Abstract: There is provided limonene epoxide polymer prepared by polymerizing monomeric limonene epoxide dissolved in an inert polar solvent at a temperature ranging from between about -20.degree.C. and about -150.degree.C. in the presence of an inorganic, non-metallic, fluoride catalyst, such as boron trifluoride and phosphorous pentafluoride, to obtain an optically active polymer, useful as a tackifier in an adhesive composition for rubbers or elastomers.

Abstract: There is provided a method for the preparation of 3,5-diphenyl-4-pyrazolol and certain derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 4-alkoxy and 4-benzyloxypyrazolium herbicides and fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain carboxanilide insecticidal and acaricidal methods and compositions. It further relates to certain carboxanilides employed as active ingredients therein.

Abstract: Novel 2-imino-1,3-diethiethanes and the use thereof in controlling insects and acarina are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling fungi with a fungicidally effective amount of a 1,2-dialkyl-3(or 3,5)-N-heterocyclic pyrazolium salt. There is also provided a method for protecting living plants from attack by fungi through the application to the foliage of said plants of a fungicidally effective amount of such pyrazolium salt compounds.

Abstract: There is provided a novel preparation for the control of fungi in which a major amount of an inert fungicidal carrier and a minor amount of 2,2'-dihydroxydinaphthylmethane are admixed.

Abstract: There is provided a method for the control of plant pathogenic fungi with certain 3(5) or 3,5-cycloalkyl pyrazolium salts and to a method of protecting plants from fungal attack by applying to the foliage of said plants said pyrazolium salt in fungicidally effective amounts.

Abstract: There are provided 1,2-dialkyl-3,4,5-trisubstituted pyrazolium salts which are useful as herbicidal agents as well as a method for the preparation of the said pyrazolium salts.

Abstract: There are provided novel 4-alkyl-1,2-dimethyl-3,5-diphenylpyrazolium compounds having fungicidal utility. There is also provided a method for both controlling fungi with a fungicidally effective amount of 4-alkyl-1,2-dimethyl-3,5-diphenylpyrazolium salt and protecting living plants from attack by fungi through the application to the foliage of said plants of a fungicidally effective amount of said pyrazolium salt.

Abstract: There are provided novel 4-alkyl-1,2-dimethyl-3,5-diphenylpyrazolium compounds having fungicidal utility. There is also provided a method for both controlling fungi with a fungicidally effective amount of 4-alkyl-1,2-dimethyl-3,5-diphenylpyrazolium salt and protecting living plants from attack by fungi through the application to the foliage of said plants of a fungicidally effective amount of said pyrazolium salt.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of 3,5-disubstituted pyrazoles which involves:A. the reaction of a methyl ketone, such as acetophenone or an appropriate derivative thereof, with an appropriate aldehyde, such as benzaldehyde in the presence of base to form a 1,3-disubstituted .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketone, such as chalcone or a substituted chalcone,B. the acidification of said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketone, followed by treatment of the acidified reaction mixture with hydrazine to form a disubstituted pyrazoline, andC. the catalytic dehydrogenation of said pyrazoline to yield the desired 3,5-disubstituted pyrazole.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolidine compounds, to a method for preparing the same by the reduction of either a pyrazolium or a pyrazolinium salt, and to a method for controlling undesirable plant species therewith.

Abstract: A composition comprising an aqueous dispersion ofA. 50-95 parts of a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex adhesive composition,B. 5-50 parts of an aqueous dispersion of 10-70% of the reaction product of1. a composition derived by reacting a triallyl cyanurate composition having 0.05% to 3.0% ring-bound chlorine, with 6-10 moles of resorcinol per mole of cyanurate; and2. 0.2 to 0.6 mole of formaldehyde per mole of resorcinol in (1)These compositions are useful in bonding rubber to reinforcing fibers.

Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling plant pathogenic fungi utilizing an effective amount of 1,2-dialkyl-3,5-disubstituted and -3,4,5-trisubstituted pyrazolinium salts.

Abstract: There are provided .alpha.-pinene epoxide polymers and .beta.-pinene epoxide polymers prepared by polymerizing monomeric .alpha.-pinene epoxide or .beta.-pinene epoxide dissolved in a non-polar solvent at a temperature ranging from between about -20.degree.C. and about -150.degree.C. in the presence of an inorganic, nonmetallic, fluoride catalyst, such as boron trifluoride and phosphorous pentafluoride, to obtain an optically active polymer useful as a tackifier in an adhesive composition.

Abstract: There are provided certain novel 1,2-dimethyl pyrazolium compounds having nitrogen containing substituents in the 3 or 5 position, and to both a method for controlling plant pathogenic fungi with said compounds and a method for protecting plants from an attack by fungi by applying to the foliage of plants a fungicidally effective amount of said compound.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the manufacture of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)imino-1,3-dithietane which involves the reaction of a dithiocarbamate salt with a methylene halide in the presence of a base and a sulfide ion in the presence of a ketone solvent to obtain high yields and purity of said 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)imino-1,3-dithietane.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing anthraquinone in good yield and purity by subjecting either benzene or benzophenone and carbon monoxide in at least equimolar amounts to the action of either a non-noble metal halide catalyst, such as cupric chloride and ferric chloride, or a noble metal halide catalyst, such as palladium chloride and platinum bromide, or mixtures of said noble and non-noble metal halides at elevated temperatures and pressures.

Abstract: There is provided a method for protecting plants from attack by fungi by applying to said plants a fungicidally effective amount of a pyrazolidine and acid salt derivatives thereof.