Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by a) reaction of a compound of formula (II) to form a compound of formula (III) b) reaction of that compound in the presence of a base to form a compound of formula (IV) c) conversion of that compound in the presence of a reducing agent into a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for use as microbiocides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I), wherein R is C1?12 alkyl, by the contact of a compound of the general formula (II), wherein R1 and R2 are each, independently, C1?12 alkyl; or R1 and R2 join together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form an alicyclic amine ring containing 4 to 7 carbon atoms or a morpholine ring, with an acetic acid ester of the general formula (III) CH3COOR, wherein R is as defined under formula (I), in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to the useful plants, the locus thereof or propagation material thereof a combination of components A) and B) in a synergistically effective amount, wherein component A) is a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl and R2 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy-C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 haloalkyl; or a tautomer of such a compound; and component B) is a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal and/or insecticidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I) wherein Y is a single bond, C?O, C?S or S(O)m where m is 0, 1 or 2; the ring is a 6-membered aromatic or is a 5 or 6 membered heteroaromatic ring; Ra, R1, R2, R4 and R8 are specified organic groups; n and p are independently 0-4; or salts or N-oxides thereof or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs. Novel compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal compositions comprising as active ingredient a combination of components A) and B) as defined in the patent claims, to a method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on crop plants using such a compositions and to a method of protecting natural substances of vegetable and/or animal origin and/or their processed forms using such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I), wherein R is C1-12 alkyl, by the contact of a compound of the general formula (II), wherein R1 and R2 are each, independently, C1-12 alkyl; or R1 and R2 join together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form an alicyclic amine ring containing 4 to 7 carbon atoms or a morpholine ring, with an acetic acid ester of the general formula (III) CH3COOR, wherein R is as defined under formula (I), in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to the useful plants, the locus thereof or propagation material thereof a combination of components A) and B) in a synergistically effective amount, wherein component A) is a compound of formula I wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; Y is —CHR2— or and R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl; or a tautomer of such a compound; and component B) is a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal and/or insecticidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants.

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to the useful plants, the locus thereof or propagation material thereof a combination of components A) and B) in a synergistically effective amount, wherein component A) is a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; Y is —CHR2— or formula (DD) and R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl; or a tautomer of such a compound; and component B) is a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal and/or insecticidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants.