Abstract: This disclosure relates to devices and methods for coating various portions of catalyst support bodies, such as radially-zoned catalyst support bodies, such as those used in catalytic converters for treating exhaust gas streams of internal combustion engines.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst compositions capable of reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in engine exhaust, catalyst articles coated with such compositions, and processes for preparing such catalyst compositions and articles. The catalyst compositions include metal ion-exchanged zeolites useful for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx. Further provided is an exhaust gas treatment system including such catalytic articles, and methods for reducing NOx in an exhaust gas stream using such catalytic articles.

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 present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active compounds of formula X and intermediates thereof, wherein the variables of compound of formula X are as defined in the claims or the description.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are novel dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active compounds of formula X and intermediates thereof, wherein the variables of compound of formula X are as defined in the claims and the description.

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 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: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active compounds of formula X and intermediates thereof, wherein the variables of compound of formula X are as defined in the claims and the description.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are novel dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are novel dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active compounds of formula X and intermediates thereof, wherein the variables of compound of formula X are as defined in the claims or the description.

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: The present invention relates to a process for preparing crystalline methyl N-[2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy]methyl]phenyl]-N-methoxycarbamate (I), comprising a) reacting a compound of formula II with an alkylating agent in the presence of a base in the presence of a polar solvent selected from alcohols and ketons; b) the addition of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparing pyrazoles 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 providing a compound of formula (I): wherein R is hydrogen or R?, wherein R? is —(C1-C4)alkyl, and Hal is a halogen, the process comprising the step of: reacting a compound of formula (II) wherein Hal is defined as above, with an alkali metal alkoxide of the formula XOR?, wherein X is an alkali metal, and R? is defined as above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for providing dihalogen substituted salicylic acid derivatives of formula (II):

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing crystalline methyl N-[2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy]methyl]phenyl]-N-methoxycarbamate (I), comprising a) reacting a compound of formula II with an alkylating agent in the presence of a base in the presence of a polar solvent selected from alcohols and ketons; b) the addition of water.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are novel dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.