Abstract: Polypeptides of the general structural formula (I) Xn—C1—X1-50—C2—X0-5—C3—Xp—C4—X1-100—C5—X1-50—C6—X0-5—C7—X1-50—C8—Xm??(I), production and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of piperazine compounds of the formula I or of the agriculturally useful salts of piperazine compounds of the formula I as herbicides, where in formula I the variables are as defined in the claims and the description. Moreover, the invention relates to compositions comprising, in addition to auxiliaries customary for formulating crop protection agents, piperazine compounds of the formula I or agriculturally useful salts of I, and to a process for preparing these compositions. Furthermore, the invention relates to certain piperazine compounds of the formula I, a process for preparing piperazine compounds of the formula I and a method for controlling unwanted vegetation which comprises treating plants, their seeds and/or their habitat with at least one piperazine compound of the formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkylaromatics by reacting aromatic compounds with C1-C14-alkanes in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, which comprises using as the catalyst a crystalline, micro- and/or mesoporous solid comprising silicon and at least one father element selected from the group consisting of the transition metals and the main group elements gallium and tin, and activating said catalysts by a reducing pretreatment. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for preparing alkylarylsulfonates by sulfonating and neutralizing the alkyl aromatic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying 1,4-butynediol, which comprises compressing 1,4-butynediol to from 50 to 1500 bar, depressurizing it, waiting for phase separation to occur after depressurization and separating off the bottom phase, and a process for the hydrogenation of 1,4-butynediol to 1,4-butenediol and 1,4-butanediol using the purified 1,4-butynediol.

Abstract: A compound in which n is 0, 1, 2, or 3; R1, R2, R7, and R8 are each independently alkyl group, including cycloalkyl, an alkylaryl group, or an aryl group, optionally with one or more heteroatoms, with the proviso that R1 and R2 can together form a cycloalkylene group and, independently, R7 and R8 can together form a cycloalkylene group; Y is an oxygen free radical, a sulfur free radical, OR9 or SR9; R3, R4, R5, R6, and R9 are each independently H or an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, or an alkylaryl group, optionally with one or more heteroatoms; and compositions, such as basecoat and clearcoat coating compositions, containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing polyunsaturated fatty acids in an organism by introducing nucleic acids into the organism which code for polypeptides having acyl-CoA:lysophospholipid a cyltransferase activity. Advantageously, these nucleic acid sequences may, if appropriate together with further nucleic acid sequences coding for biosynthesis polypeptides of the fatty acid or lipid metabolism, be expressed in the transgenic organism. The invention furthermore relates to the nucleic acid sequences, to nucleic acid constructs comprising the nucleic acid sequences of the invention, to vectors comprising the nucleic acid sequences and/or the nucleic acid constructs and to transgenic organisms comprising the abovementioned nucleic acid sequences, nucleic acid constructs and/or vectors. A further part of the invention relates to oils, lipids and/or fatty acids produced by the process of the invention and to their use.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing 3-pentenenitrile by hydrocyanating 1,3-butadiene in the presence of at least one catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in a loop reactor having external pumped circulation and jet nozzle for driving the internal circulation.

Abstract: A separating column containing a sequence of mass transfer trays that are supported by at least one covered double-T support and/or covered U-shaped support.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyvinylpyrrolidones by free-radically initiated polymerization in the presence of an initiator found, which comprises performing the polymerization as a spray or droplet polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(azolin-2-yl)-amino-2-aryl-1-hetaryl-ethane compounds (I) and 1-(aminothiocarbonylamino)-2-aryl-1-hetaryl-ethane compounds (II) and their salts which are useful for combating animal pest, in particular insects, arachnids and nematodes. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for combating animal pests selected from insects, arachnids and nematodes, and to agricultural compositions for combating animal pests. Furthermore, the present invention relates to veterinary compositions for combating animal pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of growth regulators selected from acylcyclohexanedione derivatives and quaternary ammonium compounds for reducing or preventing the contamination of plants and plant products with mycotoxins formed by trichothecene-producing fungi.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fungicidally active agent containing at least one other defined fungicide in addition to the fungicide N-[2-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-3-thienyl]-1-methyl-3-(trifluormethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-carboxamide (penthiopyrad). The invention also relates to a method for controlling pathogenic fungi using one such agent, and to the use of said agent for controlling pathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid formulations comprising: a) liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate; and b) a carrier based on relatively high molecular weight sulfonate, wherein (i) the proportion of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate, based on the total weight of the solid formulation, is at least 15% by weight; (ii) the proportion of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate, based on the total weight of the relatively high molecular weight sulfonates, is at least 30% by weight; (iii) the weight ratio of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate to relatively high molecular weight sulfonate is at most 3:1. The invention also relates to their use, in particular in the area of plant protection, and processes for the preparation of such formulations.

Abstract: A process for preparing substituted phenylmalonic esters of the formula I in which R is alkyl and Q is halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy and the index m is an integer from 1 to 5 comprising steps A) and B): A) halogenation of compounds of the formula II, in which the variables are as defined for formula I, to give compounds of the formula III, B) hydrodechlorination of the compounds of the formula III to give substituted phenylmalonic esters of the formula I; novel phenylmalonic ester derivatives, and also their use as intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing N-(1-alkenyl)carboxamides of the formula I, which comprises reacting a carboxamide of the formula II with an alkyne of the formula III in the presence of a catalyst selected from among carbonyl complexes, halides and oxides of rhenium, manganese, tungsten, molybdenum, chromium and iron.

Abstract: Described are microorganisms which are able to inhibit the formation of foot malodor by skin microorganisms. Also described are compositions comprising such microorganisms as well as the use of such microorganisms in cosmetic, prophylactic or therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active carbonyl compounds by asymmetrically hydrogenating ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compounds in the presence of optically active transition metal catalysts which are soluble in the reaction mixture and have at least one carbon monoxide ligand. The present invention especially relates to a process for preparing optically active aldehydes or ketones, in particular citronellal, by asymmetrically hydrogenating the corresponding optically active ?,?-unsaturated aldehydes or ketones.

Abstract: A method for determining if a proposed color solution, such as paint, pigments, or dye formulations, is acceptable, is provided. The inputs to the system are the actual color values of an item, differential color values, a proposed color solution, and second color values associated with the proposed color solution. The system includes an artificial intelligence model to analyze the inputs and produce an output for communicating whether the proposed color solution is acceptable. The artificial intelligence model may be embodied in a neural network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the absorption of liquids, which comprises the step of bringing the liquid into contact with at least one sorbent comprising a porous metal-organic framework, the framework taking up the liquid and comprising at least one at least bidentate organic compound having a coordinate bond to at least one metal ion.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising as active components 1) 1-methylpyrazol-4-ylcarboxanilides I in which X=oxygen or sulfur, R1=halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, R2?H or halogen and R3=nitro, cyano, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkoxy or C1-C4-alkylthio and 2) at least one active compound II, selected from the active compound groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of the compound(s) I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions and seed comprising such mixtures.