Abstract: A process for the preparation of a shaped MOF, the process comprising: providing a first reactant comprising at least one metal in ionic form and a second reactant comprising at least one organic ligand capable of associating with said metal in ionic form, and optionally a solvent; allowing the first and second reactants to react to form a MOF; and forming a shaped body directly from the mixture of step b) using an extruder or continuous kneader; wherein the initial ratio of the at least one metal in ionic form to the at least one organic ligand is controlled such that shaped bodies having a minimum defined crush strength are formed without the use of an external binder or lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sulfonic esters of metal oxides including those of formulas I and II:

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sulfonic esters of metal oxides including those of formulas I and II:

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sulfonic esters of metal oxides including those of formulas I and II:

Abstract: Compositions that include bis(glyoxime)-transition metal complexes bound to metal oxide solid supports are provided. In some embodiments the compositions include nickel dimethylglyoxime and the metal oxide supports can be alumina or silica. These compositions can be used to make a colorimetric moisture-indicating sensor that changes visible reflection spectrum quantitatively and reversibly according to the amount of moisture in contact with the sensor. Also provided is a method of detecting moisture using the provided compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ruthenium and osmium complexes of Formula [M(A)w(B)x(C)y]m(Xz)n, per se and the use of ruthenium and osmium complexes of Formula I as redox mediators in electrochemical biosensors.

Abstract: The invention provides magnetic nanoparticles comprising a core, wherein the nanoparticles comprise at least one therapeutic agent linked to the core via a hydrazone linkage or via an oxime ether linkage, methods for making said nanoparticles, and methods for using said nanoparticles.

Abstract: The invention provides catalysts that are not corroded in acidic electrolytes or at high potential and have excellent durability and high oxygen reducing ability, and processes for producing the catalysts and uses of the catalysts. The catalyst of the invention includes a metal oxycarbonitride that contains at least one metal selected from tantalum, vanadium, molybdenum and zirconium (hereinafter, also referred to as “metal M” or simply “M”) and does not contain any of platinum, titanium and niobium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ruthenium and osmium complexes of Formula [M(A)w(B)xCy]m(Xz)n, per se and the use of ruthenium and osmium complexes of Formula I as redox mediators in electrochemical biosensors.

Abstract: The present invention provides organometallic latent catalyst compounds, which are suitable as catalysts in polyaddition or polycondensation reactions which are catalysed by a Lewis acid type catalyst, in particular for the crosslinking of a blocked or unblocked isocyanate or isothiocyanate component with a polyol or polythiolto form a polyurethane (PU).

Abstract: The present invention discloses active oligomerisation and polymerisation catalyst systems based on dioxime ligands.

Abstract: A catalyst compound of formula I or II: (wherein R1–R11, M, E, T, X, Y, m and n are defined herein). The compound, when combined with a suitable activator, is active for the polymerization of olefins. In an embodiment of combinations of the R1–R7 and T groups, these catalysts can engage in weak attractive non-covalent interactions with the polymer chain. In another embodiment, the R1–R11 groups in formula II exhibit weak attractive non-covalent interactions with the polymer chain.

Abstract: A catalytic composition, including a cationic metal-pair complex, is disclosed, along with a method for its preparation. A method for the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers using the catalytic composition, and the addition polymers produced thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: Metal complexes, containing copper, silver, gold, cobalt, ruthenium, rhodium, platinum, palladium, nickel, osmium, and/or indium, and methods for making and using same are described herein. In certain embodiments, the metal complexes described herein may be used as precursors to deposit metal or metal-containing films on a substrate through, for example, atomic layer deposition or chemical vapor deposition conditions.

Abstract: A complex of a radiometal or paramagnetic metal ion with a metal chelating agent such as a diaminedioxime has attached thereto a substituent of formula (Y)m-A-NHR)k can function as a substrate for the fibrin-stabilizing Factor XIIIa. The complex is useful for the diagnosis or therapy of thrombosis, embolism, atherosclerosis, inflammation or cancer.

Abstract: Polyethylene is formed by contacting ethylene with a novel iron or cobalt complex of a selected 1,4,7-triaza-3-oxa-1,4,6-heptatriene or 2,5,8-triaza-1,8-nonadiene, optionally in the presence of a cocatalyst such as an alkylaluminum compound. The polymers formed as useful for molding and in films.

Abstract: A complex of a radiometal or paramagnetic metal ion with a metal chelating agent such as a diaminedioxime has attached thereto a substituent of formula —(Y)m—A—NHR, can function as a substrate for the fibrin-stabilizing Factor XIIIa. The complex is useful for the diagnosis or therapy of thrombosis, embolism, atherosclerosis, inflammation or cancer.

Abstract: Polyethylene is formed by contacting ethylene with a novel iron or cobalt complex of a selected 1,4,7-triaza-3-oxa-1,4,6-heptatriene or 2,5,8-triaza-1,8-nonadiene, optionally in the presence of a cocatalyst such as an alkylaluminum compound. The polymers formed as useful for molding and in films.

Abstract: Polyethylene is formed by contacting ethylene with a novel iron or cobalt complex of a selected 1,4,7-triaza-3-oxa-1,4,6-heptatriene or 2,5,8-triaza-1,8-nonadiene, optionally in the presence of a cocatalyst such as an alkylaluminum compound. The polymers formed as useful for molding and in films.

Abstract: Novel methods, processes and metal complexes attached to a hypoxia-localizing moiety comprising a metal, preferably radionuclide of rhenium or technetium; a hypoxia-localizing moiety; and, a complexing ligand, wherein said ligand and said radionuclide combined have cell membrane permeabilities greater than that of sucrose, are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds containing a heteroatom-bearing bridge and novel complexes of these compounds with metals. The novel compounds and complexes are useful in diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## where G.sup.1 and G.sup.2 are each independently --OH or --N(R.sup.2).sub.2, provided that at least one of G.sup.1 and G.sup.2 is --N(R.sup.2).sub.2, where each R.sup.2 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, acyl or --(A).sub.p --R.sup.a and the other variables are as defined in the specification and claims, and novel complexes of these compounds with metals are useful in diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

Abstract: Hydroxy salts of formula:[M(OH).sub.(2-a) ].sup.a+ X.sup.b-.sub.a/b.zH.sub.2 Owhere M is zinc, copper or a mixture of the two and X denotes anions at least some of which display ultraviolet absorption over at least a portion of the wavelength range from 290 to 400 nanometers, their use as sunscreen agents and sunscreen compositions comprising them together with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: Agents for the diagnosis or treatment of hypoxic cells comprise a bioreductive moiety such as 2-nitroimidazole, and a metal chelating moiety which is a bis-amine oxime of which a carbon atom adjacent a nitrogen atom is linked to the bioreductive moiety. A chelated metal atom or ion preferably Technetium-99m. The agent diffuses into cells where the 2-nitroimidazole is reduced thus trapping the chelated metal in the cell.

Abstract: The deposition of a copper-containing layer on a substrate by decomposing, particularly by a CVD process, a compound corresponding to the formula (I)RO--Cu--L (I)in whichR represents a 1-aryl lower alkyl group, a branched, optionally substituted alkyl group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aryl group, andL represents (C1 to C6-alkyl)isonitrile, aryl isonitrile, carbon monoxide, dialkylaminodifluorophosphane, organyl difluorophosphane, triaryl phosphane, trialkyl phosphane, trifluorophosphane, or trichlorophosphane,is described, together with previously unknown compounds of formula (I) which may be used in the process.

Abstract: Rhenium tris dioxime complexes are useful in the synthesis of boronic acid adducts of rhenium dioxime complexes which are useful as radiotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: A steam sensitive composition and a sterilization indicator composition which change in color only upon exposure to all of the conditions necessary for sterilization, that is, steam at a prescribed temperature for a prescribed period of time. The steam sensitive composition contains a metal complex and an exchange ligand. The metal complex is bis(dimethylglyoximato)nickel, bis(2-furyldioximato)nickel, zirconium chloranilate or bis(nioximato)nickel; and the exchange ligand is either 1) an aminocarboxylic acid which comprises from 1 to 6 carboxylic acid groups and from 1 to 4 amino groups, and its salts; or 2) citric or tartaric acids and their salts. The sterilization indicator contains as main components the steam sensitive composition described above, a binder, a solvent and preferably a color-change rate regulating component. The rate regulating components may be a cyanate or thiocyanate salt, and/or tartaric or citrate acid or their salts.

Abstract: A method is provided for stabilizing alkylenebisdithiocarbamates, such as 1,2-ethylenebisdithiocarbamates, (EBDC) by mixing the EBDC with formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing agents (donor) and a co-polymerization agent which forces the polymerization reaction of formaldehyde and ethylenethioureas toward completion to reduce and stabilize the content of and inhibit the formation of ethylenethiourea (ETU) in the EBDC. Paraformaldehyde as donor is preferably added in an amount of about 0.1 to 2 weight percent based upon the EBDC, together with a co-polymerization agent such as melamine or hydroquinone. The stabilized EBDC product contains aldehyde, co-polymerization agent, mono- and /or dimethylolethylenethioureas and polymerization products thereof, and less than about 0.015 weight percent ETU per se.

Abstract: Boronic acid adducts of radioactive isotopes of rhenium dioxime complexes are useful for labeling biologically active compounds as agents for radiotherapy. These boronic acid adducts of radioactive isotopes of rhenium dioxime complexes have the formulaI. ReX(Y).sub.3 Z,whereinX is an anion;Y is a vicinal dioxime having the formulaII. ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, aryl, amino or a 5 or 6-membered nitrogen or oxygen containing heterocycle, or together R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are --CR.sub.8 R.sub.9).sub.n --wherein n is 3, 4, 5 or 6 and R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl;Z is a boron derivative having the formulaIII. B--R.sub.3wherein R.sub.3 is hydroxy, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloaLkenyl, alkoxy, carboxyalkyl, carboxyalkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl or (R.sub.4 R.sub.5 N)-alkyl and R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Gallium is recovered from gallium arsenide by reacting and dissolving the gallium arsenide with an oxidant and a complexing agent, especially with water insoluble hydroxamic acids with mild conditions, e.g. with aqueous hydrogen peroxide and mild temperature, to effect separation of gallium hydroxamic acid chelates from water soluble arsenic compounds.

Abstract: Cupric, lithium, and magnesium salts of trans-substituted 2-[1-(3-chloroallyloxyimino)alkylidene]-cyclohexane-1,3-dione and derivatives thereof. The compounds generally exhibit improved stability and enhanced shelf-life while retaining excellent pre-emergence and post-emergence grassy weed phytotoxicity. The compounds are useful as selective herbicides and at low dosages as plant growth regulating agents.

Abstract: A method for preparing a coordination complex of an isonitrile ligand and radionuclide such as Tc, Ru, Co, Pt, Fe, Os, Ir, W, Re, Cr, Mo, Mn, Ni, Rh, Pd, Nb and Ta is disclosed. The method comprises preparing a soluble metal adduct of said isonitrile ligand by admixing said ligand with a salt of a displaceable metal having a complete d-electron shell selected from the group consisting of Zn, Ga, Cd, In, Sn, Hg, Tl, Pb and Bi to form a soluble metal-isonitrile salt, and admixing said metal isonitrile salt with a salt comprising said radioactive metal in a suitable solvent to displace said displaceable metal with the radioactive metal thereby forming said coordination. The complex is useful as a diagnostic agent for labelling liposomes or vesicles, and selected living cells containing lipid membranes, such as blood clots, myocardial tissue, gall bladder tissue, etc.

Abstract: A fuel composition containing a fuel additive which comprises a metal compound has been developed which fuel composition is stable upon storage. It has been discovered that a fuel additive comprising a metal compound and an oxime does not degrade a fuel, e.g. heating fuel oil, diesel fuel and the like, upon storage. Fuel additives containing metal compounds to function, e.g., as an agent to reduce soot formation and generally improve the combustion properties of the fuel may be added to fuels and stored without the build-up of gummy deposits and sludge in the storage container.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, substituted aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from halogen, nitro, lower alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, lower alkylthio of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms; or substituted lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms substituted with 1 to 3 lower alkyl groups; Z is a direct link, lower alkylene of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or lower alkenylene of 2 to 6 carbon atoms or benzyl; R is phenyl, or lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.1 is phenyl, or lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, either optionally substituted with 1 to 3 independently selected halogen atoms, are useful as pesticides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; alkyl-thioalkylene of 2 to 5 carbon atoms; aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms; aralkyl of 7 to 12 carbon atoms; arylthioalkyl of 7 to 11 carbon atoms; or substituted aryl, substituted aralkyl or substituted arylthioalkyl each substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from halo, nitro, lower alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl, are pesticidal.

Abstract: Cobalt is reversibly extracted from cobalt bearing aqueous solutions using solvent extraction techniques by contacting the aqueous solution with a hydrocarbon solvent containing a N-alkylalkanohydroxamic acid having at least about 8 carbon atoms. A new class of cobalt complexes is also provided.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes produced by polymerizing a monomeric silane in the presence of an organo metallic catalyst and the use of the polysiloxanes to react with alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers to produce silane modified, water curable polymers.