Abstract: The invention is phosphono-s-triazines corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein: X is separately in each occurrence chlorine, bromine, haloalkyl or alkyl;Y is separately in each occurrence hydrogen, chlorine or bromine;R is separately in each occurrence hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, CH.sub.2 Y, CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 OC(R.sup.1).sub.3 wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl;a is an integer from 0 to 2 inclusive; andb is an integer from 1 to 3 inclusive, with the proviso that the sum of a and b equal 3, and with the further proviso that at least one R is CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 OC(R.sup.1).sub.3.

Abstract: The invention is phosphorus compounds containing .alpha.-halo hydroxyalkyl or .alpha.-halo t-alkoxyalkyl groups corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R independently in each occurrence is alkylene, haloalkylene, alkenylene, haloalkenylene, phenylene, diphenylene, halophenylene, dihalophenylene, and oxyalkylene;R.sup.1 independently in each occurrence is hydrogen, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3, CH.sub.2 OH, haloalkyl, phenyl, halophenyl or methyl phenoxy;R.sup.2 independently in each occurrence is haloalkyl, phenyl, haloaryl or alkyl;R.sup.3 independently in each occurrence is t-alkyl;X independently in each occurrence is bromine or chlorine;a is independently in each occurrence 1 or 2; andb is independently in each occurrence 0 or 1,with the proviso that at least one R.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3 or CH.sub.2 OH.

Abstract: This invention is a process for the preparation of an epoxide which comprises contacting a 2-haloalkyl or 2,3-dihaloalkyl carbonate, bis(2-haloalkyl- or 2,3-dihaloalkyl)carbonate, or 2-haloalkyl or 2,3-dihaloalkyl ester dissolved in a water-miscible alcohol with a sufficient amount of an aqueous solution of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide to provide at least one equivalent of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide per equivalent of ester or carbonate, at a temperature of between about 0.degree. C. and 70.degree. C. under conditions such that an epoxide is prepared.

Abstract: The invention is phosphono-s-triazines corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein: X is separately in each occurrence chlorine, bromine, haloalkyl or alkyl;Y is separately in each occurrence hydrogen, chlorine or bromine;R is separately in each occurrence hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, CH.sub.2 Y, CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 OC(R.sup.1).sub.3 wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl;a is an integer from 0 to 2 inclusive; andb is an integer from 1 to 3 inclusive, with the proviso that the sum of a and b equal 3, and with the further proviso that at least one R is CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 OC(R.sup.1).sub.3.

Abstract: The invention is phosphorus compounds containing .alpha.-halo hydroxyalkyl or .alpha.-halo t-alkoxyalkyl groups corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R independently in each occurrence is alkylene, haloalkylene, alkenylene, haloalkenylene, phenylene, diphenylene, halophenylene, dihalophenylene, and oxyalkylene;R.sup.1 independently in each occurrence is hydrogen, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3, CH.sub.2 OH, haloalkyl, phenyl, halophenyl or methyl phenoxy;R.sup.2 independently in each occurrence is haloalkyl, phenyl, haloaryl or alkyl;R.sup.3 independently in each occurrence is t-alkyl;X independently in each occurrence is bromine or chlorine;a is independently in each occurrence 1 or 2; andb is independently in each occurrence 0 or 1,with the proviso that at least one R.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3 or CH.sub.2 OH.

Abstract: Novel (halo)(hydroxy)-substituted phosphorus-containing acid derivatives are disclosed. Preferred compounds are 2-halo-3-hydroxypropyl ester derivatives of phosphorous and phosphoric acid formed by reaction of at least some amount of tertiary butyl glycidyl ether with a halogenated derivative of a phosphorus-containing acid followed by acid dealkylation of the product. The polyol products are useful in the production of polyurethane articles such as foams having increased resistance to the effects of fire.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formulae ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: Phosphorus-containing polyether polyols are prepared by reacting phosphorus-containing acids with tertiary alkyl glycidyl ether and subsequently dealkylating the tertiary alkyl functionality.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the novel 2-(((substituted pyridinyl)carbonyl)amino)ethyl esters of 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid and their method of preparation. The compounds are prepared by reacting an appropriately substituted pyridinol, pyridinethiol, aminopyridine, or hydroxyalkyloxypyridine with isocyanatoethyl methacrylate in an appropriate solvent in the presence of an activating agent. These compounds may be utilized as herbicides, fungicides, or both.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: Novel phenyl and naphthyl esters of 2-(1-oxo-alkoxy)ethyl carbamic acids are prepared. The compounds are useful as pharmacological and agricultural agents.

Abstract: Substituted pyridinols are reacted with an isocyanatoethyl alkanoate in an inert solvent in the presence of an activating agent to form a group of biologically active organic compounds. These compounds are useful as broad spectrum herbicides effective against a variety of grassy weeds, broadleaf weeds and grassy crops. Compounds of this invention may also be utilized as fungicides.

Abstract: Novel (halo)(hydroxy)-substituted phosphorus-containing acid derivatives are disclosed. Preferred compounds are 2-halo-3-hydroxypropyl ester derivatives of phosphorus and phosphoric acid formed by reaction of at least some amount of tertiary butyl glycidyl ether with a halogenated derivative of a phosphorus-containing acid followed by acid dealkylation of the product. The polyol products are useful in the production of polyurethane articles such as foams having increased resistance to the effects of fire.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: Polyhydroxyl polyether compounds containing at least one monomeric unit each of the formulae: ##STR1## are disclosed. Polymeric condensation resins are prepared by allowing the polyhydroxyl polyethers to react with polyfunctional chain-forming compounds containing functional groups reactive with the hydroxyl groups of polyhydroxyl polyethers. The polyhydroxyl polyether compounds enhance the flame-retardant properties of polymeric condensation resins such as polyurethanes.

Abstract: Polyhydroxyl polyether compounds containing at least one monomeric unit each of the formulae: ##STR1## are disclosed. Polymeric condensation resins are prepared by allowing the polyhydroxyl polyethers to react with polyfunctional chain-forming compounds containing functional groups reactive with the hydroxyl groups of polyhydroxyl polyethers. The polyhydroxyl polyether compounds enhance the flame-retardant properties of polymeric condensation resins such as polyurethanes.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, mono- or dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl, phenoxy or substituted phenoxy of the formula ##STR3## wherein each Z independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, cyano, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when either n is 2 or 3, all X groups are sterically compatible with each other and all Z groups are sterically compatible with each other; Y represents oxygen or sulfur; each n can independently represent an integer of from 0 to 3, inclusive; R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sup.1 represents OR, phenyl or ethyl. These compounds have been found to be highly active in the kill and control of soil insects.