Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## in which R is selected from the group halogen C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and C.sub.1 C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, R.sub.1 is selected from the group of --H and --C.tbd.N; and R.sub.2 is selected from the group of --H, 1--CH.sub.3 and 2--CH.sub.3 ; X is O or S; and fungicidal acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof. These compounds provide excellent control of fungal growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to haloalkyl-sulfenoxyl-2, 3-dibromopropane compounds and their use as antidotes for thiocarbamate herbicides.

Abstract: Optically active 3,3'-disilylbinaphthol derivatives are disclosed, which are represented by a general formula (I) ##STR1## (wherein, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 indicate mutually same or different lower alkyl groups and/or aromatic groups), and the steric configuration of which is R form or S form.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal carbanilates having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is methoxy or allyloxy; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl and formyl; and R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, preferably C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkyl which are highly effective fungicides are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Compositions comprise an urea herbicide and a N-(benzenesulfonyl) carbamate of the formula ##STR1## in which X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;Z is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, chloro, and trifluoromethyl; andR' is selected from the group consisting of 1-4 carbon alkyl, 1-4 carbon haloalkyl, 3-6 carbon alkenyl, 3-6 carbon haloalkenyl, 3-6 carbon alkynyl, cyanoethylthioethyl, 2-6 carbon alkoxyalkyl, diethylhydroxylamine, acetoxime, methylthioacetimidate, substituted phenyl, substituted benzyl, and sulfolane.

Abstract: A process for purifying a reaction mixture comprising a phosphorodithioic acid ester of dichloro-para-dioxane prepared by reacting an O,O-dialkyl phosphorodithioic acid with a dichloro-para-dioxane in the presence of a catalytic amount of a Lewis acid. This process comprises washing the reaction mixture with an ammonium hydroxide solution, and preferably with an ammonium hydroxide solution containing ammonium chloride.

Abstract: An improved herbicide composition comprising: (a) from about 10 to about 60 percent 1-m-trifluoromethylphenyl-3-chloro-4-chloromethyl-2-pyrrolidone; (b) from about 1 to about 10 percent aluminum oxide/magnesium oxide wherein the mole ratio of aluminum oxide to magnesium oxide ranges from about 1:1 to about 1:2, or a polyamide; (c) from about 5 to about 15 percent high surface area silica; (d) from about 15 to about 40 percent amine treated bentonite; (e) from about 1 to about 10 percent dispersant; (f) from about 1 to about 10 percent wetting agent; and (g) from about 1 to about 10 percent urea.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of cycloalkyl, preferably cyclopropyl, hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroalkyl, alkenyl, OR.sub.1, SR.sub.1 and ##STR2## wherein n is 0-10, preferably 0-2, and R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -R.sub.4 alkyl, and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of halogen such as chlorine, fluorine and bromine, preferably chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy such as propoxyethoxy and methoxy, preferably methoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl, X is --O or --S and Y is --O or --S; and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof which are highly effective fungicides for use both as preventive and curative fungicides are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl imidates having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 14 C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 substituted alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 carboalkoxyalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl having C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, substituted aryl and arylalkyl wherein the substituents are --Cl, --Br, --F and --NO.sub.2, furfuryl pyridyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl substituted phosphorus, and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and can form a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl and hydrogen, and X is S or O; and fungicidally accepable organic and inorganic salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of haloalkyl, preferably C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, and arylalkyl wherein the preferred aryl is phenyl, the alkyl is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl and the preferred substitutions are Cl, Br, F and nitro, alkanoyl, preferably C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be alkyl, alkanoyl, alkoxycarbanoyl, benzyl pyridyl and substituted pyridyl, R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, preferably methoxy or halomethoxy and halogen wherein the halogen is chlorine, bromine or fluorine, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof which are highly effective fungicides for use both as preventive and curative fungicides are disclosed herein. These compounds provide excellent control of fungal growth.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## in which R is selected from the group halogen C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, R.sub.1 is selected from the group of --H and --C.tbd.N; and R.sub.2 is selected from the group of --H, 1-CH.sub.3 and 2-CH.sub.3 ; X is O or S; and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof. These compounds provide excellent control of fungal growth.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the racemization of amino acids and derivatives thereof. The racemization process of the present invention uses an aromatic aldehyde-containing polymer made from the reaction of a hydroxyaromatic aldehyde with a chloromethylated vinylbenzene polymer under reaction conditions to form an aromatic aldehyde-containing polymer wherein the aldehydic moiety is linked to the polymer through an ether linkage. There is also disclosed a process for the production of the racemization catalyst. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a process for the promotion of the racemization reaction wherein a tertiary amine-containing resin is used as a promoting agent.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with a certain amide extender compound, the latter in sufficient quantity to minimize soil degradation and to prolong the soil life of the former. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate herbicide is significantly enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application or multiple applications of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time. Such herbicidal compositions can optionally contain a non-phytotoxic antidotally effective amount of thiolcarbamate herbicide antidote.

Abstract: An imidazolidine-2-one having the formula ##STR1## in which X, X', Y and Y' are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethyl, chloro, bromo, fluoro, hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, thioalkyl, halothialkyl, alkoxy and sulfonylalkyl, wherein the alkyl groups have from one to four carbon atoms; andR is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl wherein the alkyl groups have from one to four carbon atoms. The compounds are useful as herbicidal agents.

Abstract: A process for manufacture of fermented whey having a high concentration of divalent ion propionate is disclosed in which a whey medium having a solids content ranging from about 0.5% to about 18% by weight is prefermented with a galactose and glucose utilizing lactic acid producing organism, neutralized with a divalent metallic ion hydroxide and sterilized. The sterilized medium is then inoculated with a propionic acid-producing bacterium and incubated for a sufficient period of time to produce a high concentration of divalent metallic ion propionate. The divalent metallic ion is preferably calcium, and the whey medium preferably contains yeast extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing organo-sulfonium halide of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an halide, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of: alkyl having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, inclusive; allyl having 2 to 24 carbon atoms, inclusive; alkenyl having 2 to 24 carbon atoms, inclusive; alkynyl having 2 to 24 carbon atoms, inclusive; aryl having 6 to 24 carbon atoms, inclusive; and wherein said alkyl, allyl, alkenyl, alkynyl and aryl are optionally substituted with a group that is inert to organo-sulfides comprising: reacting an alcohol, e.g. methanol, with an halide derivative which when reacted with an organo-sulfide forms an organo-sulfonium halide, e.g., thionyl halide, sulfuryl halide and carbonyl halide; and then adding an organo-sulfide, e.g., dimethyl sulfide, to the above reaction mixture with agitation while allowing the gas formed to be eliminated so that the organo-sulfonium halide, e.g., trimethyl sulfonium halide, is formed.

Abstract: The rate of reaction of alkali metal acid pyrophosphate leavening acids can be stabilized significantly while still providing a leavening system which will proof by blending the alkali metal pyrophosphate with an oxide or hydroxide of magnesium.The leavening acid compositions of the invention find particular use in refrigerated canned doughs.

Abstract: A process for converting organic hydroxyl-containing compounds to halides which comprises reacting the hydroxyl-containing compound with a phosphorushalide reagent of formula: R.sub.n PX.sub.5-n wherein n is selected from 1, 2 and 3; R is selected from the group consisting of C-6 to C-10 aryl and substituted aryl wherein the substituents are selected from the group consisting of straight and branched chain alkyl, alkoxy, and haloalkyl, halogen, sulfonate and mixtures thereof; and X is a halogen. It is preferred to carry out the reaction in the presence of an arylphosphorusoxydihalide solvent. The use of an arylphosphorustetrahalide and particularly phenylphosphorustetrachloride is preferred. The arylphoshorustetrahalide can be prepared in situ by contacting a solution of the corresponding arylphosphorusdihalide in an arylphosphorusoxydihalide solvent with a halogen. The process can further comprise the step of heating the reaction mixture. Maintaining a reaction temperature of from about 0.degree. C.

Abstract: A cylinder for metal organic chemical vapor deposition is disclosed, characterized in that, in the cylinder for metal organic chemical vapor deposition, wherein a throwing port for organometallic compound and an introducing port for inert gas are provided at the upper portion of cylinder, the inert gas being made to be charged into cylinder through a tube inserted into the cylinder and a distributor fitted at the lower end thereof, and an exhaust port for gas of organometallic compound and inert gas is provided at the upper portion of cylinder, the lower portion of the cylinder is made a narrow-diameter portion of reduced inside diameter compared with the upper portion of cylinder, the inside diameter of this narrow-diameter portion lying within a range from 1.1 times the diameter of distributor to 3/4 of the inside diameter of upper portion of cylinder and the length of this narrow-diameter portion being 1.

Abstract: S-substituted phosphorodichloridothiolates such as S-alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, and arylphosphorodichloridothiolates are prepared by reacting a sulfuryl chloride and a mercaptan or disulfide with phosphorus trichloride and a carboxylic acid anhydride.