Abstract: Hydroxylamine ethers I ##STR1## (where X is NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, alkyl or haloalkyl, Y is H, NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, alkyl or haloalkyl, n is 0-2 or 1-4 where Y and all radicals X are halogen and Alk is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene) and their salts with mineral acids or strong organic acids are prepared by reacting either a hydroximino compound II ##STR2## (where R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkoxy or R.sup.1 +R.sup.2 form an alkylene chain) in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide, alkali metal alcoholate, alkali metal bicarbonate or alkali metal carbonate as the base, or the corresponding anion II directly, with an alkylating agent III ##STR3## (where R.sup.3 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl) to give an oximino derivative IV ##STR4## said derivative is cleaved by means of a mineral acid or a strong organic acid to give the salt of I and, if desired, the latter is converted by means of a base into the free compound I.

Abstract: A method for controlling undesired plant growth and for regulating plant growth by allowing 4-methyl-5H-indeno[3,2-b]pyridines and 1-methyl-9H-indeno[2,3-c]pyridines of the general formula I ##STR1## where X, Y, Z and the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 have the meanings as described in the specification,to act on the plants, and novel 4-methyl-5H-indeno- [3,2-b]pyridines and herbicides and plant growth regulators containing these.

Abstract: A dispersion or solution of a free radical polymer, polycondensate or polyadduct, which consist of from 0.001 to 20% by weight of aldehyde groups --CHO or keto groups --CO--, contains, as a crosslinking agent, a compound having at least two H.sub.2 N--O---groups or oxime ether groups derived therefrom.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## where n is from 0 to 5, m is from 0 to 2, R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or benzyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylene, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenylene, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynylene or an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkylene or C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 -alkenylene chain, where in each case a methylene group may be replaced with O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 or --N(R.sup.a)--, R.sup.a is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, Z is phenyl, a 5-membered heteroaromatic radical or a 6-membered heteroaromatic radical having from 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms, X is NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, COOH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The use of nicotinic anilide derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 halogen, methyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, methylthio, methylsulfinyl, methylsulfonylR.sup.2 unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkoxy, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkenyloxyfor combating Botrytis, and nicotinic anilides of the formula I.

Abstract: Preparation of O-substituted hydroxylammonium salts IR.sup.1 --CHX--O--NH.sub.2.HL (I)(L=halogen, hydrogensulfate; X=H, alkyl; R.sup.1 =unsubst. or subst. phenyl, thienyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl or --CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 =H, halogen or alkyl) by reaction of an acetone oxime O-allyl or --O--benzyl ether II ##STR1## with water and a mineral acid H--L with continuous removal of the acetone formed in this process, by carrying out the hydrolysis batchwise at 0.degree.-50.degree. C. and under a pressure of 10-500 mbar is described.The O-substituted hydroxylammonium salts I are intermediates for plant protection agents and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, A is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4 -alkylene or C.sub.4 -alkenylene,X is nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl and/or phenyl,n is from 0 to 3 or from 1 to 5 when X is halogen,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkythio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl,A is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -, C.sub.5 - or C.sub.6 -alkylene or C.sub.3 -, C.sub.5 - or C.sub.6 -alkenylene,X is NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, alkylthio, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted benzyloxycarbonyl and/or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,n is 0-3 or 1-5 where X is halogen,R.sup.

Abstract: O-Benzyloxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## where 5 X is substituted or unsubstituted CH.sub.2, NOalkylY isO, S, NR.sup.5R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5 are H, alkylZ.sup.1, Z.sup.2 are H, halogen, methyl, methoxy, cyanoR.sup.3, R.sup.4 are hydrogen, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, benzylthio, alkylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl,N(R.sup.6).sub.2, where R.sup.6 is H, alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,--CO--N(R.sup.7).sub.2, where R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, arylalkenyl or aryloxyalkyl, the aromatic or heteroaromatic ring being substituted or unsubstituted,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, halogen, cyano or nitro,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl or aryl, the aromatic ring being substituted or unsubstituted, andR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are identical or different and each is hydrogen or alkyl, andX is CH or N, and fungicides and pesticides containing these compounds.

Abstract: The use of nicotinic anilide derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 halogen, methyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, methylthio, methylsulfinyl, methylsulfonylR.sup.2 unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkoxy, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkenyloxyfor combating Botrytis, and nicotinic anilides of the formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to new hetrazepines of general formula ##STR1## wherein A, Z, n, X, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 have the meanings given in the specification.The new compounds are intended for use in treating pathological conditions and diseases in which PAF (platelet activating factor) is implicated.

Abstract: Unsaturated cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## (Q.dbd.H, alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion, substituted or unsubstituted ammonium ion, phosphonium ion, sulfonium ion, sulfoxonium ion, an equivalent of a transition metal cation;W=--C.tbd.C-- or --CH.dbd.CH--;R.sup.1 =substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or 6-membered heterocyclic group which has 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms and can be saturated or partially unsaturated; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered saturated heterocycle with 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic group with 1-2 nitrogen atoms and/or 1 oxygen or sulfur atom; substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, pyridyl or R.sup.9 -X-substituted alkyl with X=O, S, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 -- and R.sup.9 =alkyl, phenyl, 5/6-membered hetaryl with 1-3 hetero atoms;R.sup.2 =alkyl;R.sup.3 =H, alkyl;R.sup.4 =H, halogen, alkyl;R.sup.5 =H, alkyl;or R.sup.3 +R.sup.4, R.sup.3 +R.sup.5 or R.sup.4 +R.sup.

Abstract: Cyanooxime ethers of the formula IR.sup.1 R.sup.2 CH--ON.dbd.C(CN)--R.sup.3 IwhereR.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;R.sup.2 is an unsubstituted or substituted mononuclear to trinuclear aliphatic or aromatic ring system which, in addition to carbon atoms, may contain from one to four nitrogen atoms or from one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen andR.sup.3 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic ring system which, in addition to carbon atoms, may contain one or two hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen,processes for their preparation, agents containing them and their use.

Abstract: The use of nicotinic anilide derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 halogen, methyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, methylthio, methylsulfinyl, methylsulfonylR.sup.2 unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkoxy, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkenyloxyfor combating Botrytis, and nicotinic anilides of the formula I.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, A is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4 -alkylene or C.sub.4 -alkenylene,x is nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl and/or phenyl,n is from 0 to 3 or from 1 to 5 when X is halogen,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: .alpha.-arylacrylic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is ethylene or ethenylene; Y is a direct bond or oxygen;R.sup.1 is a mononuclear or dinuclear aromatic system substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, their preparation, insecticides and fungicides containing them and methods for their use.

Abstract: Unsaturated cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## (Q=H, alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion, substituted or unsubstituted ammonium ion, phosphonium ion, sulfonium ion, sulfoxonium ion, an equivalent of a transition metal cation;W=--C.tbd.C-- or --CH.dbd.CH--;R.sup.1 =substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or 6-membered heterocyclic group which has 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms and can be saturated or partially unsaturated; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered saturated heterocycle with 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic group with 1-2 nitrogen atoms and/or 1 oxygen or sulfur atom; substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, pyridyl or R.sup.9 --X-substituted alkyl with X=O, S, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 -- andR.sup.9 =alkyl, phenyl, 5/6-membered hetaryl with 1-3 hetero atoms;R.sup.2 =alkyl;R.sup.3 =H, alkyl;R.sup.4 =H, halogen, alkyl;R.sup.5 =H, alkyl;or R.sup.3 +R.sup.4, R.sup.3 +R.sup.5 or R.sup.4 +R.sup.5 together form C.

Abstract: Unsaturated cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## (Q=H, alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion, substituted or unsubstituted ammonium ion, phosphonium ion, sulfonium ion, sulfoxonium ion, an equivalent of a transition metal cation;W=--C.ident.C-- or --CH=CH--;R.sup.1 =substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or 6-membered heterocyclic group which has 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms and can be saturated or partially unsaturated; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered saturated heterocycle with 1-2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms; substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic group with 1-2 nitrogen atoms and/or 1 oxygen or sulfur atom; substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, pyridyl or R.sup.9 -X-substituted alkyl with X=O, S, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 -- andR.sup.9 =alkyl, phenyl, 5/6-membered hetaryl with 1-3 hetero atoms;R.sup.2 =alkyl;R.sup.3 =H, alkyl;R.sup.4 =H, halogen, alkyl;R.sup.5 =H, alkyl;or R.sup.3 +R.sup.4, R.sup.3 +R.sup.5 or R.sup.4 +R.sup.5 together form C.sub.

Abstract: .alpha.-Arylacrylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: X C, NY CR.sup.4, N, O, SZ CR.sup.5, N, O, Sn 0 to 4R.sup.1 hydrogen, nitro, cyano, halogen; alkyl, alkoxy, halogenated alkyl, halogenated alkoxy or alkylthio, or, when n is 2, 3 or 4, two adjacent substituents R.sup.1 may together denote a 1,3-butadien-1,4-diyl group which may be substituted;R.sup.2 alkyl; halogenated alkyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkoxycarbonyl, dimethylamino, R.sup.2 additionally denotes hydrogen;R.sup.3 hydrogen; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl; a substituted or unsubstituted cyclic structure, which may contain, in addition to carbon atoms, one to three heteroatoms; or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic system, which may contain, in addition to carbon atoms, one to four nitrogen atoms and one to three heteroatoms;R.sup.4, R.sup.