Abstract: This invention relates to new compositions comprising predominantly one enantiomer of an N-acetonylbenzamide fungicide, methods of preparing N-acetonylbenzamides, and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for screening compounds for antitubulin activity, evaluation of cells for sensitivity to antitubulin drugs, resistance monitoring and quantifying tubulin using certain amides that inhibit the growth of eukaryotic cells as probes in binding assays, said amides having the structural formula wherein A is cycloalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, or phenyl, pyridyl, furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrrolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidinyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, naphthyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, benzothienyl, indolyl, benzofuranyl or benzyl, all optionally substituted in an acceptable manner with up to 4 substituents; R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or haloalkynyl, provided that both R1 and R2 are not a hydrogen atom; and X, Y and Z are each independently a hydrogen atom, halo, cyano,

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain compounds, known to inhibit the response of plants to ethylene, for the control of phytopathogenic fungi. The compounds are substituted cyclopropenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from an acylalanine type fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from an acylalanine type fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, phosphorous acid or a salt thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting mammalian cell growth is disclosed. The method uses compounds known as N-acetonylarylamides. The compounds have been shown to inhibit cell mitosis and to inhibit microtubule assembly. The method may be used to treat diseases associated with rapid cell growth, particularly cancer. The compounds used in the method of the present invention may be used in combination with other therapies and may be administered by known techniques for drug administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from an acylalanine type fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: A method for treating protozoal infections is described. The method employs N-acetonylbenzamide compounds provided in an effective amount to inhibit the growth of protozoans. The compounds are useful in controlling such protozoan parasites as Giardia lamblia, Leishmania major, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium parvum, Toxoplasma gondii and microsporidia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from an acylalanine type fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound which is [2-methyl-1-[1-(4-methylphenyl)-ethylaminocarbonyl]-propyl]-carbamic acid, isopropyl ester to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from an acylalanine type fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: A method for controlling algae and marine fouling organisms is described. The method employs N-acetonylbenzamides compounds provided in an effective amount to kill or inhibit the growth of the algae or fouling organisms.

Abstract: A process for novel sphingolipids and other secondary sphingosine-based compounds is provided which comprises the culturing of an appropriate fungus, harvesting mycelium from the fungus and isolating the sphingolipid from the mycelium. The sphingosine-based materials inhibit protein kinase C, provide an anti-inflammatory effect or provide an anti-tumor effect; furthermore, these sphingosine-based materials provide protection for plants against pathogenic microorganisms.