Abstract: Process for making a compound represented by formula (3), comprising the following steps: a) reacting an azide compound with a compound represented by formula (1) to yield compound (2), compound (2) being a compound represented by formula (2) or its salts, b) methylating compound (2) obtained in step a) using a methylating agent to obtain compound (3), wherein R1 denotes a hydrocarbon rest, and wherein in step a) a solvent system A and in step b) a solvent system B is used, wherein both solvent systems A and B comprise one dipolar aprotic solvent or a mixture of dipolar aprotic solvents as the main component, and wherein steps a) and b) are carried without isolating the compound (2) obtained in step a).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an isocyanate compound represented by formula (2) (2) wherein R1 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a cyclopropyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, or a methoxy group; and R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, comprising reacting an aniline compound represented by formula (1) (1) wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above with a phosgene compound at a temperature of from 40° C. to the boiling point of the inert solvent in at least one kind of inert solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses, processes and composition for compounds I.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene by diazotization and reduction of 6-bromo-2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by bromination of 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by reduction of 1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitro-benzene, and a process for preparing active compounds of formula V (Formula V) wherein the variables are defined in the specification by further transforming 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene obtained from 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an isocyanate compound represented by formula (2) (2) wherein R1 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a cyclopropyl group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, or a methoxy group; and R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, comprising reacting an aniline compound represented by formula (1) (1) wherein R1 and R2 are defined as above with a phosgene compound at a temperature of from 40° C. to the boiling point of the inert solvent in at least one kind of inert solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of 1-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)-N-ethyl-5-methyl-N-pyridazin-4-yl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide recently assigned the common name dimpropyridaz. The invention also relates to the use of the crystalline form B for combating invertebrate pests and to formulations for plant protection which contain the crystalline form B of 1-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)-N-ethyl-5-methyl-N-pyridazin-4-yl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide. The crystalline form B according to the present invention can be identified by powder X-ray diffractometry on the basis of its powder X-ray diffraction diagram, hereinafter also termed powder X-ray diffraction pattern or PXRD pattern, of the polymorph form B recorded using Cu—K? radiation (1.54178 ?) at 25° C. displays the 3 following reflections, quoted as 2? values: 20.69±0.10°, 24.15±0.10° and 30.52±0.10°.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene by diazotization and reduction of 6-bromo-2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by bromination of 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by reduction of 1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitro-benzene, and a process for preparing active compounds of formula V (Formula V) wherein the variables are defined in the specification by further transforming 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene obtained from 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are imino compounds of formula I and stereoisomers, tautomers and salts thereof. Further provided herein are agricultural and veterinary compositions including the compounds. Also provided herein are methods related to the use of these compounds, and the stereoisomers, tautomers and/or salts thereof, for combating invertebrate pests. Further provided herein are methods for combating invertebrate pests, wherein the methods include applying such compounds, steroisomers, tautomers, and salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparing pyrazoles of formula V comprising the step of cyclizing hydrazone substituted ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compounds by reacting them with hydrogen in a reaction mixture comprising as components (a) a hydrogenation catalyst, (b) an acid selected from Brønsted acids, ammonium salts of Brønsted acids, and Lewis acids, (c) a protic solvent, and optionally (d) an aprotic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing benzylic amides of formula I wherein the variables have the meaning as defined in the description, by reductive amidation of a nitrile of formula II wherein the variables have the meanings given for formula I, with an activated carbonyl compound of formula III, and which nitrile is obtained by reaction of a compound of formula IV with a halogen compound of formula V, wherein X is a halogen atom, preferably bromo, which halogen compound V in turn is obtained by Sandmeyer reaction of an aniline derivative of formula VI novel compounds of formula I, and processes for preparing compounds of formula XII wherein the variables have the meaning as defined in the description by condensing compounds of formula I with compounds of formula X and subjecting the resulting ?,?-unsaturated ketone of formula XI to a reaction with hydroxylamine to yield compounds of formula XII.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the purification of pyrazolpyridazines of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, by adding HCl to a solution of the pyrazolpyridazine in an inert solvent under non-aqueous conditions, effecting crystallization of the HCl-salt, isolating the resulting precipitate.

Abstract: A method for controlling pests of soybean plants comprises the step of contacting the soybean plant, parts of it, its propagation material, the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with one or more compounds of formula (I) wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims.

Abstract: The invention relates to succinimide compounds of formula I wherein the variables have the meanings as defined in the specification, to compositions comprising them, to active compound combinations comprising them, and to their use for protecting growing plants and animals from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests, furthermore, to seed comprising such compounds.

Abstract: A method for controlling pests of a cotton plant is disclosed. The method includes the step of contacting the cotton plant, parts of it, or its propagation material with components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, ginkgolide M, and mixtures thereof. The use of components of the ginkgo tree for controlling pests in a cotton plant, parts of it, or its propagation material, is also disclosed. A pesticide including one or more components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, and ginkgolide M is further disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses, processes and composition for compounds I.

Abstract: Provided herein are imino compounds of formula I and stereoisomers, tautomers and salts thereof. Further provided herein are agricultural and veterinary compositions including the compounds. Also provided herein are methods related to the use of these compounds, and the stereoisomers, tautomers and/or salts thereof, for combating invertebrate pests. Further provided herein are methods for combating invertebrate pests, wherein the methods include applying such compounds, steroisomers, tautomers, and salts.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I a process for preparation of compounds of formula I; precursor compounds of formula II a process for preparation of precursor compounds of formula II; compounds of formula III a process for the preparation of compounds of formula IV from compounds of formula III and the use of compounds of formula I for the preparation of compounds of formula IV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a pyrazole compound of formula V, which comprises cyclizing a hydrazone substituted ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound of formula IV by reacting it with a suitable reagent, e.g. a reducing agent, an organometallic reagent or a nucleophilic reagent. The compounds of formula V are versatile reaction tools for the preparation of pyrazole derived fine chemicals. The present invention also relates to pyrazole compounds of formulae Va, Vb, Vc, and VI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing benzylic amides of formula I wherein the variables have the meaning as defined in the description, by reductive amidation of a nitrile of formula II wherein the variables have the meanings given for formula I, with an activated carbonyl compound of formula III, and which nitrile is obtained by reaction of a compound of formula IV with a halogen compound of formula V, wherein X is a halogen atom, preferably bromo, which halogen compound V in turn is obtained by Sandmeyer reaction of an aniline derivative of formula VI novel compounds of formula I, and processes for preparing compounds of formula XII wherein the variables have the meaning as defined in the description by condensing compounds of formula I with compounds of formula X and subjecting the resulting ?,?-unsaturated ketone of formula XI to a reaction with hydroxylamine to yield compounds of formula XII.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for controlling pests of a maize plant, including the step of contacting the maize plant, parts of the maize plant, or its propagation material with components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, ginkgolide M, and mixtures thereof. Further described herein is the use of the components of the ginkgo tree for controlling pests on the maize plant, parts of the maize plant, or its plant propagation material.