Abstract: A novel apparatus and a process for fluorinating organic compounds from halogen-containing organic compounds is disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing a chlorinated .beta.-methylpyridine by chlorinating a .beta.-methylpyridine compound with PCl.sub.5 in the presence of phenylphosphonic dichloride.

Abstract: 6-Halo(or CF.sub.3)-4-((di- or tri)halomethyl)-2-pyridinyl esters of carboxylic, carbonic, carbamic, thiocarbamic, sulfonic, or sulfamic acids, exemplified by 6-chloro-4-(trichloromethyl)-2-pyridinyl pentanoate, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate or methylcarbamate, are novel and are useful in the protection of plants from attack by soil-borne fungi.

Abstract: A low drift spray apparatus for controllably continuously pivoting the nozzle during discharge of spray composition whereby the emitting spray pattern describes the frustum of a cone as the nozzle pivots includes a flexible tubular segment of the liquid supply line adjacent to the nozzle; a pivotal support adjacent the nozzle for pivotally supporting an end of the flexible tubular segment about a fixed point; a fixed support at the other end of the segment, the segment being axially compressed to cause lateral displacement of a portion thereof; and a reciprocating subassembly adapted to continuously move the laterally displaced portion in a circular path substantially about an axis consisting of a line between the ends of the segment.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethylpyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Tetrachloropyridine, more specifically 2,3,5,6-tetrachloropyridine, can be efficiently prepared by reacting pentachloropyridine in water with an oxidizable metal such as zinc, in the absence of an added mineral or organic hydrogen donating acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; alkyl of 1 to 8 carbons; alkylthiomethyl, alkylsulfinylmethyl or alkylsulfonylmethyl wherein alkyl contains 1 to 4 carbons; phenyl; phenylthio; alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl wherein alkyl contains 1 to 4 carbons; or alkylthioethylthio wherein alkyl contains 1 to 2 carbons;R' is hydrogen, methyl or alkylthio of 1 to 2 carbons;R" is hydrogen or methyl;X is oxygen or sulfur;R'" is alkyl of 1 to 2 carbons; andR"" is --OR"' or --S-alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons,are highly useful insecticides which are particularly valuable when applied to the soil, but are also useful applied to foliage of crops or trees. Especially good control is obtained of corn rootworm, codling moth, thrips, leafhoppers, and nematodes. The compounds are conveniently applied in the form of a composition containing a pesticidal carrier such as an inert solvent or a finely divided inert solid in which case the composition is preferably granulated.

Abstract: Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of fluorophenoxyphenoxypropionates and derivatives thereof which possess herbicidal activity selectively in the presence of broadleaf crops.

Abstract: Disclosed are aryl(aryloxy or arylthio) azolomethanes, their preparation and their pesticidal and plant growth regulation uses.

Abstract: Novel composition and method for thermally stabilizing an O-pyridyl phosphate insecticide such as chlorpyrifos. The insecticide is mixed with a phthalate ester prior to its incorporation into a thermoplastic resin, such as polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: Novel substituted oxirane compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen or --CF.sub.3 ; n is an integer from 0 to 5; and X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, X.sub.4 and X.sub.5 are halogen, and are useful as herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds used as intermediates for making herbicides are disclosed. The novel compounds include acid chlorides of 2-(4-((3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy)phenoxy)propanoic acid and 2-(4-((5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy)phenoxy)propionic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethylpyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for selective halogenation of 6-hydroxy picoline derivatives such as 6-hydroxy picolinic acid and 6-hydroxy picoline. When 6-hydroxy picolinic acid is halogenated by allowing it to stand in an aqueous mineral acid solution for a sufficient period to replace the halo substituent with a hydroxy substituent, and then halogenated, an improved yield of the 3-halo, 6-hydroxy picolinic acid to the 5-halo 6-hydroxy picolinic acid is obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed are phosphorus derivatives of 6-cycloalkyl-4-pyrimidinols and their utility as insecticides which possess both systemic and foliar activity for plants against insect pests.

Abstract: Less damage to soybeans occur when the combination of bentazon and a 3-substituted-pyridyloxy(or thio)phenoxy alkanoate herbicide is applied thereto, in comparison to the combination of bentazon and a 3-unsubstituted pyridyloxy(or thio)phenoxy alkanoate herbicide.

Abstract: Phosphorus derivatives of 2-perfluoroalkyl-4-pyrimidinols which possess insecticidal properties are disclosed.

Abstract: N'-(Methoxy(methylthio)phosphinyl)-N,N-dimethyl carbamimidothioic acid, ethyl ester is employed as an insecticide and particularly plant systemic insecticides for the control of sucking and boring-type insects which attack plants of economic importance.

Abstract: Phosphorus derivatives of 2-fluoroalkyl-5-pyrimidinols are taught. These compounds possess insecticidal properties and especially both systemic and foliar activity for plants against insect pest.

Abstract: 2-((4-pyridinyl-2-oxy)phenoxy)propanoic acids, amides, salts and esters thereof, and nitriles derived therefrom and 2-((4-pyridinyl-2-oxy)phenoxy) propanols and esters and ethers thereof, and the corresponding 2-((4-pyridinyl-2-thio)phenoxy) propanoate and propanol compounds, all having trifluoromethyl substitution in at least one of the 3- and the 5-position in the pyridine ring with or without additional substitution at the converse position in the pyridine ring according to the following formula, are useful as herbicidal agents: ##STR1## wherein the various substituents are defined hereinbelow.