Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of certain N-substituted-2-haloacetanilides via the reaction of a secondary 2-haloacetanilide with a haloalkyl ether, particularly, halomethyl ethers, which comprises forming the ether in situ by the in-solvent reaction of an alcohol, formaldehyde or other aldehyde and an acid halide to produce high purity haloalkyl ethers, while decreasing the concentration of undesirable bis by products, as for example bis(chloromethyl) ether. The ether formed in situ thereafter reacts with the secondary 2-haloacetanilide in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and base to form the N-substituted-2-haloacetanilide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to 3-substituted aminoalkyl-2-benzothiazolinones which are useful as plant growth regulants. More specifically, this disclosure relates to 3-substituted aminoalkyl-2-benzothiazolinones and compositions containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds and compositions to regulate the growth of leguminous plants such as soybeans.

Abstract: The disclosure herein pertains to the field of flowable herbicides and process and materials for their preparation. In particular, flowable 2-haloacetanilides, e.g., propachlor and mixtures of 2-haloacetanilides with triazines, e.g., atrazine are disclosed.

Abstract: 3'-(Substituted phenyl)-spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),5'(4'H)-isoxazol]-3-ones have been found to be effective as herbicides and plant growth regulants, especially for the regulation of soybeans.

Abstract: Imides derived from 2-thioxo-3-benzothiazoline acetic and propionic have been found to be effective as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-substituted-4-alkyl or trihaloalkyl-5-oxazolecarboxylic acid have been found to be effective in reducing herbicidal injury to crop plants caused by thiocarbamate and acetanilide herbicides, and especially in reducing herbicidal injury to rice, sorghum or wheat crops, especially rice and sorghum, caused by triallate, alachlor and butachlor herbicides.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to alkyl N-trifluoroacetyl-N-phosphonomethylglycine amide and hydrazide derivatives, to herbicidal compositions containing same and to the herbicidal use thereof. These amide and hydrazide derivatives are useful as pre-emergent and/or post-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: Certain ketohexanoic acids are shown to inhibit growth of food poisoning and spoilage organisms.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to tertiary 2-haloacetamides substituted on the amide nitrogen atom with certain 1-cycloalken-1-yl, alkoxymethyl, alkylthiomethyl or acetamidomethyl radicals. These acetamides are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: There is described an improved process for the separation and recovery of L-phenylalanine and L-aspartic acid from sidestreams resulting from the preparation of .alpha.-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester. It has been found that superior separation is obtained by combining one or more of the mother liquor and wash solutions formed during the preparation of .alpha.-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester, hydrolyzing same to afford the hydrohalide salts of L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalanine, acidifying the hydrolysis solution to precipitate the hydrohalide salt of L-phenylalanine, separating the hydrohalide salt of L-phenylalanine, dissolving it in water and adjusting the pH of the solution to the isoelectric point of L-phenylalanine, thus affording pure L-phenylalanine, and thereafter adjusting the pH of the solution after separation of the L-phenylalanine hydrohalide to the isoelectric point of L-aspartic acid to precipitate L-aspartic acid.

Abstract: Aromatic acids having the following formula ##STR1## have been found to be effective plant growth regulants especially for the treatment of corn plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-(pyridylthio)pyridine-N-oxides and their use in reducing the herbicidal injury to sorghum due to the application thereto of various herbicides.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a group of N-alkyl-2-haloacetanilide compounds, herbicidal compositions containing said compounds as the active ingredient and herbicidal method of use in various crops, particularly transplant rice. The herbicides herein are particularly effective against annual and perennial weeds commonly associated with rice.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-imino-1,3-dithiolane, 1,3-dithiole, 1,3-dithiane, 1,3-dithietane and 1,3-oxathiole have been found to reduce herbicidal injury to crop plants due to thiocarbamate and acetanilide herbicides.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel N-substituted triesters of N-phosphonomethylglycine which are useful as herbicides. This disclosure further relates to herbicidal compositions containing such N-substituted N-phosphonomethylglycinates and to herbicidal methods employing such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: N-substituted benzothiazolines and benzoxazolines having the formula ##STR1## have been found to be effective as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: These compounds have been found to be effective in reducing herbicidal injury to direct-seeded rice caused by 2-chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-(butoxymethyl)acetanilide.

Abstract: N-(Alkoxymethyl)-2'-nitro-6'-substituted-2-haloacetanilide compounds have been found to be useful as herbicides and plant growth regulants. The compounds have the formula ##STR1## where X is chloro, bromo or iodo; R is C.sub.1-5 alkyl, C.sub.3-5 alkenyl, C.sub.3-5 alkynyl or C.sub.1-5 alkyl substituted by one to three C.sub.1-5 alkoxy moieties, R' is hydrogen, C.sub.1-5 alkyl, C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, halogen or NO.sub.2. R" is C.sub.1-5 alkyl, C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, halo, halo (C.sub.1-5) alkyl or NO.sub.2 ; n is zero, one or two.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a new class of 2-haloacetanilide derivatives which are useful as herbicides. This disclosure further relates to herbicidal compositions containing such 2-haloacetanilides and to herbicidal methods of use employing such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## are found to be effective plant growth regulants.