Abstract: There is described a process for the preparation of a compound of formula I ##STR1## in which process: a) a compound of formula II ##STR2## is reacted with an organolithium compound of formula IIILi--R.sub.7 (III)b) the resulting lithium complex is reacted with a compound of formula IVY.sub.1 --CO--CO--Y.sub.1 IVto form a compound of formula V ##STR3## c) that compound is, in either order, c1) oximated with O-methylhydroxylamine; or oximated with hydroxylamine and then methylated or fluoromethylated or difluoromethylated;c2) reacted with a chloroformic acid ester.X, m, Y, R.sub.1 to R.sub.3 and R.sub.7 are as defined in the description.

Abstract: There is described a process for the preparation of a compound of formula I ##STR1## in which process: a) a compound of formula II ##STR2## is reacted with an organolithium compound of formula IIILi--R.sub.7 (III)b) the resulting lithium complex is reacted with a compound of formula IVY.sub.1 --CO--CO--Y.sub.1 IVto form a compound of formula V ##STR3## c) that compound is, in either order, c1) oximated with O-methylhydroxylamine; or oximated with hydroxylamine and then methylated or fluoromethylated or difluoromethylated;c2) reacted with a chloroformic acid ester.X, m, Y, R.sub.1 to R.sub.3 and R.sub.7 are as defined in the description.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## and possible isomers and isomeric mixtures thereof, wherein a)X is CH.sub.2 F or CHF.sub.2 ;Y is CH andZ is OMe, orb)X is CH.sub.2 F or CHF.sub.2 ;Y is a nitrogen atom andZ is OMe or NHCH.sub.3,and wherein alsom is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 andU represents identical or different substituents selected from halogen, cyano, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxyiminomethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxyiminomethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy and unsubstituted or substituted benzyl or represents substituents at two adjacent positions of the phenyl ring of formula I that define a fused hydrocarbon bridge so as to form a larger hydrocarbon ring having up to 14 carbon atoms, are suitable for controlling and preventing microorganisms, insects and Acarina on plants.

Abstract: 2-Aminooxymethylenephenylacetic acid ester derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl, phenoxy, nitro or cyano, or Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2, together with the linking phenyl radical, are naphthalene or hydrogenated naphthalene, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl. The compounds of this invention may be used as the free base or as a protic acid salt and are important intermediates for the manufacture of microbicides for plant protection.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the asymmetrical hydrogenation of (E)-2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined herein, to give compounds of formula ##STR2## The catalyst is a neutral or cationic rhodium complex of a chiral atropisomeric phosphine.

Abstract: Novel pyridine, pyrazine and pyrimidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as hereinafter set forth, and acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, fungicidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient as well as the use of such compounds or compositions for the control of fungi in agriculture and in horticulture are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of fungicidally active compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 individually are lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbons or halo-(lower alkyl) of from 1 to 4 carbons or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached form a 3 to 7 membered cycloalkyl ring or lower alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl of from 4 to 9 carbons, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 individually are hydrogen or lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbons and X is methylene or oxygen, and salts of those compounds which are basic.The improved process comprises the reaction of a compound of the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and X have the significance given hereinabove, with a compound which forms a carbonium ion of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have the significance as given hereinabove.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formulaHC.tbd.C--H.sub.2 C--O--H.sub.2 C--X--CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.CHwherein X is phenylene or cyclohexylene as well as pesticidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient, and methods for their use, are disclosed.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds characterized by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, X and z are as hereinafter set forth, prepared, inter alia, by reacting a compound characterized by the formula ##STR2## with an amine characterized by the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, X and Y are as hereinafter set forth, are described. The end products are useful as fungicidal agents.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formulaHC.tbd.C--H.sub.2 C--O--H.sub.2 C--X--CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.CHwherein X is phenylene or cyclohexylene as well as pesticidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient, and methods for their use, are disclosed.

Abstract: Phenylcarbamates of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower alkylcarbonyl, halogen-lower alkylcarbonyl or trichloromethylsulfenyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,processes for their preparation; pesticidal compositions containing one or more of the phenylcarbamates as the active ingredient and methods for using the pesticide composition are disclosed.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds characterized by the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, X and z are as hereinafter set forth,prepared, inter alia, by reacting a compound characterized by the formula ##STR2## with an amine characterized by the formula ##STR3## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, X and Y are as hereinafter set forth,are described. The end products are useful as fungicidal agents.

Abstract: Alkynyl, benzyl or phenyl, ethers and esters which are ring substituted with an oxy or a thio aliphatic chain. These ethers and esters are usful in killing and preventing the proliferation of insects by upsetting their hormonal balance.

Abstract: The use of dipropargyl ethers for combatting insects such as aphids, flys and mites including insecticidal compositions for such uses.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a novel compound, 6,7-epoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,4,7-trimethyl-nonane, which synergizes the insect regulation activity of 6,7-epoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3-ethyl-7-methyl-nonane.

Abstract: Ethers, esters and amides of dodeca-2,4-dien 1-ols or 1-oic acids which have a methyl or ethyl side chain at the 11-position which are useful in killing and preventing proliferation of insects, by upsetting their hormone balance and a process for preparing these ethers, esters and amides including intermediates in this process.

Abstract: Alkynyl, benzyl or phenyl, ethers and esters which are ring substituted with an oxy or a thio aliphatic chain. These ethers and esters are useful in killing and preventing the proliferation of insects by upsetting their hormonal balance.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl containing 1-4 carbons andR.sub.2 is a halo-lower alkanoyl or dihalo-lower alkanoyl, said lower alkanoyls each containing 2-6 carbonsUseful as pesticides are disclosed.

Abstract: Alkyl ethers of 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran where the alkyl chain may contain branched chains, unsaturated bonds, epoxy bridges, and may be substituted with halo, alkoxy, lower alkenyloxy, or lower alkynyloxy substituents useful in killing and preventing the proliferation of insects and other pests by upsetting their hormone balance.

Abstract: Phenyloxy, phenylsulfinyl, phenylthio, phenylsulfonyl, benzyloxy, benzylthio, benzylsulfinyl, or benzylsulfonyl, alkyl or alkenyl derivatives wherein the alkyl or alkenyl group contains at least 7 carbon atoms which are useful in killing and preventing proliferation of insects by upsetting their hormone balance.