Abstract: The invention relates to a novel and efficient saflufenacil synthesis and the preparation of novel key intermediates in the process of Saflufenacil synthesis. The process includes preparing compounds of the Formula I wherein R1i is a hydrogen, C1-12 straight or branched alkyl, which may be substituted with 1 or more substituents, a C3-10 cycloalkyl, which may be substituted with 1 or more substituents, a C6-10 aromatic ring which may be substituted with 1 or more substituents, a C5-10 heteroaromatic ring, which may be substituted with 1 or more substituents; R2 is a hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various compounds, which are novel and useful intermediates in novel methods for preparation of certain compounds referred to as Saturated Targets and amorphous and crystal forms thereof, and certain marker compounds including Storage Marker compounds, methods for their preparation, their use, and compositions comprising them including methods to minimize their percentage content of Storage Markers in products and compositions of Saturated Target.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an aryloxyphenoxypropionic acid derivative compound of formula I (formula I) wherein Ar is an aryl group, R? is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched aliphatic, alkoxyalkyl, alicyclic, aralkyl, haloaryl, alkylideneamino-oxyalkyl or heterocyclyl alkyl group, X is selected from NR? or O, and R? is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched aliphatic group, which comprises the reaction in a nonpolar solvent of a phenolpropionic acid derivative compound of formula II (formula II) with a haloarene compound of formula Ar—Y when Y is a halogen atom, in the presence of an inorganic or organic base and a catalyst selected from the group of tertiary amines.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a suspoemulsion composition comprising (i) a continuous liquid aqueous phase; (ii) a liquid organic phase emulsified in the continuous aqueous phase, the liquid organic phase comprising a water-insoluble organic solvent and a First Active Ingredient that is solubilized in the organic phase; (iii) a Second Active Ingredient that is solid and is suspended in the continuous aqueous phase, and is at least partially soluble in the organic phase; (iv) a polymeric surfactant in a concentration of more than 0.5 w/w %, with respect to the total weight of the suspoemulsion; and (v) between 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high loaded suspension concentrate (SC) composition comprising a pesticide, a block copolymer, composed of a hydrophobic block and a hydrophilic block which contains negatively charged moieties (Poly Agro) and at least one non-ionic surfactant. Also, the present invention describes, a high loaded suspension concentrate (SC) composition, wherein: pyroxasulfone or saflufenacil is about 62 w/w % or is about 53 w/w %, respectively, with respect to the total weight on the composition: Poly Agro is from about 1 to about 10 w/w % with respect to the total weight on the composition; and at least one non-ionic surfactant is from about 1 to about 15 w/w % with respect to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A suspension concentrate composition for agricultural applications, a process for preparation thereof and methods for controlling weeds, pests and/or diseases in plants. The suspension concentrate agrochemical composition contains the combination of at least one active ingredient dissolved in water and another active ingredient which is dispersed in the aqueous medium. The suspension concentrate agrochemical composition also contains a polyanionic block copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable liquid compositions comprising cyclohexanedione oxime herbicides (preferably clethodim), a water miscible solvent (preferably alkyl benzene), and at least one non-ionic surfactant (preferably mixture of lower HLB surfactant with higher HLB surfactant, or alternatively mixture of high HLB surfactants and fluroxypyr meptyl) and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable liquid compositions comprising cyclohexanedione oxime herbicides (preferably clethodim), a water miscible solvent (preferably alkyl benzene), and at least one non-ionic surfactant (preferably mixture of lower HLB surfactant with higher HLB surfactant, or alternatively mixture of high HLB surfactants and fluroxypyr meptyl) and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an herbicide mixture comprising pyroxasulfone, chlorotoluron and mesosulfuron-methyl. The present disclosure also relates to an herbicidal composition comprising pyroxasulfone, chlorotoluron, mesosulfuron-methyl and at least one agricultural carrier. The present disclosure also relates to a method and kit for controlling undesirable vegetation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous suspension concentrate composition comprising an anilide herbicide and a dispersant combination comprising a) a graft or comb copolymer containing polyalkylene oxide moieties grafted on a polymeric backbone; b) an anionic dispersant having an SO3 group; and c) a poly alkoxy late of mono-, di- or tristyrylphenol. The invention is further directed to a suspension concentrate composition comprising an anilide herbicide and an antifreeze combination of urea and propane-1,2-diol. Disclosed are methods to prepare the compositions and their use for the control of undesired plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nitration process of 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid to 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-ni-trobenzoic acid, 2-chloro-4-f luoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid and 3,5-dinitro-2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid; purifying the crude reaction product; and recovering 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-nitrobenzoic acid in an essentially pure form, which can be used in the synthesis of the herbicide saflufenacil.

Abstract: An oil-in-water agrochemical suspoemulsion comprising (i) an aqueous phase: (ii) a liquid organic phase emulsified in the aqueous phase. which comprises at least one lipophilic active ingredient: (iii) at least 5 w/w%. with respect to the total weight of the final emulsion, of salts: (iv) a thickener: (v) a combination of surfactants comprising a polyanionic block copolymer surfactant and a second surfactant: and a (vi) solid active ingredient. The invention is further directed to tank mixes and methods for the control of undesired plants. pests or diseases. The invention is also directed to an emulsion for preparing said suspoemulsion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal composition useful in controlling weed, comprising an imidazolinone-based acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor dissolved in a particular organic solvent, and optionally one or more additional herbicides such as a very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) inhibitor and a protoporpyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitor.

Abstract: A process for preparing, 1,1,3-trioxo-1,2-benzothiazole-6-carboxamide of formula (I) comprising: (a) oxidizing 2,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide of formula (II) in the presence of an oxidizing agent to receive 2-sulfamoyl-terephthalic acid of formula (III); (b) converting the formed 2-sulfamoyl-terephthalic acid of formula (III) to receive 2-sulfonoyl-terephthalic acid derivative of formula (IV); and (c) reacting the resulting 2-sulfamoyl-terephthalic acid derivative of formula (IV) with ammonia (NH3) or ammonium containing-salt; wherein R represents OR? or CI and R? represents a branched or non-branched C1-C12 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soluble liquid (SL) composition comprising saflufenacil and an organic base. Optionally, the composition further comprises at least one agriculturally acceptable carrier and/or additives. The present invention further relates to a use of an amine salt of saflufenacil for preparing a soluble liquid composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a key intermediate of Formula (I) in the synthesis of pyroxasulfone. The process comprises reacting an isoxazole of Formula (II) with a thionating reagent to create an S-substituted thioisoxazole of Formula (III); and combining the S-substituted thioisoxazole of Formula (III) with a pyrazole of the Formula (IV) by introducing a methylene bridge, to obtain a compound of Formula (I). The invention also relates to novel S-substituted thioisoxazole of Formula (III) and processes of preparation thereof, wherein L1 is halogen or an anionic residue derived from an acid; R is an organic residue derived from a suitable thionating reagent: dimethyl thioformamide, thiosulfate salts, dithiooxamide, alkyl xanthate salts, thiobenzamide, V-substituted thiourea and thioacetate salts.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a method of controlling undesired vegetation in the vicinity of an ACCase tolerant sorghum crop comprising applying a) an effective amount of an ACCase inhibiting herbicide; and b) an effective amount of isoxadifen, esters, or salts thereof to a locus of the undesired vegetation so as to effectively control the undesired vegetation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing immediate precursors for pyroxasulfone and fenoxasulfone preparation of the formula (I). The process comprises a bromination of a benzylic position without light irradiation, followed by thoination, which substitutes the bromine atom and after the protecting group is removed, and the revealed thiol or thiolate reacts with a substituted isoxazoline bearing a leaving group at the 3-position. Alternately, the pyroxasulfone or fenoxasulfone immediate precursor is synthesized from arylmethyl bromide by forming a carbon-sulfur bond at the 3-position of a 2-isoxazoline through displacement of a leaving group at the 3-position by an appropriate thionating reagent. The resulting adducts, which is a S-protected 3-thio-2-isoxazoline, may be treated with base to remove the protecting group, to reveal a thiol or thiolate which may subsequently react with the arylmethyl bromide to form the Pyroxasulfone or Fenoxasulfone immediate precursor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid state form of Pyroxasulfone, processes for preparation thereof and agrochemical compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a safe alternative for producing an important intermediate useful for preparing the herbicide glufosinate, without need for chlorine components in the manufacturing process. In particular, a process for preparing alkyl phosphinic aid alkyl ester is provided, including the step of alkylating alkyl phosphinic acid ester in a non-polar solvent in the same apparatus as used to first produce the alkyl phosphinic acid ester, and without isolating the alkyl phosphinic acid ester before the alkylation step is conducted. More specifically, a process is presented for preparing methyl phosphinic acid butyl ester, by alkylating butyl phosphinic acid ester in a non-polar solvent, in the same apparatus as used previously to first produce the butyl phosphinic acid ester and without isolating the butylphosphinic acid ester before alkylation.