Abstract: A bicyclic triolborate of the general formula and its use in an electrolyte composition. The use of a bicyclic triolborate in an electrolyte composition in electrochemical supercapacitors, such as for example in double-layer capacitors in electric motors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid forms of a substituted benzoxaborole compound, specifically crystalline forms of a compound of formula I, compositions comprising crystalline forms of the compound of formula (I), and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present invention describes diazadibenzofuran or diazadibenzothiophene derivatives substituted by carbazole, fluorene, phenanthrene, benzofuran and/or benzothiophene groups, especially for use in electronic devices. The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compounds of the invention and to electronic devices comprising these.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel boron-containing compound and an electrolyte additive for a secondary battery containing the same. An electrolyte for a secondary battery provided in one embodiment contains the novel boron-containing compound, such that decomposition of the electrolyte may be suppressed, thereby improving a capacity and a lifespan of the battery.

Abstract: The present application relates to bridged triarylamines conforming to a defined formula. These compounds are suitable for use in electronic devices. The present application further relates to processes for preparing the compounds, and to electronic devices comprising the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid forms of a substituted benzoxaborole compound, specifically crystalline forms of a compound of formula I, compositions comprising crystalline forms of the compound of formula (I), and methods of their use.

Abstract: A solvent-free mixture of a crude lithium borate salt and lithium hydride, wherein the lithium hydride is at least 0.001 wt. % and at most 10 wt. %, relative to the weight of crude lithium borate salt, wherein the mixture has a water content of at most 100 ?mol/g and an acid content of at most 10 ?mol H+/g of crude lithium borate salt, method for producing the same, and use thereof for battery electrolytes.

Abstract: This invention provides, among other things, novel compounds useful for treating bacterial infections, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, as well as combinations of these compounds with at least one additional therapeutically effective agent.

Abstract: A bis(aryl)acetal has the formula wherein Y1 and Y2 are each independently chloro, bromo, iodo, mesylate, tosylate, triflate, or Bx, provided that Y1 and Y2 are not both selected from chloro, bromo, and iodo; each occurrence of Bx is independently a boron-containing functional group bonded to Ar1 or Ar2 via a boron atom; Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently unsubstituted or substituted C6-18 arylene, or unsubstituted or substituted C3-18 heteroarylene; provided that Ar1 and Ar2 are not covalently linked to each other to form a ring structure that includes -Ar1-O—C—O-Ar2-; and R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C1-18 linear or branched alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C3-20 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C6-18 aryl, or unsubstituted or substituted C3-20 heteroaryl. The bis(aryl)acetal is useful as a monomer for oligoacetal and polyacetal synthesis via Suzuki polycondensation.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers containing dibenzocycloheptene structural units, to a method for the production thereof, and to blends and formulations containing said polymers. The invention further relates to the use of the polymers or blends according to the invention in electronic devices and to electronic devices, in particular OLEDs, containing the polymers or blends according to the invention.

Abstract: A bis(aryl)acetal has the formula wherein Y1 and Y2 are each independently chloro, bromo, iodo, mesylate, tosylate, triflate, or Bx, provided that Y1 and Y2 are not both selected from chloro, bromo, and iodo; each occurrence of Bx is independently a boron-containing functional group bonded to Ar1 or Ar2 via a boron atom; Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently unsubstituted or substituted C6-18 arylene, or unsubstituted or substituted C3-18 heteroarylene; provided that Ar1 and Ar2 are not covalently linked to each other to form a ring structure that includes —Ar1—O—C—O—Ar2—; and R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C1-18 linear or branched alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C3-20 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C6-18 aryl, or unsubstituted or substituted C3-20 heteroaryl. The bis(aryl)acetal is useful as a monomer for oligoacetal and polyacetal synthesis via Suzuki polycondensation.

Abstract: An additive, the additive being for an electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery and represented by Chemical Formula 1: R1 to R4 each independently being hydrogen or a non-polar hydrocarbon group, is disclosed. An electrolyte, the electrolyte being for a lithium secondary battery and including: a non-aqueous organic solvent; a lithium salt; and the additive is also disclosed. A lithium secondary battery including: a positive electrode; a negative electrode facing the positive electrode; and a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, the separator being impregnated with an electrolyte including the additive, is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device that serves as a high-brightness electroluminescent device includes a layer containing a polymer compound having one or more structural units selected from a structural unit represented by formula (1) and a structural unit represented by formula (7) as a charge injection layer and/or a charge transport layer: Wherein R1, R2, R6 and R7 represent certain groups; m1 and m5 represent an integer of 0 or more; when R2 and R7 are plurally present, they may be the same or different; and a hydrogen atom in formula (1) or (7) may be replaced with a substituent other than the certain groups.

Abstract: A polymer compound is provided having a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (1): wherein: R1 and R2 represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, a mono-valent aromatic heterocyclic group, an alkoxy group or an aryloxy group, and Ar1 represents an arylene group or a di-valent condensed polycyclic aromatic heterocyclic group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel metal bis(malonato)borate monomers and polymers formed by polymerizing the monomers. The monomers and the polymers have conductive properties, making them particularly useful in applications requiring materials with conductive properties. When the metal is lithium, the polymers are particularly well suited for use in lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron and aluminum complexes, to the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for solubilizing ionic compounds. The complexes have one of the following formulae: in which D represents B or Al; R1 represents R, RF, NO2, CN, C(?O)OR, RSO2, or RFSO2; —X1—, —X2—, —X3— and X4 each represent a divalent group >C?O, >C?NC?N, >C?C(C?N)2, >CR2R3 or >SO2; —Y1—, —Y2— and —Y3— each represent a divalent group —O—, >N(C?N), >N(CORF), >N(SO2R4), >NR4, >N(COR4) or >N(SO2RF); R, R2 and R3 each represent H, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkylaryl group, an arylalkyl group, an oxaalkyl group or an alkenyl group; R4 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkylaryl group, a heteroaryl group, an arylalkyl group, an oxaalkyl group, an alkenyl group or an RFCH2— group; RF is a perfluoroalkyl group, a partially fluorinated alkyl group, or a partially or totally fluorinated phenyl group; each of the R?2 and R?3 groups represents R or F.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electrolyte additive represented by the following Chemical Formula, an electrolyte including the same, and a rechargeable lithium battery. The electrolyte may have high dissolution capability in a non-aqueous organic solvent and high affinity for the surface of a negative electrode while promoting formation of a passivation film on the surface of a positive electrode and/or a negative electrode.

Abstract: Polyboronic compounds useful as delayed crosslinking agents may be produced by using a polyamine as base scaffold and incorporating boron via reaction with intermediate borates which may be formed in the condensation reaction between boric acid and a diol. A di-aldehyde, such as glyoxal, may be introduced following caustic treatment of the reaction mixture of polyaminoboronate to form the polyboronic compound.

Abstract: A polymerization initiator based on boroesters of benzopinacol for curing unsaturated polymers is disclosed. Methods of preparing the benzopinacol boroester initiator and using the initiator in polymerization reactions are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are antimicrobial tricyclic boron compounds of the following formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, complexes, or tautomers thereof that are antibacterial agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Light-emitting and/or charge transporting polymers, methods of making the same, and organic light emitting devices comprising such polymers, the polymers comprising a repeat unit of formula (I): —(Ar)q-Sp-CT-Sp-(Ar)q—??(I) in which CT represents a conjugated charge-transporting group, each Ar independently represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group, q is at least 1, and each Sp independently represents a spacer group forming a break in conjugation between Ar and CT.

Abstract: A polymerization initiator based on boroesters of benzopinacol for curing unsaturated polymers is disclosed. Methods of preparing the benzopinacol boroester initiator and using the initiator in polymerization reactions are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: Lithium salts with fluorinated chelated orthoborate anions are prepared and used as electrolytes or electrolyte additives in lithium-ion batteries. The lithium salts have two chelate rings formed by the coordination of two bidentate ligands to a single boron atom. In addition, each chelate ring has two oxygen atoms bonded to one boron atom, methylene groups bonded to the two oxygen atoms, and one or more fluorinated carbon atoms bonded to and forming a cyclic bridge between the methylene groups.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a polymer compound that, when used in a light-emitting device, results in excellent luminance life for the obtained light-emitting device. The invention provides a polymer compound comprising a constitutional unit represented by formula (1). [In formula (1), R1A, R1B, R2A, R2B represent an unsubstituted alkyl group, R3 and R4 represented an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxy group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryloxy group, an unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic group, an unsubstituted or substituted silyl group, a halogen atom, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a carboxyl or a cyano group, and R5 and R6 represent an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxy group or an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group. The letters a, b, c and d each represent an integer of 0 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers which contain substituted indenofluorene derivatives as structural unit, to substituted indenofluorene derivatives, to a process for the preparation of the polymers according to the invention, to mixtures and solutions which comprise the polymers according to the invention, and to the use of the polymers according to the invention in electronic devices, in particular in organic electroluminescent devices, so-called OLEDs (OLED=organic light emitting diode).

Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron and aluminum complexes, to the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for solubilizing ionic compounds. The complexes have one of the following formulae: in which D represents B or Al; R1 represents R, RF, NO2, CN, C(?O)OR, RSO2, or RFSO2; —X1—, —X2—, —X3— and X4 each represent a divalent group >C?O, >C?NC?N, >C?C(C?N)2, >CR2R3 or >SO2; —Y1—, —Y2— and —Y3— each represent a divalent group —O—, >N(C?N), >N(CORF), >N(SO2R4), >NR4, >N(COR4) or >N(SO2RF); R, R2 and R3 each represent H, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkylaryl group, an arylalkyl group, an oxaalkyl group or an alkenyl group; R4 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkylaryl group, a heteroaryl group, an arylalkyl group, an oxaalkyl group, an alkenyl group or an RFCH2— group; RF is a perfluoroalkyl group, a partially fluorinated alkyl group, or a partially or totally fluorinated phenyl group; each of the R?2 and R?3 groups represents R or F.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing boronic acid ester represented by the general formula: (R1 is a linear or branched divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or phenyl group, n is an integer of 1 to 3, and m is an integer of 0 to 4) having an improved solubility in organic solvents is produced by reacting a fluorine-containing 3,5-dihalogenoanilide derivative represented by the general formula: (R2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or phenyl group, X is a halogen atom, n is an integer of 1 to 3, and m is an integer of 0 to 4) with a dialkoxyborane represented by the general formula: (R1 is a linear or branched divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms).

Abstract: A fluorine-containing boronic acid ester compound (R1: a linear or branched divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atom, m: 1 to 5, and n: 3 to 7) having a low melting point is produced by reacting a 3,5-dihalogeno fluorine-containing phenol derivative with a dialkoxyborane The fluorine-containing boronic acid ester compound is highly soluble in organic solvents and has a low melting point. The fluorine-containing boronic acid ester compound can suitably be used as a starting material for the production of conjugated polymer materials or as a curing agent for elastomeric polymer materials.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of formulas (I) to (XIV) and compositions comprising such compounds. Such compounds and compositions are particularly useful for treating inflammation and/or pain, or for water treatment.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an organoboron compound-containing reagent for organic synthesis reactions which undergoes no trimerization with dehydration, does not necessitate activation with a base, and is stable and highly active. [Means for Solving Problems] The reagent for organic synthesis reactions contains an organic triol borate salt represented by any of the general formulae (I) to (III) and general formula (XVI): (wherein R1 represents alkyl, alkenyl, etc.; R2 represents optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, etc. or represents hydrogen; m+ represents an alkaline metal ion, phosphonium ion, or given ammonium ion; M2+ represents an alkaline earth metal; X represents halogen or alkoxide; Y represents an alkali metal ion, etc.; A represents optionally substituted methylene; and n represents an integer).

Abstract: A battery capable of improving the cycle characteristics is provided. The battery includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolytic solution. The electrolytic solution is impregnated in a separator provided between the cathode and the anode. The electrolytic solution contains an ionic compound such as (2,2-difluoromalonate oxalate) lithium borate and [bis(3,3,3-trifluoromethyl)glycolate oxalate]lithium borate as an electrolyte salt. In the ionic compound, an anion has an asymmetric structure, and a ligand having an oxygen chelate structure in the anion has a halogen as an element. In the battery, the chemical stability of the electrolytic solution is improved, compared to a battery in which the electrolytic solution contains bis(oxalate) lithium borate or the like as an electrolyte salt.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for covalently coupling organic compounds which comprises reacting an aromatic ring compound having a halogen or halogen-like substituent at a coupling position with a diboron derivative in the presence of a Group VIII metal catalyst and a suitable base. The invention also provides useful arylboron intermediates.

Abstract: Synthetic crosslinking homobivalent and heterobivalent compounds have been designed and developed. These compounds are low in molecular weight, have antagonistic or agonistic activity, and induce the association between two identical or similar natural receptors (homobivalent compounds) or induce the association between two different natural receptors (heterobivalent compounds).

Abstract: Disclosed are internally blocked borates useful for polymerizable compositions, and polymerizable adhesives made therewith. The internally blocked borates have general structures: wherein X represents —CHR6—, oxygen or sulfur; n is an integer; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected, for example, from unsubstituted and substituted C1-C10 alkyl, alkylene groups, or aryl groups, including other embodiments further defined, and M is a counter ion with positive charge m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an organic boronic acid derivative comprising reacting a penta- or hexa-substituted diboron derivative with an organic compound having a halogen or halogen-like substituent at a coupling position in the presence of a Group VIII metal catalyst, such that a direct carbon to boron bond is formed between said coupling position and a boron-containing residue of the penta- or hexa-substituted diboron derivative.

Abstract: Boron chelate complexes of the general formula 1

Abstract: A reagent having the general formula of General Formula I: wherein group Z comprises a spacer selected from an aliphatic chain up to about 6 carbon equivalents in length, an unbranched aliphatic chain of from about 6 to 18 carbon equivalents in length with at least one of an intermediate amide and a disulfide moiety, and a polyethylene glycol chain of from about 3 to 12 carbon equivalents in length; wherein group R is an electrophilic or nucleophilic moiety suitable for reaction of the reagent with a biologically active species; and wherein group Q is one of nothing at all, an amide, a methyl amide, a methylene, an ether, a thioether, a methyl ether, and a methyl thioether moiety. Also, a conjugate, a bioconjugate and a method of conjugating.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a diboronic acid ester comprising contacting diboronic acid with a suitable monoalcohol, diol or polyol, for a time and under conditions such that the diboronic acid reacts with the monoalcohol, diol or polyol to form the diboronic acid ester.

Abstract: This invention relates to a diboron derivative of formula (I) or a diboron derivative of formula (II) or a diboron derivative of formula (III) where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, a group of the formula —(R5Q)mR6 where Q is selected from O, S, NR7, optionally substituted arylene and optionally substituted cycloalkylene, m is an integer selected from 1 to 3, the or and each R5 is independently an optionally substituted C1-C3 alkylene, R6 is C1-C3 alkyl or hydrogen, and R7 is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl; each X is independently selected from O, S(O)n and NR7, where n is an integer from 0 to 3, R7 is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl, or one or more of —NR1R7, —NR2R7, —NR3R7 and —NR4R7 represent an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered heterocyclyl group,and A, A1 and A2 are divalent gr

Abstract: Reagents suitable for the modification of a bioactive species for the purpose of incorporating one or more phenyldiboronic acid (PDBA) moieties for subsequent conjugation to a different (or the same) bioactive species having one or more pendant boronic compound complexing moieties of the general formula of General Formula I, ##STR1## wherein group R is a reactive electrophilic or nucleophilic moiety suitable for reaction of the PDBA reagent with a bioactive species. Group Z is a spacer selected from a saturated or unsaturated chain up to about 0 to 6 carbon equivalents in length, an unbranched saturated or unsaturated chain of from about 6 to 18 carbon equivalents in length with at least one intermediate amide or disulfide moiety, and a polyethylene glycol chain of from about 3 to 12 carbon equivalents in length. Group Q is a linkage that includes one of amide, ether and thioether moieties.

Abstract: The present invention provides arylboronic acid reagents useful for incorporation into modified oligonucleotides and polynucleotides. The modified oligonucleotides and polynucleotides thus produced are useful in bioconjugation reactions for the immobilization and purification of macromolecules.

Abstract: A method for the protection of a medium by susceptible to microbial attack by the treatment of the medium with an oxaborale or a salt of an oxaborale.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical material includes a noncentrosymmetric crystal of an anionic boron complex salt containing a cation and at least one organic ligand coordinated to a boron atom. The nonlinear optical crystal may consist of a compound having the formula A[BC.sub.2 ] where A is a monocation, B is boron, and C is the organic ligand, or a compound having the formula A[BC.sub.2 ].sub.2 where A is a dication, B is boron, and C is the organic ligand. The organic ligands may also be organic molecules having .alpha.-dihydroxy functionalities. Furthermore, the organic ligands may be selected from the group consisting of .alpha.-hydroxy carboxylic acids and 1,2-diols or from the group consisting of d-malic acid, d-lactic acid, d-tartaric acid, dimethyl-d-tartrate, diethyl-d-tartrate, l-malic acid, l-lactic acid, l-tartaric acid, dimethyl-l-tartrate, diethyl-l-tartrate, and ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined dialkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catecholdialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols having a 3:2 mole ratio of catechol to boron can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined trialkylamines. Lubricating oils containing a 3:2 borated alkyl catechol-trialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-dialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols having a 3:2 mole ratio of alkyl catechol to boron can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined trialkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a 3:2 borated alkyl catechol-trialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined monoalkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-monoalkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined monoalkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catecholmonoalkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.