Abstract: The invention relates to new cycloalkane derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and compositions--particularly feed additives and animal feeds--containing the same.The new compounds of the present invention correspond to the general formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 3, 4, 5 or 6;R denotes a phenyl group optionally carrying one or more substituent/s/ selected from the group consisting of halogen, lower alkoxy and lower alkyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent hydrogen or form together a valence bond;R.sup.3 represents lower alkoxy or a phenyl optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-12 alkoxy.The fodder additives and fodders according to the invention contain as active ingredient an amount of 1 ppm to 85% by weight of a compound of the general formula I in admixture with inert solid or liquid carriers or diluents and can be used to advantage in animal husbandry.

Abstract: 1-[2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-pentyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole can be produced, in a novel, simple, economical and isomer-free form, by reacting 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-valeronitrile, in the presence of hydrogen, an acid and a hydrogenation catalyst, with a compound H.sub.2 N--NH--R to a compound of the formula ##STR1## hydrogenating the compound (III) catalytically to a compound ##STR2## hydrolysing compounds (IV) wherein R is not hydrogen, and converting the compounds (IV) wherein R=H, or salts thereof, with formamide and/or [3-(dimethylamino)-2-azaprop-2-en-1-ylidene]-dimethylammonium chloride, into 1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-pentyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole, or converting compounds (IV) wherein R=--COR', with aqueous formic acid, into the corresponding N,N'-bisformyl derivatives, and reacting these with formamide, optionally in the presence of NH.sub.3, to 1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-pentyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole. R in the formulae is hydrogen, --CHO, --COR', --COOR' or --CONH.sub.2, and R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A tri- or tetra-substituted phenoxy alkylene- or alkenylene-anilide compound represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X, Y, l, m and n are as defined in claim 1; a process for producing the aforesaid anilide compound; and its use as a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: A new chemical sequence for preparing certain indoles is disclosed which employes certain 2-substituted-6-nitrophenylacetaldehyde semicarbazones claimed here. Said semicarbazones are cyclized to the indoles by low pressure hydrogenation.

Abstract: 3-Sulfonamido-benzophenonimine derivatives useful for prophylactically or therapeutically treating patients suffering from viral infections are provided from 3-sulfonamido-benzophenones.

Abstract: 1,2,4-triazol-(5)-yl-[thio] phosphates are disclosed having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 =OR.sup.1, R.sup.1, C.sub.6 H.sub.5, NHR.sup.1, N(R.sup.1).sub.2 ;X=O, SR.sup.3 =H, alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, C.sub.6 H.sub.5, benzyl, alkenyl with from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl with from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; andR.sup.4 =vinyl, halovinyl, polyhalovinyl, vinyl substituted with aryl groups, alkyl groups with from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, O-alkyl groups with from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, S-alkyl groups with from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; haloalkyl, acetyl, cyclohexenyl, benzoyl ##STR2## Also disclosed are 1,2,4-triazole intermediates having the formula ##STR3## wherein: X, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the same meanings as indicated above. The phosphate esters are useful in combatting infestations of pests such as orthoptera, aphides, diptera, lepidoptera, coleoptera, acari, nematodes.

Abstract: A new chemical sequence for preparing indoles is disclosed whose key reactions are reaction of a o-nitrotoluene with tris(dimethylamino)methane to give a .beta.-dimethylamino-o-nitrostyrene which is converted into a semicarbazone and cyclized.

Abstract: Novel substituted 11-amino-undeca-4,8-dienal and 11-amino-undecanal aldehyde-derivatives of the formulae Ia ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.6, Y and m are as defined in patent claim 1, and processes for their preparation are described. The compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib can be catalytically hydrogenated to novel 1,11-diaminoundecanes, which, in turn, can be used, for example, for the preparation of polycondensation products, in particular transparent polyamides, or as curing agents for epoxide resins.

Abstract: Novel compounds are described which are substituted benzophenone hydrazones. They have pesticidal activity, especially against insects and acarids, and pesticidal compositions and methods are described. Methods of making the compounds, and novel intermediates, are also described.

Abstract: Novel compounds are described which are substituted benzophenone hydrazones. They have pesticidal activity, especially against insects and acarids, and pesticidal compositions and methods are described. Methods of making the compounds, and novel intermediates, are also described.

Abstract: Novel 4-monoalkylamino-benzaldehydes, 4-mono-alkylamino-alkanophenones, and 4-monoalkylamino-benzophenones, and derivatives and salts thereof, are disclosed which are useful as anti-atherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: This disclosure describes anthracene-9,10-bis-carbonyl-hydrazones and derivatives thereof useful as antibacterial agents, for inhibiting the growth of transplanted mouse tumors, and for inducing the regression and/or palliation of leukemia and related cancers.

Abstract: Semicarbazones and carbalkoxy hydrazones substituted in 2 position are synthesized by alkylation of the corresponding semicarbazones and carbalkoxy hydrazones, using alkyl halides or alkyl sulphates as alkylating agents.