Abstract: Provided is an organopolysiloxane composition, comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (C) a platinum catalyst, and (D) a specific isocyanide compound.

Abstract: Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams. Preferred hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are particularly useful for treating aluminosilicate scale in difficult-to-treat industrial process streams, such as in the Bayer alumina process streams, nuclear waste streams and kraft paper mill effluent streams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound which is a novel two-photon absorbing fluorescent substance, a production method for the compound, a fluorescence sensor and molecular probe able to sense various substrates or enzyme activity or the like using the same, and a method of sensing enzyme activity or the like using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel two-photon absorbing fluorescent substance which has the high photo-stability and large two-photon absorption cross-section value of acedan which is a two-photon absorbing fluorescent substance, and has the high fluorescence efficiency of coumarin which is a one-photon absorbing fluorescent substance, while exhibiting absorption and emission characteristics at a longer wavelength than existing acedan and coumarin and so being advantageous in in-vivo imaging.

Abstract: Described herein are liquid, organosilicon compounds that including a substituent that is a cyano (—CN), cyanate (—OCN), isocyanate (—NCO), thiocyanate (—SCN) or isothiocyanate (—NCS). The organosilicon compounds are useful in electrolyte compositions and can be used in any electrochemical device where electrolytes are conventionally used.

Abstract: The below compound, which may be made by reacting a 3-trialkoxysilylpropyl amine with an acrylic acid ester, a methacrylic acid ester, a diester of maleic acid, a diester of fumaric acid, or acrylonitrile to form a secondary amino propylalkoxysilane, and reacting the secondary amino propylalkoxysilane with an isocyanate. R1 is an alkyl group, X is —CHR3—CHR4—CO—O—R2 or —CH2—CH2—CN, R2 is an organic group, R3 is —H or —CO—O—R2, R4 is —H or —CH3, but R4 is —H if R3 is —CO—O—R2, R5 is an aliphatic group or a residue of hexamethylene diisocyanate cyclic trimer or hexamethylene diisocyanate cyclic dimer, and n is 2 or 3. The below compound, which may be made by reacting a 3-trialkoxysilylpropyl amine with acrylonitrile. R1 is an alkyl group.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, the present invention provides a composition which contains the amino-siloxane structures I, or III, as described herein. The composition is useful for the capture of carbon dioxide from process streams. In addition, the present invention provides methods of preparing the amino-siloxane composition. Another aspect of the present invention provides methods for reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in a process stream employing the amino-siloxane compositions of the invention, as species which react with carbon dioxide to form an adduct with carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Processes for making an organozinc reagents are disclosed comprising reacting (A) organomagnesium or organozinc complexes with (B) at least one coordination compound comprising one or more carboxylate groups and/or alcoholate groups and/or tertiary amine groups, optionally in combination with zinc ions and/or lithium ions and/or halide ions, wherein the halide ions are selected from chloride, bromide and iodide, the organozinc complex comprises an aryl group, a heteroaryl group or a benzyl group when the coordinating compound is a chelating polyamine, and the reaction is conducted in the presence of zinc complexed with at least one coordinating compound when reactant (A) comprises at least one organomagnesium complex. The resulting organozinc reagents may optionally be isolated from solvents to obtain a solid reagent. The reagents may be used for making organic compounds via Negishi cross-coupling reactions or via aldehyde and/or ketone oxidative addition reactions.

Abstract: There is provided a hydroxyl-functional carbamoyl organosilicon compound, an anti-corrosion and/or adhesion promoting coating composition based thereon, a method for coating a metal surface employing the coating composition and the resulting coated metal article.

Abstract: Methods for forming a pattern in a lithography process for semiconductor wafer manufacturing are provided. In an example, a method includes forming a photoresist layer over a material layer; performing a first exposure process on the photoresist layer, thereby forming an exposed photoresist layer having soluble portions and unsoluble portions; treating the exposed photoresist layer, wherein the treating includes one of performing a second exposure process on the exposed photoresist layer and forming an adsorbing chemical layer over the exposed photoresist layer; and developing the exposed and treated photoresist layer to remove the soluble portions of the photoresist layer, wherein the unsoluble portions of the photoresist layer form a photoresist pattern that exposes portions of the material layer.

Abstract: A surface-modified inorganic material and a preparation method thereof. A surface-modified inorganic material is provided which is obtained by allowing an organosilane compound having allyl or an allyl derivative to react with an inorganic material, particularly solid silica or ITO glass, in the presence of an acid and an organic solvent, to introduce an organic group into the inorganic material even at room temperature, as well as a preparation method thereof. The invention can effectively introduce the organic group into the inorganic material even at room temperature, and thus is very effective in introducing compounds having a thermally sensitive functional group, for example, natural compounds or proteins. It is possible to introduce various organic groups into an inorganic material and to separate and purify organic molecule-bonded organosilane compounds using a silica gel column to effectively bond them to inorganic materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hollow sphere with a mesoporous structure, and a method for manufacturing the same. The hollow sphere with a mesoporous structure comprises: a shell with plural mesopores penetrating the shell, wherein the shell comprises: a mesoporous silicon oxide material, and mesopores of the mesoporous silicon oxide material are arranged in Ia3d cubic symmetry. In addition, according to the method of the present invention, the aforementioned hollow sphere with the mesoporous structure can be easily obtained by use of mixed surfactants of a cationic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: This disclosure provides choline analogs comprising the following structure: where each R1 independently is H or isotopically enriched D, R2 is a protecting group, and N is 14N or isotopically enriched 15N. This disclosure also provides methods of making choline analogs, which include performing a protection step on a betaine aldehyde to form a choline analog, and methods of using choline analogs to form hyperpolarized compounds.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functional structured surface includes the controlled removal of material from a film including at least one buried pore, the inner surface of the pore including at least one chemical linkage group, where the material is removed so as to expose part of the inner surface of the pore that is not affected by the removal of material.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, the present invention provides a composition which contains the amino-siloxane structures I, or III, as described herein. The composition is useful for the capture of carbon dioxide from process streams. In addition, the present invention provides methods of preparing the amino-siloxane composition. Another aspect of the present invention provides methods for reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in a process stream employing the amino-siloxane compositions of the invention, as species which react with carbon dioxide to form an adduct with carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Mercaptosilanes are disclosed of the formula I wherein R1 is an alkyl polyether group —O—(R5—O)m—R6. They are prepared by a procedure in which a silane of the formula II is subjected to a catatyzed reaction with an alkyl polyether R1—H, R7—OH being split off, the molar ratio of the alkyl polyethers R1—H to the silane of the formula II is at least 0.5 and R7—OH is separated off from the reaction mixture continuously or discontinuously. They can be used in shaped articles.

Abstract: Compounds and methods that release 1-methylcyclopropene, 1-trifluoromethylcyclopropene, and other substituted cyclopropenes are disclosed. The compounds and methods overcome present limitations for storage, transportation, and application of the cyclopropene containing compounds by using light, including sunlight, and/or heat as the primary release trigger. Additional products released include innocuous gases and value added aryl-group compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention or the treatment of HIV infection wherein the compound of formula (I) is a compound of formula a N-oxide, a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt, a quaternary amine or a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein A and B each represents a radical of formula and wherein —C-D- represents a bivalent radical of formula —N?CH—NR17—??(c-1); or —NR17—CH?N—??(c-2); provided that when A represents a radical of formula (a) then B represents a radical of formula (b) and when A represents a radical of formula (b) then B represents a radical of formula (a).

Abstract: A polysiloxane represented by the formula (1) or (2): where R, R1, R2, m and n are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A silicone fluid comprising a chromophore-substituted polyorganosiloxane having a formula (2): wherein x is an integer in the range of 60 to 2000; y is an integer in the range of 5 to 100; a ratio x:y is in a range of about 10:1 to about 20:1; and X is a photostabilizing chromophore.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating a composition comprising organosilanes and at least one polar organic compound and/or at least one extraneous metal and/or a compound containing extraneous metal, wherein the composition is contacted with at least one adsorbent and a composition in which the content of the organic polar compound and/or of the extraneous metal and/or of the compound containing extraneous metal is reduced is subsequently obtained, and also to a corresponding composition in which the content of polar organic compounds and/or extraneous metals has been reduced to traces, and to the use of organic resins, activated carbons, silicates and/or zeolites for reducing the amounts of the compounds mentioned.

Abstract: A coating composition is provided which includes an adhesion promoter or a crosslinker silane which, upon hydrolysis, of its hydrolyzable sites, produces a reduced amount of volatile organic compound compared to that produced by the hydrolysis of a silane possessing an equivalent number of hydrolyzable sites all of which are hydrolyzable alkoxy groups.

Abstract: The present inventors have obtained a PSQ derivative of a completely condensed type into which a functional group is readily introduced by using a novel PSQ derivative of an incompletely condensed type in which four alkaline metal atoms are bonded to silsesquioxane of a cage type having eight Si's. The above silsesquioxane derivative is represented by Formula (1). A silsesquioxane derivative to which alkaline metal atoms are bonded is represented by Formula (2). In Formula (1) and Formula (2), R is a group selected from alkyl, aryl and arylalkyl; Y is a group represented by Formula (a) or Formula (b); and M is a monovalent alkaline metal atom. X in Formula (a) and Formula (b) is hydrogen, halogen, a hydroxyl group or a monovalent organic group, and Z is —O—, —CH2— or a single bond. The preferred organic group is a functional group or a group having a functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions useful in the manufacture of biocompatible medical devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain cationic monomers capable of polymerization to form polymeric compositions having desirable physical characteristics useful in the manufacture of ophthalmic devices. Such properties include the ability to extract the polymerized medical devices with water. This avoids the use of organic solvents as is typical in the art. The polymer compositions comprise polymerized silicon-containing monomers end-capped with polymerizable cationic hydrophilic groups.

Abstract: The present inventors have obtained a PSQ derivative of a completely condensed type into which a functional group is readily introduced by using a novel PSQ derivative of an incompletely condensed type in which four alkaline metal atoms are bonded to silsesquioxane of a cage type having eight Si's. The above silsesquioxane derivative is represented by Formula (1). A silsesquioxane derivative to which alkaline metal atoms are bonded is represented by Formula (2). In Formula (1) and Formula (2), R is a group selected from alkyl, aryl and arylalkyl; Y is a group represented by Formula (a) or Formula (b); and M is a monovalent alkaline metal atom. X in Formula (a) and Formula (b) is hydrogen, halogen, a hydroxyl group or a monovalent organic group, and Z is —O—, —CH2— or a single bond. The preferred organic group is a functional group or a group having a functional group.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3,5-dihydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-valeronitriles for the synthesis of epothilones and epothilone derivatives and process for the production of these new intermediate products in the synthesis and the use for the production of epothilones or epothilone derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are trifluoromethylepinephrine compounds having the following structural formula (I) wherein R1-R5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, acyl, thioacyl, sulfonyl mercapto, alkylthio, carboxy, amino, alkylamino dialkylamino, carbamoyl, arylthio, and heteroarylthio; wherein X, Y, and Z are each independently selected from the group consisting of H or trifluoromethyl with the proviso that at least one of which is trifluoromethyl. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the trifluoromethylepinephrine compounds and methods of making and using thereof. Novel trifluoroepinephrine intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: Siloxane bischloroformates are prepared in a continuous process by phosgenating siloxane bisphenols in a flow reactor using a substantial excess of phosgene and sodium hydroxide. While very high levels (>95%) of conversion of the siloxane bisphenol to the corresponding siloxane bischloroformate are achieved using a flow reactor according to the method of the invention, only more modest conversion (˜90%) of the siloxane bisphenol to the corresponding siloxane bischloroformate is attained when analogous batch processes are employed. The process holds promise for use in the manufacture of silicone-containing copolycarbonates which requires high purity siloxane bischloroformate intermediates.

Abstract: This invention relates to chemical compositions comprising one or more urethane oligomers of at least two repeating units selected from the group consisting of fluorine-containing urethane oligomers and long-chain hydrocarbon-containing urethane oligomers. These urethane oligomers comprise the reaction product of (a) one or, more polyfunctional isocyanate compounds; (b) one or more polyols; (c) one or more monoalcohols selected from the group consisting of fluorochemical monoalcohols, optionally substituted long-chain hydrocarbon monoalcohols, and mixtures thereof; (d) one or more silanes; and optionally (e) one or more water-solubilizing compounds comprising one or more water-solubilizing groups and at least one isocyanate-reactive hydrogen containing group. The chemical compositions of the present invention can be applied as coatings and these coatings can impart stain-release characteristics and resist being worn-off due to wear and abrasion.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I, II or III), wherein X is OH; Y is OH, H, lower alkyl of one to six carbons or heteroatoms or F; Z and Z′ are independently H, lower alkyl or Q3Si where Q is lower alkyl or aryl; n is 3-50; n′ is 2-50; A and B are independently a) alkyl of one to ten carbons or heteroatoms, b) aryl of four to seven carbons or heteroatoms, c) cyclic of three to ten carbons or heteroatoms, or moieties of the formulas (d, e, or f); R1-R11 groups are each independently hydrogen, alkyl of one to ten carbons or heteroatoms, aryl of 4 to 14 carbons or heteroatoms, arylalkyl of five to twenty carbons or heteroatoms; unsubstituted carbonyl or substituted carbonyl. Heteroatoms are nitrogen, oxygen, silicon or sulfur. At least one of A or B, or both A and B are d), e), or f). The compounds of formula (I) inhibit protease enzymes and can be used as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing an &agr;-hydroxy-carbonyl compound or an &agr;-protected hydroxy-carbonyl compound by reacting a carbonyl compound (I) with a compound (II) and a compound (III). The compounds (I), (II) and (III) are defined below. R1, R2, R3 and R4 are an organic group. PG is a protective group for hydroxy group. Y is R4N, S or O. The product is useful in pharmacology.

Abstract: Organosiloxane fragrance precursor compounds having at least one organosiloxane unit of the formula or a mixture thereof and if any other siloxane unit(s) in the said organosiloxanes being present this/these is/are of formula wherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R″ represents a hydrogen atom, a monovalent C1-8 hydrocarbon group or a monovalent C1-8 halogenated hydrocarbon group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a bond connecting CR1 and CR3; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; represents (CR42)n whereby R4 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-8 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a hydrogen atom and whereby n is from 0-20 and each R4 is the same or different; OR2 repres

Abstract: Novel processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of Cryptophycin compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, identical or different, represent a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl radical, an alkenyl or alkynyl radical, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, an aryl radical optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, one or more hydroxyl radicals, one or more linear or branched alkyl radicals, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, one or more O-alkyl or S-alkyl radicals optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms,X represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, O-alkyl, O-alkenyl, O-alkynyl, S-alkyl, S-alkenyl or S-alkynyl radical, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms and containing up to 11 carbon atoms, an aryl radical containing up to 14 carbon atoms, a C.tbd.N, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, ##STR2## CO.sub.2 alk.sub.3 radical, alk.sub.1, alk.sub.2 and alk.sub.

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 cinnamonitrile-substituted polyorganosiloxane/polyorganosilane.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises an aromatic cyanate ester silane comprising at least one cyanate ester group and at least one hydrolyzable silyl group. In the presence of a cyanate ester resin the aromatic cyanate ester silane acts as a coupling agent to improve the adhesion of the cyanate ester to a substrate. The curable compositions are useful as reinforced composites, and as adhesive and coating compositions.

Abstract: Compositions of unstrained perfluorinated ether organo substituted cyclosiloxanes of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of 1 to 12; n is an integer of 1 to 4; X is a divalent radical which may include O, NH, N(CH.sub.3), OC(O), NHC(O), N(CH.sub.3)C(O)CH.sub.2 ; and R.sup.F is a perfluorinated ether radical of the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein p is an integer of 1 to 10 are described, along with copolymer compositions prepared from these cyclopolysiloxanes and from mixtures of these cyclosiloxanes and other siloxanes.

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 cinnamonitrile-substituted polyorganosiloxane/polyorganosilane having one of the formulae (1) to (3): ##STR1## wherein A is a monovalent cinnamonitrile radical which comprises an alkylene or alkyleneoxy bridging group, which is bonded directly to a silicon atom, and which has the formula (4): ##STR2##

Abstract: Novel organosilane derivatized long-chain compounds containing halosilane and hydroxysilane groups are disclosed and claimed. A process for the syntheses of these novel compositions is also disclosed, which involves simple one-pot hydrosilylation reaction of substituted halosilanes with substituted long-chain olefinic compounds, and subsequent hydrolysis to form surface active silanol derivatives. Preferred embodiments include organosilane derivatives of fatty acids derived from tung oil, high erucic acid rape seed oil, and linseed oil. These compositions feature high surface activity in forming stable organic/water emulsions of various difficultly emulsifiable materials as compared with conventional emulsifying agents. These compositions are useful as reactive-dispersants, defoamers, reactive-surfactants in emulsion polymerization, crosslinkers, film formers, gloss enhancers, anticorrosive additives, adhesion promoters and as general property enhancers in coatings, adhesives and inks.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A process for preparing silyl cyanohydrins that comprises reacting an aldehyde or ketone with a hydrogen cyanide, a trisubstituted halosilane and a correspondingly substituted disilazane or silyl amine.

Abstract: Anionically polymerizable monomers containing at least one silicon or titanium atom form polymeric photoresists having good dry etch resistance for use in microlithography. The monomers are of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --H or --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; X is a strong electron withdrawing group;Y is a strong electron withdrawing group containing at least one silicon or titanium atom.Preferably Y is ##STR2## wherein n is 1-5 and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl. A particularly preferred monomer is 3-trimethylsilylpropyl 2-cyanoacrylate.Methods for applying a resist coating by vapor deposition of these monomers and exposure to radiation are described. A positive or negative tone image can be produced, depending upon the imaging method employed. The imaging layer may be applied over a planarizing layer to form a multilayer photoresist.

Abstract: This invention relates to two processes for preparing aminoacetonitriles in one vessel under anhydrous conditions. Process I involves the steps of: (A) reacting trimethylsilyl cyanide and an aldehyde in a water miscible amide solvent to obtain a silyl blocked cyanohydrin solution; (B) adding a catalytic amount of water to the silyl blocked cyanohydrin solution from Step (A); and (C) passing ammonia through the solution to obtain an aminoacetonitrile. Process II involves the steps of: (A') reacting trimethylsilyl cyanide with an aldehyde in the absence of solvent to form a silyl blocked cyanohydrin; (B') adding a water miscible amide solvent to the silyl blocked cyanohydrin from Step (A') to obtain a solution; and (C') passing ammonia through the solution to obtain an aminoacetonitrile. Aminoacetonitriles are important intermediates in the preparation of amino acids, thiadiazoles, acylaminoacetonitriles, and imidazole derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing optically active alcohols which consist substantially (at least 75% e.e.) or entirely of one enantiomer of formula 4 ##STR1## wherein R and A are as defined therein. The method comprises, which maintaining enantiomeric excess, converting an optically active cyanohydrin of formula 1 ##STR2## into optically active protected cyanohydrin of formula 2 ##STR3## converting the protected cyanohydrin of formula 2 into an optically active compound of formula 3 ##STR4## removing the protecting group B.

Abstract: An oil comprising an amino-modified silicone fluid containing an amino group with an amine equivalent of 10,000 to 200,000 g/mol and having a viscosity of 10 to 100,000 centistokes at 25.degree. C. is effective in preventing any electric contact failure in relays, switches, motors, corotrons and similar electric elements.

Abstract: Novel dimethylpolysiloxane compounds having antibacterial activity are disclosed. Biguanidyl group or cyanoguanidyl group are introduced into dimetylpolysiloxane compounds.

Abstract: A styryl compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.11 are the same or different and a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl group or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may form a ring together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, which ring may include at least one hetero atom in addition to said nitrogen atom; R.sub.10 is an optionally substituted alkylene group; R.sub.3 is --OH, --OCOR.sub.5 or --OSi(R.sub.5).sub.3 in which R.sup.5 is an alkyl group; R.sub.12 and R.sub.13 are independently a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted lower alkyl or alkoxy group, an amide group or a halogen atom; X, Y, W and Z are the same or different and an electron attracting group, and n is a number of 2-15, which is suitable as a light absorber in a photoresist composition.

Abstract: A mesomorphic compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 denotes a linear or branched alkyl group having 2-16 carbon atoms capable of including one or non-neighboring two methylene groups which can be replaced with --O--, --S--, --CO--, --COO-- or --OCO-- and capable of including a hydrogen atom which can be replaced with a fluorine atom; A denotes --A.sub.1 -- or --A.sub.1 --A.sub.2 --; B.sub.2 denotes --B.sub.3 -- or --B.sub.3 --B.sub.4 --; A.sub.1, A.sub.2, B.sub.1, B.sub.3 and B.sub.4 independently denote ##STR2## wherein Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 independently denote a hydrogen atom, F, Cl, Br, --CH.sub.3, --CN or --CF.sub.3, with the proviso that B.sub.1 can be a single bond; Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 independently denote a single bond, --COO--, --OCO--, --CH.sub.2 O-- or --OCH.sub.2 --; Z.sub.3 denotes --O--, --CO--, --COO-- or --OCO--; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: A naphthalocyanine derivative having as substituents at least one group of a formula: SR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 is --(CR.sup.2 R.sup.3).sub.x SiR.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6, in which R.sup.2 to R.sup.6 are H, alkyl groups, etc. is excellent in solubility in saturated hydrocarbon solvents and in absorption of semiconductor laser lights and thus, is suitable for producing optical recording media.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Z is a halogen atom, a cyano group or a hydroxyl group,n is 0, 1 or 2,R' is a radical of the formulaR'"--[Si(R*).sub.2 ].sub.x (CH.sub.2).sub.y R""-- (9),in whichx is the number 0 or 1,y is an integer from 1 to 18,R'"is a defined in the description,R* is identical or different, optionally substituted C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy radicals,R"" is a phenylene or biphenylene radical or a radical of the formula --E--, whereE is a divalent radical of the formula --O-- or --[Si(R*).sub.2 ].sub.z --, andz is the number 0 or 1,and the compounds contain at least one group of the formula --Si(R*).sub.2 -- per molecule, and the radicalR" is a cholesteryl radical, a radical as defined for R* or a radical of the formula --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --R*,and the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Z is a halogen atom, a cyano group or a hydroxyl group,n is 0, 1 or 2,R' is a radical of the formulaR"'--[Si(R*).sub.2 ].sub.x (CH.sub.2).sub.y R""-- (9),in whichx is the number 0 or 1,y is an integer from 1 to 18,R"'is a defined in the description,R* is identical or different, optionally substituted C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy radicals,R"" is a phenylene or biphenylene radical or a radical of the formula --E--, whereE is a divalent radical of the formula --O-- or --[Si(R*).sub.2 ].sub.z --, andz is the number 0 or 1,and the compounds contain at least one group of the formula --Si(R*).sub.2 -- per molecule, and the radicalR" is a cholesteryl radical, a radical as defined for R* or a radical of the formula --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --R*,and the preparation and use thereof.