The present teachings generally relate to fluorescent dyes, linkable forms of fluorescent dyes, energy transfer dyes, reagents labeled with fluorescent dyes and uses thereof.

The present teachings generally relate to fluorescent dyes, linkable forms of fluorescent dyes, energy transfer dyes, reagents labeled with fluorescent dyes and uses thereof.

Display comprising at least one organic light emitting diode, wherein the at least one organic light emitting diode comprises an anode, a cathode, a light emitting layer between the anode and the cathode, and at least one layer comprising a compound according to formula (I) between the cathode and the light emitting layer: ##STR00001## wherein A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are independently selected from halogen, CN, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.20-alkyl or heteroalkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.20-aryl or C.sub.5-C.sub.20-heteroaryl, C.sub.1-C.sub.20-alkoxy or C.sub.6-C.sub.20-aryloxy, A.sup.3 is selected from substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6-C.sub.40-aryl or C.sub.5-C.sub.40-heteroaryl, m=0, 1 or 2, n=0, 1 or 2.

Display comprising at least one organic light emitting diode, wherein the at least one organic light emitting diode comprises an anode, a cathode, a light emitting layer between the anode and the cathode, and at least one layer comprising a compound according to formula (I) between the cathode and the light emitting layer: ##STR00001## wherein A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are independently selected from halogen, CN, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.20-alkyl or heteroalkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.20-aryl or C.sub.5-C.sub.20-heteroaryl, C.sub.1-C.sub.20-alkoxy or C.sub.6-C.sub.20-aryloxy, A.sup.3 is selected from substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6-C.sub.40-aryl or C.sub.5-C.sub.40-heteroaryl, m=0, 1 or 2, n=0, 1 or 2.

The invention relates to a fluorescent marker according to the following formula I

##STR00001##

wherein Fluo is selected from the group consisting of substituted or non-substituted C10-C30 acridone, aminoacridine or pyrene, L is a linker and the moiety X is either a —SO.sub.2— or a —PO(OH)— moiety. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of the fluorescent markers of the invention, in particular also as a standard in glycan analysis, conjugates of fluorescent markers and glycans, as well as a kit-of-parts containing the fluorescent markers of the invention.

The invention relates to a fluorescent marker according to the following formula I

##STR00001##

wherein Fluo is selected from the group consisting of substituted or non-substituted C10-C30 acridone, aminoacridine or pyrene, L is a linker and the moiety X is either a —SO.sub.2— or a —PO(OH)— moiety. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of the fluorescent markers of the invention, in particular also as a standard in glycan analysis, conjugates of fluorescent markers and glycans, as well as a kit-of-parts containing the fluorescent markers of the invention.

Described are visible light absorbing compounds. The compounds have a visible light absorption maximum between 430 and 480 nm and a full width half maximum (FWHM) at the visible light absorption maximum of at least 35 nm and up to 150 nanometers, wherein the compounds are photostable. The compounds are also thermally stable. The compounds substantially mimic the visible light absorbance properties of macular pigment while remaining photostable and thermally stable. The compounds may be used in a variety of articles, including ophthalmic devices.

Described are contact lenses containing light absorbing chromophores, wherein the light absorbing chromophore is concentrated in one or more select regions of the lens. Also described are methods for making such contact lenses.

Described are contact lenses containing light absorbing chromophores, wherein the light absorbing chromophore is concentrated in one or more select regions of the lens. Also described are methods for making such contact lenses.

The present invention is generally directed to the synthesis and use of fluorophores. It is more specifically directed to the synthesis and use of deuterated fluorophores. In one case, the present invention provides a compound of the structure shown in FIG. 44.