Abstract: A process and intermediate compounds for the preparation of fluoroolefin compounds which are useful as pesticidal agents.

Abstract: Pesticidal 1,4-diaryl-2-fluoro-2-butene compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## and compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of insect and acarid pests.

Abstract: A method for decreasing the effect of somatostatin. A peptide of formula I which is a pure somatostatin antagonist, methods for increasing the release of growth hormone, insulin and glucagon in mammals, and a method for the enhancement of growth in mammals are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,6-substituted pyridines of formula I, their preparation and use as herbicides.

Abstract: There are provided substituted pyridine compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: An effective and efficient process for the preparation of a dihaloazolopyrimidine having the structural formula ##STR1## In this process, a malonic acid ester is reacted with a heterocyclylamine to form an intermediate salt, which optionally may be acidified to form a dihydroxyazolopyrimidine; the salt or the dihydroxyazolopyrimidine is then halogenated.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imidazolinone hapten having the structural formula ##STR1## Further provided are an antigen and an enzyme conjugate which are prepared from the imidazolinone hapten. The haptens, antigens and enzyme conjugates provided are useful in immunoassays for determining the presence and concentration of an imidazolinone compound in the presence of one or more other imidazolinone compounds.

Abstract: There are provided isoxazole- and isothiazole-5-carboxamide compounds of formula I ##STR1## which are useful for the control of undesirable monocotyledenous and dicotyledenous plant species in the presence of crops such as cereal and leguminous crops. Also provided are herbicidal compositions and methods of using same.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain triazolopyrimidine derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkadienyl, cycloalkyl, bicycloalkyl or heterocyclyl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the interjacent nitrogen atom represent an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or heterocyclic ring; R.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl group; and R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a group --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 where R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino, alkyl, cycloalkyl or bicycloalkyl group and R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; processes for their preparation; compositions containing such compounds and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: There are provided substituted pyridine compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: Difluorovinylsilane compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## and compositions thereof, and methods for the control of insect and acarid pests and protection of plants.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or aralkyl group, or a group of general formula X--Y--(CH.sub.2)n-- where X represents an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl group, n represents 1 or 2, and Y represents an oxygen atom or a group of general formula --S(O).sub.m - where m represents 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl group.Also disclosed are preparative processes, and novel intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, in combination with secondary herbicide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or herbicides which are water soluble. Uniquely, pendimethalin may be present in the compositions of the invention in a ratio of orange crystal form to yellow crystal form of 4:96, up to totally orange crystal form. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions containing pendimethalin alone or in combination with the secondary herbicides.

Abstract: 1. The use of a compound of the general formula ##STR1## in which n is 0 or 1Y represents a nitrogen atom or a CH groupX represents a nitrogen atom or a group CR.sup.2 wherein R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a nitro group or a substituted thio-methyl groupA represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6- membered heterocyclic ring having one or two hetero atoms selected from nitrogen and oxygen, or an optionally substituted aryl, alkenyl or alkynyl groupR ,if present, represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group andR.sup.1 represents a 3- or 4- membered alkylene chain optionally interrupted by a nitrogen and/or a sulphur atom, or having a terminal nitrogen and/or sulphur atom,for combating molluscs.

Abstract: A process for producing a solid formulation of a crop protection agent which has an exceptionally fast rate of dispersion in water, and the formulation made by this process. This process includes coextruding a crop protection agent and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and subsequently cooling and milling the extrudate. The resulting granules may be pressed into tablets or agglomerated into larger granular masses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dry-blended extrudable pesticidal resin composition, extruded pesticidal resin compositions and pelletized pesticidal resin compositions comprising, as the active ingredient, O,O-diethyl S-[[1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]methyl]phosphorodithioate, O,O-diethyl S-(ethylthiomethyl)phosphorodithioate or a pesticidal chemical wherein said technical grade of said pesticidal chemical has a dermal and/or oral LD50, as measured on rats or rabbits of less than 50 mg/kg. The novel compositions of the present invention are characterized by markedly reduced mammalian toxicity and increased pesticide stability and are essentially free of dust. Further, the present invention also relates to a process for preparing the present safened pesticidal resin compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dry-blended extrudable pesticidal resin composition, extruded pesticidal resin compositions and pelletized pesticidal resin compositions comprising, as the active ingredient, O,O-diethyl S-[[1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]-methyl]phosphorodithioate, O,O-diethyl S-(ethylthiomethyl)phosphorodithioate or a pesticidal chemical wherein said technical grade of said pesticidal chemical has a dermal and/or oral LD50, as measured on rats or rabbits of less than 50 mg/kg. The novel compositions of the present invention are characterized by markedly reduced mammalian toxicity and increased pesticide stability and are essentially free of dust. Further, the present invention also relates to a process for preparing the present safened pesticidal resin compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dry-blended extrudable pesticidal resin composition, extruded pesticidal resin compositions and pelletized pesticidal resin compositions comprising, as the active ingredient, O,O-diethyl S-[[1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]-methyl]phosphorodithioate, O,O-diethyl S-(ethylthiomethyl)phosphorodithioate or a pesticidal chemical wherein said technical grade of said pesticidal chemical has a dermal and/or oral LD50, as measured on rats or rabbits of less than 50 mg/kg. The novel compositions of the present invention are characterized by markedly reduced mammalian toxicity and increased pesticide stability and are essentially free of dust. Further, the present invention also relates to a process for preparing the present safened pesticidal resin compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dry-blended extrudable pesticidal resin composition, extruded pesticidal resin compositions and pelletized pesticidal resin compositions comprising, as the active ingredient, O,O-diethyl S-[[1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]-methyl]phosphorodithioate, O,O-diethyl S-(ethylthio-methyl)phosphorodithioate or a pesticidal chemical wherein said technical grade of said pesticidal chemical has a dermal and/or oral LD50, as measured on rats or rabbits of less than 50 mg/kg. The novel compositions of the present invention are characterized by markedly reduced mammalian toxicity and increased pesticide stability and are essentially free of dust. Further, the present invention also relates to a process for preparing the present safened pesticidal resin compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a fungicidal composition comprising at least one systemic, contact and/or soil fungicide and at least one acrylic acid morpholide derivative of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen, chlorine or bromine atom, a trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, HClFC--CF.sub.2 O--, HClC.dbd.CClO--, cyclohexyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, phenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-chlorobenzyl or 4-chlorophenylthio group or a phenoxy group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from fluorine and chlorine atoms and methyl and ethoxycarbonyl groups and R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, or R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom and R.sub.2 represents a 3-phenoxy group.