Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making N-alkoxy(or aryloxy)carbonyl isothiocyanate derivatives by reacting a chloroformate with a thiocyanate, in the presence of an aqueous solvent and a catalytic amount of a N,N-dialkylarylamine, to produce a N-alkoxy(or aryloxy)carbonyl isothiocyanate intermediate product, wherein the intermediate product is converted to a N-alkoxy(or aryloxy)carbonyl isothiocyanate derivative in high yield and purity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for producing thereof hydroxyarenes of the general formula (I) in which n represents the numbers 1, 2, 3 or 4, R represents cyano, carboxyl, formyl, nitro, halogen or represents alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkylcarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl, each of which is optionally substituted, and Z represents hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, or represents monocyclic or bicyclic, saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl, heterocyclylamino or heterocyclylimino, each of which is optionally substituted, characterized in that halogenoarenes of the general formula (II) in which n, R and Z are each as defined above and X represents halogen are reacted with 3-hydroxy-propionitrile of the formula (III), HO—CH2CH2—CN  (III), if appropriate in the presence of a reaction auxiliary and if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, at temperatures between 0° C. and 100° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Het represents one of the groups ##STR2## in which A, B, D, G, V, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the description,processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new pyridyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which V.sup.1, V.sup.2 or V.sup.3 represents nitrogen,Het represents one of the groups ##STR2## A, B, G, W, Z and z have the meanings given in the description, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous process for making O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate. In accordance with this process, O,O-dimethyl phosphorochloridothioate is reacted with ammonia and sodium hydroxide; addition of the sodium hydroxide controls the pH of the reaction mixture. The formed reaction mixture contains an aqueous phase and an organic phase. The organic phase of the reaction mixture is separated from the aqueous phase; a second organic phase is solvent extracted from the aqueous phase; and the resultant O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate is isolated from the combined organic phases via vacuum solvent stripping. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reaction of O,O-dimethyl phosphorochloridothioate with ammonia and sodium hydroxide is carried out in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides mercapto-imidazolyl compounds, and the acid addition salts and metal salt complexes thereof; a process for their preparation; and a method for their use as microbicides.

Abstract: Compositions which contain compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which X represents .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.N--,E represents an electron-withdrawing radical,R represents optionally substituted hetarylalkyl,A represents hydrogen, alkyl, or a bifunctional group which is linked to the radical Z,Z represents alkyl, --NH--alkyl, --N(alkyl).sub.2 or a bifunctional group which is linked to the radical A,in mixtures with fungicidal active compounds, excluding cyclopropylcarboxamide derivatives and azolylmethylcycloalkanes. These compositions are useful to control fungi and insects.

Abstract: The present invention provides the composition for novel triazolyl disulphides, the acid addition salts and metal salt complexes of the triazolyl disulphides, a process for their preparation, and a method for their use as microbicides.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel dihydrofuran carboxamides of formula (I), ##STR1## in which R stands for groups of formulae (a), (b) or (c), ##STR2## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, m, n and p have the meanings given in the description. The invention also concerns a process for preparing the novel substances, and their use for combating undesirable micro-organisms for plant- and material-protection purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted phenyluracils of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each as defined in the description, to a process for preparing the novel substances and to their use as herbicides. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel substituted chlorophenyluracils of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each as defined in the description, and to a process for preparing these substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable azinphos-methyl wettable powder formulation. The composition of the present invention contains an insecticide powder formulation and a magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. The magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is added to the azinphos-methyl formulation in an amount such that the magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is from about 5% by weight to about 20% by weight of the total mixture. The addition of the magnesium sulfate heptahydrate reduces deflagration of the azinphos-methyl formulation and reduces the tendency of exothermic decomposition to occur.

Abstract: Pyrrolopyrimidines of formula (I) in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and A have the meanings given in the description, and their acid-addition salts and metal salt complexes are very highly suitable for combatting vegetable and animal pests.Novel pyrrolopyrimidines of formula (Ia) in which R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and Z have the meanings given in the description, and their acid-addition salts and metal salt complexes, and a process for their production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydro-5-nitro-pyrimidines of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Het, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and A are as defined herein,to processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides and ectoparasiticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulphonyl-mercapto-triazolyl derivatives, their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes; a process for the preparation of the novel compounds; and a method for their use as microbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel S-aryl-dithiazine dioxides, to processes for their preparation and to the use in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making O,S-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate. In accordance with this process, O,O-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate is isomerized in the presence of dimethyl sulfate to form a reaction mixture; the reaction mixture is then passed through a wiped film evaporator at a temperature of from about 55.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. and a pressure of from about 3 to about 10 mm Hg, with the distillate containing O,S-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate, unreacted O,O-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate and by-products, and the residue containing O,S-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate in an amount greater than the amount of O,S-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate contained in the reaction mixture prior to distillation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for inhibiting phase separation and the resulting non-uniform distribution of an active ingredient in low viscosity, water-based pesticide suspensions. In accordance with this invention, the composition comprises from about 0.003% to about 50% by weight of a pesticide, from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a wetting agent; from about 0.0% to about 0.8% by weight of a thickener; from about 0.1% to about 0.5% of an antimicrobial agent; from about 5% to about 20% of an anti-freeze; from about 1% to about 8% of a hydrophobic fumed silica; and from about 40% to about 95% of water. In an embodiment of the invention, the hydrophobic fumed silica results from a hydrophilic silica which is treated with dimethyldichlorosilane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry composition that can be used as a herbicide. The composition contains N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadia zol-2-yl]oxy]acetamide, 4-amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5-(4H)-one, and a pH adjusting agent. The pH adjusting agent is present in an amount such that it constitutes from about 0.1% to about 10% of the composition, and the resulting pH is from about 2.8 to about 5.4. The molar ratio of 4-amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5-(4H)-one to N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadia zol-2-yl]oxy]acetamide in the composition is from about 1:1 to about 1:6.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making N-alkoxy(or aryloxy)carbonyl isothiocyanate derivatives by reacting a chloroformate with a thiocyanate, in the presence of an organic solvent and a catalytic amount of a N,N-dialkylarylamine, to produce a N-alkoxy(or aryloxy)carbonyl isothiocyanate intermediate product, wherein the intermediate product is converted to a N-alkoxy(or aryloxy)carbonyl isothiocyanate derivative in high yield and purity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insecticidal mixtures of chloronicotinyl insecticides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkylorR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR2## X represents an NH group, NCH.sub.3 group or represents sulphur, Y represents nitrogen or a CH group andZ represents cyano or nitro,with one or more of the synergists mentioned in the description.