Abstract: There are described novel 2-[4-(5-chloro-3-fluoropyridin-2-yloxy)-phenoxy]-propionic acids esters and -thio-esters having a herbicidal action and an action reducing the growth of grasses, which compounds correspond to the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is oxygen or sulfur,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methylR.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylThe salts and enantiomers of these compounds are also part of the invention.These compounds are suitable for selectively controlling weeds in crops of cultivated plants, and for reducing the growth of grasses.

Abstract: There are described novel 3-fluoropyridyl-2-oxy derivatives having a herbicidal action and an action reducing the growth of grasses, which compounds correspond to the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or the trifluoromethyl group, andZ is an alkanoic acid derivative which is more precisely described in the specification.These compounds are suitable for the selective control of weeds in crops of cultivated plants, or for the reduction of the growth of grasses.

Abstract: N-Pyridinylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-pyridinylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein E is nitrogen or the methine bridge,Z is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 dialkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or --NR.sup.12 R.sup.13,G is a ##STR2## R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl carbonyl or --COOR.sup.14,R.sup.3 is a ##STR3## group, n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, nitro, --COOR.sup.14, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, --O--CR.sup.15 R.sup.16 --COOR.sup.14 or --O--CR.sup.15 R.

Abstract: There is described the novel 2-[4-(5-Chloro-3-fluoropyridin-2-yloxy)-phenoxy]-propionic acid methyl ester and its (R)-enantiomer. ##STR1## These compounds are suitable for selectively controlling weeds in crops of cultivated plants, and for reducing the growth of grasses.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclosulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-heterocyclosulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein E is nitrogen or the methine bridge,Z is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 dialkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or --NR.sup.12 R.sup.13,G is a ##STR2## group R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl carbonyl or --COOR.sup.14,R.sup.2 is a ##STR3## group, R.sup.3 is a ##STR4## Q is oxygen, sulfur or --NR.sup.7 --,A is oxygen, sulfur, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 -- or --(CR.sup.10 R.sup.11).sub.m --,m and n are 0, 1 or 2,R.sup.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method and composition for the immunization of healthy useful plants against plant diseases containing as active ingredients compounds of formula ##STR1## in which: X is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, methyl, methoxy, HOOC or MOOC;Y is hydrogen, halogen, SO.sub.3 H, SO.sub.3 M, nitro, hydroxy or amino, M being the molar equivalent of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion that is formed from a corresponding base or basic compound; andZ is cyano or --CO--A;A represents either --OH or --SH, the hydrogen atom of which may also be replaced by the molar equivalent of an inorganic or organic cationic residue,or wherein A represents any other organic residue which has a molecular weight of less than 900 and which may also contain one, or more than one, hetero atom, including the salts of the phytophysiologically tolerable 7-carboxylic acid or 7-thiocarboxylic acid with primary, secondary or tertiary amines or with inorganic bases.

Abstract: N-Pyridinylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-pyridinylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein E is nitrogen or the methine bridge,Z is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or --NR.sup.12 R.sup.13,G is a ##STR2## R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl carbonyl or --COOR.sup.14,R.sup.3 is a ##STR3## group, n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, nitro, --COOR.sup.14, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, --O--CR.sup.15 R.sup.16 --CN,R.sup.9 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl oder C.sub.

Abstract: There are described novel 3-fluoropyridyl-2-oxy derivatives having a herbicidal action and an action reducing the growth of grasses, which compounds correspond to the formula I whereinX is halogen or the trifluoromethyl group, andZ is an alkanoic acid derivative which is more precisely described in the specification.These compounds are suitable for the selective control of weeds in crops of cultivated plants, or for the reduction of the growth of grasses.

Abstract: There are described novel 3-fluoropyridyl-2-oxy derivatives having a herbicidal action and an action reducing the growth of grasses, which compounds correspond to the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or the trifluoromethyl group, andZ is an alkanoic acid derivative which is more precisely described in the specification.These compounds are suitable for the selective control of weeds in crops of cultivated plants, or for the reduction of the growth of grasses.

Abstract: New 3-fluoropyridyl-2-oxy-phenoxy derivatives are disclosed which have a herbicidal and plant growth inhibiting action. They correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl,G is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkylene chain which can be mono- or disubstituted by methyl or phenyl,m is zero or one,R.sup.12 and K.sup.13 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl andR.sup.17 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl or methoxymethyl.These compounds are suitable for the selective control of weeds in crops of cultivated plants, or for the reduction of the growth of grasses.

Abstract: In accordance with a novel process, 2,3-difluoropyridines of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl, are prepared by diazotising a 3-amino-2-halopyridine of formula II ##STR2## wherein X is as defined for formula I and Y is bromine, chlorine or fluorine, in the presence of hydrogen fluroide, to give a 3-fluoro-2-halopyridine of formula III ##STR3## wherein X and Y are as defined for formula II, and treating resultant 3-fluoro-2-halopyridines of formula III, wherein Y is bromine or chlorine, with a fluorinating agent.The 2,3-difluoropyridines prepared by the novel process are valuable intermediates for the preparation of 2-[4-(3-fluoropyridin-2-yloxy)-phenoxy]propionic acid derivatives which are known as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel suylfonylureas of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently of the other, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino, an alkoxyalkyl group or alkoxyalkoxy group, each containing not more than 6 carbon atoms,Z is oxygen or sulfur,E is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd., andQ is an unsubstituted or substituted 6-membered heterocyclic radical containing 2 to 3 nitrogen atoms and bound through a carbon atom,and the salts thereof.A process for the preparation of the novel compounds and the use thereof are also described. The compounds of formula I can be used in the form of agriculturally useful compositions for controlling weeds and/or for selectively influencing plant growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel sulfonylureas of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently of the other, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino, an alkoxyalkyl group or alkoxyalkoxy group, each containing not more than 6 carbon atoms,Z is oxygen or sulfur,E is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd., andQ is an unsubstituted or substituted 6-membered heterocyclic radical containing 2 to 3 nitrogen atoms and bound through a carbon atom,and the salts thereof.A process for the preparation of the novel compounds and the use thereof are also described. The compounds of formula I can be used in the form of agriculturally useful compositions for controlling weeds and/or for selectively influencing plant growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-phenylsulfonyl-N-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or a --Q--R.sub.7, --CO--OR.sub.8 or --(CO).sub.n --NR.sub.9 R.sub.10 radical,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, halogen or alkoxyalkyl containing not more than 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkenyl which is substituted by one or more fluorine or bromine atoms or by one or more hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, --(Y).sub.m --CO--(Z).sub.n --R.sub.8, --SO.sub.2 --NR.sub.11 R.sub.12, --S(O).sub.p --C.sub.1 --C.sub.3 haloalkyl or --S(O).sub.n --C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groups and which may additionally be substituted by one or more chlorine atoms,R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 2-Phenoxypropionic acid cyanamides of the formula ##STR1## have a useful selective herbicidal activity against weeds, preferably grass weeds, in crops of useful plants.In this formulaR is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkynyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, andT is a radical ##STR2## wherein A is oxygen or sulfur,X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or trifluoromethyl,Y is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or trifluoromethyl, andZ is nitrogen or the methine bridge.

Abstract: There are described novel 3-fluoropyridyl-2-oxy derivatives having a herbicidal action and an action reducing the growth of grasses, which compounds correspond to the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or the trifluoromethyl group, andZ is an alkanoic acid derivative which is more precisely described in the specification.These compounds are suitable for the selective control of weeds in crops of cultivated plants, or for the reduction of the growth of grasses.

Abstract: Phenylsulfonamides of Formula II ##STR1## wherein A is a radical of the formula --C.tbd.C--R;R is H, or an optionally substituted (i) C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl, (ii) C.sub.3 -C.sub.9 cycloalkyl, (iii) phenyl, or (iv) 5-or-6 membered heterocyclic ring;m is one or two;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, or --Y--R.sub.5 ;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkenyl, --Y--R.sub.5, --COOR.sub.6, --NO.sub.2, or --CO--NR.sub.7 --R.sub.8 ;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 haloalkenyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxyalkyl;R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; andY is oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl or sulfonyl bridge; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A process for protecting cultivated plants against aggressive agricultural chemicals is described in which oxide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are used as antidotes. Either the cultivated area for the cultivated plants or the cultivated plants themselves or parts of the plant (seeds, tubers, stem parts, and the like), as desired, can be treated with these oxide derivatives, which are used as a dressing.

Abstract: There is described the 2-[4-(5-chloro-3-fluoropyridin-2-yloxy)-phenoxy]-propionic acid propynyl ester and its (R)-enantiomer of formula I ##STR1## These compounds are suitable for selectively controlling weeds in crops of cultivated plants, or for reducing the growth of grasses.

Abstract: Novel pyrazinyl sulfonamides of the formulaQ--SO.sub.2 --NH.sub.2wherein Q is a substituted pyrazine group are intermediates for the production of sulfonylureas and suflonylthioureas which are useful in controlling weeds or selectively influencing plant growth.