdione ring, after which any cyclic carbonate groups may be converted to carbamate groups, or a product (III) having cyclic carbonate groups is reacted with ammonia or primary amine to provide uretdione with a hydroxy carbamate group that is then self-condensed under uretdione ring-opening conditions. A curable coating composition comprises the oligomer; a coated article is prepared by applying a layer of the curable coating composition and curing the applied layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing, by transcarbonation, a compound of formula (I), including reacting a polyol of formula (II) with an alkyl carbonate or an alkylene carbonate in the presence of a catalytic system consisting of a catalytic entity selected from among the rare earth oxides or the mixtures thereof, and optionally an inert substrate.

Abstract: Polymerizable alkylidene-1,3-dioxolan-2-one monomers, a process for preparation of polymerizable alkylidene-1,3-dioxolan-2-one monomers, and the use thereof for preparation of polymers. The invention also relates to the homopolymers and copolymers obtained by homopolymerization or copolymerization of alkylidene-1,3-dioxolan-2-one monomers and to the use thereof as a component in 2K binder compositions.

Abstract: A dimeric aluminium(salen) catalyst of formula I: wherein: (a) at least one R group is selected from L-A, and/or (b) at least one of X group is a divalent C3-7 heterocyclene group, containing a ring atom which is a quaternary nitrogen atom paired with a counterion selected from Cl, Br and I; and/or (c) at least one X group is a C2-5 alkylene chain or a C1-3 bisoxyalkylene chain, substituted by a group -Q-L-A; and/or (ii) (a) one R group is L-A?, or (b) one X group is a divalent C3-7 heterocyclene group, containing a ring atom which is a quaternary nitrogen forming part of an ammonium linking group bound to a solid support and paired with a counterion selected from Cl, Br and I; or (c) one X group is a C2-5 alkylene chain or a C1-3 bisoxyalkylene chain, substituted by a group -Q-L-A?.

Abstract: Described herein are inventive methods for synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxide. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising an electrophilic halogen. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in a flow reactor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a catalyst for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol and a method for producing the catalyst. The method includes adding an aqueous NaOH solution, an aqueous KOH solution, or a mixture of an aqueous NH4(OH) solution and an aqueous NaOH solution to an aqueous solution of a mixture of zinc nitrate and aluminum nitrate, aging the mixture, filtering and washing the aged mixture to obtain a solid, and calcining the solid under an oxygen, nitrogen or helium atmosphere. The use of the catalyst enables the synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and urea with high conversion rate, selectivity and yield. Further disclosed is a method for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycerol using the catalyst.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive resin composition includes a polymer component that includes one or more types of polymers, and a radiation-sensitive acid generator. At least one type of the polymer of the polymer component includes a first structural unit represented by a following formula (1). R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group. R2 represents a linear alkyl group having 5 to 21 carbon atoms. Z represents a divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group or an aliphatic heterocyclic group having a ring skeleton which has 4 to 20 atoms. A part or all of hydrogen atoms included in the alicyclic hydrocarbon group and the aliphatic heterocyclic group represented by Z are not substituted or substituted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the industrial production of vinylene carbonate (VC) by elimination of hydrogen chloride from chloroethylene glycol carbonate (CGC) with tertiary amines in the absence of relatively large amounts of additional solvent.

Abstract: Provide are fluorinated cyclic and acyclic carbonate solvent compositions such as various fluorine substituted 1,3-dioxolane-2-one compounds and fluorine substituted 1,3-dioxane-2-one compounds, which are useful as electrolyte solvents for lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a fluoropropylene carbonate safely at high yield by one step (one pot), and the process is characterized by allowing a fluorinating agent to act on a propylene carbonate derivative having a group to be released in a fluorination reaction.