Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has insecticidal and miticidal activity and methods of use. The composition may be defined by the following generic formula ##EQU1## wherein X can be oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be the same or different and can be selected from lower alky, lower alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, thiophenyl, haloalkyl, alkoxythioalkyl, thiocyano, furfuryloxy, alkyldioxolanealkoxy and sulfolaneyloxy.

Abstract: This invention relates to the method of controlling bacteria comprising adding to the habitat thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein X is selected from 4-trifluoromethyl, 3-nitro and 3-trifluoromethyl.

Abstract: Intermediate compounds useful for manufacturing herbicidal active sulfoxide and sulfone compounds are described herein. The compounds have the following generic formula: ##EQU1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and haloalkyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together can form a heterocyclic ring structure having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms or alkyl substituted heterocyclic ring structure. The heterocyclic ring can be provided with cross-bonding.

Abstract: Compounds are described herein which are useful as insecticides, and which are defined by the following formula ##EQU1## wherein R is lower alkoxy, R.sub.1 is lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, R.sub.2 is allyl or lower alkyl, and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of allyl, lower alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, and 3-methylphenyl; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 taken together are --CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.3 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --.

Abstract: The combination of insecticidal active compounds with an ultraviolet light stabilizer is described herein. The insecticidal active compounds have the following generic formula: ##SPC1##In which R and R.sup.1 are independently methyl or ethyl; n is the integer zero or one; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro, lower alkylthio, or certain heterocyclic radicals. The ultraviolet stabilizers have the formula: ##SPC2##Wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be the same or different and can be selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower carboalkoxy, cyclohexyl, phenyl and halogen. These stabilizers substantially enhance the useful life of the insecticidally active compounds.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has insecticidal and miticidal activity and methods of use. The composition may be defined by the following generic formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 can be selected from alkylketoximino, piperidyl, cycloalkylketoximino, alkylaldoximino, alkylcarbamylalkoxy, hexamethyleneimino, alkyloxazolidine, and ##EQU2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be the same or different and can be selected from hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, benzyl, cyanoalkyl, alkanol, phenyl, alkylphenyl, sulfonamidophenyl, thiazolinyl, alkoxycarbamyl, halobenzyl, furfuryl, provided that when R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is other than hydrogen.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has insecticidal and miticidal activity and methods of use. The composition may be defined by the following generic formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 can be selected from alkylketoximino, piperidyl, cycloalkylketoximino, alkylaldoximino, alkylcarbamylalkoxy, hexamethyleneimino, alkyloxazolidine, and ##EQU2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be the same or different and can be selected from hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, benzyl, cyanoalkyl, alkanol, phenyl, alkylphenyl, sulfonamidophenyl, thiazolinyl, alkoxycarbamyl, halobenzyl, furfuryl, provided that when R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is other than hydrogen.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has insecticidal and miticidal activity and methods of use. The composition may be defined by the following generic formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 can be selected from alkylketoximino, piperidyl, cycloalkylketoximino, alkylaldoximino, alkylcarbamylalkoxy, hexamethyleneimino, alkyloxazolidine, and ##EQU2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be the same or different and can be selected from hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, benzyl, cyanoalkyl, alkanol, phenyl, alkylphenyl, sulfonamidophenyl, thiazolinyl, alkoxycarbamyl, halobenzyl, furfuryl, provided that when R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is other than hydrogen.

Abstract: New compounds having the generic formula: ##EQU1## wherein R can be selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and aryl; R.sub.1 is alkyl; R.sub.2 can be selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkylcyano, thioalkyl, alkynyl, benzothiazolo, imidazolo, aryl and substituted aryl with the substituents being selected from nitro, alkyl, halogen, cyano, thioalkyl, haloalkyl and amido; X can be oxygen, sulfur or amino, provided that when X is oxygen or sulfur R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen. Compounds of the present invention are active insecticides and miticides.

Abstract: New compounds having the generic formula: ##EQU1## wherein R can be selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and aryl; R.sub.1 is alkyl; R.sub.2 can be selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkylcyano, thioalkyl, alkynyl, benzothiazolo, imidazolo, aryl and substituted aryl with the substituents being selected from nitro, alkyl, halogen, cyano, thioalkyl, haloalkyl and amido; X can be oxygen, sulfur or amino, provided that when X is oxygen or sulfur R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen. Compounds of the present invention are active insecticides and miticides.

Abstract: 3-(4'-chlorophenyl)-5-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazole and its use as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Abstract: This application is directed to novel compounds useful as insect repellents. The compounds of this invention have the following generic formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, and cyanoalkyl; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, and furfuryl; R and R.sub.1 taken together can form a ring structure selected from alkylene, alkyl substituted alkylene, alkenylene and alkyl substituted alkenylene.

Abstract: This application is directed to novel compounds useful as insect repellents. The compounds of this invention have the following generic formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, and cyanoalkyl; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, and furfuryl; R and R.sub.1 taken together can form a ring structure selected from alkylene, alkyl substituted alkylene, alkenylene and alkyl substituted alkenylene.

Abstract: This application is directed to novel compounds useful as insect repellents. The compounds of this invention have the following generic formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, and cyanoalkyl; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, and furfuryl; R and R.sub.1 taken together can form a ring structure selected from alkylene, alkyl substituted alkylene, alkenylene and alkyl substituted alkenylene.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which is useful as an activator for insecticides. The activator composition is defined by the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of lower alkoxy and ##EQU2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl.

Abstract: This application is directed to novel compounds useful as insect repellents. The compounds of this invention have the following generic formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, and cyanoalkyl; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, and furfuryl; R and R.sub.1 taken together can form a ring structure selected from alkylene, alkyl substituted alkylene, alkenylene and alkyl substituted alkenylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to tetrahydrofuranyl bromoacetates having the formula ##SPC1##And to their utility as selective biocidal agents showing efficacy on bacteria, algae and fungi.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has insecticidal and miticidal activity and methods of use. The composition may be defined by the following generic formula ##EQU1## wherein X can be oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be the same or different and can be selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, thiophenyl, haloalkyl, alkoxythioalkyl, thiocyano, furfuryloxy, alkyldioxolanealkoxy and sulfolaneyloxy.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has insecticidal and miticidal activity and methods of use. The composition may be defined by the following generic formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 can be selected from alkylketoximino, piperidyl, cycloalkylketoximino, alkylaldoximino, alkylcarbamylalkoxy, hexamethyleneimino, alkyloxazolidine, and ##EQU2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be the same or different and can be selected from hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, benzyl, cyanoalkyl, alkanol, phenyl, alkylphenyl, sulfonamidophenyl, thiazolinyl, alkoxycarbamyl, halobenzyl, furfuryl, provided that when R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is other than hydrogen.

Abstract: New compounds corresponding to the generic formula: ##SPC1##Wherein X can be oxygen or sulfur, R can be lower alkyl or two R groups can form a ring structure, R.sub.1 can be hydrogen, halogen, haloalkyl, alkyl or alkoxy.