The present invention relates to a compound of Formula I, Li(ox)]2[MlmM2nM3k(OH)pFq; wherein M1, M2 and M3 are metals; and X is a halogen chosen from F, Cl and Br; and m, n and k are, independently, a number between 0 and 5, the sum of m, n and k is 5; p and q are, independently, a number between 0 and 8, and the sum of p and q is 8; and to uses thereof and methods of synthesis thereof.

Provided is a production method whereby corresponding carboxylic acid anhydrides and carboxylic acid esters can be obtained at high yield from various carboxylic acids even without a solvent and near room temperature. A method for producing a carboxylic acid anhydride represented by formula (II), the method comprising reacting a compound represented by formula (I) and a carboxylic acid in the presence of a Group II metal compound having an ionic ligand containing an oxygen atom. A method for producing a carboxylic acid ester, the method comprising reacting a carboxylic acid anhydride produced by the aforementioned method and an alcohol. In formula (I), R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1-20 hydrocarbon group. In formula (II), R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1-20 hydrocarbon group.

A method for the purification of lecithin, comprising the steps of: a. reducing the viscosity of lecithin to a viscosity of less than about 10 Pa.Math.s; then b. mixing the lecithin with granulated active carbon; then c. separating the lecithin from the granulated active carbon and recover purified lecithin. Lecithin substantially free of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, and a food or feed product comprising said lecithin.

A quantum dot composition includes a quantum dot, and a ligand bonded to a surface of the quantum dot, wherein the ligand includes a head portion bonded to the surface of the quantum dot and containing a polar solvent dissociative functional group, and a tail portion connected to the head portion. A quantum dot composition according to an embodiment is used to form an emission layer of a light emitting element to enhance luminous efficiency of the light emitting element including an emission layer formed through the quantum dot composition.

A quantum dot composition includes a quantum dot, and a ligand bonded to a surface of the quantum dot, wherein the ligand includes a head portion bonded to the surface of the quantum dot and containing a polar solvent dissociative functional group, and a tail portion connected to the head portion. A quantum dot composition according to an embodiment is used to form an emission layer of a light emitting element to enhance luminous efficiency of the light emitting element including an emission layer formed through the quantum dot composition.

Compound of Formula (1); wherein: Z.sup.w is an organic radical comprising w amino groups, in which w is a number and 5w3,000; A and B are independently oxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.20-alkylene carbonyl groups or oxy-C.sub.2-C.sub.20-alkenylene carbonyl groups derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or lactones; T is hydrogen or RCO, where R is a C.sub.1-C.sub.50 hydrocarbyl group; Y is a C.sub.3-C.sub.4-alkylene radical linked to an amino group of Z.sup.w; Y is an ionic salt link between an amino group of Z.sup.w and the terminal carbonyl of (A).sub.r-(B).sub.p-T; r and p are independently numbers between 0 and 50 and r+p>2; s, m and v are numbers; 0.99ws+m2w; and 0.3ws+v2w are suitable as dispersants and milling aids. ##STR00001##

Disclosed herein are acid addition salt and salt crystals of (6aR, 9aS)-5,6a,7,8,9,9a-hexahydro-5-methyl-3-(phenylamino)-2-((4(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-cyclopent[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazolo[4,3-e]pyrimidin-4(2H)-one, compositions comprising the same as well as methods of making and using such salts and crystals.

Disclosed herein are acid addition salt and salt crystals of (6aR, 9aS)-5,6a,7,8,9,9a-hexahydro-5-methyl-3-(phenylamino)-2-((4(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-cyclopent[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazolo[4,3-e]pyrimidin-4(2H)-one, compositions comprising the same as well as methods of making and using such salts and crystals.