Abstract: The invention relates to an insecticidal and miticidal composition which contains as active ingredients chlorfenapyr in combination with one or more organophosphoric acid ester-type compounds and to a method for controlling insecticidal or miticidal pests which have acquired resistance to commercial insecticidal and miticidal agents.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of 2,3-pyridinedicarboximides having the structural formula I The 2,3-pyridinedicarboximides are useful as intermediates in the preparation of herbicidal 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)nicotinic acids, esters and salts.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 6-(perfluoroalkyl)uracil compounds having the structural formula I from carbamate compounds having the structural formula II

Abstract: There are provided 1-(3-heterocyclyphenyl)isothio-urea, -isourea, -guanidine and -amidine compounds of formula I Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: (R1, R2 and Hal are defined in the specification) show selective fungicidal activity. The new compounds are processed with carriers and adjuvants to fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 2-arylvinyl alkyl ether compounds of the structural formula I In addition, the present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of 1,4-diaryl-2-fluoro-2-butene compounds of the structural formula V

Abstract: Pesticidal 1,4-diaryl-2,3-difluoro-2-butene compounds having the structural formula I and compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of insect and acarid pests.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: (R1, R2, R3, L1, L2 and Hal are defined in the specification) show selective fungicidal activity. These compounds may be processed with carriers, and optionally an adjuvant, to produce fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for protecting cereal crops from injury caused by a herbicidally effective amount of a herbicide, in particular, herbicides selected from the group consisting of AHAS-inhibiting, ACCase-inhibiting and HPPD-inhibiting herbicides, which comprises applying to the crop plant, the seed of the crop, or the soil surrounding the crop or crop seed an effective non-phytotoxic antidotal amount of a benzothiazole derivative of formula I wherein A represents an alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, hydroxy, cyano or nitro group or a group of the formula  in which W represents O or S, and R represents a hydroxy, thiol, alkoxy, thioalkyl, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; and X represents CH or N; Also included are safened herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of a herbicide and an effective nonphytotoxic antidotal amount a benzothiazole derivative of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I methods for their preparation and their use as acaricidal and insecticidal agents.

Abstract: A method is provided for purifying a crude N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP) containing color bodies or their precursors, the method comprising: a) forming a hot aqueous solution of the crude APAP; and b) subsequently contacting the hot solution with an acid washed adsorbent carbon, e.g., an activated carbon, which acid washed carbon, prior to such contact, has been pretreated by contacting it with an aqueous solution of a reducing sulfite.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synergistic control of undesirable plants such as Ipomoea, Cyperus, Sida and Euphorbia which comprises applying to the plants or their locus a synergistically effective amount of a combination of glyphosate and an imidazolinone compound. Further provided are synergistic herbicidal compositions comprising glyphosate and an imidazolinone compound.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions comprising an acceptable carrier and/or surface active agent and synergistically effective amounts of (a) at least one azolopyrimidine of formula I  in which R1, R2, L1, L2 and L3 have the meaning given in claim 1; and (b) at least one fungicidal active ingredient selected from benomyl, carboxin, captan, chlorothalonil, copper oxychloride, cyprodinil, dimethomorph, dithianon, dodine, famoxadone, fenhexamid, fenpiclonil, fenpropimorph, fluazinam, mancozeb, metalaxyl, pyrimethanil, quinoxifen, sulfur, triforine, vinclozolin, a fungicidal triazole derivative, and a synthetic strobilurine derivative. The invention also provides a method of controlling the growth of phytopathogenic fungi at a locus by applying synergistically effective amounts of at least one azolopyrimidine of formula I and at least one fungicidal active ingredient (b) to the locus.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal composition comprising an acceptable carrier and/or surface active agent and synergistically effective amounts of (a) at least one azolopyrimidine of formula I  in which R1 through R2, L, A and n have the meaning given in claim 1; (b) and at least one melanin biosynthesis inhibitor (MBI), preferably a phenoxyamide of formula II  wherein R5 through R9, Y and m have the meaning given in claim 2; and to a method of controlling the growth of phythopathogenic fungi at a locus which comprises applying synergistically effective amounts of at least one azolopyrimidine of formula I (a) and at least one MBI (b) to the locus.

Abstract: A process and intermediate compounds for the preparation of fluoroolefin compounds which are useful as pesticidal agents.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein (R1, R2, Hal and L1 through L5 are defined in the specification) show selective fungicidal activity. The new compounds may be processed with carriers and adjuvants to produce fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: (R1 to R5 and X are defined in the specification) show selective fungicidal activity, in particular against rice blast disease. The new compounds are processed with carriers and, optionally, an adjuvant to provide fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides N-biphenylthiohydrazone derivatives of formula I and compositions and methods for the use thereof in the control of insect and acarid pests and for the protection of crops therefrom.

Abstract: A compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in which R1 and R2 are independently H or methyl (for example N,N-dimethyl-1-[1-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]-3-methylbutyl amine hydrochloride optionally in the form of its monohydrate) is used for treating osteoarthritis or gout.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of a compound of formula I wherein R1 represents an optionally substituted aryl group, R2 represents an optionally substituted alkyl group, and R3 and R4 each individually represent an alkyl group; which comprises heating a mixture of a compound of formula II an alcohol, a tri-alkoxymethane, an acid and, optionally, an inert diluent.