Abstract: Epoxy-grafted, low molecular weight amorphous polymer compositions are employed in pourable, liquid telecommunication cable encapsulation compositions. Also disclosed is a method for encapsulating telecommunication cables as well as cables encapsulated with such an epoxy-grafted liquid encapsulant.

Abstract: Heterocyclic-alkylene quinoxalinyloxyphenoxypropanoate compounds having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein n, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined in the specification exhibit unexpectedly desirable selective herbicidal activity. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds as well as a method of controlling the growth of undesirable plants employing such compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidal methods utilizing compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein: n is 0, 1, 2, or 3;R is H or alkyl; andR.sup.1 is halogen, nitro, methyl, halomethyl, methoxy, halomethoxy or ethoxyare disclosed which control the growth of undesirable weeds but are substantially innocuous to corn. Herbicidal compositions comprising the compounds and a carrier are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkylene having 2 to 4 carbon atoms linking X and Y;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 linear or branched alkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 oxyalkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 thioalkylene or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 aminoalkylene;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, cyano, nitro, --OCOR.sup.4, --COOR.sup.5, --CH.sub.m Q.sub.3-m or --OCH.sub.m Q.sub.3-m,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;Q is halogen;X and Y are the same or different and are oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl, sulfonyl or if one is NH, the other is sulfur;Z is nitrogen or CH; andm is 1, 2 or 3;and physiologically acceptable salts thereof,is disclosed. A process for synthesizing the compound of this invention is also set forth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of azoles of 5,6-dihydro-1,4-oxathiins having fungicidal activity. The class of compounds is represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: R is each independently halogen; trifluoromethyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxycarbonyl; amino; substituted amino; aminocarbonyl; aminosulfonyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy sulfonyl; phenyl; phenoxy; phenyl or phenoxy mono-, di- or tri-substituted independently with halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy; or benzyl;G is CH or N;m is 0 1 or 2; andn is 0, 1 or 2.Fungicidal compositions, methods of controlling fungi and methods for preparing the compounds are within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R and R.sup.1 are the same or different and are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, chlorine or bromine; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1- C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, trihalomethyl, nitro, cyano, phenyl, phenyl subsituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, trihalomethyl, nitro or cyano, phenoxy or phenoxy subsituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, trihalomethyl, nitro or cyano; and n is 0 or 1 is disclosed. A composition which comprises a fungicidally effective amount of the compound and a carrier therefor is also set forth. In addition, a process for controlling phytopathogenic fungi wherein a fungicidally effective amount of the compound is applied to the locus to be protected is described.

Abstract: A method of preparing a water-soluble or water-dispersible pesticidal composition is described. The pesticidal composition is prepared in a continuous process by intimately mixing a Bronsted acid precursor of the pesticidally active compound with a Bronsted base under reaction conditions in an extruder. The reaction is performed with minimal solvent and under conditions where the water of reaction volatilizes during the course of the reaction.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R is at least one of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, cyano, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl or COOR.sup.1 ; and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl is disclosed. A composition comprising a growth regulant effective amount of the compound and a carrier therefor is also set forth. In addition, a process for regulating plant growth comprising applying a plant growth regulant effective amount of the compound to the locus of the plant whose growth is to be regulated is taught.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein: R and R.sup.1 are each independently members selected from the group consisting ofC.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl,C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 cyanoalkyl,C.sub.7 -C.sub.13 arylalkyl,C.sub.2 -C.sub.9 alkenyl,C.sub.3 -C.sub.9 haloalkenylC.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alkoxyalkyl,C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alkylthioalkyl,C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alkylsulfonylalkyl,C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 carbalkoxyalkyl,C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 alkylenedioxyalkyl,C.sub.7 -C.sub.13 aryloxyalkyl, andC.sub.5 -C.sub.8 alkenyloxyalkyl; andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl,are disclosed which have fungicidal activity. Fungicidal compositions comprising the compounds and a carrier are also disclosed, as are methods for controlling the growth of phytopathogenic fungi utilizing the compounds. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, alkenyl, substituted phenyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino; R.sup.3 is alkyl; and X and X.sup.1 are each independently sulfur or oxygen; exhibit insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal activity. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods of controlling insects, acarids and nematodes.

Abstract: Tire compounds containing an elastomer, and a resin cured with 1-aza-5-methylol-3,7-dioxabicyclo (3,3,0) octane are disclosed, as well as methods for the preparation of such compounds.

Abstract: Organophosphorus-substituted oxadiazines are disclosed which exhibit insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal activity, as well as compositions including such compounds, and methods for controlling insects, acarids or nematodes employing such compounds and/or compositions. Also disclosed are novel intermediates useful in the preparation of such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds useful as fungicides and plant growth regulants represented by the formula ##STR1## in which: R is a substituent or a group of substituents representing halogen, low alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, naphthyl, nitro, cyano, low alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, or trifluoromethyl;X is single bond, oxygen, sulfur or sulfonyl;G is CH or nitrogen atom;m is an integer from 1 to 4 and a process of making the compound.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkynyl or (CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 fluoroalkyl; X is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine; Y is phenyl, cyano or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; and n is 1 or 2 is disclosed. In addition, a process for forming the compound is set forth. A method for controlling weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the compound recited above is also described. Finally, a composition, useful as a herbicide, including the compound of this invention and a suitable carrier therefor is taught.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein: R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, linear or branched; or C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 alkenyl;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, linear or branched and can form a carbocycle;X is hydrogen or halogen; andY is hydrogen or halogen;are disclosed which have herbicidal activity. Herbicidal compositions comprising the compounds and a carrier are also disclosed, as are methods for controlling the growth orf undesirable plants utilizing the compounds. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: An antioxidant for lubricating oils comprising an amine compound selected from substituted benzylamines or a substituted 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-naphthalene. The preferred anti-oxidants are N-(alpha -methyl -p -octylbenzyl) aniline, N-(alpha-methylbenzyl)- p -nonylaniline or 1-( p -dodecylanilino)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, benzyl or substituted benzyl; and R.sup.1 is at least a partially saturated monocyclic or bicyclic heterocycle of nitrogen which may be substituted with lower alkyl and physiologically acceptable salts thereof is disclosed. A process for forming this compound which involves the reaction of an amine of the formula HR.sup.1 where R.sup.1 has the meanings given above with a substituted 2-propenyl halide having the structural formula ##STR2## where R has the meanings given above; and X is a halogen atom is described. The invention embodies the above-mentioned novel 2-propenyl halide utilized as an intermediate in the formation of the heterocyclic compound of this invention.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each independently halogen or trihalomethyl; andR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are halogen, cyano or nitro;are disclosed which have herbicidal activity. Herbicidal compositions comprising the compounds and a carrier are also disclosed, as are methods for controlling the growth of undesirable plants utilizing the compounds. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkylene having 2 to 4 carbon atoms linking X and Y;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 linear or branched alkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 oxyalkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 thioalkylene or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 aminoalkylene;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, cyano, nitro, --OCOR.sup.4, --COOR.sup.5, --CH.sub.m Q.sub.3-m or --OCH.sub.m Q.sub.3-m ;R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;Q is halogen;X and Y are the same or different and are oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl, sulfonyl or if one is NH, the other is sulfur;Z is nitrogen or CH; andm is 1, 2 or 3;and physiologically acceptable salts thereof,is disclosed. A process for synthesizing the compound of this invention is also set forth.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 --C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 aralkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 haloaralkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; X is halogen; Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or halogen; and Z is oxygen or sulfur is disclosed. In addition, a process for forming the compound is set forth. A method for controlling weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the compound recited above is also described. Finally, a composition, useful as a herbicide, including the compound of this invention and a suitable carrier therefor is taught.