Abstract: A novel emulsion comprising a material which is stabilised by a polymer resin precursor having interface active molecules incorporated therein by reaction from poorly or non-surface active materials is disclosed. The process for producing such emulsions is likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A fungicidally active compound of formula (I): where Het is a substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R1 is hydrogen, formyl, CO—C1-4 alkyl, COO—C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy(C1-4)alkylene, CO—C1-4 alkylenoxy(C1-4)alkyl, propargyl or allenyl; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, methyl or CF3; each R6 is, independently, halogen, methyl or CF3; R7 is (Z)mC?C(Y1), (Z)mC(Y1)?C(Y2)(Y3) or tri(C1-4)alkylsilyl; X is O or S; Y1, Y2 and Y3 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl [optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, C1-4 alkylthio, C1-4 haloalkylthio, C1-4 alkylamino, di(C1-4)alkylamino, C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-4 alkylcarbonyloxy and tri(C1-4)alkylsilyl], C2-4 alkenyl [optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from halogen], C2-4 alkynyl [optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from halogen], C3-7 cycloalkyl

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant system for general use in agricultural compositions, including, but not limited to herbicidal, fungicidal and insecticidal formulations comprised of two components: an alkoxylated polyarylphenol phosphate ester surfactant in combination with an alkoxylated lignosulfonate salt surfactant.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) wherein Q is CH or N; Y is NO2 or CN; Z is CHR3, O, NR3 or S; R1 and R2 are C1-C8 alkyl or together form an alkylene bridge having two or three carbon atoms; by reacting a compound of formula H2C=C(X)CH2NCS wherein X is a leaving group, with a chlorinating agent in the presence of a catalytic amount of SO2. to form a compound of formula (III) and the compound of formula (III) is reacted with a compound of formula R1NHC(=QY)ZR2 wherein R1, R2, Y, Z and Q are as defined for compound (I).

Abstract: Reactive polymeric surfactants are disclosed, and their use in processes for preparation of microcapsules, and in stabilising emulsions. The surfactants are random graft polymers or block copolymers which contain both hydrophobic and hydrophilic units and in which the hydrophobic unit includes a hydrophilic cross-linking unit which reacts with (a) a wall forming ingredient in a microencapsulation process, or (b) an ingredient in the disperse phase of an emulsion.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition that, in addition to comprising customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises either: a) a compound of formula (I), wherein R is C1–C2alkyl or chlorine, R1 is hydrogen or C1–C4alkyl and R2 is C1–C4alkyl, or an agronomically acceptable salt of such a compound, and b) a synergistically effective amount of one or more compounds of formulae 2.1 to 2.51 and also an amount, effective for herbicide antagonism, of a safener, or: a) a compound of formula (I) and b) an amount, effective for herbicide antagonism, of a safener.

Abstract: A process for extracting from aqueous solution the alkali metal or calcium salt of a halo or haloalkyl substituted 2-hydroxypyridine, or a 2-hydroxyquinoline or 2-hydroxybenzothiazole which comprises contacting an aqueous alkaline or neutral solution of the alkali metal or calcium salt, in which is dissolved an alkali metal fluoride, chloride, bromide, hydroxide, sulphate, sulphite, cyanate, cyanide, thiocyanate, thiosulphate, sulphide, phosphate, hydrogen phosphate, carbonate, bicarbonate, borate, chlorate, hypochlorite, perchlorate, nitrite, chromate, dichromate or permanganate or calcium chloride, bromide, nitrate, nitrite, chlorate, hypochlorite, perchlorate, thiocyanate, thiosulphate, chromate, dichtromate or permanganate, with a partially water-miscible organic solvent so as to transfer aqueous solution of the alkali metal or calcium salt of the 2-hydroxypyridine, 2-hydroxyquinoline or 2-hydroxybenzothiasole into the solvent whilst retaining separate aqueous and solvent phases, and thereafter separating

Abstract: Novel pyraole derivatives of formula (I), wherein: X is oxygen or sufu, R1 is C1–C3alkyl, C1–C3haloalkyl, C1–C3alkoxy-C1–C3alkyl or C1–C3haloalkoxy-C1–C3alkyl; R2 is C1–C3haloalkyl; and R3 is halogen. The novel compounds have plant-protective properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestations by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: Described is a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula wherein R is unsubstituted or substituted C1–C12alkyl, C2–C4alkenyl, C2–C4alkynyl, C3–C6cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, or —SR1; R1 is unsubstituted or substituted C1–C12alkyl, C2–C4alkenyl, C2–C4alkenyl, C2–C4alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and X is a leaving group; which comprises a) reacting a compound of the formula wherein R is as defined for formula (I), with a water removing reagent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by conversion of a compound of formula II reaction of that compound with a compound of formula IV X—C(O)—Q,??(IV) wherein X is a leaving group, to form a compound of formula V and treatment of that compound in the presence of a base with catalytic amounts of cyanide ions.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein G is either (i) or (ii), where M1 or M2 is bonded to A; n is 0 or 1; when G is (i), D is S, NR7, CR8?CR9, CR8?N, CR8?N(O), N?CR9 or N(O)?CR9; when G is (ii), D is S or NR7; E is N, N-oxide or CR10; M1 is OC(?Y), N(R11)C(?Y), N?C(OR12), N?C(SR13) or N?C(NR14R15) where O or N is the atom of attachment to the ring containing D and E; M2 is N—C(?Y) where N is the atom of attachment to the ring containing D and E; Y is O, S or NR16; J is N or CR17; and A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are each certain organic or inorganic groups. These compounds are useful in fungicidal, insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and hematicidal compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of protecting plants against attack or infestation by phytopathogenic organisms, such as nematodes or especially microorganisms, preferably fungi, bacteria and viruses, or combinations of two or more of these organisms, by applying at least one compound of the formula (I): wherein n is 0 or 1, R1 is halogen, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or alkyl, R2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy, each of R3, R4 and R5 is, independently of the others, hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen, and R6 is as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Novel pyrrole derivatives of formula I wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is hydrogen, C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted, or halogen; R2 is C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted; and A is orthosubstituted aryl; orthosubstituted heteroaryl; bicycloaryl unsubstituted or substituted; or bicycloheteroaryl unsubstituted or substituted. The novel compounds have plant-protective properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestations by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel pesticidal pyrrolcarboxamide of the formula (I), wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is CF3, CF2H or CFH2; R2 is C1–C3alkyl, C1–C3haloalkyl, C1–C3alkoxy-C1–C3alkyl or C1–C3haloalkoxy-C1–C3alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, methyl, CF3 or fluoro; Q is (Q1), (Q2), (Q3), (Q4); R4 is C6–C14bicycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, ethyl or CF3; C6–C14bicycloalkenyl unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, ethyl or CF3; C6–C14bicycloalkadienyl unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, ethyl or CF3; a group of the form (a) wherein R7, R8, R9 are independently of each other C1–C3alkyl or C1–C3haloalkyl; or a group (b) wherein R10 and R11 are independently of each other hydrogen or halogen and n=1 or 2; and R5 and R6 are independently of each other hydrogen or halogen. The novel compounds have plant-protecting properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestation by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-propargyloxy-phenethyl thioacetic acid amide derivatives of the general formula (I) including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl, R4 is alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl, R9 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl or optionally substituted alkynyl, R10 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl, and Z is hydroxy, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted alkynyloxy, optionally substituted arylthio, optionally substituted alkylthio, optionally substituted alkynylthio, optionally substituted alkylsulfinyl, optionally substituted alkenysulfinyl, optionally substituted alkynylsulfinyl, optionally substituted alkylsulfonyl, optionally substituted alkenylsulfonyl, optionally substituted alky

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or a salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are specified organic redicals; and compositions containing them, processes for making them and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Novel pyrrole derivatives of formula I wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted, with the exception of CF3; C3–C6cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted; or halogen; R2 is hydrogen, C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted, C1–C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted, cyano or halogen; R3 is C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted; and A is orthosubstituted aryl; orthosubstituted heteroaryl; bicycloaryl unsubstituted or substituted; or bicycloheteroaryl unsubstituted or substituted. The novel compounds have plant-protective properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestations by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is a 4-pyrimidinyl ring substituted at the 6-position by halo, hydroxy, 2-cyanophenoxy, 2,6-difluorophenoxy, 2-nitrophenoxy or 2-thiocarboxamidophenoxy and R2 is any group which can be transesterified to form a methyl ester, which comprises treating a compound of general formula (II): wherein R1 and R2 have the meanings given above, with a formylating agent and subsequently treating the formylated product with a methylating agent

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-phenyl-4-(4-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidineamine derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein the sum of (m+p) together is 0, 1, 2 or 3; n and q are independently of each other 0 or 1, and the sum of (m+p+q) together is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-haloalkyl or C1–C6-alkoxy; R2A is hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl, C3–C4-alkenyl or C3–C4-alkynyl; each of R3, R4, R5 and R6 is, independently of the others, hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-haloalkyl, hydroxy-C1–C6-alkyl or C1–C6-alkoxy-C1–C6-alkyl, or the ring members CR3R4 or CR5R6 or CR2R2A are independently of each other a carbonyl group (C?O) or a group C?S; X is C?O, C?S, S?O or O?S?O; Y is O, S, C?O, CH2, —N(R8)—, —O—N(R8)—, —N(R8)—O— or NH—; R7 is hydrogen, C1–C4-alkyl, C3–C4-alkenyl, C3–C4-alkynyl, —CH2OR8, CH2SR8, —C(O)R8, —C(O)OR8, SO2R8, SOR8 or SR8; and R8 is C1–C8-alkyl, C1–C8-alkoxyalkyl, C1–C8 haloalkyl or phenylC1–C2-alkyl wherein the phenyl may be subs

Abstract: A process of controlling triazine-tolerant weeds by the application of a combination of mesotrione and a triazine to the locus of said weeds is disclosed.