Abstract: Novel magnetic resonance imaging agents and methods which utilize complexes of paramagnetic ions with alkoxyalkylamide derivatives of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid ("DTPA") or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid ("EDTA"). These novel imaging agents are characterized by excellent NMR image-contrasting properties and by high solubilities in physiological solutions. The complexes are represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein A is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR2## and M.sup.+z is a paramagnetic ion of an element with an atomic number of 21-29, 42-44 or 58-70, and a valence, Z, of 2 or 3; the R groups may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of -O.sup..crclbar. and lower alkoxyalkylamino groups having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, wherein the number of R groups -O.sup..crclbar. equals Z and the remaining R groups are lower alkoxyalkylamino, equal to 4-Z when A is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.

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 binuclear metal complex, comprising a metal-complexed ligand which ligand is formed by the reaction of a dialdehyde and a poly primary amine, which complex is capable of reacting reversibly with molecular oxygen.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is based on the discovery of another hexadecanuclear manganese aggregate having a core of 6 barium ions surrounding a carbonate ion. Stated differently, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a composition of matter having the formula:[Mn.sub.16 Ba.sub.10 O.sub.4 (OH).sub.4 (CO.sub.3).sub.5 L.sub.8 ].xH.sub.2 Owherein x is an integer ranging from about 0 to about 120 and L is a ligand.Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of preparing the novel compounds of the present invention, which method comprises preparing a chloride free aqueous solution containing a source of carbonate ion selected from sodium carbonate, CO.sub.2 and mixtures thereof and a compound having the formula:Ba.sub.2 [Mn.sub.4 (O)(OH)(O.sub.2 CR).sub.2 L.sub.2 ].xH.sub.

Abstract: A process for making a solution of a complex of an oxamine and a polyvalent paramagnetic metal comprising contacting a solution of the oxamine with (a) the insoluble hydroxide of the polyvalent paramagnetic metal in water, or (b) an alkoxide of the metal is a non-aqueous solvent, thereby to form a solution of a complex of the oxamine and the metal. The complex, preferably ferrioxamine, is an improved NMR image enhancer compared even with ferrioxamine made conventionally, characterized by a high LD.sub.50.

Abstract: Complexes of a highly paramagnetic polyvalent metal, e.g., a lanthanide such as gadolinium, or of a less paramagnetic metal, e.g., iron, manganese, copper, cobalt, chromium or nickel, with a bisalkylamide of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid of the formula: ##STR1## wherein three groups M are hydroxyl groups and the remaining two groups M are NHR groups in which each group R is an alkyl group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.3 where n is zero or an integer of from 1 to 17, are disclosed. These complexes are useful as magnetic resonance imaging contrast enhancers.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds which are useful as initiators for cationically polymerizable monomers. The novel compounds comprise a carbon containing cation (e.g., trimethyloxonium) which is capable of initiating cationic polymerization and a non-nucleophilic counterion which is an at least partially fluorinated hydrocarbylsulfonato metallate (e.g. perfluoroethylsulfonato-aluminate). The disclosed initiators are capable of initiating the cationic polymerization of a wide variety of monomers such as epoxides, tetrahydrofuans, oxazolines, vinyls, lactones, and the like.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing magnetic resonance imaging in at least a portion of a warm-blooded animal.

Abstract: New complexes of the elements of Groups VIIA, VIIIA, and IB of the Periodic Table* with the trisodium salt of tris(m-sulfophenyl)phosphane as a complex ligand. The complexes are used as catalysts for hydrogenations for the water gas reactions, hydrocarbonyls, hydroformylations, oxidations, carbon-carbon cross-linking reactions (e.g. allene/alkine coupling), and additions of secondary amines to carbon-carbon double bonds.*according to the IUPAC version.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that the previously disclosed tetranuclear manganese compounds are converted into a hexadeca manganese aggregate and a core of 4 barium, 2 sodium and 1 chloride ion. Stated differently, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a composition of matter having the formula:[Mn.sub.16 Ba.sub.8 Na.sub.2 ClO.sub.4 (OH).sub.4 (CO.sub.3).sub.4 (H.sub.2 O).sub.22 L.sub.8 ].multidot.xH.sub.2 Owherein x is an integer ranging from 0 to about 32 and L is a ligand having the formula: ##STR1## Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of preparing the novel compounds of the present invention, which method comprises preparing an aqueous solution containing sodium chloride, a source of carbonate ion selected from sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and mixtures thereof and a compound having the formula:Ba.sub.2 [Mn.sub.4 (O)(OH)(O.sub.2 CR).sub.2 L.sub.

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: A method is provided utilizing contrast agents which provide increased diagnostic information in the magnetic resonance image of the hepatobiliary system and alimentary tract, especially the small intestine. Novel contrast agents which are N-carboxylated desferrioxamine B complexes with metal ions are provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an improved method for preparing tetrathioperrhenate salts is provided. Basically, a water soluble, oxygen-containing rhenium compound such as rhenium oxide or a salt containing an oxyanion of rhenium, such as ReO.sub.4.sup.--, is contacted with an aqueous ammonium sulfide or polysulfide solution in the presence of a cation which is capable of forming an aqueous insoluble salt with tetrathioperrhenate.

Abstract: Enolic derivatives of a ketone are prepared by contacting the ketone with a mixed organo-manganous compound.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the extraction of a ligand such as molecular oxygen from a first fluid environment and for release of a ligand such as molecular oxygen, as well as ligand carrier compounds therefor comprising linear, pentadentate polyalkylamines and transition metal ions. The carrier compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## where, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently an organic group including a sulfur, an oxygen or a nitrogen coordinated to M;each of m, n, o, and p is 1, 2, 3, or 4;X is selected from the group consisting of 2,6-pyridyl, 2,6-piperidyl, 2,5-pyrrolyl, 2,4-imidazolyl, substituted heterocyclic amines, --)--, --S--, ##STR2## and ##STR3## where R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aralkyl; and M is a transition metal ion.

Abstract: Briefly stated, the present invention encompasses a new class of rhenium 1,1-dithioacid complexes and their method of preparation. The complexes have the general formula [L.sub.2 Re(.mu.-S)].sub.2 wherein L is a dithioacid or similar ligand, and .mu. denotes the fact that the sulfur atoms in the core of the complex bridge the two rhenium atoms in the complex. Thus, the core structure for such typical compounds is generally of the form: ##STR1## where the dangling valences are associated with the sulfur atoms of a 1,1-dithioacid, L.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrochemical extraction of a ligand such as molecular oxygen from a first fluid environment and for release of a ligand such as molecular oxygen, as well as ligand carrier compounds therefor comprising macrocyclic amines having the general formulas: ##STR1## where: A, B, C, D, E, and F are each nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, or phosphorous;m, n, o, p, q, and r are each typically 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;the R substituents are each generally H or short chain (linear or branched) alkyl, although R.sub.2 may represent ketyl (.dbd.o); andM is a suitable transition metal ion.

Abstract: Pigment of the general formula:f.Het (I)where F is the cation of a cationic dye which has an absorption maximum at >700 nm and may or may not contain anionic groups and Het is an anion of a heteropolyacid based on tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium or a mixture of these with phosphorus, silicon, cobalt, aluminum, manganese, chromium, nickel or a mixture of these or a copper (I)-hexacyanoferrate(II) anion, are superior to the known IR dyes in terms of thermal stability and photostability, and give optical recording media having superior properties, such as a high signal/noise ratio.

Abstract: Compounds suitable for NMR imaging having the formula: ##STR1## wherein a is 2 or 3;b is an integer from 0 to 4;Me.sup.(a+) is Fe.sup.(2+), Fe.sup.(3+), Gd.sup.(3+), or Mn.sup.(2+) ;E.sup.(b+) is an ion of an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, alkyl ammonium, alkanol ammonium, polyhydroxyalkyl ammonium, or basic protonated amino acid, said ions representing a total charge of b;m is an integer from 1 to 5;R is H, alkyl with from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkyl with from 1 to 8 carbon atoms wherein from 1 to 5 carbons are substituted with OH; aralkyl with 1 to 4 aliphatic carbon atoms; phenyl or phenyl substituted by halogen, hydroxyl, carboxyl, carboxamide, ester, SO.sub.3 H, sulfonamide, lower alkyl, lower hydroxy alkyl, amino, acylamino; (poly)oxa-alkyl with 1 to 50 oxygen atoms and from 3 to 150 carbon atoms, wherein 1 to 5 hydrogen atoms may be substituted by OH;R.sub.1 is the same as R.sub.2 oris --CH.sub.2 COOZ, --CH(CH.sub.3)COOZ, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --N(CH.sub.2 COOZ).sub.

Abstract: Salts containing cations of the formula: ##STR1## (in which M is Co, Fe, Cr or Mn, X, Y, R.sub.1,The Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract Number CHE-75-14837 awarded by the National Science Foundation.

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: In the NMR imaging of a subject comprising administering to such subject a composition containing an image-modifying effective amount of an image enhancer, permitting the enhancer to move through the subject, and after a time interval taking an NMR image of the subject, the improvement which comprises employing as said enhancer a complex of a paramagnetic polyvalent metal and a partial amide and/or ester of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid. The complexes are new.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n=0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the sam e or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl and hydroxy lower alkyl groups containing between 1 and 6 carbon atoms. Complexes of iron(II), iron(III), manganese(II), manganese(III), gadolinium(III), chromium(III), cobalt(II), and nickel(II) and such compounds are useful for enhancing magnetic resonance images of body organs and tissues. Illustrative complexes include (N,N"-bis[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) carbamoylmethyl]diethylenetriamine-N,N',N"-triaceto)-iron(III), (N,N"-bis[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)carbamoylmethyl]diethylenetriamine-N,N',N "-triaceto)manganese(II), (N,N"-bis[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) )carbamoylmethyl]diethylenetriamine-N,N',N"-triaceto)gadolinium(III) and (N,N'-bis[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-carbamoylmethyl]ethylenediamine-N,N'-dia ceto)manganese(II).

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are identical or different and are a radical of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl and together contain not more than 22 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are also hydrogen, or wherein R and R.sup.1 are C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, or naphthyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.14 aralyl, furfuryl or thienyl, and wherein Y is --S--, --O--, --NH--, --N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl)--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl)-- or --C(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl).sub.2 -- and X.sup..sym. is 1 equivalent of a metallic cation selected from the group consisting of Li.sup..sym., Na.sup..sym., K.sup..sym., Mg.sup.2.sym., Ca.sup.2.sym., Ba.sup.2.sym., Zn.sup.2.sym., Mn.sup.2.sym., Ni.sup.2.sym., Fe.sup.3.sym., Fe.sup.2.sym., Co.sup.2.sym., Cu.sup.2.sym., Al.sup.3.sym., Cr.sup.3.sym., VO.sup. 3.sym., ZrO.sup.2.sym., MoO.sub.2.sup.2.sym. and TiO.sup.2.sym.

Abstract: In the NMR imaging of a subject comprising administering to such subject a composition containing an image-modifying effective amount of an image enhancer, permitting the enhancer to move through the subject, and after a time interval taking an NMR image of the subject, the improvement which comprises employing as said enhancer a complex of an oxamine and a polyvalent paramagnetic metal, e.g. ferrioxamine. Novel complexes of trihydroxamic acids, optionally N-acylated, with polyvalent metals other than iron, are also described.

Abstract: A complex of a tetradentate tetraanionic ligand L of the formula: ##STR1## and a metal, preferably a transition metal, is described where Z is an anionic oxidation reistant metal complexing group, Ch is an oxidation resistant chelate group containing 1 to 4 chain atoms and Y is hydrogen. The chelate and ring Z-Ch-M-Z functional groups Z, such as N or O, are resistant to oxidation and the ring contains 4 to 7 preferably 5 to 6 chain atoms. An osmium complex containing two pyridine ligands is an oxidation catalyst. Further activation by anodic oxidation and heating to a temperature exceeding 30.degree. C. greatly increases catalytic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compositions and a method for NMR imaging using an NMR signal affecting amount of a paramagnetic, diamagnetic or ferromagnetic metal ion chelated with an organo phosphorous compound.Gadolinium bis(bis-dihydroxyphosphonylmethylphosphinate) is an example of such a composition.

Abstract: Acylcyanamides are disclosed having the formula ##STR1## in which the symbol R represents a straight-chain or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from about 5 to about 21 carbon atoms, which group may be substituted by OH--, O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --OH-- and/or O--R'-- groups, where the symbol R' represents an alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms and wherein M is a manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, cadmium, copper and/or lead.The compounds of the invention are useful as heat stabilizers for chlorine-containing polymers.

Abstract: A complex of a tetradentate tetraanionic ligand L of the formula: ##STR1## and a metal, preferably a transition metal, is described. The chelate and ring Z-CH-M-Z functional groups Z, such as N or O are resistant to oxidation and the ring contains 4 to 7 preferably 5 to 6 chain atoms. An osmium complex containing two pyridine ligands is an oxidation catalyst. Further activation by anodic oxidation and heating to a temperature exceeding 30.degree. C. greatly increases catalytic activity.

Abstract: The bond strength between a sulphur-vulcanizable rubber and a metal, especially brass, is increased by using as bonding promoter an organic substance containing one or more groups of the formula --S--SO.sub.2 R where R represents (a) a radical --OM where M is a monovalent metal, the equivalent of a multivalent metal, a monovalent ion derived by the addition of a proton to a nitrogeneous base or the equivalent of a multivalent ion derived by the addition of two or more protons to a nitrogeneous base, or (b) an organic radical. Preferred promoters include sodium, zinc, nickel and cobalt organothiosulphates.