Abstract: Combatting fungi and bacteria with quinoline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X is a nitrogen atom and Y is a CH-group orY is a nitrogen atom and X is a CH-group,R is hydrogen, halogen, acetyl or alkyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, phenyl, hydroxy, halogen and cyano, orR is alkenyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, alkoxy, phenyl and hydroxy, orR is alkynyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, phenyl, trimethylsilyl, hydroxy, cyano, alkoxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonyl, tolyl, alkoxycarbonyl and alkylcarbonyloxy, orR is cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of halogen and cyano,A is hydrogen or halogen andB is halogen or halogenoalkyl,or an acid addition

Abstract: Nitro-substituted heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl,Z is an optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heterocyclic group containing at least one atom selected from N, O and S,A is optionally substituted ethylene or optionally substituted trimethylene, andB stands for 2 or 3 members of a heterocyclic ring which is formed, together with the adjacent C-atom and N-atom and at least one of said members may represent a hetero atom and may be optionally substituted, provided that when B stands for 3 members, two of which are carbon atoms and the other one is a nitrogen atom which is located in the middle of the three members, then at least one of said two carbon atoms must be substituted by a keto group. Such compounds being useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Disclosed are herbicidal tetrazolinone derivatives, selective in paddy fields of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl,n represents 1, 2, 3 or 4,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl, aryl which may optionally be substituted (wherein the substituent is at least one radical selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-2 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-2 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-2 haloalkylthio, acyl, nitro and cyano) or aralkyl optionally substituted by halogen orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form, together with the N-atom to which they are bonded, a cyclic ring which may be substituted. Also, disclosed are novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Novel pesticidal sulfamide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X is halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl,R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, andR.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonylmethyl.

Abstract: Herbicidal novel tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form, together with the nitrogen atom to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are bonded, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, optionally fused to a carbocyclic ring optionally and independently substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andR.sup.3 is a 5-membered heterocyclic radical containing at least one hereto atom selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, optionally substituted by at least one substitutent selected from the group consisting of halogen, benzyl, phenyl, halogen-substituted phenyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkyl-sulfonyl and C.sub.

Abstract: Novel insecticides of the formula ##STR1## in which n is 0 or 1,X is S, O, ##STR2## Y is N or ##STR3## Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R.sup.9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: A method of killing noxious insects with the use of either a shaped article having a projection previously coated with a particular active compound or a shaped article having a projection and provided with a spout for discharging said active compound. Pressure is applied from outside onto and around the stalks and/or stems of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants, thereby forcibly making the surfaces of said stalks and/or stems absorb the active compound.

Abstract: Novel herbicidal tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen, bromine or methyl,R.sup.1 is ethyl or n-propyl, andR.sup.2 is cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is 7 or 8.The new tetrazolinones may be mixed with other herbicides.

Abstract: 1-Substituted-5(4H)-tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or aralkyl, are obtained in very good yields by reacting, in a polar solvent, an isocyanate of the formula R-NCO (II) with sodium azide (NaN.sub.3) in a molar ratio of 1:1 and in the presence of aluminum chloride (AlCl.sub.3), followed by the addition of water and a mineral acid in excess.

Abstract: Compositions which contain, as the active ingredients, a combination of heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) and organophosphorous compounds, in addition to one or more compounds having a polyethyleneglycol or polypropyleneglycol chain or an ethyleneglycol-propyleneglycol copolymeric chain, or a mixture of these compounds which results in a stabilization of the active ingredients without any adverse influences on the physical properties of the formulations.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 1-substituted-5(4H)-tetrazolinone of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is defined in the specificationn is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,which comprises reacting a 1-substituted-5(4H)-tetrazolinethione of the formula ##STR2## with an ethylene oxide of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,in the presence of a base and in the presence of water, an alcohol or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Novel guanidine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Z is 2-chloro-5-pyridyl, 2-chloro-5-thiazolyl, or 3-chloro-5-isoxazolyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-4 alkynyl, C.sub.3-4 alkenyl or 2-chloro-5-pyridylmethyl,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-4 alkynyl, C.sub.3-4 alkenyl, benzyl which may be substituted, or Z--C(R.sup.1)H-,n is 2 or 3, andY is nitro or cyano,and pesticidal compositions comprising the compound of the formula (I) as active components.

Abstract: Nitro-substituted heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl,Z is an optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heterocyclic group containing at least one atom selected from N, O and S,A is optionally substituted ethylene or optionally substituted trimethylene, andB stands for 2 or 3 members of a heterocyclic ring which is formed, together with the adjacent C-atom and N-atom and at least one of said members may represent a hetero atom and may be optionally substituted, provided that when B stands for 3 members, two of which are carbon atoms and the other one is a nitrogen atom which is located in the middle of the three members, then at least one of said two carbon atoms must be substituted by a keto group. Such compounds being useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Compositions comprising herbicidal tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, Y is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl or ethyl, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different C.sub.2-4 alkyl,and at least one additional herbicide.

Abstract: Novel insecticides of the formula ##STR1## in which n is 0 or 1,X is S, O, ##STR2## Y is N or ##STR3## Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R.sup.9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition comprising(i) a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen, alkyl or a divalent group connected to B,B is alkyl, ##STR2## or a divalent group or atom connected to A, R is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl,Y is ##STR3## T.sup.1 is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, and X is an electron attractive group, and(ii) a synergistically effective amount of a methylenedioxybenzene derivative.

Abstract: Novel insecticides of the formula ##STR1## in which n is 0 or 1,X is S, O, ##STR2## Y is N or ##STR3## Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R.sup.9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: Insecticidal guanidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z represents an optionally substituted five- or six-membered ring containing at least one ring hetero atom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen atoms or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl or optionally substituted phenyl,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each independently represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-4 alkenyl, C.sub.3-4 alkynyl, optionally substituted benzyl or a group of the formula Z--C(R.sup.1)H--,n represents the integer 2 or 3, andY represents nitro or cyano.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal pyrazolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or unsubstituted or halogen substituted phenyl,A represents optionally substituted phenyl or halogen-substituted 3-pyridyl, andX and Y individually represent hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halogeno-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halogeno-C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or halogeno-C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, or X and Y together form haloalkylenedioxy, with the proviso that X and Y do not simultaneously represent hydrogen, and other provisos as well.

Abstract: A cyano compound useful as an insecticide, of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the radicals are defined in the claims.