Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A and X are independently oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.6 is H, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cyano, or nitro;Y is --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 S--, or --CH.sub.2 SO.sub.2 --;Q is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or aromatic heterocyclic group:useful for the inhibition of the replication of HIV-1, in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or CO.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2, useful as intermediates in the preparation of the miticide bifenazate, methods for their preparation, and methods for the preparation of bifenazate.

Abstract: Insecticidal dihydrooxadiazine compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is O or S; R is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or heterocyclic group; R.sup.1 is halogen, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 , and R.sup.4 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R.sup.5 is nitro, cyano, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkoxy, dialkylamino, alkylthio, phenoxy, phenylthio, or alkoxycarbonyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylthio, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyl, or benzyl, wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 together can form a ring.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a substituted 2-benzo[b]thiophenecarboxylic acid compound or an alkali metal salt thereof, which comprises reacting a halobenzoyl derivative with mercaptoacetic acid in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide and water. Substituted 2-benzo[b]thiophenecarboxylic acid compounds and alkali metal salts thereof are useful as intermediates for pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, material preservatives, and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl group, optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms, phenoxy, or, linear or branched, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl; R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or, linear or branched, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkoxyalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl; n is 1, 2 or 3; and R.sup.2 is CN, C(O)NH.sub.2 or C(S)NH.sub.2, or the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with organic and inorganic acids. These compounds are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is a hydrazone derivative;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynyloxy, halomethyl, trifluoromethoxy, alkylthio, nitro or cyano; andR.sup.6 is a substituted carboxamide, carbothioamide, phosphonosoamide, or phosphonothioamide,useful as anti-HIV agents.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, or nitroso; R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and R" is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl. These compounds exhibit insecticidal and miticidal activity.

Abstract: Tetrazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, heterocyclic group, or benzo-fused heterocyclic group,which exhibit activity as insecticides and acaricides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## These compounds are useful for inhibiting the growth or replication of retroviruses such as HIV.

Abstract: Insecticidal substituted oxadiazines having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.5 heterocyclic group and R' is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy,insecticidal compositions containing these oxadiazines, and methods for their use.