Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxyalkyl, --CH.sub.2 Ar, Ar';Ar represents ##STR2## each X independently represents halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, --OCH.sub.3, --CF.sub.3, --OCF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2 ;each n independently represents 0, 1 or 2;Ar' represents ##STR3## R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxyalkyl, CF.sub.3 or Ar";Ar" represents Ar, ##STR4## R.sup.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl. These compounds have been found to be effective pre- and post-emergent herbicides and as active agents in herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Novel 2-naphthyridinyloxy(or thio)phenoxy propanoic acid compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## represents a 6 membered nitrogen containing an aromatic ring which forms a 1,5-, 1,6-, 1,7- or 1,8-naphthyridinyl moiety with the adjoining pyridine ring, said naphthyridinyl moiety optionally substituted at the 6 position of the naphthyridinyl moiety with a chloro, bromo, iodo, CF.sub.3, or fluoro atom;A represents O or S; andagriculturally acceptable salts, esters, ethers, and amides thereof, are useful as fungicides and herbicides, particularly effective against grassy weeds.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, trichloromethyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; X is NH, O or S and n is an integer of from 1 to 5, which is useful as a fungicide on plants and other substrates susceptible to fungicidal attack.

Abstract: New acyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R may be located on one of the two adjacent nitrogen atoms and may represent hydrogen; a group R.sub.5 -CO wherein R.sub.5 is selected from (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, (C.sub.2-4)alkenyl, (C.sub.2-4)alkynyl, phenyl, phenyl substituted by one to three groups independently selected from halo, (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, (C.sub.1-4)alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, amino, di-(C.sub.1-4)alkylamino, (C.sub.2-4)acylamino and methylenedioxy, benzyl, cinnamyl, amino, (C.sub.1-4)alkylamino, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino, phenylamino, phenylamino wherein the phenyl ring may be substituted by one to three groups independently selected from halo, (C.sub.1-4)alkyl, (C.sub.1-4)alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, amino, di-(C.sub.1-4)alkylamino, (C.sub.2-4)acylamino and methylenedioxy, halo(C.sub.1-4)alkyl, (C.sub.1-4)alkoxy and benzyloxy;a group R.sub.6 -SO.sub.2 wherein R.sub.6 may represent (C.sub.

Abstract: Crop plants are protected from attack by soil-borne plant disease organisms of the Genera Rhizoctonia and Sclerotium employing 2-halo-4-halomethyl 6-pyridinols and their metal and amine salts.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formulae ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: 3,7-Substituted phenoxiodinin-5-ium compounds are effective against a variety of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria as well as fungi. The compounds of this invention may be prepared by the direct iodination of a suitably substituted diphenyl ether with iodosyl sulfate in concentrated sulfuric acid. The resulting bisulfate anion may be exchanged with a desired anion by standard metathetic processes.

Abstract: O,O-Diethyl O-(4-(t-butylsulfonyl)-m-tolyl) phosphorothioate is an active insecticide for the kill and control of the copper bottle fly and the southern cattle tick.

Abstract: O,O-diethyl O-[-4-(t-butylsulfinyl)phenyl]phosphorothioate is an active insecticide for the kill and control of cucumber beetle larvae.

Abstract: Process and composition for dental hygiene in which the teeth of animals are contacted with a long-chain alkyl thiouronium phosphonate.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

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 alkylthio-ethylthio 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 paricularly 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: O,O-Dialkyl O-?4-(tert-alkylsulfinyl)-2-chlorophenyl! phosphorothioate and the corresponding sulfonyl compounds are active insecticides for the kill and control of codling moth larvae.

Abstract: Suitably substituted 2-aminomethyl pyridines and suitably substituted 2-pyridinylcarbinols are reacted with 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxoyl chloride in an inert solvent to form a group of biologically active organic compounds. These compounds are active as fungicides, herbicides, or both.

Abstract: Method for converting carboxylic acid groups to trichloromethyl groups which comprises contacting a compound containing a carboxylic acid group with a phenylphosphonic dichloride and phosphorus pentachloride and recovering the thus produced product.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the novel 2-(((substituted pyridinyl)carbonyl)amino)ethyl esters of 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid and their method of preparation. The compounds are prepared by reacting an appropriately substituted pyridinol, pyridinethiol, aminopyridine, or hydroxyalkyloxypyridine with isocyanatoethyl methacrylate in an appropriate solvent in the presence of an activating agent. These compounds may be utilized as herbicides, fungicides, or both.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to N-((alkylamino)carbonyl)-N-(((alkylamino)carbonyl)oxy)acylamides and their use in inhibiting the growth of HeLa cells, P.sub.388 leukemia or MX-1 carcinomas in mammals.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine methyl esters of 2-isopropyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetic acid are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 2; X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, chloro, fluoro, bromo, or 3,4-methylenedioxy (when n is 2 and both X's are taken together); and R represents hydrogen, cyano or ethynyl. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of insecticidal activity and compositions containing said compounds are so employed.

Abstract: The present application is directed to the preparation of 2-chlorobenzoyl chloride by the reaction of 2-chlorobenzaldehyde with chlorine in the presence of phosphorus pentachloride.