Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): using a quinuclidine-based catalyst or an optionally 3-substituted N-methyl pryrrolidine-based catalyst.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for use as microbiocides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as microbiocides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as microbiocides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein Hal and Hal? are independently selected from Cl and F, and R1 is selected from Cl, F and H.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as microbiocides.

Abstract: Microemulsifiable hydrophobic agrochemical concentrates are provided which are a combination of (A) an alkyl alkanoate with (B) a poyhydric alcohol, a polyhydric alcohol condensate or a mixture thereof and (C) at least one surfactant; the novel compositions are storage stable, easy to apply, ecological and toxicologically favorable and, upon dilution with water, are useful as plant treatment compositions that have good biological efficacy in the target application.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of fungicidally active compounds such as tricyclic amine derivatives (I). The process involves coupling of a carboxylic 5 acid e.g. a compound of formula (II) with an aniline, e.g. a compound of formula (III) in the presence of a boronic acid catalystor an antimony catalyst (II)(III)(I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X, Y and Het are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fungicidally active compound of formula (I): as defined in claim 1; to the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates used in the preparation of these compounds, to agrochemical compositions which comprise at least one of the novel compounds as active ingredient, to the preparation of the compositions mentioned and to the use of the active ingredients or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for use as microbiocides.

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or plant propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to said plant propagation material a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl and R2 is hydrogen or methyl, or a tautomer of such a compound, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of crop plants.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the claims, are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fungicidally active compound of formula (I): where Het is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing one to three heteroatoms, each independently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, the ring being substituted by the groups R6, R7 and R8; R1 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4haloalkoxy, CH2C?CR9, CH2CR10?CHR11, CH?C?CH2 or COR12; R2 and R3 are each, independently, hydrogen, halo, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkyl or C1-4 haloalkoxy; R4 and R5 are each independently selected from halo, cyano and nitro; or one of R4 and R5 is hydrogen and the other is selected from halo, cyano and nitro; R6, R7 and R8 are each, independently, hydrogen, halo, cyano, nitro, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4 alkoxy(C1-4)alkyl, C1-4haloalkoxy(C1-4)alkyl or C1-4haloalkoxy, provided that at least one of R6, R7 and R8 is not hydrogen; R9, R10 and R11 are each, independently, hydrogen, halo, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl or C1-4 alkoxy(C1-4)alkyl; and R12 is hydrogen,