Abstract: A three-dimensional data creation method for use in a vehicle including a sensor and a data receiver that transmits and receives three-dimensional data to and from an external device. The three-dimensional data creation method includes: creating second three-dimensional data based on information detected by the sensor and first three-dimensional data received by the data receiver; and transmitting, to the external device, third three-dimensional data that is part of the second three-dimensional data.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for selectively detecting an alkyne-presenting molecule in a sample and related detection reagents, compositions, methods and systems.

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 present invention relates to a method for preparing substituted tetrazoles, compounds obtained according to this method, new reactants and new tetrazole derivatives.

Abstract: The invention describes a crystallized hybrid solid with an organic-inorganic matrix, of a three-dimensional structure, containing an inorganic network of aluminum-based metal centers that are connected to one another by organic ligands that consist of the entity —O2C—C6H3—N3—CO2—. Said solid is called CAU-1-N3 and has an X-ray diffraction diagram as given below.

Abstract: The invention describes a crystallized hybrid solid with an organic-inorganic matrix, of a three-dimensional structure, containing an inorganic network of aluminum-based metal centers that are connected to one another by organic ligands that consist of the entity —O2C—C6H3—N3—CO2—. Said solid is called MIL-53-Al—N3 and has an X-ray diffraction diagram as given below.

Abstract: The invention describes a crystallized hybrid solid with an organic-inorganic matrix, of a three-dimensional structure, containing an inorganic network of indium-based metal centers that are connected to one another by organic ligands that consist of the entity —O2C—C6H3—N3—CO2—. Said solid is called IHM-2-N3 and has an X-ray diffraction diagram as given below.

Abstract: Surface-modified polymer films for coating are provided, wherein the surface is modified by covalent binding of nano- or micro-particles comprising a photoreactive species. The surface of the polymer film, e.g. a parylene film, may be modified by covalent binding of nano- or micro-particles of a polymer, e.g. a conductive bifunctional polymer further comprising a chemically reactive functional group, or of a hybrid organic-inorganic oxide, e.g., silica, network comprising a photoreactive species. Further provided are: (i) polymerizable monomers, the conductive bifunctional polymers obtained therefrom; (ii) a hybrid photoreactive organic-inorganic oxide network; and (iii) micro- or nano-particles made from (i) or (ii).

Abstract: Vaporizable material is supported within a vessel to promote contact of an introduced gas with the vaporizable material, and produce a product gas including vaporized material. A heating element supplies heat to a wall of the vessel to heat vaporizable material disposed therein. The vessel may comprise an amoule having a removable top. Multiple containers defining multiple material support surfaces may be stacked disposed within a vessel in thermal communication with the vessel. A tube may be disposed within the vessel and coupled to a gas inlet. Filters, flow meters, and level sensors may be further provided. Product gas resulting from contact of introduced gas with vaporized material may be delivered to atomic layer deposition (ALD) or similar process equipment. At least a portion of source material including a solid may be dissolved in a solvent, followed by removal of solvent to yield source material (e.g., a metal complex) disposed within the vaporizer.

Abstract: The present invention relate to a method for producing a trimethylsilyl azide represented by the formula (3): (CH3)3SiN3??(3) which comprises reacting a trimethylsilyl chloride represented by the formula (1): (CH3)3SiCl??(1) with an inorganic salt of hydrogen azide represented by the formula (2): M(N3)n??(2) wherein M represents an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, and n represents 1 or 2, in the presence of a phase-transfer catalyst and an organic solvent having a high boiling point.

Abstract: A method for the efficient immobilization of silylated molecules such as silylated oligonucleotides or proteins onto unmodified surfaces such as a glass surface is provided. Also provided are compounds, devices, and kits for modifying surfaces such as glass surfaces.

Abstract: A catalyst component for addition polymerization composed of a transition metal compound (A) of the following general formula [1]:

Abstract: Process for the stereoselective reduction of chiral &agr;- or &bgr;-keto esters which have a chiral center in the &ggr; position in an inert solvent at temperatures from −80 to +50° C. using a reductant obtained by reaction of NaBH4 and (D)- or (L)-tartaric acid, to give the corresponding diastereomeric hydroxy compounds in each case.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1.alpha.-hydroxy vitamin D derivatives in which the 17-position side chain carries an azide or optionally substituted 1,2,3-triazole group, including compounds of general formula (I) where R.sup.1 represents a methyl group having .alpha.- or .beta.-configuration; W represents a valence bond or a C.sub.1-5 alkylene group; X represents azide or an optionally substituted triazole group; and A.dbd. represents a cyclohexylidene moiety characteristic of the A-ring of a 1.alpha.-hydroxylated vitamin D or analogue thereof. Active compounds of the invention exhibit cell modulating activity while exhibiting a substantial lack of calcaemic effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for stereoselective or regioselective chemical synthesis which generally comprises reacting a nucleophile and a chiral or prochiral cyclic substrate in the presence of a non-racemic chiral catalyst to produce a stereoisomerically or regioselectively enriched product.

Abstract: There are disclosed bisamido azides of gallium (Ga), aluminum (Al), or Indium (In) which when pyrolized in accordance with the invention, produce metal nitride films on a substrate. A representative example of a bisamido azide is bisdimethylamidogallium azide, (CH.sub.3)N).sub.2 GaN.sub.3.

Abstract: 3-Halo- and pseudohalo-alkylsilane esters are prepared by reacting an allyl X compound or a compound containing an allyl X structure with a hydridosilane ester in the presence of an iridium catalyst prepared under specific conditions and/or the reaction medium containing a 0.01-100 mol % excess of the allyl X compound or compound containing the allyl X unit relative to the amount of hydridosilane ester reactant.

Abstract: Disclosed are a compound of the formula (R).sub.3 SnN.sub.3, wherein R is a C.sub.7-18 alkyl, and a process for producing a tetrazolylbenzene compound which comprises reacting a cyanobenzene compound with a (R).sub.3 SnN.sub.3. This process is useful for a safe and commercially profitable production of the tetrazolylbenzene compound which is employed for producing a tetrazole derivative having a hypotensive action based on angiotensin II-antagonizing activity or a production intermediate thereof.

Abstract: A process for for producing a (2R,3S)-cyclohexylnorstatine or a salt thereof is disclosed, which comprises the steps of: enantioselectively hydrogenating a 4-cyclohexyl-2-halogeno-3-oxobutyric acid ester in the presence of a ruthenium-phosphine complex to produce a 4-cyclohexyl-2-halogeno-(3R)-hydroxybutyric acid ester (2); epoxidizing the compound (2) in the presence of a base to produce a 4-cyclohexyl-(2S,3R)-epoxybutyric acid ester (3); reacting the compound (3) with a lower trialkylsilyl azide in the presence of a Lewis acid to produce a (3S)-azide-4-cyclohexyl-(2S)-substituted butyric acid ester (4); subjecting the compound (4) to hydrogenolysis to produce a (2S,3S)-cyclohexylnorstatine derivative (5); and inverting the configuration at the 2-position of the compound (5).

Abstract: Novel substituted imidazopyridazines of formula (I) which are useful as angiotensin II antagonists, are disclosed.

Abstract: The bonded phases generated from the reaction of aliphatic and aromatic azidosilanes with silica gel are suitable for use as packings in solid phase extraction columns for cleanup of urine samples for analysis of acid metabolites of cannabinoids. Such bonded phases are unique in their ability to selectively retain the acid metabolites of cannabinoids from a urine sample matrix.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O, CR.sub.7 R.sub.8, S or NR.sub.9 wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen, or lower alkyl, and R.sub.9 is lower alkyl;n is 0 or 1;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, monoorganosilyl, diorganosilyl, triorganosilyl, halogen, aryl, or nitro;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, monoorganosilyl, diorganosilyl, triorganosilyl, halogen, 9-fluorenylalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, or aryl or one of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is 9-fluorenyl;R.sub.6 is H or COZ wherein Z is an amino acid, a peptide residue or a leaving group; andwith the provisos that when n is 0 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen, halogen or nitro; that when n is 0 and R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen; and that when X is O or CR.sub.7 R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are H, that R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to carbacyclin derivatives of Formula I ##STR1## wherein the various substituents are defined herein, including, inter alia,if R.sub.2 means a hydrogen atom,their salts with physiologically compatible bases, their cyclodextrin clathrates, processes for their preparation, and their use as medicinal agents.

Abstract: Novel, optically active azido alcohols are synthesized from N-haloacetyl oxazolidinone and are coupled with protected, activated carbohydrate residues in stereoselective glycosidic fashion to provide glycolipids in substantially pure stereochemical form. In accordance with certain preferred embodiments, the glycosphingolipids globotriaosylceramide, lactosyl ceramide, and galactosyl ceramide are synthesized in substantially pure stereochemical form from alkenyl, C-18 azido alcohols and protected fluoroglycosides and are employed as antigens in the production of antibodies useful, for example, in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Titanocenes with .pi.-cyclopentadienyl ligands, in which one or two carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic rings are bonded to the metal, the aromatic rings being substituted in at least one of the two ortho-positions relative to the metal-carbon bonds by CF.sub.2 Z (Z=F or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl), are suitable as photoinitiators for the photopolymerization of ethylenically unsaturated compounds. They are distinguished by a high radiation sensitivity, stability to air and thermal effects, and high effectiveness in the range from UV light to visible light.