A copolycarbonate includes 0.005-0.1 mole percent of sulfur-containing carbonate units derived from a sulfur-containing bisphenol monomer, 2-95 mole percent of high heat carbonate units derived from a high heat aromatic dihydroxy monomer, and 5-98 mole percent of a low heat carbonate units derived from a low heat aromatic monomer, each based on the sum of the moles of the carbonate units; and optionally, thioether carbonyl endcaps of the formula —C(═O)-L-S—R, wherein L is a C.sub.1-12 aliphatic or aromatic linking group and R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl, C.sub.6-18 aryl, or C.sub.7-24 arylalkylene; wherein the sulfur content of the high heat copolycarbonate in the absence of the thioether endcaps is from 5-20 parts per million by weight.

A polycarbonate resin having a high refractive index, a low Abbe number and a high moisture and heat resistance is provided. In an embodiment, a polycarbonate resin including a structural unit represented by general formula (1) below is provided.

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The present invention generally relates to the formation, chemistry and application of biologically active compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain dyes, specifically porphyrin and chlorin derivatives, in combination with inventive polymers, i.e. light-cleavable polymers, that can be used as photosensitizer compositions for a wide range of light irradiation treatments such as photodynamic therapy of cancer, infections and other diseases. The dye derivatives may either be adsorbed on, or incorporated in, or attached to specific polymers, which as well form part of the invention.

A polycarbonate resin having a high refractive index, a low Abbe number and a high moisture and heat resistance is provided. In an embodiment, a polycarbonate resin including a structural unit represented by general formula (1) below is provided. ##STR00001##

A process can be used for the synthesis of compounds containing at least one non-cyclic carbonate group, wherein a compound A) containing at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group is reacted with at least one hydroxy group of a compound B) or of compound A) itself.

Techniques regarding chemical compounds comprising perfluoroaryl groups that can facilitate post-synthesis functionalization are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a chemical compound. The chemical compound can comprise a molecular backbone. The chemical compound can also comprise a pendent functional group bonded to the molecular backbone. The pendent functional group can comprise a perfluoroaryl group and a methylene group.

Techniques regarding chemical compounds comprising perfluoroaryl groups that can facilitate post-synthesis functionalization are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a chemical compound. The chemical compound can comprise a molecular backbone. The chemical compound can also comprise a pendent functional group bonded to the molecular backbone. The pendent functional group can comprise a perfluoroaryl group and a methylene group.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a novel polymer which has an electro-optical effect; a method for producing such a polymer; and a light control element which uses such a polymer. The present invention relates to a non-crosslinkable polycarbonate which contains a moiety that has electro-optical characteristics. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a polycarbonate, which comprises a step for reacting a bisphenol compound, a diol compound that has electro-optical characteristics, and a phosgene in the presence of an acid binding agent and solvent. The present invention also relates to a light control element which comprises such polycarbonate.

A polycarbonate resin having a high refractive index, a low Abbe number and a high moisture and heat resistance is provided. In an embodiment, a polycarbonate resin including a structural unit represented by general formula (1) below is provided.

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A copolycarbonate includes 0.005-0.1 mole percent of sulfur-containing carbonate units derived from a sulfur-containing bisphenol monomer, 2-95 mole percent of high heat carbonate units derived from a high heat aromatic dihydroxy monomer, and 5-98 mole percent of a low heat carbonate units derived from a low heat aromatic monomer, each based on the sum of the moles of the carbonate units; and optionally, thioether carbonyl endcaps of the formula C(O)-L-SR, wherein L is a C.sub.1-12 aliphatic or aromatic linking group and R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl, C.sub.6-18 aryl, or C.sub.7-24 arylalkylene; wherein the sulfur content of the high heat copolycarbonate in the absence of the thioether endcaps is from 5-20 parts per million by weight.