Abstract: A thiophene-silole copolymer represented by the formula below and its method of manufacture are disclosed; ##STR1## wherein, R is a monofunctional hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or hydrogen, A and B are alkyl groups, aromatic groups, alkenyl groups, or represent an aliphatic group forming a ring wherein A is bonded to B, m and p are integers no less than 1, n is a natural number which can be 0, X is a hydrogen or halogen atom, and Y is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom or thiophene.

Abstract: Disclosed are a phenoxyalkylamine represented by the following general formula I and a salt of said phenoxyalkylamine represented by the following general formula II: ##STR1## wherein R represents a linear saturated hydrocarbon having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, n is an integer of from 1 to 5, m is an integer of from 2 to 4, and HX represents a mineral acid.These compounds have strong bacteriostatic and bactericidal actions for plants with no phytotoxicity. Therefore, these compounds are effectively used as the active ingredient of an agricultural and horticultural bactericide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 8-N,N-dialkylaminotricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2,6 ]decane by reaction of tricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2,6 ]decan-8(9)-one with an amine of the formula HNR.sub.1 R.sub.2, where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, in the presence of hydrogen and a platinum-containing supported catalyst, preferably at elevated pressure and elevated temperature.

Abstract: Novel capsaicin derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 and X may be a variety of substituents, processes for the production thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and use thereof as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substituted cyclohexanedione compounds, the preparation of said compounds, compositions containing said compounds and the use of said compositions in the selective pre- and postemergent kill and control of grassy weeds in the presence of various broad-leafed and grassy crop plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing 4,6-diaminoresorcinol from 1,2-dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzene comprising the steps of:(a) contacting 1,2-dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzene with a hydroperoxide in the presence of anhydrous base to form 2,3-dichloro-4,6-dinitrophenol;(b) contacting 2,3-dichloro-4,6-dinitrophenol with a hydroxy-containing compound to form 2-chloro-4,6-dinitroresorcinol; and(c) converting 2-chloro-4,6-dinitroresorcinol to 4,6-diaminoresorcinol, which is isolated as a salt or other stabilized form thereof,

Abstract: A process for producing 3,5-difluoroaniline, which comprises reacting a benzonitrile compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine or a cyano group, provided that at least one of X.sub.1 to X.sub.3 is a cyano group, with a mineral acid for hydrolysis and decarboxylation to obtain an aniline compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein each of X.sub.4, X.sub.5 and X.sub.6 is hydrogen, chlorine or bromine, provided that at least one of X.sub.4 to X.sub.6 is hydrogen, and in the case of a compound of the formula (II) wherein X.sub.4, X.sub.5 and X.sub.6 are not simultaneously hydrogen, reacting such a compound with hydrogen in a presence of a catalyst for reduction to obtain 3,5 -difluoroaniline.

Abstract: A formaldehyde reactant is provided to a chemical process or reaction, in the form of a formaldehyde-alcohol complex, by contacting paraformaldehyde with from about 0.25 to about 3 mole equivalents of an aliphatic alcohol in the presence of a catalytic amount of a base. In a preferred embodiment the chemical process is a process for the production of an aromatic azomethine by reaction of an aniline with formaldehyde. The azomethine may then be used to produce a haloacetanilide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a nonequilibrium distribution of methylamines by the catalyzed reaction of methanol and/or dimethyl ether with ammonia and by the catalytic reforming of a methylamine containing feedstock. One process selectively affords a reaction product enriched in mono and dimethylamines and low in trimethylamine, at high conversion of methanol or dimethylether. A variation of the process effects reforming a methylamine containing feedstock, optionally containing ammonia over a catalyst. The key to achieving this low TMA selectivity at high conversion resides in the use of a microporous zeolite, preferably chabazite, catalyst having a geometric selectivity index (GSI) less about 3, a shape selectivity index (SSI) greater than about 5 and a sorption capacity for 1-PrOH of at least 0.5 mmol/g.

Abstract: Process for the hydrolysis of urea contained in the process water from plants for the synthesis of urea consisting of the thermic treatment of the water containing urea and of the removal by stripping of the compounds from decomposition of the urea (CO.sub.2 and NH.sub.3) in a series of stages in series with superimposed flow.The equipment is a vertical column with superimposed modules with weirs which penetrate in two successive modules and give the solution a rising movement.

Abstract: There is provided a method for inhibiting or preventing injury to a corn plant caused by the synergistic interaction of an organophosphate compound employed for the protection of the plant against attack by insects and nematodes and the use of an acetohydroxyacid synthase-inhibiting compound employed for the control of undesirable weed species in the locus of the plant comprising the application of an effective amount of naphthalic anhydride, the dipotassium salt of naphthalic acid, dicamba, 2,4-D, dichlormid, butyl 2-[(5-chloro-8-quinolyl)oxy]acetimidate, butyl [(5-chloro-8-quinolyl)oxy]acetate, 1-methylhexyl 2-[(5-chloro-8-quinolyl)oxy]acetate or 1-carbethoxyethyl-3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate. There is also provided a safened insecticidal composition.

Abstract: An improved process for reducing the amount of at least the glycol ether byproducts formed in a process for making unsubstituted ethanolamines from the reaction of ethylene oxide and ammonia or in a process for making substituted ethanolamines via the reaction of ethylene oxide and a substituted amine, wherein carbon dioxide or a material which will evolve carbon dioxide is fed to a reactor for making the unsubstituted or substituted ethanolamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reacting polyamides or mixtures thereof with ammonia to obtain a mixture of monomers. The reaction is carried out in the presence of certain Lewis Acid catalyst precursors.

Abstract: Amines are produced in high yield by the process which comprises allowing a cyclic ketone to react with ammonia in the presence of active carbon to produce imino derivatives and then, allowing the imino derivatives to react with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenating catalyst.

Abstract: A novel Phomopsis sp. fungus is an effective broad-spectrum bioherbicide agent for controlling several economically important pigweed species (Amaranthus spp.). The agent is a new species of the plant pathogen Phomopsis. Spores and mycelial fragments from the novel fungal species kill many different pigweed biotypes from various parts of the United States and other countries. Various compositions and formulations employing the novel fungus, including its combination with a hydrophilic mucilloid gel, can be used in methods for controlling pigweed.

Abstract: This invention relates to structurally novel acyclic tocotrienol analogs, which are useful for cholesterol/lipid lowering in cases of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, and for atherosclerosis. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and a method of use employing those compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which X is --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.1 is C.sub.7-10 -alkyl or C.sub.7-10 -alkoxy; R.sup.2 is a residue of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.3 is carboxy or lower-alkoxycarbonyl; and n is an integer of 1, 2 or 3; and salts of carboxylic acids of formula I can be used for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and diseases having a strong immunological component, such as psoriasis.

Abstract: N-phenylalkyl substituted .alpha.-amino carboxamide derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, furyl, thienyl, pyridyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl; A is a --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.q -- group wherein X is --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.4 --; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R'.sub.3, R.sub.4, n, m, p and q are as herein defined; and each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are active on the central nervous system and can be used as anti-epileptic, anti-Parkinson, neuroprotective, antidepressant, antispastic and/or hypnotic agents in mammals.

Abstract: Control of field bindweed employing a phytopathogenic fungus Phoma proboscis.

Abstract: This invention provides gold(I) complexes comprising sulfur- and selenium-substituted macrocyclic polyether ligands, photographic elements containing the compounds, and emulsions containing the compounds. The compounds include monomers and dimers having the following formulas, respectively:[AuL].sup.+ X.sup.- or [AuL].sub.2.sup.2+ 2X.sup.-wherein X.sup.- is any suitable anion such as tetrafluoroborate, nitrate, etc., and wherein L is a macrocyclic ligand containing at least two thioether and/or selenoether linkages and comprising from about 12 to about 30 members in the ring. The general structural formula for the macrocyclic compounds L may be represented as follows: ##STR1## wherein Q.sub.1 and Q.sub.2 are each independently sulfur or selenium, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.