Abstract: Thin film field effect transistors utilize MP.sub.x as the active switched semiconductor where M is at least one alkali metal, P is at least one pnictide, and x ranges from 15 to infinity. Phosphorus is preferred as the dominant pnictide and potassium is preferred as the dominant alkali metal. The local order of the semiconductors may vary from an all parallel pentagonal tube-like structure to a layer-like puckered sheet structure. The all parallel pentagonal tube structure is preferred. Metal insulated semiconductor (MISFETS) and metal semiconductor (MESFETS) field effect transistors are disclosed. The semiconductor is preferably doped with up to approximately 1/2% nickel, iron, or chromium, to reduce the density of defect levels in the bandgap without increasing the conductivity. The semiconductors may be doped with 1/2-1% of the same metals to increase conductivity so as to provide normally ON devices.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, preferably methyl;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, preferably ethyl; andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, preferably ethyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylamino, preferably methylamino; C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino, preferably dimethylamino; or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylalkoxyamino, preferably methylmethoxyamino; and its use as a post-emergent herbicide.

Abstract: A herbicidal compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; substituted or unsubstituted benzyl, preferably hydrogen or methyl; and R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, preferably hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: The beany flavor of soy products can be reduced by hydrating the soy product with a solution containing a water soluble primary yeast extract prior to incorporating the soy product into a food product, preferably a comminuted meat product.

Abstract: As new compounds, O-aryloxyphenoxyacyl-.alpha.-N,N-dialkylaminooximes having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each the same or different and are selected from alkyl groups having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form a ring containing 3 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.

Abstract: Isotactic index improvement is achieved for C.sub.3 and higher alpha olefins in systems containing a catalyst component comprising titanium supported on a magnesium halide support. The titanium component is formed by copulverizing the magnesium halide with one or more electron donors followed by treatment with liquid titanium halide. The improvement is achieved by using a dialkylaluminoxane component with the trialkylaluminum co-catalyst normally used. In slurry polymerizations, the isotactic index of the polymer has been improved.

Abstract: Artificial plant growth media suitable for suspension cell culture of sunflower plant cells are provided. Methods of using the media for growth of suspension cell culture of sunflower plant cells are provided. Methods for screening the oil content of sunflower seeds produced by sunflower plants utilizing the suspension cell growth characteristics of sunflower plant cells are provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing N-phosphonomethylglycine which comprises:(1) reacting a primary amine with formaldehyde to produce N,N',N"-tris-substituted-hexahydro-s-triazine;(2) reacting the triazine with an haloacetyl halide, preferably chloroacetyl chloride, to form the N-(substituted)-N-halomethyl acetamide of the haloacetyl halide;(3) reacting the amide with O,O-di-(substituted)-aminomethylphosphonate to form O,O-di-(substituted)-1-phosphonomethyl-3-(substituted)-1,3-imidazol-4-one; and(4) hydrolyzing the 1,3-imadazol-4-one to yield N-phosphonomethylglycine.

Abstract: A process of producing sodium hypophosphite (Na.sub.2 H.sub.2 PO.sub.2) is disclosed wherein the yield of the product is increased. The process comprises increasing the NaOH/P.sub.4 ratio above stoichiometric quantity to from about 2.4 to about 3.0 while maintaining a Ca(OH).sub.2 /P.sub.4 ratio of above about 1.21 in the reaction wherein phosphorus, sodium hydroxide, calcium, hydroxide and water are reacted to produce sodium hypophosphite. The invention further comprises a corresponding increase in dilution (H.sub.2 O/P.sub.4) to from about 38 to about 60.

Abstract: As new compounds, 2-[4-(substituted aryloxy)phenoxy]-N-substituted phenylsulfonyl]propionamides having the formula ##STR1## wherein A is CH, or nitrogen, X is hydrogen or chlorine and Ar is phenyl or substituted phenyl.

Abstract: A process for preparing phosphonomethylated amino acids comprising phosphonomethylating an N-sulfonylglycine derivative with formaldehyde and a phosphorus source to obtain a phosphonomethylated N-sulfonylglycine derivative which is then hydrolyzed to the corresponding phosphonomethylated amino acid, e.g., glyphosate, or the acid derivative.The N-sulfonylglycine derivative can be prepared by reacting a sulfonic acid derivative with a haloacetic acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing phosphonomethylated amino acids comprising reacting a glycine derivative with a halosulfonic acid to form a N-sulfonylglycine derivative, then phosphonomethylating the N-sulfonylglycine derivative with formaldehyde and a phosphorus source to obtain a phosphonomethylated N-sulfonylglycine derivative which is then hydrolyzed to the corresponding phosphonomethylated amino acid, e.g. glyphosate or the acid derivative.

Abstract: A process for preparing phosphonomethylated amino acids comprising phosphonomethylating an N-carbamylated amino acid derivative with formaldehyde and a phosphorus source to obtain a phosphonomethylated N-carbamylated amino acid derivative which is then hydrolyzed to the corresponding phosphonomethylated amino acid, e.g. glyphosate, or acid derivative.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is chloro, fluoro, bromo, methyl, methoxy or methylthio, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl are hebicides. In one embodiment the compound is an optical isomer.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions containing them, for insecticidal control have the formula ##STR1## in which R is an alkylene group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are methyl or ethyl; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently n-propyl, branched chain alkyl groups having 3 or 4 carbon atoms, and branched alkyl groups having 5 carbon atoms and a branching at the .alpha.- or .beta.-carbon atom.

Abstract: Incorporation of from about 0.001% to about 5% of a mixture of an N-alkanoyl-N,N'-dialkyl-phenylenediamine compound (e.g. N-heptanoyl-N,N'-di-sec-butyl paraphenylenediamine) and a fluorescent brightener (e.g., a bis(benzoxazole) substituted thiophene) in a flame retarded polyurethane foam formulation stabilizes the formulation against scorching as the foam is formed therefrom.

Abstract: A method of producing alkyl 3-hydroxy-4-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)pentanoate which comprises the steps of: (a) reacting 4-benzyloxyphenol with an alkali hydroxide and 2-chloropropionic acid in the presence of a suitable solvent and at a temperature sufficient to cause formation of 2-(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)propionic acid; (b) reacting said 2-(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)propionic acid with a compound selected from phosgene, oxalyl chloride, thionyl chloride, or phosphorus trichloride, in the presence of a suitable catalyst and solvent and at a temperature sufficient to cause formation of 2-(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)propionyl chloride; (c) reacting said 2-(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)propionyl chloride with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4,6-dione and pyridine, all in the presence of a suitable solvent and at a temperature sufficient to cause formation of 5-[2-(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)propionyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4,6-dione; (d) reacting said 5-[2-(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)propionyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4,6-dione with an alkyl alcohol for a period of tim

Abstract: A method for the production of N-phosphonomethylglycine which comprises reacting a 2-oxazolidone starting compound of the formula ##STR1## with p-formaldehyde, then adding a substituted phosphorus compound of the formula PXYZ wherein X is halogen, and Y and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy having from 1-10 carbon atoms, and aryloxy, said reaction being conducted in the presence of a low molecular weight carboxylic acid solvent for the reactants, at a combination of time and temperature sufficient to cause the reaction to go to completion, and converting the 2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl methyl phosphonic acid thus formed to N-phosphonomethylglycine.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain organophosphate compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.5 is lower alkyl having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.6 is lower alkyl having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms;X is selected from the group consisting of oxygen or sulfur, andY is selected from the group consisting of oxygen or sulfur.In a typical application, the organophosphate compound is included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.

Abstract: The organic material fouling fiber mist eliminator elements used in the chemical process industry (e.g., to filter chlorine gas in the production of chlorine) is removed by treating the fouled element with a heated, dilute aqueous caustic solution.