Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling tobacco suckers, which comprise administering an effective amount of certain 2-[1-[(5-chlorothien-2-yl)methoxyimino]ethyl]-3-hydroxy or alkanoyloxy-5-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one derivatives to said tobacco plants or their growth medium.

Abstract: 2-[1-[(5-chlorothien-2-yl)methoxyimino]ethyl]-3-hydroxy-5- (tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl)-cyclohex-2-en-1-one and 3-alkanoyloxy thereof derivatives are disclosed. The compounds exhibit pre- and post-emergent phytotoxicity and are useful as selective post-emergent herbicides against grasses.

Abstract: Reaction products of C.sub.9 -C.sub.30 alkylbenzenes with styrene and sulfonated derivatives thereof and processes for preparing such products and derivatives. The sulfonate salts of reaction products are especially useful as detergents.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst comprising a complex of nickel or palladium and certain fluoro-organo sulfur ligands and an organometal reducing agent. The catalyst is especially useful for the oligomerization of olefins to higher molecular weight olefins having a high degree of linearity.

Abstract: Amine-containing dispersants, such as succinimides, Mannich Bases and Viscosity-index improvers are reacted with fluorophosphoric acid. The reaction of the dispersant with the fluorophosphoric acid passivates the dispersant to fluorocarbon compositions used as seals, for example in automobile engines.

Abstract: Cupric, lithium, and magnesium salts of trans-substituted 2-[1-(3-chloroallyloxyimino)alkylidene]-cyclohexane-1,3-dione and derivatives thereof. The compounds generally exhibit improved stability and enhanced shelf-life while retaining excellent pre-emergence and post-emergence grassy weed phytotoxicity. The compounds are useful as selective herbicides and at low dosages as plant growth regulating agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are Bis-Mannich base deposit inhibitors; lubricating oil compositions containing these inhibitors and a process for preparing these inhibitors.

Abstract: 3-(N-acyl-N-arylamino)-gamma-butyrolactones and thiobutyrolactones have fungicidal activity.

Abstract: Process for preparing certain substituted and unsubstituted aminoacetate esters. The esters can be used as intermediates for preparing herbicidal products.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling tobacco suckers, which comprise administering an effective amount of certain 2-[-1-(3-chloroallyloxyamino)ethylidene]-5-(2-substituted thioalkylidene)-cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives to said tobacco plants or their growth medium.

Abstract: A process for oligomerization of a lower olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms which comprises contacting said lower olefin with a catalyst composition comprising a transition metal complex selected from complexes of nickel and palladium with a fluoro-organic thiol or sulfide ligand, having a single sulfur atom in a ligating position and wherein the carbon atom adjacent the carbon to which the sulfur atom is attached has at least one fluoro substituent and with the proviso that said fluoro-organic thiol or sulfide does not contain any other ligating group or atom in a ligating position which will displace fluoro as a ligand, and an organometallic-reducing agent selected from the group of borohydride and organoaluminum halides and alkoxides.

Abstract: Processes for alkylating certain 3-oxo-4-substituted phenyl-5-amino-2,3-dihydrofurans and 2,3-dihydrothiophenes. The process effects replacement of the 5-amino group with a new amino group having the desired substitution. The products are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl, R.sup.1 is halomethyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, aryl or NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 individually are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl, n is 1 or 2, Y is O, S or NR wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, have been found to be useful herbicides. The compounds are prepared by acylation of the corresponding N-heterocyclealkylene-N-arylamine.

Abstract: 5-Amino-3-oxo-4-(substituted-phenyl)-4-pyrroline and derivatives thereof. The compounds generally exhibit both pre-emergence and post-emergence phytotoxicity and are useful as herbicides and also plant growth regulating agents at low dosages.

Abstract: Process for extracting naphthenic acids from petroleum distillates having ASTM acid numbers of at least 0.2. The process uses a solvent system comprising liquid alkanols, water, and ammonia in certain critical ratios, which facilitates the selective extraction of naphthenic acids and easy separation of the solvent and extract from the extracted petroleum distillates.

Abstract: Herbicidal trans-2-[(3-chloroallyloxyimino)alkyl]-5-(substitutedsulfinylalkyl)-cycloh exane-1,3-diones and derivatives thereof. The compounds can be prepared via oxidation of the corresponding 5-(substitutedthioalkyl) precursors. The compounds are especially useful as selective herbicides active against grassy weeds.

Abstract: Herbicidal 2-(azaheterocycle)-5-amino-3-oxo-4-(substituted-phenyl)-2,3-dihydrofurans and derivatives thereof. The compounds generally exhibit both pre-emergence and post-emergence phytotoxicity and are useful as herbicides and also plant growth regulating agents at low dosages.

Abstract: 3-(N-butyryl or valeryl-N-arylamino)-gamma-butyrolactones and their thio analogs. These compounds are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: 5-Amino-3-oxo-4-(3-substituted-phenyl)-2,3-dihydrothiophene and derivatives thereof. The compounds exhibit herbicidal activity. At low dosages the compounds exhibit plant-growth regulating activity.

Abstract: Substituted 2-[1-(oxyamino)alkylidene]-cyclohexane-1,3-diones have herbicidal activity against grassy weeds.