Abstract: A process for the preparation of biguanidine compounds of formula (I) and triazine compounds of formula (IV); wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C1-C4 alkyl group, wherein the optional substituents are selected from the group consisting of halogen, aliphatic, halo aliphatic, alicyclic, alkoxy, thioalkyl, cyano or nitro groups; A is —CH2-, —O— or a direct bond; and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing 2-alkylsulfonyl substituted benzoic acid derivatives of formula (I) by conversion of 2-alkylthio substituted benzonitrile compound of formula (II), which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of herbicidally active compounds like pyrasulfotole or isoxaflutole.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal composition comprising thiencarbazone-methyl, fluroxypyr-meptyl, a safener, an inert system and agrochemically acceptable carriers; wherein thiencarbazone-methyl is present in an amount of 0.25 to 1.50% w/w; fluroxypyr-meptyl is present in amount 7.2 to 38% w/w; safener is present in an amount 1.5 to 9% w/w and the inert system comprises at least a surfactant, an adjuvant or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing 4-alkoxy carbonyl-3-aminothiophene of formula (I) or acid-addition salt thereof of formula (I)?, which comprises reacting the corresponding 3-oxotetrahydrothiophenes compound of formula (II) with an acid-addition salt of hydroxylamine in the presence of a polar protic acidic solvent and a dehydrating reagent.

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, N-substituted thiourea and thioacetate salts.

Abstract: The invention provides a process which comprises the step of thiomethylating a pyrazole to create R2—C(O)—S—CH2-functionality at position 4 of the pyrazole ring. The process is useful in preparing pyroxasulfone. The invention also provides intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention reflates to a slurry that allows to safely handle pinoxaden and is physically stable. The slurry comprises pinoxaden, its stereoisomers, salts or solvates thereof, and (ii) a solvent consisting only of a mineral oil, a vegetable oil or mixtures thereof, wherein the total weight of pinoxaden, its stereoisomers, salts or solvates thereof, with respect to the total weight of the slurry is comprised between 30 and 70 w/w %; and the weight proportion between pinoxaden, its stereoisomers, salts or solvates thereof, and the solvent is comprised between 30:70 and 70:30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nitration process of 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoic acid or alkyl 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzoate, using oleum and nitric acid, to obtain 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-nitrobenzoic acid or alkyl 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-nitrobenzoates; purifying the crude reaction product; and recovering 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-nitrobenzoic acid or alkyl 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-nitrobenzoates in an essentially pure form, which can be used in the synthesis of the herbicide saflufenacil.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal mixture or its composition thereof comprises an herbicide A which is bifenox and an herbicide B which is selected from very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) inhibitor or salt thereof for the control of weeds and grasses in crops of the cultivated plants.

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 L 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 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 relates to stable and efficient non-aqueous agrochemical formulations comprising a Triketone herbicide, at least one additional herbicide; one or more vegetable oils or derivatives thereof, a surfactant system comprising a mixture comprising an ionic phosphated Tristyrylphenol alkoxylate and a non-ionic Tristyrylphenol alkoxylate; and also it relates to methods for controlling undesired plant species by applying the said environment-friendly formulation after dilution with water to the plant species.

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 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: The present disclosure relates to a herbicidal mixture comprising pyroxasulfone and a second herbicide selected from the group consisting of fluorochloridone, aclonifen, diflufenican and terbutryn. 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, an use, and kits for controlling undesirable vegetation.

Abstract: A method for controlling weeds, which comprises the application of an effective amount of a herbicide composition comprising at least metamitron in an earlier stage, to a locus where the weed is to be controlled, and the application of an effective amount of at least one additional herbicide in a late stage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable and an efficient liquid herbicide formulation system comprising at least 125 g/L Pyrasulfotole based on total volume: an organic amine compound, and an organic solvent system; and to methods for controlling undesired plant species. The invention also relates to a new solid solvate of Pyrasulfotole.

Abstract: A crystalline form of indaziflam, processes for the preparation thereof, an agrochemical composition containing the crystalline form of indaziflam and a process for the preparation of the agrochemical composition.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of biguanidine compounds of formula (I) and triazine compounds of formula (IV); wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C1-C4 alkyl group, wherein the optional substituents are selected from the group consisting of halogen, aliphatic, halo aliphatic, alicyclic, alkoxy, thioalkyl, cyano or nitro groups; A is —CH2—, —O— or a direct bond; and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures comprising: i) a first herbicide selected from the group consisting of the Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid inhibitors, preferably dimethenamid, dimethenamid-P or flufenacet; and ii) a second and a third herbicide each independently selected from the group consisting of the Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid inhibitors, preferably dimethenamid, dimethenamid-P or flufenacet, the Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors, preferably thiencarbazone, and the 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase inhibitors, preferably mesotrione; provided that the first, second and third herbicides are different from each other. The invention further relates to formulations containing said mixtures and to a method for controlling weeds.