Abstract: Herbicides contain one or more antagonistic 3-aminobenzo[b]thiophenes I ##STR1## wherein the variables on the compound of formula I are defined in the specification.A) the group consisting of the cyclohexenone derivatives orB) the group consisting of the 4-hetaryloxyphenoxyacetic acid derivatives.

Abstract: Cyclic imino derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and R.sub.a to R.sub.g are as defined herein, useful for their inhibitory effects on aggregation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Alkene aldehyde sulfoxylates are more effective than their saturated aldehyde sulfoxylate counterparts as systemic pesticides for protecting plants.

Abstract: A method for cleaning uncured oil-based paint and varnish from paintbrushes and other painting tools utilizes a cleaning composition produced by blending vegetable or mineral oil with emulsifying surfactants in the preferred ratio of from 85% -50% oil to 50% -15% surfactants, the composition is preferably water free. The cleaning composition is applied to the brush or tool and worked in for about 30 seconds. The brush or tool is then rinsed with water for about 1 minute. The procedure is repeated until the brush or tool is substantially free of paint.

Abstract: A method for killing or controlling weeds in a soya crop, which method comprises applying to the crop or to the location thereof a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in an amount sufficient to kill the weeds but insufficient to kill the crop.

Abstract: A nonionic surfactant blend is described for use with odoriferous compatible herbicides. The nonionic surfactant blend includes an effective amount of an acidulated soybean soapstock. The acidulated soybean soapstock includes a range of total fatty acids of about 94%-to-96% by volume and a moisture content of not more than about 5% by volume. The present invention also includes a method for reducing odor of a herbicide. The method includes providing an effective quantity of the improved nonionic surfactant blend for combination with the herbicide.

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal compositions containing at least one compound from the group comprising imazaquin (A1), imazethapyr (A2) and imazethamethapyr (A3, AC 263222) in combination with at least one herbicide selected from the series comprising dicamba (B1), 2,4-D (B2), bromoxynil (B3), pyridate, the cyclohexanedione group and the pyridylsulfonylurea group.

Abstract: Synergistic antimicrobial combinations of polyether polyamino methylene phosphonates and one or more members selected from the group consisting essentially of the following non-oxidizing biocides:didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride;dodecylguanidine hydrochloride;methylene bisthiocyanate;2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilo-propionamide;2-(thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole glutaraldehyde;potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate;5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one;2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one;tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-2,H-1,3,5-thiadiazin-2-thione;1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane;are useful for inhibiting microbial growth in a variety of aqueous systems.

Abstract: Synergistic combinations of iodopropargyl compounds and hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine for use in controlling the growth of microorganisms, such as fungi and bacteria in aqueous fluids, such as metalworking fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic diamine compound represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3. Also disclosed is a bismaleimide compound represented by the formula (IV) ##STR2## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3, A resin forming composition comprising these compounds is also disclosed. The compounds are useful as raw materials for resins, and the resin forming composition and the resin can provide excellent heat resistance and impact resistance and low hygroscopicity.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions contain N-phosphonomethyglycine and alkyl phenol polyoxyalkylene surfactant which contains from about 50 to about 90 weight percent of alkyl phenol polyoxyethylene carboxylic acid.

Abstract: 2-(1-Substituted-2-imidazolin-2-yl)benzoic and nicotinic acids, and derivatives thereof, which are effective in the control of undesirable plant species are described, Also described are a method for the herbicidal use of the compounds and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: Insecticidal compounds having the formula N-(2-R.sup.a -3-R.sup.b -benzoyl)-N'-(2-R.sup.c -3-R.sup.d -4-R.sup.e -5-R.sup.f -benzoyl)-N'-R.sup.g -hydrazine, where R.sup.a is a halogen or a lower alkyl; R.sup.b is lower alkoxy; R.sup.c-f are selected from hydrogen, bromo, chloro, fluoro, lower alkyl and lower alkoxy; and Rg is a (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)alkenyl; as well as compositions comprising an agronomically acceptable carrier and an insecticidally effective amount of such compounds; and methods of using such compounds and compositions.Also, methods for the production of the compounds and their intermediates, which methods comprise admixing a 3-amino-2-(substituted)-benzoic acid, sodium nitrite and methanol under acidic conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and X have the meanings reported in the description, can be used in compositions for agricultural use in particular as herbicides in the defence of useful crops from weeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation of imidazoles which are useful as pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals. Specifically, the present invention relates to a process for preparing imidazoles of the formula (I): ##STR1## which comprises conducting condensation among an .alpha.,.alpha.-dihaloaldehyde compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## an aldehyde compound of the formula: R.sup.2 --CHO and aqueous ammonia.

Abstract: A method of producing a dibenzoxazolyl thiophene represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R"' represents a hydrogen, an alkyl of 1-8 carbons, a cycloalkyl, a phenyl, a substituted phenyl or a benzyl, which includes: reacting a thiophene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid diester represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R' represents a branched alkyl of 3-5 carbons, phenyl, or tolyl, with an aminophenol represented by the formula ##STR3## wherein R"' is the same as before, in the presence of an acid catalyst, wherein the acid catalyst is boric acid, phosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid, zinc chloride, ferric chloride, or sulfuric acid.

Abstract: This invention is the exogenous application of serotonin, melatonin and related derivatives to regulate flowering in plants.

Abstract: Stable, solid cut flower preservatives having excellent shelf life and stability comprise from about 1 part by weight to about 99 parts by weight of a sugar, glycoside or mixture thereof, from about 0.05 part by weight to about 2 part by weight of an ACC synthase inhibitor selected from L-trans-2-amino-4-(2-aminoethoxy)-3-butenoic acid and carboxymethoxylamine, from about 0.5 part by weight to about 8 parts by weight of aluminum sulfate having less than about 27 percent by weight water of hydration, and from about 0.05 part by weight to about 5 parts by weight of an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a new family of haloalkyl oxazolidinyl derivatives as antidotal compounds to reduce injury to crop plants by a variety of herbicides. The antidotal compounds are characterized particularly by having heterocyclyl or spiroheterocyclyl radicals attached to the 5-position of haloalkyl oxazolidine compounds and are especially useful as in-can antidotes against injury by acetanilide and thiocarbamate herbicides to corn, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, rice and other crops.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid benzylamides having the following general structure ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein, are disclosed, which compounds are hypoglcemic agents.