Abstract: A method is described for the control of nematodes and soil-borne insects in agricultural crops which comprises applying to the situs of infestation a composition containing as active ingredient a compound of the formulaR--Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Qwherein R is an alkyl radical of one or two carbon atoms carrying one-to-four fluorine substituents and one-to-three chlorine or bromine substituents represented as CF.sub.p X.sub.(3-p) -- or CF.sub.r X.sub.(3-r) --CF.sub.s X.sub.(2-s) --; Z is --(CH.sub.2 --CHX)-- or --(CH.dbd.CH)--; X is chlorine or bromine; Q is methyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; n is 5 to 12 as required to yield in the compound a chain of 10 to 16 carbon atoms; p is 1 or 2; r is 2 or 3; s is 0 or 1 or 2. A process for preparation of active ingredient compounds is described, and utility of compositions against nematodes and soil-borne insects is exemplified.

Abstract: A cyclopropanecarboxylate of the formula ##STR1## is prepared by the reaction of a compound of the formula ##STR2## with an alkoxide in an ether type solvent. R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.4 each independently is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon residue, R.sup.3 is an alcohol residue, X is halogen, and A is --CH.sub.2 --CX.sub.3 or --CH.dbd.CX.sub.2.

Abstract: Methyl isocyanate in waste gaseous emissions is abated at temperatures substantially lower than those required in the conventional operation of a Process Thermal Oxidizer by contacting the waste gaseous emission with one or more transition metal oxide catalysts at a temperature of at least about 400.degree. C.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## their preparation, and use for the control of nematodes are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: A method for controlling nematodes in agricultural crops utilizing selected 3-substituted-4-phenyl-1,2,5-thiadiazoles, nematicidal compositions thereof, and novel compounds useful therefor are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula, ##STR1## formulations thereof, and their use as herbicides are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: Novel allylthiodiphenyl ether compounds exhibit excellent herbicidal activity against broadleaf weeds while leaving crops such as corn, wheat, rice and soybeans unaffected. Preparation and herbicidal activity of the compounds is disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: O-ethyl S,S-dialkyl phosphorodithioates of the formula: ##STR1## in which one of R and R.sup.1 is an s-butyl group and the other of R and R.sup.1 is s-butyl or t-butyl, exhibiting high levels of activity against soil borne insects and nematodes and low phytotoxicity, are described and exemplified.

Abstract: An O-ethyl S,S-dialkyl phosphorodithioate of the formula: ##STR1## in which one of R and R.sup.1 is an s-butyl group and the other of R and R.sup.1 is n-propyl, exhibiting high levels of activity against soil borne insects and nematodes and low phytotoxicity, is described and exemplified.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.2 is phenyl or phenylmethyl either of which is optionally ring substituted with lower alkyl or halogen; R is hydrogen, a tetramethylcyclopropanecarbonyl group, a 1-(substitutedphenyl)-2-methylpropylcarbonyl group, a 1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,2-dichlorocyclopropanecarbonyl group, or a substitutedvinylcyclopropanecarbonyl group; and, with respect to the indanyl substituents, the 1,3-trans isomer is present in an isomeric excess over the corresponding 1,3-cis isomer. The compounds wherein R is other than hydrogen are insecticides, and the compounds wherein R is hydrogen are insecticide intermediates.

Abstract: 2,2'-Bridged[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl carboxylates and insecticidal compositions containing these esters are useful for the control of a broad range of insects and acarids. Certain 3-(2,2-dihaloethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropyl and 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropyl esters are particularly effective against acarids.

Abstract: A cyclopropanecarboxylic acid of the formula ##STR1## is prepared by the reaction of a compound of the formula ##STR2## with an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide in an ether type solvent. R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.4 each independently is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon residue, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, X is halogen, and A is --CH.sub.2 --CX, 3 or --CH.dbd.CX.sub.2.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is tertiary butyl, R.sub.a and R.sub.b are each bromine or chlorine, and R.sub.c and R.sub.d are each hydrogen, bromine or chlorine, having superior residual activity against foliar feeding insects and acarids are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: A novel N,N,N-trimethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-methanaminium compound is subjected to a rearrangement reaction to give a 3-dimethylaminomethyl-2-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl] compound which is then converted to the corresponding 3-halomethyl-2-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl] compound. The halomethyl compound is an intermediate for pyrethroid and related insecticides having the alcohol moiety derived from a 2-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-methanol.

Abstract: Processes for producing a (1.alpha., 4.alpha., 5.alpha.)-6,6-dimethyl-4-halo-substituted-methyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan- 2-one and its novel intermediates from known and inexpensive starting materials are described and exemplified.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which X is halogen and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each alkyl groups, insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal compositions thereof, and a method for controlling such pests are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel syntheses of dihalovinylcyclopropanecarboxylates, including potent insecticides, are described. The processes begin with the reaction between an alkenol and an orthoester to produce a .gamma.-unsaturated carboxylate, followed by the catalyzed addition of a carbon tetrahalide to the double bond and dehydrohalogenation to produce a cyclopropane derivative.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 are alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a tertiary alkyl group of 4 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 is an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, insecticidal and nematicidal compositions thereof, and a method for controlling such pests are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Wittig-type process for preparing 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylates which comprises reacting 1,1,1-trichlorotrifluoroethane with hexamethylphosphorous triamide at a temperature in the range of about -80.degree. C. to 10.degree. C. in the presence of an inert aprotic solvent and a carbonaldehyde ester, and thereafter maintaining the reaction mixture at a temperature in the range of about 0.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. Also disclosed are the novel caronaldehyde ester (2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-formylcyclopropanecarboxylate and a precursor compound, (2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1,2-epoxy-2-methylpropyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate, and methods for producing them.

Abstract: Processes for producing 4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone and intermediates for it from known and inexpensive starting materials are described and exemplified.