Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising one or more compounds of Formula I: where R1 and R2 are H or taken together with the carbon atoms to which the are attached form a furane ring; R3 and R4 each independently represent H, —OH or —O—(C1-C4) alkyl; and R5 is H, (C1-C4) alkyl, —(C1-C2) alkylene-O-glucoside or —COOH; and an agriculturally acceptable vehicle. There is also disclosed a method for weed control by application of compounds of Formula I and the use of the composition for controlling weeds.

Abstract: A method for repelling arthropods involving treating a subject or an object with an arthropod repelling composition containing an arthropod repelling effective amount of at least one clerodane of the formula in which R1 is H, halogen, formyl, a straight chain or branched C1-4 saturated alkyl, a straight chain or branched C2-4 unsaturated alkyl, or an aryl containing 6-10 carbon atoms in the ring skeleton thereof, wherein R1 is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents, which are the same or different, selected from the group consisting of oxo (?O), OR2, CO2R2, and OC(O)R2, wherein R2 is H, a straight chain or branched C1-30 saturated alkyl, a straight chain or branched C2-30 unsaturated alkyl, or an aryl comprising 6-10 carbon atoms in the ring skeleton thereof; wherein R2 is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, amino, hydroxyl, oxo (?O), thio, cyano and nitro; optionally a carrier, optionally an arthropod repellant, an

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula: wherein R1 is H, alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, wherein R1 is unsubstituted or substituted, R2 is H, alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, wherein R2 is unsubstituted or substituted, R3 is H, a alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, R4-R8 are the same or different and each is R10, C(O)R10 or SO2R10, wherein R10 is H, alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, wherein R10 is unsubstituted or substituted, and R9 is R9a, C(O)R9a or S02R9a, wherein R9a is H alkyl, alkenyl or aryl. R9a can be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more groups such as oxo (?O), OR9b, OC(O)R9b, OSO2R9b, NHR9b, NHC(O)R9b and NHSO2R9b, wherein R9b is H, alkyl alkenyl or aryl. R9b can be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more groups such as oxo (?O), OR9c, CO2R9c and OC(O)R9c, wherein R9c is H, or a unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl.

Abstract: A device, system, and methods of power generation in situ in a hydrocarbon well are disclosed. A power generator for deployment in a hydrocarbon well tubular may comprise a housing adapted for deployment within a hydrocarbon well tubular; a mechanical to electrical power converter disposed at least partially within the housing, the mechanical to electrical power converter adapted to create an electric current when physically stressed; and a current converter operatively coupled to the mechanical to electrical power converter. Devices may be deployed downhole and operatively coupled to the power generator for their electrical power. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.