Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of substituted 4-(N?-hydroxy-carbamimidoyl)benzoic acids, which can be obtained by nitrilase catalyzed hydration of substituted terephthalonitriles of formula (II) in an aqueous medium to afford (ammonium) 4-cyanobenzoic acids (IIa). The hydration is followed by treatment of the aqueous reaction medium with hydroxylamine or a salt thereof to afford amidoximes (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous pesticidal composition comprising a) suspended particles comprising dimpropyridaz, and b) triethylammonium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-trifluoromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazoles of formula I, which can be obtained through reaction of amidoxime compounds of formula II with a haloacetic ester in the presence of a solvent and a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 4-cyanobenzoyl chlorides of formula I through reaction of compounds of formula II with a chlorinating agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of 1-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)-N-ethyl-5-methyl-N-pyridazin-4-yl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide recently assigned the common name dimpropyridaz. The invention also relates to the use of the crystalline form B for combating invertebrate pests and to formulations for plant protection which contain the crystalline form B of 1-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)-N-ethyl-5-methyl-N-pyridazin-4-yl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide. The crystalline form B according to the present invention can be identified by powder X-ray diffractometry on the basis of its powder X-ray diffraction diagram, hereinafter also termed powder X-ray diffraction pattern or PXRD pattern, of the polymorph form B recorded using Cu—K? radiation (1.54178 ?) at 25° C. displays the 3 following reflections, quoted as 2? values: 20.69±0.10°, 24.15±0.10° and 30.52±0.10°.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing 2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol in high purity. Especially it relates to a method in which this compound is effectively separated from its 1,2,4-triazol-4-yl isomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene such as terpinolene to the corresponding epoxide such as terpinolene epoxide by reacting the tetrasubstituted alkene with performic acid prepared in situ from formic acid and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of at least one buffering agent. Further, the invention relates to the use of an oxidizing agent comprising hydrogen peroxide and formic acid for the in-situ epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing 2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol in high purity. Especially it relates to a method in which this compound is effectively separated from its 1,2,4-triazol-4-yl isomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds II from the respective oxo compounds. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of triazole compounds from oxiranes II.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the purification of pyrazolpyridazines of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, by adding HCl to a solution of the pyrazolpyridazine in an inert solvent under non-aqueous conditions, effecting crystallization of the HCl-salt, isolating the resulting precipitate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of formula II using a lanthanoid salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-iso-propyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (I), (I) any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof comprising the steps of (a) deprotonating (±)-2-exo-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene such as terpinolene to the corresponding epoxide such as terpinolene epoxide by reacting the tetrasubstituted alkene with performic acid prepared in situ from formic acid and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of at least one buffering agent. Further, the invention relates to the use of an oxidizing agent comprising hydrogen peroxide and formic acid for the in-situ epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (I) any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof, comprising the steps of (a) reacting (±)-2-exo-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (II) any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof with a 2-Methylbenzyl compound of the formula (III) wherein X is a leaving group in the presence of at least one base capable of forming water or a C1-C4 alkyl alcohol under the reaction conditions, and at least one inert organic solvent, and (b) simultaneously removing water, the C1-C4 alkyl alcohol or any mixture thereof from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of formula II using a lanthanoid salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene such as terpinolene to the corresponding epoxide such as terpinolene epoxide by reacting the tetrasubstituted alkene with peracetic acid prepared in situ from acetic anhydride and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of at least one buffering agent. Further, the invention relates to the use of an oxidizing agent comprising hydrogen peroxide and acetic anhydride for the in-situ epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds II from the respective oxo compounds. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of triazole compounds from oxiranes II.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-iso-propyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (I), (I) any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof comprising the steps of (a) deprotonating (±)-2-exo-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (I) any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof, comprising the steps of (a) reacting (±)-2-exo-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (II) any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof with a 2-Methylbenzyl compound of the formula (III) wherein X is a leaving group in the presence of at least one base capable of forming water or a C1-C4 alkyl alcohol under the reaction conditions, and at least one inert organic solvent, and (b) simultaneously removing water, the C1-C4 alkyl alcohol or any mixture thereof from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds II from the respective oxo compounds. Furthermore, he invention relates to a process for the preparation of triazole compounds from oxiranes II.