Abstract: A microencapsulated formulation of pendimethalin comprising an alkali or an alkaline earth metal salt of an organic acid. Also described are processes for the preparation of the formulation and a method of controlling weeds at a location by using the described formulation.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is hydrogen or a hydroxyl protecting group; and R2 and R3 are same or different and are independently selected from halogen or —O—SO2—X; wherein X is —C1-C4 alkyl; C1-C4 alkyl substituted with one or more halogen; or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl wherein said phenyl substituent is selected from halogen, nitro and C1-C4 alkyl; provided that when R3 is bromine, X is not p-toluoyl; and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the asymmetric hydrogenation of imines with hydrogen under elevated pressure in the presence of a catalyst system. In particular the present invention relates to the use of the said catalytic system for the enantioselective hydrogenation of prochiral ketimines to asymmetric amines leading to the formation of herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising Component A comprised of i) 25 to 40% asulam, or its sodium salt; ii) 10 to 20% of a surfactant; iii) 0 to 1% of an antifoam; iv) 0 to 5% adjuvants and auxiliaries; and v) 40 to 65% water; and Component B comprised of trifloxysulfuron, or its herbicidally effective salts; wherein the ratio of Component A to Component B is in range of 80:1 to 380:1 based on active ingredient. The invention furthermore relates to a method of controlling weeds in crops of useful plants, especially in postemergence sugarcane, and to the use of this novel composition for this purpose.

Abstract: A microencapsulated formulation of pendimethalin comprising an alkali or an alkaline earth metal salt of an organic acid. Also described are processes for the preparation of the formulation and a method of controlling weeds at a locating by using the described formulation.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a substantially high purity D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide and a process for the manufacture of substantially higher purity D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide having chemical purity near about or above 95%, and chiral purity near about or more than 97%. According to another aspect of the invention is to provide an agrochemical compositions containing highly pure optically active D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising Component A comprised of i) 25 to 40% asulam, or its sodium salt; ii) 10 to 20% of a surfactant; iii) 0 to 1% of an antifoam; iv) 0 to 5% adjuvants and auxiliaries; and v) 40 to 65% water; and Component B comprised of trifloxysulfuron, or its herbicidally effective salts; wherein the ratio of Component A to Component B is in range of 80:1 to 380:1 based on active ingredient. The invention furthermore relates to a method of controlling weeds in crops of useful plants, especially in postemergence sugarcane, and to the use of this novel composition for this purpose.

Abstract: A synergistic insecticidal composition is formed containing a Chloronicotynyle compound and a Pyrethroids compound. The Chloronicotynyle compound is provided in an amount preferably ranging from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of the synergistic insecticidal composition. The Pyrethroids compound is provided in an amount preferably ranging from 1 to 60% by weight of the synergistic insecticidal composition. The synergistic insecticidal composition also preferably includes 35 to 98.90% by weight of conventional agriculturally acceptable carrier(s) and/or excipients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the asymmetric hydrogenation of imines with hydrogen under elevated pressure in the presence of a catalyst system. In particular the present invention relates to the use of the said catalytic system for the enantioselective hydrogenation of prochiral ketimines to asymmetric amines leading to the formation of herbicides.