Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound having the formula (I): wherein R is alkyl or alkylaryl; each of X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 is, independently, H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl carbonyl, hydroxyalkyl, ester, acid halogen, —SH, —OH, —NH2, —NO2, —CN or CF3; Y is O or S; and and Z is a halogen.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing heterocyclic fluoroalkenyl sulfones and their thioether and sulfoxide precursors of the formula: Cl—R—S(O)n—(CH2)2—CF?CF2 (Formula I?) wherein R is a heterocyclic five-membered aromatic ring and n is 0, 1 or 2, comprising a step of dehalogenation of a compound of the formula: Cl—R—S(O)n—(CH2)2—CFX1—CF2X2 (Intermediate B), wherein X1 and X2 are independently halogen atoms, to remove said X1 and X2 atoms. Also included are novel intermediate compounds.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a crystalline form of the compound having the following structure: wherein the crystalline form is a polymorph, hydrate or solvate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing the compound 5-fluoro-4-imine-3-methyl-1-(phenyl-4-sulfonyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrimidin-2-one having the formula (I): comprising (a) reacting 5-fluorocytosine with compound having the formula (III): in the presence of at least one polar solvent and at least one base to obtain the compound having the formula (II) and (b) reacting compound having the formula (II) with dimethylsulphate (DMS), wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl carbonyl, hydroxyalkyl, ester, acid halogen, —SH, —OH, —NH2, —NO2, —CN or CF3, and X is a halogen or —OSO2PhR.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel agrochemical compositions comprising: a) at least one triazole fungicide; b) carbonyl containing solvent; and c) N-alkyl pyrrolidone of formula (I) wherein R1 is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having from 5 to 10 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of the abovementioned N-alkyl pyrrolidone of formula (I) with a carbonyl containing solvent for increasing the efficacy of one or more triazole fungicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insecticidal mixtures comprising a) an anthranilamide compound of formula (I) and b) an insecticidal compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymers adsorbed at colloid interfaces in aqua solution and compositions and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymer. The present invention also relates to non-agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one non-agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block co-polymer.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a fungicidal oil liquid compositions comprising: (i) at least one dithiocarbamate fungicide, (ii) at least one triazole fungicide, (iii) at least one pyrazole-carboxamide fungicide, and (iv) at least one agrochemically acceptable non-aqueous liquid carrier, wherein the dithiocarbamate fungicide is suspended in the liquid carrier and the triazole fungicide and the pyrazole-carboxamide fungicide are dissolved in the liquid carrier. The subject invention also provides methods of use and processes of preparation of the compositions described herein.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of an aqueous pesticide dispersion comprising the steps of: a) dissolving a pesticidal active ingredient in a water miscible organic solvent to obtain a pesticide solution; b) mixing the pesticide solution with water in the presence of surface active agents to form aqueous pesticide dispersion. This invention further discloses a method for controlling pests comprising of diluting the aqueous pesticide dispersion of the present invention in water to obtain diluted aqueous pesticide dispersions and applying an effective amount of said diluted dispersion to a site.

Abstract: A termiticide concentrate comprising a termiticide composition comprising a phenylpyrazole, such as tipronil and a neonicotinoid, such as imidacloprid, wherein the composition is dispersed in an aqueous medium to form the termiticide concentrate. The concentrate containing the combination of active termiticides provides an increased efficacy not exhibited by either active when used alone.

Abstract: The subject invention provides stable liquid fluensulfone formulations comprising an amount of fluensulfone, an amount of a cyclic ketone, and at least one agrochemically acceptable inert additive. The subject invention also provides high-concentration formulations comprising fluensulfone and at least one agrochemically acceptable inert additive, wherein the formulation comprises an organic phase and the concentration of fluensulfone in the organic phase of the formulation is greater than 40% by weight. The subject invention also provides methods of controlling a pest using the fluensulfone formulations described herein. The present invention provides processes of preparing the fluensulfone formulations described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides fungicidal combination comprising: (i) an amount of a compound of Formula I and (ii) an amount of at least one fungicide (A) selected from the group consisting of fluindapyr, pydiflumetofen, mefentrifluconazole, inpyrfluxam, isofetamid and Qi inhibitor.

Abstract: A fungicidal oil liquid formulation comprising: a) at least one dithiocarbamate fungicide; b) at least one co-fungicide selected from the group consisting of triazole fungicides and strobilurin fungicides; and c) an agrochemically acceptable non-aqueous liquid carrier; wherein the dithiocarbamate fungicide is suspended in the liquid carrier; wherein the triazole fungicide and the strobilurin fungicide are dissolved in the liquid carrier; and wherein the liquid carrier optionally comprises an adjuvant.

Abstract: A method of detecting a presence, amount and/or type of a pathogenic organism in a substrate is provided. The method is effected by contacting a sample suspected as containing the pathogenic organism or a portion thereof with an electrode, thereafter contacting the electrode with an aptamer that selectively binds to said pathogenic organism; thereafter contacting the electrode with an agent that participates in an electrochemically detectable reaction and thereafter perform the electrochemical reaction while using the electrode. The electric signal produced by the reaction is indicative of a presence and/or amount of the pathogenic organism. Also provided are a sensing system and kits usable for practicing the method, and use of the method for determining a suitable agent for reducing a load of a pathogenic organism in a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a macromolecular complex of a polycation and a dithiocarbamate fungicide. The invention further relates to a method for producing a macromolecular complex according to the invention, a composition comprising said macromolecular complex, and to the use of said composition. The invention additionally relates to a method of protecting a plant, and to a method of preventing, reducing and/or eliminating the presence of a pathogen on a plant, by contacting said plant with a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of an aqueous pesticide dispersion comprising the steps of: a) dissolving a pesticidal active ingredient in a water miscible organic solvent to obtain a pesticide solution; b) mixing the pesticide solution with water in the presence of surface active agents to form aqueous pesticide dispersion. This invention further discloses a method for controlling pests comprising of diluting the aqueous pesticide dispersion of the present invention in water to obtain diluted aqueous pesticide dispersions and applying an effective amount of said diluted dispersion to a site.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for preparing 5-chloro-2-[(3,4,4-trifluoro-3-buten-1-yl)thio]-thiazole comprising reacting 2-[(3,4,4-trifluoro-3-buten-1-yl)thio]-thiazole with N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) in the presence of water, the improvement comprising performing the step of reacting the compound of formula (II) with NCS in the presence of a reduced amount of water. The present invention provides an improved process for preparing 5-chloro-2-[(3, 4,4-trifluoro-3-buten-1-yl)thio]-thiazole comprising reacting 2-[(3, 4,4-trifluoro-3-buten-1-yl)thio]-thiazole with N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) in the presence of water, the improvement comprising performing the step of reacting the compound of formula (II) with an excess molar amount of NCS.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi, wherein the at least one fungicide is a succinate dehydrogenase-inhibitor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of a compound of Formula I as a seed treatment to prevent or control plant diseases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of an aqueous pesticide dispersion comprising the steps of: a) dissolving a pesticidal active ingredient in a water miscible organic solvent to obtain a pesticide solution; b) mixing the pesticide solution with water in the presence of surface active agents to form aqueous pesticide dispersion. This invention further discloses a method for controlling pests comprising of diluting the aqueous pesticide dispersion of the present invention in water to obtain diluted aqueous pesticide dispersions and applying an effective amount of said diluted dispersion to a site.