Abstract: Herbicidal aryl triazolinones include the compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is preferably halogen such as fluorine, Y is preferably halogen such as chlorine, R.sup.1 is preferably methyl, R.sup.2 is preferably CHF.sub.2, R.sup.3 is preferably CH(CH.sub.3). Z is oxygen or sulfur. R.sup.4 may be alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, monovalent cyclic having a ring of 5 or 6 atoms or ZR.sup.4 may be a residue of an amine, a sulfonamide, or an oxime.

Abstract: Herbicidal utility for 2-aryl-1,2,4-triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-diones and sulfur analogs is disclosed and exemplified. Many of the disclosed compounds are novel. Methods for preparing the herbicidal compounds and intermediates therefor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, aralkyl, alkylthioalkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently H or alkyl;X is H, Cl or F;R.sup.4 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl;R.sup.5 is alkyl or haloalkyl.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, aralkyl, alkylthioalkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently H or alkyl;X is H, Cl or F;R.sup.4 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl or alklynyl.

Abstract: Herbicidal aryl triazolinones include the compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is preferably halogen such as fluorine, Y is preferably halogen such as chlorine, R.sup.1 is preferably methyl, R.sup.2 is preferably CHF.sub.2, R.sup.3 is preferably CH(CH.sub.3), and ##STR2## is --NH.sub.2 or the residue of a primary or secondary amine or of a sulfonamide.

Abstract: Disclosed and examplified is a general method for producing methylol compounds by the reaction of an organometallic compound with formaldehyde in which the formaldehyde is generated in situ from and by the use of a high molecular weight linear formaldehyde homopolymer.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, aralkyl, alkylthioalkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently H or alkyl;X is H, Cl or F;R.sup.4 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl.

Abstract: Aryltriazolinones of the formula ##STR1## in which W is oxygen or sulfur, X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently selected from halogen, haloalkyl, and alkyl, and R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are selected from various radicals are disclosed as herbicides. Herbicidal efficacy and preparation of the compounds are described and exemplified.

Abstract: Aryltriazolinones of the formula ##STR1## in which W is oxygen or sulfur; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently selected from halogen, haloalkyl, and alkyl; R is a three- to eight-membered ring heterocyclic group of one or two, same or different, ring heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen, or an alkyl radical substituted with said heterocyclic group; R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or a group of the formula -alkyl-Y--R.sup.3 ; R.sup.2 is halogen, alkyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkyl, arylalkyl, or a group of the formula -alkyl-Y--R.sup.3 ; R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl; and Y is oxygen or S(O).sub.r in which r is 0 to 2 are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: A Well Indicating Device which is useful in laboratory procedures for identifying, in a predetermined but variable sequence, wells of a plurality fo independent but interrelated substance-receiving wells, such as of a microtiter tray, which are subject of manipulation.

Abstract: Processes for producing a (1.alpha., 4.alpha., 5.alpha.)-6,6-dimethyl-4-halo-substituted methyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one and its novel intermediates from known and inexpensive starting materials are described and exemplified.

Abstract: Novel phenylpropanoid neolignans isolated from Saururus cernuus L and synthetic or semi-synthetic analogs thereof having neuroleptic, insecticidal, or nematicidal activity are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.2 is phenyl or phenylmethyl either of which is optionally ring substituted with lower alkyl or halogen; R is hydrogen, a tetramethylcyclopropanecarbonyl group, a 1-(substitutedphenyl)-2-methylpropylcarbonyl group, a 1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,2-dichlorocyclopropanecarbonyl group, or a substitutedvinylcyclopropanecarbonyl group; and, with respect to the indanyl substituents, the 1,3-trans isomer is present in an isomeric excess over the corresponding 1,3-cis isomer. The compounds wherein R is other than hydrogen are insecticides, and the compounds wherein R is hydrogen are insecticide intermediates.

Abstract: A novel N,N,N-trimethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-methanaminium compound is subjected to a rearrangement reaction to give a 3-dimethylaminomethyl-2-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl] compound which is then converted to the corresponding 3-halomethyl-2-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl] compound. The halomethyl compound is an intermediate for pyrethroid and related insecticides having the alcohol moiety derived from a 2-methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-methanol.

Abstract: Processes for producing a (1.alpha., 4.alpha., 5.alpha.)-6,6-dimethyl-4-halo-substituted-methyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan- 2-one and its novel intermediates from known and inexpensive starting materials are described and exemplified.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a heterocyclic radical selected from furanyl, thienyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, oxazolyl, pyrrolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, and isothiazolyl, and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a tetramethylcyclopropanecarbonyl group, a 1-(substituted-phenyl)-2-methylpropyl-1-carbonyl group, a 1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2,2-dichlorocyclopropanecarbonyl group, or a substituted-vinylcyclopropanecarbonyl group. The compounds wherein R.sup.2 is other than hydrogen are insecticides.

Abstract: Oxime ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is isopropyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, or cyclobutyl; X and Y are independently halogen or straight or branched chain alkyl or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms; n is 0-2; and m is 1-4 are disclosed. The insecticidal efficacy and preparation of the compounds are described and exemplified.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## their method of preparation, and their use to control nematodes in agricultural crops are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Wittig-type process for preparing 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylates which comprises reacting 1,1,1-trichlorotrifluoroethane with hexamethylphosphorous triamide at a temperature in the range of about -80.degree. C. to 10.degree. C. in the presence of an inert aprotic solvent and a carbonaldehyde ester, and thereafter maintaining the reaction mixture at a temperature in the range of about 0.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. Also disclosed are the novel caronaldehyde ester (2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-formylcyclopropanecarboxylate and a precursor compound, (2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1,2-epoxy-2-methylpropyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate, and methods for producing them.

Abstract: Processes for producing 4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone and intermediates for it from known and inexpensive starting materials are described and exemplified.