The present application relates to compounds and methods for reducing the severity of convulsant activity or epileptic seizures, or for the treatment of chronic or acute pain.

The invention generally relates to a process for preparing compounds, including Compound of Formula (I), useful as key intermediates in the preparation of compounds having RORγt antagonist properties. ##STR00001##

Described herein are compounds that are able to generate oct-2-en-4-one and thus to provide a long-lasting or substantive strawberry odor to an environment. Also described herein is a method of imparting a long-lasting strawberry odor to surfaces, such as hard surfaces, fabric, skin or hair. Also described herein is a method of using said compounds in perfumery. Also described herein are perfuming compositions or perfumed articles including the compounds.

Described herein are compounds that are able to generate oct-2-en-4-one and thus to provide a long-lasting or substantive strawberry odor to an environment. Also described herein is a method of imparting a long-lasting strawberry odor to surfaces, such as hard surfaces, fabric, skin or hair. Also described herein is a method of using said compounds in perfumery. Also described herein are perfuming compositions or perfumed articles including the compounds.

The invention provides mesotrione copper chelate form I and mesotrione copper chelate form II. A process for preparing mesotrione copper chelate form I and mesotrione copper chelate form II is also disclosed. Further, the present invention provides process for preparing mesotrione metal chelate polymorphs and agrochemical formulations comprising such polymorphs.

The present invention provides an electrolyte solution for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery capable of an exerting high average discharge voltage and an excellent low-temperature output characteristic at −30° C. or lower and an excellent cycle characteristic and an excellent storage characteristic at high temperatures of 50° C. or higher, as well as a non-aqueous electrolyte battery containing the same. The present electrolyte solution comprises a non-aqueous solvent, a solute, at least one silane compound represented by the following general formula (1) as a first compound, and a fluorine-containing compound represented by the following general formula (3), for example, as a second compound.
Si(R.sup.1).sub.a(R.sup.2).sub.4-a  (1) ##STR00001##

The present invention provides an electrolyte solution for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery capable of an exerting high average discharge voltage and an excellent low-temperature output characteristic at −30° C. or lower and an excellent cycle characteristic and an excellent storage characteristic at high temperatures of 50° C. or higher, as well as a non-aqueous electrolyte battery containing the same. The present electrolyte solution comprises a non-aqueous solvent, a solute, at least one silane compound represented by the following general formula (1) as a first compound, and a fluorine-containing compound represented by the following general formula (3), for example, as a second compound.
Si(R.sup.1).sub.a(R.sup.2).sub.4-a  (1) ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to relates to a polymer formulation for three-dimensionally (3D) printing an article by stereolithography, the formulation comprising a functionalized polymer. The invention further relates to lithographic methods to form 3D objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer formulation.

The present invention relates to relates to a polymer formulation for three-dimensionally (3D) printing an article by stereolithography, the formulation comprising a functionalized polymer. The invention further relates to lithographic methods to form 3D objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer formulation.

The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I)

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where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.