Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted imidazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trifluoromethyl group, a halogen atom, an unsubstituted aryl group, a substituted aryl group, a heteroaromatic group, or a substituted heteroaromatic group;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are selected from a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom and a trifluoromethyl group, provided R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are not concurrently halogen; andM is a hydrogen atom, an alkali or alkaline earth metal atom, a substituted carbonyl group, or other hydrolytically labile group.These compounds and compositions containing them exhibit herbicidal activity. Fungicidal activity of compounds of the invention is also shown.

Abstract: Acetyl- and carbalkoxythioureidobenzophenones having a substituted amine adjacent to the thioureido radical are disclosed as having anthelmintic and antifungal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group;Y is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom;R is CHOHR' or COR'; andR' is hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl;and compositions containing these compounds which exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Methacrolein is produced by the catalytic vapor phase oxidation of isobutylene (including compounds converted to isobutylene). The catalyst has the following formula: Mo.sub.a P.sub.b Fe.sub.c Co.sub.d Ni.sub.e Bi.sub.f Te.sub.g Sb.sub.h Cs.sub.i Zr.sub.j X.sub.k O.sub.x wherein a-k represent the number of atoms of the particular element depicted, X is another element and x is the number of oxygens present.

Abstract: The preparation and use of alkyl (mono-, di-, tri- and tetra-thio)phosphorylated isothiazolidin-3-one 1-oxides and 1,1 dioxides are disclosed. These compounds and compositions containing them are useful pesticides and show activity in controlling insects, weeds and microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae and the like.

Abstract: Novel 3-pyridylmethyl N-(4-substituted-phenyl)thiocarbamates are disclosed. These compounds are useful as single-dose rodenticides, which have high bait acceptance.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel organophosphorothiolates and phosphorodithioates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group;R' is a (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6) alkyl group;Y is an oxygen atom or sulfur atom;X is a halogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkyl group, or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkoxy group;m is an integer from 0 to 3; andA is(a) a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkyl group;(b) a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkyl group substituted with up to three halogen atoms;(c) a (C.sub.5 -C.sub.6) cycloalkyl group;(d) a (C.sub.7 -C.sub.10) aralkyl group, the aryl portion of which is optionally substituted with up to three halogen atoms, cyano groups, nitro groups, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkyl groups, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkoxy groups, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkylthic groups; or(e) an aryl group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein X' is a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkyl group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkoxy group or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Methacrolein is produced by the catalytic vapor phase oxidation of isobutylene (including compounds converted to isobutylene). The catalyst has the following formula: Mo.sub.a P.sub.b Fe.sub.c Co.sub.d Ni.sub.e Bi.sub.f Te.sub.g Sb.sub.h Cs.sub.i Zr.sub.j X.sub.k O.sub.x wherein a-k represent the number of atoms of the particular element depicted, X is another element and x is the number of oxygens present.

Abstract: Phosphoramidates and salts and salt complexes useful as anthelmintics are disclosed. The products are prepared by treating an aminobenzene with an appropriately substituted isothiocyanatoate.

Abstract: A process for preparing trifluoromethylphenyl nitro phenylethers which comprises treating a trifluoromethylhalobenzene with a base in a cosolvent system to afford a trifluoromethyl phenolate which may be isolated as its free phenol or reacted with an appropriately substituted halobenzene to afford a diphenylether herbicide or a precursor thereto.

Abstract: A process for the direct oxidation of isobutane or propane to methacrylic acid or acrylic acid respectively is disclosed. The process encompasses contacting a feed gas containing isobutane or propane and oxygen with a specific catalyst which is composed of molybdenum, antimony and phosphorus combined with oxygen. The atomic ratio of molybdenum to antimony to phosphorous is from about 9 to about 24; about 0.25 to about 2; and about 0.75 to about 2 respectively. The catalytic oxidation to methacrylic or acrylic acid is accomplished at a temperature of from about 200.degree. C. to about 450.degree. C. The methacrylic or acrylic acid is removed from the feed gases exiting from the reaction zone and the remainder of the exited feed stream may be recycled to again contact the catalyst.

Abstract: A process for preparing trifluoromethylphenyl nitro phenylethers which comprises treating a trifluoromethylhalobenzene with a base in a cosolvent system to afford a trifluoromethyl phenolate which may be isolated as its free phenol or reacted with an appropriately substituted halobenzene to afford a diphenylether herbicide or a precursor thereto.

Abstract: 2-Imino substituted isothioureidobenzene products useful as anthelmintics and fungicides are disclosed. The products may be prepared by several different methods including treating a 2-iminothioureidobenzene with a base and either an organic halide, a diester of sulfuric acid or a diester of sulfurous acid or treating a 2-aminoisothioureidobenzene with an appropriately substituted aldehyde.

Abstract: An effective amount of a vinylbenzyltrialkylammonium salt, prepared from a vinylbenzyl halide and a tertiary amine, is polymerized with various other monomers to afford stable latex polymers which have the latex stabilizing surfactant incorporated into the polymer backbone. The use of a vinylbenzyltrialkylammonium salt lessens or avoids the usual problems associated with the conventional anionic, nonionic or cationic emulsifiers employed in aqueous polymerizations. The copolymers prepared with the quaternary ammonium compounds are useful as sizing agents, as extender/binders for cationic water repellents; in addition, the polymers are depositable on pulp without requiring any deposition aids or defoamers.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group, andY is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a trihalomethyl group,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group,Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a trihalomethyl group, andZ is a group of the formula --OZ' or --NRZ', wherein Z' is an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aralkenyl group, a cycloalkenyl group, or an epoxyalkyl group and R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions which comprise (A) 2,3,6-trichlorophenylacetic acid (fenac), or a salt, ester, or amide thereof, and (B) a diphenyl ether herbicide, exhibit synergistic activity in the control of weeds, and particularly in the control of nutsedge species.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group,Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a trihalomethyl group, andZ is a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a halogen atom, an amino group, an alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxy group, a carbalkoxy group, a carboxyalkyl group, a carbalkoxyalkyl group, an alkanoyloxy group, or a carbamoyloxy group,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a dual stroke drive mechanism of any size for a reciprocating device, such as a piston of a pump. It is particularly concerned with such a driving mechanism having means for selecting a particular stroke-length. It is more specifically concerned with a drive mechanism capable of imparting either one of two set stroke-lengths and means for selecting one of the stroke lengths before, or at certain intervals during, operation of the mechanism. The drive mechanism converts rotary movement of an input member into reciprocating rectilinear movement of an output member which may be connected to a piston and reciprocates the latter. A preferred application is in the field of sampling pumps for distributing liquid samples of small sizes into vials for analysis.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group, andY is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a trihalomethyl group, and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.