Abstract: 3-Methyl-2-butenyl 3,3-dimethyl-4-pentenoate, by-product in the condensation between 3-methyl-2-butene-1-ol and a lower alkyl orthoacetate, can be recycled into the condensation by alkoxylating it with a lower alkyl alcohol or orthoacetate in the presence of a basic ester exchange catalyst.

Abstract: Substituted [1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl 3-(2,2-dihaloethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylates, as well as processes, uses, and intermediates thereto, are disclosed. The substituted [1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl 3-(2,2-dihaloethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylates control a broad spectrum of insects as well as acarids.

Abstract: Treatment of 3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acids and esters with aluminum bromide, the reaction product of aluminum and a bromoalkane, or HBr and the product of the reaction of HBr with aluminum or an aluminum salt produces the 3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane analogs.

Abstract: The pyrethroid insecticide, 3-phenoxybenzyl 3-(.beta.,.beta.-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, is a potent repellent for a variety of insect pests, including acarids. This pyrethroid provides long-lasting protection when incorporated as the active component in repellent compositions and applied to areas from which it is desired to exclude such insect pests. The repellency extends to a broad range of species, including cockroaches, true bugs, flies, mites, aphids, and beetles, as well as mature and immature moths and butterflies.

Abstract: New insecticides, organic esters wherein the alcohol moiety is .alpha.-trifluoromethyl-3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol and the acid moiety is a pyrethroid carboxylic acid, are described and shown to control a broad spectrum of insects, including acarids.

Abstract: Compositions comprising, in combination, N'-aryl-N-methylformamidines and 3-phenoxybenzyl carboxylates exhibit synergistic insecticidal activity. The novel compositions are exemplified and their use for controlling insects is demonstrated.

Abstract: New insecticides, organic esters wherein the alcohol moiety is .alpha.-trifluoromethyl-3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol and the acid moiety is a pyrethroid carboxylic acid, are described and shown to control a broad spectrum of insects, including acarids.

Abstract: [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl 3-(2,2-dihaloethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylates are disclosed and shown to control a broad spectrum of insects as well as acarids.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing a 6,6,6-trihalo-3,3-dimethyl-4-hexenoate, intermediate in the production of pyrethroid insecticides, comprises dehydrohalogenating with an organic amine a 4,6,6,6-tetrahalo-3,3-dimethylhexanoate having a 4-halogen atom of higher atomic number than any of the 6-halogen atoms.

Abstract: 5-Pyrimidinecarbonitriles, having amino substituents in the 2 and 6 positions and an alkoxy substituent in the 4 position, exhibit herbicidal activity. The preparation of novel active compounds and intermediates in this class is described; herbicidal compositions containing the active compounds are illustrated; and methods for utilizing the herbicidal compositions to control plant growth are disclosed.

Abstract: 1,1-Dihalo-4-methyl-1,3-pentadienes, key intermediates in the syntehsis of insecticidal dihalovinylcyclopropanecarboxylates, may be prepared in three steps beginning with the Friedel Crafts condensation of a vinylidene halide and an isobutyryl halide in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, followed by reduction of the 1,1-dihalo-4-methyl-1-penten-3-one produced thereby, and dehydration of the resulting 1,1-dihalo-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-1-pentene.

Abstract: 1,1-Dihalo-4-methyl-1,3-pentadienes, key intermediates in the synthesis of insecticidal dihalovinylcyclopropanecarboxylates, result from the condensation of 3-methyl-1-butene with a carbon tetrahalide in the presence of a catalyst, followed by the base-induced dehydrohalogenation of the 1,1,1,3-tetrahalo-4-methylpentane resulting from the condensation.

Abstract: 1,1,1-Trihalo-4-methylpentenes, carrying 2-substituents selected from those conjugate bases of Bronsted acids which are leaving groups in beta eliminations, are reduced electrochemically to 1,1-dihalo-4-methylpentadienes, intermediates in the synthesis of pyrethroid insecticides.