The present invention provides a palladium(II) complex of formula (1). ##STR00001## R.sub.12, m, and X are described in the specification. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of the complex, and its use in carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom coupling reactions.

Methods, filters and compositions are disclosed for treating toxicity due to oxidative stress and toxic electrophiles.

Methods, filters and compositions are disclosed for treating toxicity due to oxidative stress and toxic electrophiles.

Subject-matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of a key intermediate in the synthesis of indacaterol. Subject-matter of the invention are also new synthesis intermediates. Formula (I):

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Subject-matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of a key intermediate in the synthesis of indacaterol. Subject-matter of the invention are also new synthesis intermediates. Formula (I):

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Biomass derived benzophenone derivatives, and methods of making and using the same, are described. In accordance with the present disclosure, biomass derived benzophenone derivatives are useful as visible light photoinitiators.

Biomass derived benzophenone derivatives, and methods of making and using the same, are described. In accordance with the present disclosure, biomass derived benzophenone derivatives are useful as visible light photoinitiators.

Various embodiments of the invention utilize chalcones to treat blood, bleeding, and/or bleeding disorders. As described herein, chalcones significantly reduce blood clotting time in normal/hemophilic blood and normal/hemophilic animal models. As also described herein, chalcones reduce blood clotting time and increase blood clotting efficiency without any apparent risk of immunogenicity or unwanted blood clots. As also described herein, chalcones reduce the inhibitory activity of antithrombin on thrombin-driven blood clotting, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the thrombin mechanism in clotting blood.

The invention relates to specific phenacyl ethers of formula (I), as defined herein, which can be used as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention further relates to washing and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, and air freshening agents containing such phenacyl ethers, and a method for the long-lasting scenting of surfaces.

The invention relates to specific phenacyl ethers of formula (I), as defined herein, which can be used as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention further relates to washing and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, and air freshening agents containing such phenacyl ethers, and a method for the long-lasting scenting of surfaces.