Abstract: Isoxazolone derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a halogen atom; Y is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or phenyl group; and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkeyl group, an alkoxycarbonylalkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a phenyl group which may be substituted with one to three substituents or an aralkyl group which may be substituted with one to three substituents in the aryl moiety. They are useful as plant growth regulators, more specifically herbicides and plant growth retardants, and prepared by reacting the corresponding N-halogenocarbonylisoxazolone with an amine or by reacting the corresponding 3-hydroxyisoxazole with a carbamoyl halide.

Abstract: Triazolylphosphorus compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or unsubstituted phenyl,R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy or phenoxy,R.sub.3 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkylthio,R.sub.4 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, andX represents oxygen or sulfur, and their use in pest control.

Abstract: 2-Alkyl-5-phenethyl-4-oxazolecarboxylic acids, esters and carbonyl halides are disclosed, which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of known benzocycloheptaoxazoles.

Abstract: Condensation of a benzofuran, which is substituted in 2-position by a carboxylic acid hydrazide group bound to the benzofuran nucleus via a bridgemember being in conjugation with the double bonds of the benzofuran, with a benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid halide yields a bisacyl hydrazide which is capable of oxdiazol ring closure while splitting off water. The so-obtained oxdiazoles are optical brighteners, especially for polyester materials.

Abstract: The azimido benzamide of this invention and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts have an unusually and unexpectedly high therapeutic index and low toxicity in the treatment of emesis in mammals. Pharmacological testing demonstrated the superior efficacy of the compound of this invention over known, similar compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.o is hydrogen or alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms, inclusive; wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, bromo, nitro, trifluoromethyl or alkylthio in which the alkyl moiety is of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, inclusive; and wherein R.sub.2 is phenyl, o-chlorophenyl, o-fluorophenyl, 2,6-difluorophenyl or 2-pyridyl, or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds are useful as sedatives, antianxiety agents, antidepressants, anticonvulsives and muscle-relaxing agents.

Abstract: 3-Trihalomethyl-1,2,4-triazoles either unsubstituted or having substituents in the 4 and/or 5, 1 and/or 5, and 2 and/or 5 positions; and methods for their preparation. Some of the compounds show biological activity; others have acaricidal activity.

Abstract: Selected 1-(2-carboxyaryl)-4-arylimidazoles and 1-(2-carboxyaryl)-3-aryl-1,2,4-triazoles are useful in making buffer solutions; as picrate dyes; and as plant growth regulators. Exemplary are 1-(2-carboxyphenyl)-4-phenyl-imidazole and 1-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-1,2,4-triazole.

Abstract: 3,4-bis(4-substituted piperazinyl)-3-cyclobutene-1,2-diones and related compounds having antiviral activity are described herein. The subject compounds can be prepared by reacting 3,4-dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione with the appropriate substituted piperazine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is methyl, ethyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, nitro, hydrogen or halogen, andX is hydroxy or hydrogen,Are useful as .beta.-lactamase inhibitors.

Abstract: Substituted and unsubstituted ethanodibenzoindoles, for example, 3-chloro-1-methyl-1,2-dihydro-6,10b-ethanodibenzo[cd,g] indole, are prepared by cyclizing and reducing N-naphthylbenzamides and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: 1,2,3-Triazolyl phosphorus compounds, their manufacture and use as active ingredients for controlling insects, representatives of the order acarina and phytopathogenic nematodes. The compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxyalkylthio, amino, monoalkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sub.2 represents alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, monoalkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sub.3 represents unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,Y represents hydrogen, chlorine or bromine,n represents the numbers 0 or 1, andX represents oxygen or sulphur.

Abstract: 0-Alkyl-O-[5-methyl-7-halo-benzisoxazol-(3)yl]-thiono-(thiol)-phosphoric (phosphonic) acid esters and ester amides of the formula ##STR1## in which R is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms,R.sub.1 is alkyl, alkoxy, alkylmercapto or alkylamino each of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or phenyl, andHal is halogen,Which possess insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

Abstract: Process for producing hexamethyleneimine by catalytic hydrogenation of .epsilon.-caprolactam in a liquid phase which comprises contacting .epsilon.-caprolactam with hydrogen over a catalyst selected from the group consisting of:A. essentially cobalt-molybdenum catalysts, andB. essentially cobalt-rhenium-molybdenum catalysts.

Abstract: Triazine derivatives of formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a tertiary alkyl radical,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a substituent, e.g. alkyl,n is 0 or an integer,R.sub.3 is --NH-- or --O--CH.sub.3 --.sub.mWherein m is an integer,X is --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.6 --,wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen or a substituent, e.g. alkyl or phenyl,R.sub.4 is one of the radicals signified by R.sub.6, or, when X is --NH--, a radical of formula ##STR2## R.sub.1, R.sub.2, n and R.sub.3 being as indicated above, OR R.sub.4, R.sub.6 and the common nitrogen atom, and optionally a further hetero atom, form a saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring,And R.sub.5 is one of the radicals signified by --X--R.sub.4, or a substituent, e.g. alkyl,Are useful for stabilizing organic materials, e.g. polypropylene, against the degradative effects of oxygen, heat and/or light.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## possess antihypertensive activity. Also provided are methods for the preparation of the compounds as well as pharmaceutical formulations and methods for their use as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, polyhaloalkyl, haloalkoxy, polyhaloalkoxy or halo; R.sup.3 is methyl, hydroxy or amino; are produced by treating the corresponding 3-cyanoquinoxaline-di-N-oxide of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as above defined, with hydrogen sulfide or an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt thereof. When a salt of hydrogen sulfide is used, the resulting mercaptide product may be converted to the corresponding mercaptan by treatment with an acid to produce the corresponding 2-mercaptoquinoxaline-di-N-oxide.

Abstract: 6-Phenyl-S-triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepines bearing in the 8-position a hydroxyamino or azoxy substituent are disclosed together with processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates used in these processes. These triazolobenzodiazepines are useful as muscle relaxant, anti-convulsant and sedative agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A and B, which may be identical to or different from each other, are each straight alkylene of 2 to 4 carbon atoms which may have a methyl or phenyl substituent attached thereto,R.sub.1, r.sub.2, r.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical to or different from each other, are each hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, acetylamino, alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or (alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms)thio,R.sub.5, r.sub.6, r.sub.7 and R.sub.8, which may be identical to or different from each other, are each hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl-(alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms) or methoxyphenyl-(alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms), orR.sub.5 and R.sub.6, together with each other, are straight alkylene of 2 to 5 carbon atoms, orR.sub.7 and R.sub.8, together with each other, are straight alkylene of 2 to 5 carbon atoms, andR.sub.

Abstract: Certain thiolcarbamate compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X is alkyl, e.g., lower alkyl, e.g., of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy of from, e.g., 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or halogen, e.g., chlorine or bromine, preferably chlorine. When n is greater than 1, the various radicals X may be the same or different, with provisos.R is hydrogen, or methyl; andN is an integer from 0 to 3;Are outstandingly effective herbicides, especially selective herbicides that can be used in rice paddies.