A polymerizable liquid crystal composition capable of manufacturing an optically anisotropic film having excellent light fastness; and an optically anisotropic film, an optical film, a polarizing plate, an image display device, and an organic electroluminescent display device, each of which uses the polymerizable liquid crystal composition. The polymerizable liquid crystal composition of an embodiment of the present invention contains a polymerizable liquid crystal compound having reverse-wavelength dispersion properties and an ultraviolet absorber represented by Formula (1), in which a maximum absorption wavelength A of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound and a maximum absorption wavelength B of the ultraviolet absorber satisfy Formula (2), and a content of the ultraviolet absorber is 1% to 20% by mass with respect to a content of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound. ##STR00001##

Provided is an additive for imparting ultraviolet absorbency, or an additive for imparting a high refractive index, which has satisfactory compatibility with a resin serving as a matrix and can maintain high transparency even if added in high concentrations. Also provided is an additive with which the function of imparting both ultraviolet absorbency and a high refractive index can be realized by means of one kind of additive. This additive is represented by the following Formula (I): ##STR00001## wherein at least one of R.sup.1a to R.sup.9a is a monovalent sulfur-containing group represented by the following Formula (i-1) or Formula (i-2):
R.sup.10a.sub.mSH  (i-1)
R.sup.11a.sub.nSR.sup.12a—S.sub.pR.sup.13a  (i-2) wherein R.sup.10a to R.sup.12a each represent a divalent hydrocarbon group or the like; and R.sup.13a represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group or the like.

Provided is an additive for imparting ultraviolet absorbency, or an additive for imparting a high refractive index, which has satisfactory compatibility with a resin serving as a matrix and can maintain high transparency even if added in high concentrations. Also provided is an additive with which the function of imparting both ultraviolet absorbency and a high refractive index can be realized by means of one kind of additive. This additive is represented by the following Formula (I): ##STR00001## wherein at least one of R.sup.1a to R.sup.9a is a monovalent sulfur-containing group represented by the following Formula (i-1) or Formula (i-2):
R.sup.10a.sub.mSH  (i-1)
R.sup.11a.sub.nSR.sup.12a—S.sub.pR.sup.13a  (i-2) wherein R.sup.10a to R.sup.12a each represent a divalent hydrocarbon group or the like; and R.sup.13a represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group or the like.

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2H-benzotriazole compounds and congeners, novel 2H-benzotriazole compounds and congeners and their use as UV absorbers in coatings and bulk plastics.

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2H-benzotriazole compounds and congeners, novel 2H-benzotriazole compounds and congeners and their use as UV absorbers in coatings and bulk plastics.

Novel polycyclic compounds, synthesis methods and applications thereof are provided. The compound comprise a plurality of carbocyclic and/or heterocyclic structures having at least one group that emits visible light or fluorescence and at least one ultraviolet and/or visible (blue) light absorbing group covalently bonded to provide stability. The compounds can be used as a light conversion agent, dye, pigment, fluorescence agent, ultraviolet light or blue light absorber, and is applied to optical film, agricultural film, optical disk (disc), optical lens, goggles, skin care, makeup, lighting, coatings, adhesives, light stabilizers, or panels.

Novel polycyclic compounds, synthesis methods and applications thereof are provided. The compound comprise a plurality of carbocyclic and/or heterocyclic structures having at least one group that emits visible light or fluorescence and at least one ultraviolet and/or visible (blue) light absorbing group covalently bonded to provide stability. The compounds can be used as a light conversion agent, dye, pigment, fluorescence agent, ultraviolet light or blue light absorber, and is applied to optical film, agricultural film, optical disk (disc), optical lens, goggles, skin care, makeup, lighting, coatings, adhesives, light stabilizers, or panels.

The present invention provides novel compounds having the general formula:

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 are as described herein, compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.

The present invention provides novel compounds having the general formula:

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 are as described herein, compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.

The present invention provides NOS inhibitors such as iNOS inhibitors, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, prodrug, complex, solvate, hydrate, or isomer thereof, in any crystalline form or in amorphous form. The inhibitors include 1,1 or 1,2 substituted-ethyl carbamimido thioates, cyclic compounds substituted with a carbamimidoyl sulfanylethylphenyl group and a carbamimidoylsulfanyl group, compounds substituted with a carbamimidoyl sulfanylethyl phenylmethyl group, bis-carbamimidoylsulfanylethyl substituted compounds, 2-propoxypyridine derivatives, alkylamine or heteroalkylamine derivatives, n-aminoethyl n-phenyl amine derivatives, and saturated heterocyclic fused benzene derivatives. Pharmaceutical products comprising the NOS inhibitors such as iNOS inhibitors and the applications thereof in prophylaxis and/or treatment of inflammatory diseases, and proliferative diseases such as cancer including gastro-intestinal, colorectal, gynecological, pancreatic, head and neck, esophageal, breast, lung, and central nervous system tumors, among others, are also provided.