Abstract: A class of 2-aryl-5,6-ring-fused pyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds is of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; R.sup.3 is an alkynyl or alkoxyalkyl group, -R.sup.5 - - R.sup.6 - is a fused ring moiety bonded to the pyrimidine ring at the 5 and 6 positions; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising an effective amount of an N'-alkyl-N'-(3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)-N-(substituted benzoyl)-hydrazine to treat wool for protection from keratin digesting insects, and an insect-proofing method using such compounds. The compositions and methods have particular application in treating wool.

Abstract: 2-Aryl or 2-heterocyclyl-2,2-disubstituted ethyl-1,2,4,-triazoles have been shown to have fungicidal activity.

Abstract: Insecticidal compounds having the formula N-(2-R.sup.a -3-R.sup.b -benzoyl)-N'-(2-R.sup.c -3-R.sup.d -4-R.sup.e -5-R.sup.f -benzoyl)-N'-R.sup.g -hydrazine, where R.sup.a is a halogen or a lower alkyl; R.sup.b is lower alkoxy; R.sup.c-f are selected from hydrogen, bromo, chloro, fluoro, lower alkyl and lower alkoxy; and Rg is a (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)alkenyl; as well as compositions comprising an agronomically acceptable carrier and an insecticidally effective amount of such compounds; and methods of using such compounds and compositions.Also, methods for the production of the compounds and their intermediates, which methods comprise admixing a 3-amino-2-(substituted)-benzoic acid, sodium nitrite and methanol under acidic conditions.

Abstract: Certain N-acetonyl-substituted-amides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A naphthyl; X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, thiocyano, isothiocyano, thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy, carbamoyl, dithiocarbomoyl, hydroxy, azide, thiophenyl, imidazolyl or triazolyl group as described herein; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group; and compositions containing these amides are fungicidally active, particularly against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal aryl triazoles having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is phenyl or thienyl, Q is oxygen or sulfur and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling weeds with these compounds.

Abstract: Hydrophilic polyester resin is provided by the method comprising reacting an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or diester thereof, a diol and a polysiloxane-polyether copolymer wherein the polysiloxane backbone is endblocked with a hydroxyl-substituted organic group and the polyether portion of the copolymer comprises polyoxyethylene. The resulting silicone-modified polyester is especially suited for making hydrophilic fiber and film.

Abstract: A method for controlling biofouling in aqueous environments which comprises providing ortho-phthalaldehyde to aqueous systems susceptible to biofouling. The method of the invention is particularly well suited for use in industrial cooling water systems, paper manufacture and in secondary oil recovery processes.