The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) wherein symbols in the formula are as defined in the specification.

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The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) wherein symbols in the formula are as defined in the specification.

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Multifunctional amine-containing bolaamphiphilic compositions comprising hydrocarbon terpenes, methods of preparing such compositions, and the use of these compositions in gene delivery applications are disclosed.

Multifunctional amine-containing bolaamphiphilic compositions comprising hydrocarbon terpenes, methods of preparing such compositions, and the use of these compositions in gene delivery applications are disclosed.

The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I): ##STR00001##
wherein, A is R.sup.6(R.sup.7).sub.s, N, O, S, or NR.sup.5; R.sup.6 is an s-valent organic group; R.sup.7 is each independently, O, S, NR.sup.5 or OP(O)OR.sup.4; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; R.sup.4 is each independently, a hydrocarbon group; R.sup.5 is each independently, a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; and s is an integer of 1-10.

The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I): ##STR00001##
wherein, A is R.sup.6(R.sup.7).sub.s, N, O, S, or NR.sup.5; R.sup.6 is an s-valent organic group; R.sup.7 is each independently, O, S, NR.sup.5 or OP(O)OR.sup.4; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; R.sup.4 is each independently, a hydrocarbon group; R.sup.5 is each independently, a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; and s is an integer of 1-10.

An object of the present invention is to provide a composition capable of forming a film having a high refractive index and excellent exterior characteristics. Another object of the present invention is to provide a film, a lens, and a solid-state imaging element in which the composition is used. Still another object of the present invention is to provide novel compounds.

The composition according to an embodiment of the present invention contains a compound represented by General Formula (I), a solvent, and a resin, in which a solubility of the compound represented by General Formula (I) in the solvent is less than 0.5% by mass at 25 C., and a maximum absorption wavelength of the compound represented by General Formula (I) at a wavelength range of 300 to 800 nm is equal to or shorter than 450 nm.

AB-C).sub.n (I)

An object of the present invention is to provide a composition capable of forming a film having a high refractive index and excellent exterior characteristics. Another object of the present invention is to provide a film, a lens, and a solid-state imaging element in which the composition is used. Still another object of the present invention is to provide novel compounds.

The composition according to an embodiment of the present invention contains a compound represented by General Formula (I), a solvent, and a resin, in which a solubility of the compound represented by General Formula (I) in the solvent is less than 0.5% by mass at 25 C., and a maximum absorption wavelength of the compound represented by General Formula (I) at a wavelength range of 300 to 800 nm is equal to or shorter than 450 nm.

AB-C).sub.n (I)

A method for preparation of 1-(2-((2,4-Dimethylphenyl)thio)phenyl)piperazine and its salts through a novel intermediate, 2-((2,4-dimethylphenyl)thio)-N-hydroxybenzamide involves mild conditions, eco-friendly and cost effective reagents to provide the target compound with purity level greater than 99.5% in high yield.

A method for preparation of 1-(2-((2,4-Dimethylphenyl)thio)phenyl)piperazine and its salts through a novel intermediate, 2-((2,4-dimethylphenyl)thio)-N-hydroxybenzamide involves mild conditions, eco-friendly and cost effective reagents to provide the target compound with purity level greater than 99.5% in high yield.