Abstract: This invention relates to improved catalytic process for the manufacture of copper phthalocyanine by allowing phthalic anhydride to react with urea and a copper compound, in the presence of a hydrophobic liquid (dispersing agent), characterized by the presence, along with the catalyst and the dispersing agent, of a promoter selected from particular classes of amides, imides, ureas, thioureas, guanidines, amines or sulphoxides.

Abstract: A method of fighting fungus infections by using compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is H, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, an alkenyl, or an alkynyl radical; n is 1 or 2;A represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene bridge, an arylene or a heterocyclic bridge;X represents O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 ; andR.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radicals, a phenyl radical, optionally substituted, polyfluoroalkyl radicals containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 2 fluorine atoms, polyfluoroalkenyl radicals containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 2 fluorine atoms, but excluding compounds having the formula (I) wherein A is an alkylene radical, n is 2, and R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical.

Abstract: There are described compounds exerting an antidotal activity belonging to the classes of the 2-thiazolines-2-substituted and 2-oxazolines-2-substituted, useful in the defense of agrarian cultivations from the toxic action of non-selective herbicides. Utilization and preparation methods thereof are described as well.

Abstract: There are described compounds exerting an antidotal activity belonging to the classes of the 2-thiazolines-2-substituted and 2-oxazolines-2-substituted, useful in the defense of agrarian cultivations from the toxic action of non-selective herbicides. Utilization and preparation methods thereof are described as well.

Abstract: There are described 3-phenoxy-benzyl or .alpha.-cyano-3-phenoxy-benzyl esters of 2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acids substituted in position 3 by a dienic polyhalogenated chain, as well as their use as insecticides and acaricides. Moreover, there are also described the intermediates for their preparation and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Pyrethroid type insecticides described having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A=CF.sub.3 -C.dbd.C-, ##STR2## (X=H, F, Cl, Br: Y=Cl, Br) ##STR3## (group ##STR4## is bound to the hererocyclic ring in position 2 or 3) ##STR5## --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--CH.sub.2 --R.sup.9 ; wherein:R.sup.1 =H, CN, C.tbd.CHR.sup.2 =3-phenoxy, 3-benzyl, 4-allyl, 4-propargyl.R.sup.3 =H, alkyl bound to the heterocyclic ring in position 3 or 2;R.sup.4 =(in position 4 or 5 of the heterocyclic ring)=benzyl, benzoyl, phenoxy, allyl, propargyl;Y=O, SR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 =alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together form an orthocondensed aromatic, heteroaromatic or aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated ring;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 (equal to or different from each other)=H, halogen, CH.sub.3 ; R.sup.9 =phenyl, vinyl, vinyl substituted, phenoxy,Compounds of general formula I are endowed with a high insecticide and acaricide activity.

Abstract: Pyrethroid type insecticides are described having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 =H, CN, C.tbd.CHR.sup.2 =3-phenoxy, 3-benzyl, 4-allyl, 4-propargyl.R.sup.3 =H, alkyl bound to the heterocyclic ring in position 3 or 2;R.sup.4 =(in position 4 or 5 of the heterocyclic ring)=benzyl, benzoyl, phenoxy, allyl, propargyl;Y=O, SR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 =alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together form an orthocondensed aromatic, heteroaromatic or aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated ring;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 (equal to or different from each other)=H, halogen, CH.sub.3 ;R.sup.9 =phenyl, vinyl, vinyl substituted, phenoxy.Compounds of general formula I are endowed with a high insecticide and acaricide activity.

Abstract: Pyrethroid type insecticides are described having the formula: ##STR1## Compounds of general formula I are endowed with a high insecticide and acaricide activity.

Abstract: Cyclopropanecarboxylic acids and esters are disclosed, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A=CF.sub.3 --C.tbd.C--; ##STR2## X=H, F, Cl, Br; Y=Cl, Br; R=H, alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4Compounds of formula I are intermediates for the preparation of insecticide compounds of the pyrethroid type.