Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidally active sulfonamide compounds, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof and a method of their use as general and/or selective herbicides or plant growth regulants. More specifically the herbicidally active sulfonamides of this invention have an ortho cyclic saturated or partially saturated group which includes a carbonyl or sulfonyl radical.In the most common situation, the control of undesired vegetation is desired to permit the growth of useful crops such as cotton, rice, corn, wheat and soybeans, to name a few. Unchecked weed growth in such useful crops can cause significant losses, reducing profit to the farmer and increasing costs to the consumer. In other situations, herbicides are desired which will control all plant growth. Examples of areas in which complete control of all vegetation is desired and areas around fuel storage tanks, ammunition depots and industrial storage areas.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## can be used as optical brighteners.

Abstract: Novel N-hydroxy-N'-sulfonylguanidine compounds are described which possess significant herbicidal and plant growth regulant activity for control of undesired vegetation.

Abstract: This invention relates to amidine derivatives which are histamine H-2 antagonists and which inhibit gastric acid secretion. According to the invention there is provided a guanidine derivative of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a 1-10C alkyl, 3-8C cycloalkyl, 4-14C cycloalkylalkyl, 3-6C alkenyl, 3-6C alkynyl, 1-6C alkanoyl, 6-10C aryl, 7-11C aralkyl or 7-11C aroyl radical, the latter three being optionally substituted; ring X is a heterocyclic ring as defined in the specification; A is phenylene or 5-7C cycloalkylene or a 1-8C alkylene chain into which is optionally inserted one or two groups; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are a variety of radicals described in the specification: and the pharmaceutically-acceptable acid-addition salts thereof. Manufacturing processes and pharmaceutical compositions are also described.

Abstract: Sulfonylureas derived from acetylenic pyrimidines and triazines, useful as pre- and postemergence herbicides. Typical of this group is 2-[[(4-ethynyl-6-methylpyrimidine-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-aminosulfonyl]-benzo ic acid, methyl ester.

Abstract: Benzylsulfonylureas and arylsulfamoylureas are useful as pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides and as plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Thiocarbonylsulfonylureas, useful as herbicides and plant growth regulants, herbicidal compositions employing these compounds and methods of applying them to soil or directly to plants have been discovered.

Abstract: A selective herbicide of the formula ##STR1## in which m is 0, 1 or 2,R.sup.5 is an organic radical,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an organic radical,R.sup.9 is hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl radical,R.sup.10 is an organic radical or forms a ring with R.sup.9,R.sup.40 and R.sup.41 are alkyl or alkoxy, andM is hydrogen or a metal or ammonium radical, or an acid adduct thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidally active sulfamoyl urea derivatives, including herbicidal formulations and uses thereof to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonamide compounds such as N-[(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-1,4-dihydro-3-methyl-4 -oxo-1-phenyl-indeno[1,2-C]pyrazole-5-sulfonamide and N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-pyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-1,4-dihydro-3-methyl- 4-oxo-1-phenyl-indeno[1,2-C]pyrazole-5-sulfonamide, agricultural compositions containing them, and their herbicidal utility are disclosed.

Abstract: A designated o-carbomethoxysulfonylurea demonstrates high activity as a herbicide.

Abstract: Cyanoheterocyclic sulfonylureas and agricultural compositions containing them are useful as general preemergence or postemergence herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Stabilizers for synthetic polymer compositions are provided which are hydrocarbyl(polyphenol)-poly(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidyl-1,3,5-triazines ) having the formula: ##STR1## in which: R is a hydrocarbyl group having the valence n;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl and alkoxy having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; acyl having from about one to about twelve carbon atoms; and oxyl;Y is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is lower alkyl having from one to about six carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkyl, hydroxy alkyl and alkoxy having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; and cycloalkyl having from three to about twelve carbon atoms; and ##STR3## X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR4## wherein: R.sub.

Abstract: The reaction of cyanuric fluoride with amines to form monocondensation products is possible in high yields by subjecting the educts to rapid thorough mixing and then bringing the reaction to completion under plug flow conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel disubstituted benzylsulfonamides and benzenesulfamates, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof and a method of their use as preemergent or postemergent herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: The invention features compounds having anti-arthritic activity and having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an alkyl group having between 1 and 8, inclusive, carbon atoms and Y is a hydroxyalkylamino group having between 2 and 8, inclusive, carbon atoms; a dialkylamino group having between 2 and 12, inclusive, carbon atoms; a carboxyalkylamino group having between 2 and 9, inclusive, carbon atoms; a heterocycloalkyl group having between 2 and 5, inclusive, carbon atoms and having nitrogen as a hetero atom; an alkylthioalkylamino group having between 3 and 10, inclusive, carbon atoms; or a heteroarylalkylthioalkylamino group having between 5 and 14, inclusive, carbon atoms and having ntrogen as a hetero atom.

Abstract: 1-(2-Trifluoromethoxy-phenylsulphonyl)-3-heteroaryl-(thio)urea herbicides of the formula ##STR1## in which Q represents oxygen or sulphur,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or benzyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkylthio, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)-amino,X represents nitrogen or a --CH-- grouping,Y represents nitrogen or a --CR.sup.3 -- grouping,whereinR.sup.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl)-carbonyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy)-carbonyl, andZ represents nitrogen or a --CR.sup.4 -- grouping,whereinR.sup.4 represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, 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 -alkylamino or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)-amino.

Abstract: Herbicidally active novel N,N'-bis-sulphonyl guanidines of the formula ##STR1## in which M is hydrogen, a metal or an ammonium radical, andR.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.40 and R.sup.41 are various organic radicals.

Abstract: o-Haloalkylbenzene sulfonylureas are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: The compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which X denotes O or --SO.sub.2 --, Y denotes CH or N, R.sub.1 denotes alkyl, alkenyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)-alkinyl which are optionally substituted, R.sub.2 denotes alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cyclohexyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 denote H or alkyl, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 denote H, (substituted) alkyl, (substituted) alkoxy, halogen, alkylthio, monoalkylamino or dialkylamino, and also salts thereof, possess advantageous herbicidal properties against monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weeds and are suitable for selective use in large-scale crops. In addition, they possess a good plant growth-regulating action.

Abstract: Ortho-Hydrazinosulfonyl benzenesulfonylureas, such as 2-(2,2-dimethylhydrazinosulfonyl)-N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocar bonyl]benzenesulfonamide, are useful as pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonylurea herbicidal compounds, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof and a method of their use.

Abstract: Aryl and heteroaryl sulfonimidamides which also contain a pyrimidine or triazine heterocycle are useful as general or selective preemergent and postemergent herbicides.

Abstract: Specific fluoroethoxy pyrimidines and triazines are useful as general or selective preemergent and postemergent herbicides. Ortho-ethoxy and ortho-propoxy substituted benzenesulfonamides, such as 2-ethoxy-N-[[4-methoxy-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]aminoca rboxyl]benzenesulfonamide and N-[[4-methoxy-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]aminocarbonyl]- 2-propoxybenzenesulfonamide, and their agriculturally suitable salts show pre-emergent and postemergent herbicidal utility in corn.

Abstract: Substituted N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas and N-phenylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal bases or alkaline earth metal bases, or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good pre- and postemergence selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties.In the above formula the symbols have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, 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 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, --CO--R.sup.8, --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, --CO--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 or --SO.sub.2 --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, 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 alkylsulfinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or cyano,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: A class of ortho-alkyl- and ortho-alkenyl-substituted benzenesulfonamides are useful as general or selective pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides and as plant growth regulants.

Abstract: The 2-phenylpyrimidines, 2-naphthylpyrimidines and 2-heterocyclylpyrimidines of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Hal is a halogen atom and Q is a substituted phenyl or naphthyl radical or a heterocyclic ring which is unsaturated, partly saturated and/or fused to a benzene ring, are able to protect cultivated plants from the phytotoxic action of herbicides. The cultivated plants are preferably sorghum, cereals, maize, rice and soybeans, and the herbicides are chloroacetanilides or other compounds having herbicidal action.

Abstract: Quaternary compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein K.sym. denotes a cationic organic radical,X denotes a linking member,R denotes the radical of a heterocyclic reactive group,m denotes the numbers 1 or 2,n denotes the numbers 1 or 2 andAn.crclbar. denotes an anion,can be used for increasing the affinity of anionic dyestuffs for natural or synthetic fiber materials containing nitrogen or hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Sulfonylureas derived from acetylenic pyrimidines and triazines, useful as pre- and postemergence herbicides. Typical of this group is 2-[[(4-ethynyl-6-methylpyrimidine-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-aminosulfonyl]-benzo ic acid, methyl ester.

Abstract: Novel compounds, e.g., N-(5,7-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-(2-chlorobenzene sulfonamide) and their compositions and use in the control of weeds.

Abstract: Novel substituted N-sulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas or N-sulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the formula I ##STR1## have good pre- and postemergence selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties.In this formula E is nitrogen or --CH.dbd., the group ##STR2## is a phenyl, naphthyl, furyl, thiophenyl, pyrrole or pyridinyl radical which is substituted in accordance with the definitions ofR.sup.1 and R.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may also be halogen, lower alkenyl, lower haloalkenyl, lower haloalkoxy, amino, lower alkylamino, --CH(OCH.sub.3).sub.2, a cyclised ketal group or a saturated 5- to 7-membered heterocycle which is bound through the nitrogen atom,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, benzyl or naphthyl radical, andR.sup.

Abstract: In the preparation of a 2-arylamino-4,6-dichloro-s-triazine of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aryl radical, andR.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl,by reacting cyanuric chloride of the formula ##STR2## with a virtually water-insoluble arylamine of the formula ##STR3## at a temperature between 0.degree. and 100.degree. C., the improvement which comprises effecting the reaction in water at an acid pH in the presence of a virtually water-insoluble organic solvent. The resulting aqueous phase contains the triazine in such high purity and concentration that it can be used without further purification. The organic solvent can be recycled.

Abstract: Alkenylsulfonylureas have been found to be effective as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: The process and the apparatus according to the invention are used to produce a suspension of cyanuric chloride in water, or to react cyanuric chloride with ammonia or with amines. It is possible to produce cyanuric chloride suspensions in water which have a mean particle size of below 20 .mu.m, and a concentration of higher than 20% by weight of cyanuric chloride.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel disubstituted benzylsulfonamides and benzenesulfamates, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof and a method of their use as preemergent or postemergent herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula I are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: A class of ortho-alkyl- and ortho-alkenyl-substituted benzenesulfonamides are useful as general or selective pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides and as plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Thiocarbonylsulfonylureas, useful as herbicides and plant growth regulants, herbicidal compositions employing these compounds and methods of applying them to soil or directly to plants have been discovered.

Abstract: N-Phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinyl- and -triazinylureas of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl or 3,3-difluorobutyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, 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 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonyl, --CO--R.sup.6, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --CO--NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 or --SO.sub.2 --NR.sup.11 R.sup.12,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, 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 -alkylsulfinyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonyl,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or --NR.sup.12 R.sup.13,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy,R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4-cyclopropyl-1,3,5-triazines and processes for their production are disclosed. The 2-amino-4-cyclopropyl-1,3,5-triazines are intermediate in the production of herbicidally active N-(cyclopropyltriazinyl)-N'-arylsulfonyl ureas and correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, and R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -haloalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkoxyalkyl.

Abstract: Aryl and heteroaryl sulfonimidamides which also contain a pyrimidine or triazine heterocycle are useful as general or selective preemergent and postemergent herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonylurea compounds having substituents ortho to the sulfonylurea linkage that includes a 3- or 4- membered carbocyclic ring, a saturated 5- or 6- membered carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring which contains 1 heteroatom selected from O, S and NR.sub.3, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof and a method of their use as herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Novel 4-heterocyclylvinyl-4'-styryl-biphenyls of the formula ##STR1## are described, i which A is an isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, pyrimidinyl or triazinyl radical which is unsubstituted or substituted by a non-chromophoric substituent, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric substituent and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, or alkyl; processes for the preparation of these compounds are also described.The novel 4-heterocyclylvinyl-4'-styryl-biphenyls can be used as fluorescent brighteners for high-molecular organic materials, in particular materials of polyamide and polyester, especially for polyester textiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidally active sulfamoyl urea derivatives, including herbicidal formulations and uses thereof to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to guanidine derivatives which are histamine H-2 antagonists and which inhibit gastric acid secretion. According to the invention there is provided a guanidine derivative of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, same or different, are hydrogen or 1-10C alkyl, 3-8C cycloalkyl or 4-15C cycloalkylalkyl, each alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl optionally carrying one or more F, Cl or Br atoms, provided that one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is halogen substituted, or R.sup.2 is hydrogen and R.sup.1 is R.sup.5 --E--W in which W is 2-6C alkylene optionally substituted by 1 or 2 1-4C alkyls, E is O,S or NR.sup.6 in which R.sup.6 is H or 1-6C alkyl, R.sup.5 is H or 1-6C alkyl optionally substituted by 1 or 2 1-4C alkyls, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: Ortho-Hydrazinosulfonyl benzenesulfonylureas, such as 2-(2,2-dimethylhydrazinosulfonyl)-N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocar bonyl]benzenesulfonamide, are useful as pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: Ortho-(alkoxy)benzenesulfonamides, such as N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-(2-hydroxyethox y)benzenesulfonamide, are useful as pre- and post-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain sulfonylurea compounds having an ester group ortho to the sulfonylurea linkage which have been found to be excellent preemergent and postemergent herbicides or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Herbicidally and fungicidally active novel 2-(alkoximiminoalkoxycarbonyl)-phenylsulphonylureas of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cyano, alkoxycarbonyl or optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or optionally substituted aralkyl,Y represents oxygen or sulphur andHet represents a heterocyclic radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein E represents nitrogen or the CH group andR.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another each represent alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl.

Abstract: Water-soluble complexes, which have herbicidal utility, can be formed from urea and alkali metal salts of selected sulfonylureas, e.g., chlorsulfuron.