Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, hydrogen, halogen, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; R.sup.1 is phenyl, phenoxy, or benzyl, the phenyl ring of each substituent being optionally substituted with one or more of halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl)amino; and R.sup.2 is branched or straight-chained, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy)carbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl. These compounds are effective for controlling mites.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend of different isomers of a compound represented by structure I ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.9 -C.sub.20 alkyl; wherein Y is NO.sub.2 or SO.sub.3 R' or H; wherein R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl; wherein X is NO.sub.2 or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl; and wherein R" is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, m is 2 or 3, and n is 0, 1, 2, 3, with the provisos: (1) that Y may not be H and X may not be NO.sub.2 when n=0 and (2) that when R is C.sub.9 and n=0, X and Y may not both be NO.sub.2.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: Z is ##STR2## wherein x is an integer from 0 to 4, n is an integer from 0 to 5 and R is defined below; or ##STR3## wherein n is an integer from 0 to 5 and R is defined below; R is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; halogen; nitro; phenyl; cyano; phenoxy; benzyloxy; benzyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; andR.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl other than a chloroalkyl, or a group of the formula ##STR4## wherein R.sup.4 is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; physiologically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds exhibit insecticidal and acaricidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## where X, Y, R and Z are defined in the specification are disclosed. The compounds of this invention are effective for controlling mites, nematodes, rice planthopper, tobacco budworm, and southern corn rootworm. Methods for making these compounds are also set forth.

Abstract: Compounds comprised of 2-(4-tert-butylphenoxy) cyclohexy1 prop-2-ynyl sulfite and a synthetic pyrethroid exhibit synergistic pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Tert-alkylmethoxy-substituted vanadium compounds, several of which are novel, are useful as catalysts for the polymerization of ethylene or the copolymerization of ethylene with alphaolefins and (optionally) nonconjugated polyenes. Also disclosed is a novel catalyst composition comprising such vanadium compounds.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or haloalkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or halogen, and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or COOR.sub.6 wherein R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl, and compositions comprising the compounds. The compounds and compositions are useful as herbicides, desiccants and defoliants.

Abstract: Compounds comprised of 2-(4-tert-butylphenoxy) cyclohexyl prop-2-ynyl sulfite and a synthetic pyrethroid exhibit synergistic pesticidal activity.

Abstract: A portable fluid-mixing device. The fluid-mixing device comprises a container insert, an elongated shaft, a one-piece propeller, a wrench, a jam nut, and a crank. External threads of the insert are removably engageable with internal threads of an opening of a conventional 55-gallon drum. The propeller is pivotally connected to an end portion of the shaft. The wrench defines an annular surface and has external threads which are mated to internal threads of the insert. The jam nut defines an annular shoulder which is engageable by the wrench annular surface and has internal threads which are mated to the external threads of the insert, for bringing the insert into fluid-tight engagement with the drum opening. The crank, removably engageable with the shaft at the insert-carried end portion of the shaft, is used by an operator to manually rotate the propeller in the drum.

Abstract: Pyrimidinylbenzenesulfonyl chloride compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl;X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, or halogen;Y is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl.The compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel class of pyrimidinyl aryl ketone oximes having excellent herbicidal and insecticidal activity.The novel compounds are represented by the structures I, Ia and Ib shown immediately below.Herbicidal activity is particularly directed against "weed-like" grasses and broadleaf weeds while the insecticidal properties are particularly active against rice planthoppers and aphids.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein: R can be the same or different and is halogen, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyl, phenyl, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkoxy, phenoxy, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl, or phenylsulfonyl;m is an integer from 0 to 5;Y is CH.sub.2, oxygen, or sulfur;n is an integer from 0 to 5;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl substituted phenyl, or halogenated phenyl;X is N or CH; or physiologically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed which have fungicidal activity. Fungicidal compositions comprising the compounds and a carrier are also disclosed, as are methods for controlling the growth of phytopathogenic fungi utilizing the compounds. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Heterocyclic-alkylene guinoxalinyloxyphenoxypropanoate compounds exhibit unexpectedly desirable selective herbicidal activity. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds as well as a method of controlling the growth of undesirable plants employing such compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of .alpha.-chloroacetoacetanilide compounds (.alpha.-Cl AAA) which comprises the steps of:(a) reacting an acetoacetanilide compound (AAA) with chlorine in the presence of a solvent mixture consisting essentially of an organic solvent and water, wherein the percent water to organic solvent in the solvent mixture is between about 10% and 150% (v/v);(b) isolating the .alpha.-Cl AAA produced in step (a); and(c) optionally hydrogenating any .alpha.,.alpha.-dichloroacetoacetanilide compound (.alpha.,.alpha.-diCl AAA) produced in step (a), with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum and Raney nickel, and in the presence of a solvent mixture consisting essentially of water and an organic solvent, wherein the percent of the water to the organic solvent in the solvent mixture is between 10% to 150% (v/v), for a period of time sufficient to produce .alpha.-Cl AAA; and isolating the .alpha.-Cl AAA so produced.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## where X, Y, R and Z are defined in the specification are disclosed. The compounds of this invention are effective for controlling mites, nematodes, rice planthopper, tobacco budworm, and southern corn rootworm. Methods for making these compounds are also set forth.

Abstract: A process of preparing para phenylenediamines, such as, p-aminodiphenylamine. The process involves contacting nitrobenzene or a substituted derivative thereof with hydrogen and an amine, such as aniline, in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, a hydrogenation inhibitor, and an acid cocatalyst under reaction conditions.

Abstract: A class of compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; N, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form a monocyclic or bicyclic nitrogen heterocycle which is at least partially saturated and which may contain oxygen or sulfur or be substituted with lower alkyl; and physiologically acceptable salts thereof is disclosed.A process for forming the thiophene substituted cycloamines of the subject invention is described. A composition comprising the compound of the subject invention and a suitable carrier therefor is taught.A method of controlling phytopathogenetic fungi is disclosed. In this method a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of the present invention is applied to the locus to be protected.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula ##STR1## where X, Y, R and Z are defined in the specification are disclosed. The compounds of this invention are effective for controlling mites, nematodes, rice planthopper, tobacco budworm, and southern corn rootworm. Methods for making these compounds are also set forth.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition useful as an additive for polyether polyols, particularly those employed in the manufacture of polyurethane foams, is provided which comprises a diarylamine, a sterically hindered phenol and a pentaerythritol diphosphite.

Abstract: Film-forming compositions for coating objects, such as seeds, are characterized by a cellulosic polymer, and a polyalkylene oxide polymer. The compositions may also include a glycol, microbial agents, gelling agents, surfactants, and antifoamants in an aqueous medium.In a process for enveloping solid forms such as seeds with the above composition, the composition may be mixed with seed protectant chemicals, such as fungicides, prior to its application to seeds in seed treating equipment.