Abstract: The invention relates to a new and improved method for the preparation of N-phosphonomethyl-glycine, a potent pre-emergence herbicide. According to the invention glycine, formaldehyde and a dialkyl phosphite are condensed in an aqueous alkaline medium to form a N-phosphonomethyl-glycine dialkyl ester, and the diester is hydrolyzed with a mineral acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of combatting phytopathogenic fungi, primarily powdery mildew. The method involves administering compositions according to the invention which contain as active principle at least one compound of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-12 alkyl or a chloroethyl group,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or nitro group,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or nitro group, andR.sup.4 is hydrogen, halogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or nitro group, or an acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group which consists of the amidine of formula ##STR1## and the phytotoxically acceptable addition salts, hemihydrates and hydrates thereof,R.sup.1, r.sup.2 and R.sup.3 being phenyl or a phenyl group substituted with chlorine, bromine, iodine or fluorine, alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.4 being methyl.

Abstract: Triazene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is = CH-- or nitrogen,Y is --CH = or nitrogen,R and R' are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, arakyl or cycloarkyl. The compounds are effective as photographic toners and additives to photographic developers and as antimycotic agents in animal therapy.

Abstract: A low-calory comestible made by preswelling an edible carbohydrate component, e.g. flour, and a cellulose ether which has a viscosity of 1000 to 3000 centiporse in a 20% solution at 20.degree. C. and subsequently drying the preswollen mixture. The resulting product has a high palatability even with long shelflife and is highly filling while contributing few calories upon ingestion.

Abstract: 1-Benzal-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-isoquinolinium-theophylline-7-acetates are used in the manufacture of geriatric compositions.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of synergistic analgesic activity are provided which comprise an azido compound of the following formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof wherein R is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, acetyl or morpholino-methyl and a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 are hydrogen or lower alkyl and the dotted lines represent hydrogenated bonds or olefinic bonds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and quaternary salts thereof, in admixture with suitable inert solid or liquid carriers or dilutents.

Abstract: A fungicidal and fungistatic composition contains, as an effective ingredient, a compound of the formula ##STR1## and antifungal and pharmaceutically effective salts thereof wherein R.sup.1 is H and R.sup.5 is a group with the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl.

Abstract: A basic ester having the formula ##STR1## wherein Ac is benzoyl substituted by at least two substituents selected from the group which consist of halogen atoms, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro and sulfamoyl, and A B are hydrogen or lower alkyl or are cycloalkyl together. The compounds are therapeutic for cardic conditions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the preparation of a cytostatic sugar derivative, 1,6-dibromo-1,6-dideoxy-dulcitol and of pharmaceutical compositions containing same.

Abstract: An anti-inflammatory analgesic pharmaceutical composition comprising as active ingredient a compound of the formula I ##SPC1##whereinR is a phenyl, chlorophenyl, naphthyl, pyrole, furane, furazole, thiazole, thiadiazole or pyridine group;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 7 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 7 carbon atoms or dialkylamino having 1 to 7 carbon atoms per alkyl group in admixture with a pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: Antifungal substituted carbamoyl benzimidazole compounds of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.4 is aryl, alkyl or cycloalkyl. The compounds can be used as seed treatment.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula, ##SPC1##WhereinR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each stand for hydrogen or a group of the generalformula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO.sub.3 H,n is an integer between 1 and 5, andR.sup.3 stands for an alkyl group,As well as the salts and quaternary salts thereof have been prepared by various methods. The new compounds according to the invention possess valuable fungicidal and/or ovicidal properties, and can be used as active ingredients of plantbiological compositions, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, respectively.

Abstract: A method of controlling plant growth wherein the plant or its seed are treated with thiazolyl-indolyl compounds.

Abstract: A sweetening agent in the form of a 1,3-diphenyl-propanone-1 derivative of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R is hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy or carboxyl-substituted, sulphonyl-substituted, phosphonyl-substituted, dialkylamino-substituted, trialkyl ammonium-substituted alkoxy; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a hydrophylic group but both R and R.sup.1 are not both hydrogen; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydroxyl or alkoxy.

Abstract: An analgesic substitute for morphine comprising the synergistic combination of azidomorphine or azidocodeine with a pyrimidazolium.

Abstract: The antibiotic primycin synergizes the effect of other antibiotics when used together therewith in amounts such that the primycin constitutes 5 to 50% by weight of the total antibiotic content.

Abstract: A process for measuring the isotope content of substances containing .sup.3 H or .sup.3 H and .sup.14 C isotopes in the gas phase, by converting the hydrogen content of the sample into water and the carbon content of the sample to a gaseous substance in simultaneous oxidation processes, separating the formed water and carbon dioxide, reconverting the .sup.3 H content of the water into gaseous form, introducing the gases containing .sup.3 H and possibly also .sup.14 C separately into a detecting unit, and determining the radioactivity of said gases, in which the tritium content of the water carrying the .sup.3 H radio-activity is bonded on a contact catalyst capable of water retention or adsorption and containing activated hydrogen, the gaseous mixture, containing also .sup.14 CO.sub.2 when a sample of .sup.