The present invention is concerned with a nonaqueous electrolytic solution having an electrolyte salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent, the nonaqueous electrolytic solution containing a compound represented by the following general formula (X), in which a polar group (X) is bound to a phosphorus atom (P), and capable of improving electrochemical characteristics in a broad temperature range; an energy storage device using the same; and a novel compound.

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In the formula, R.sup.10 and R.sup.20 are each independently an organic group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and an aryl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, or a lithium atom; and X is a polar group (i) containing a —C(═O) group, a —P(═O) group, or an —S(═O).sub.2 group, a polar group (ii) containing a —CN group or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, in which a part of hydrogen atoms is substituted with a fluorine atom, or a 4- to 7-membered ring polar group (iii) containing a —C(═O)—O— group or a —C(═O)—N— group, provided that when X is a 4- to 7-membered ring polar group (iii) containing a —C(═O)—N— group, at least one of R.sup.10 and R.sup.20 is a lithium atom.

Provided herein is a method of forming a beta-lactone from a carboxylic acid having a beta-carbon with a hydrogen atom disposed thereon. The method comprises contacting a carboxylic acid of formula (1) as described herein with an effective amount of a palladium(I) catalyst, an effective amount of an N-protected aminoacid ligand, and t-butylhydroperoxide in a solvent comprising hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP), at about 60° C. to provide a beta-lactone of formula (2) as described herein.

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Provided are prodrugs of various therapeutic agents that provide enhanced bioavailability of the therapeutic agent, and methods of treatment conditions in a subject by administration of the one or prodrugs. As provided herein a prodrug includes a therapeutic agent covalently attached to a cap, the cap having a structure according to formula (I) where: R.sup.1 is a branched or linear substituted or unsubstituted C2-C6 alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynl; X is —S(0).sub.2-; R.sup.2 is a branched or linear substituted or unsubstituted C4-C20 alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl; and R.sup.3 is —H, C3-C5 cycloalkyl, C3-C5 cycloheteroalkyl, —C(CH.sub.3).sub.3, —CF.sub.3, —C(CF.sub.3).sub.3, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl.

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Provided herein is a method of forming a beta-lactone from a carboxylic acid having a beta-carbon with a hydrogen atom disposed thereon. The method comprises contacting a carboxylic acid of formula (1) as described herein with an effective amount of a palladium(II) catalyst, an effective amount of an N-protected aminoacid ligand, and t-butylhydroperoxide in a solvent comprising hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP), at about 60 C. to provide a beta-lactone of formula (2) as described herein. ##STR00001##

The present disclosure relates to a functionalized cyclic ether that is useful for stable cycling, storage of lithium-ion cells at high temperatures, and performance at low temperatures, an electrolyte containing the functionalized cyclic ether, and an electrochemical energy storage device containing the electrolyte.

In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula:

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where R.sup.1-R.sup.6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1-R.sup.6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula:

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where R.sup.1-R.sup.6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Provided are prodrugs of various therapeutic agents that provide enhanced bioavailability of the therapeutic agent, and methods of treatment conditions in a subject by administration of the one or prodrugs. As provided herein a prodrug includes a therapeutic agent covalently attached to a cap, the cap having a structure according to formula (I) where: R.sup.1 is a branched or linear substituted or unsubstituted C2-C6 alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynl; X is S(0).sub.2-; R.sup.2 is a branched or linear substituted or unsubstituted C4-C20 alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl; and R.sup.3 is H, C3-C5 cycloalkyl, C3-C5 cycloheteroalkyl, C(CH.sub.3).sub.3, CF.sub.3, C(CF.sub.3).sub.3, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl. ##STR00001##