Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. In some embodiments, the compounds have the following structure (I): ##STR00001##
or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, L.sup.1, L.sup.2, L.sup.3, L.sup.4, M.sup.1, M.sup.2, m, and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a solid support suitable for synthesizing nucleic acid sequences. The solid support may have a structure according to Formula I, where CPG is controlled pore glass, and m, n, x, y, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined herein.

##STR00001##

Also disclosed are methods for making and using the solid support, kits including solid support, and a universal linker phosphoramidite suitable for use in the solid support.

Polyolefin compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) one or more phosphorus-containing benzofuranone compounds and iii) one or more hindered phenolic antioxidants are provided excellent protection against discoloration and enhanced thermal stability during melt processing as exhibited by improved retention of molecular weight and maintenance of polymer molecular architecture.

Provided are adhesive monomers for dental materials including compounds represented by the general formula (1) below, in which the core (X) and the terminal group (Y1) are bonded to each other directly or via the linking group (Z): X(Y1)n.sup.1a(Z—Y1)n.sup.1b(1) wherein n.sup.1a represents the number of terminal groups (Y1) directly bonded to the core (X), n.sup.1b represents the number of terminal groups (Y1) bonded to the core (X) via the linking group (Z), and the sum of n.sup.1a and n.sup.1b is equal to the valence of the core (X); the core (X), the linking group (Z) and the terminal group (Y1) are further defined. The adhesive monomers can enhance adhesive strength to the tooth in dental treatment, and impart high mechanical strength to cured products.

The present invention relates to a phytic acid ester derivative and a use thereof. The phytic acid ester derivative of the present invention has a structure of the following formula I:

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, the following formula II:

##STR00002## wherein —CH.sub.2— is optionally substituted by one or two substituents, the following formula III:

##STR00003## wherein —CH.sub.2—C.sub.6H.sub.4— is optionally substituted by one or more substituents, and the following formula IV:

##STR00004## wherein —CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2— is optionally substituted by one or more substituents, provided that a compound where all of R.sup.1 to R.sup.12 are H is excluded.

Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): ##STR00001## including stereoisomers, salts and tautomers thereof, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, L.sup.1, L.sup.2, L.sup.3, L.sup.4, L.sup.5, L.sup.6, M.sup.1, M.sup.2, A, q, w and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.

The present invention relates to an electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery including the same. The electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery and the lithium secondary battery including the same according to the present invention exhibit flame retardancy, and thus have the advantage of being able to provide excellent reliability. The lithium secondary battery exhibits high output performance and has excellent cycle life characteristics, high-temperature stability, and high-temperature voltage preservation stability, and thus has the advantage of high battery reliability.

Provided herein are prodrug compounds, their preparation and their uses, such as treating liver diseases or nonliver diseases via intervening in molecular pathways in the liver.

Polyolefin compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) one or more phosphorus-containing benzofuranone compounds and iii) one or more hindered phenolic antioxidants are provided excellent protection against discoloration and enhanced thermal stability during melt processing as exhibited by improved retention of molecular weight and maintenance of polymer molecular architecture.

The invention provides compositions and methods for synthesis of phosphorylated organic compounds, including nucleoside triphosphates.