Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a synergistic, crystalline product consisting of solely enantiomer pair 1RCisS and 1SCisR and enantiomer pair 1RTransS and 1STransR of cypermethrin in a 3:7 to 5:5 crystalline mixture, which comprises the steps of: (a) epimerizing an oily melt or a saturated solution of enantiomer pair 1RCisS and 1SCisR and enantiomer pair 1RTransS and 1STransR in a ratio other than 3:7 to 5:5, or a mixture of enantiomer pair 1RCisS and 1SCisR, enantiomer pair 1RTransS and 1STransR together with enantiomer pair 1RCisR and 1SCisS and enantiomer pair 1RTransR and 1STransS, said saturated solution including a protic or apolar, aprotic inert organic solvent by treating said oily melt or saturated solution with an organic or inorganic base at a temperature of -15.degree. C. to 30.degree. C.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a synergistic insecticidal composition containing more than one active ingredients and being harmless to environment characterized by comprising in an amount of from 0.001 to 99% by weight a synthetic pyrethroid of the Formula /I/ ##STR1## namely substantially only the 1RtransS and 1StransR entantiomer-pair /Ib/ out from the possible eight isomers--optionally in admixture with an amount of up to 100% by weight of one or more activator/s/ and auxiliary agent/s/, particularly antioxidants, stabilizing agents, wetting agents, emulsifying agents, dispersing agents, antifoam agents, diluents and/or fillers.The enantiomer-pair Ib consisting of the 1RtransS and 1StransR isomers is new and the invention also relates to the said new enantiomer-pair and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an insecticidal composition containing more than one active ingredients which comprises as active ingredient in an amount of 0.001-99% by weight a synthetic pyrethroid of the general Formula I ##STR1## wherein X stands for chlorine or bromine--namely out of the eight possible isomers at least 95% of a 55:45-25:75 mixture of the enantiomer-pairs Ia:Ib, wherein Ia is 1RcisS+1ScisR and Ib is 1RtransS++1StransR--if desired, in admixture with an activator and/or with an amount of up to 100% of an auxiliary agent, preferably an antioxidant, stabilizer, wetting agent, emulsifying agent, dispersing agent, antifoam agent, diluent, carrier, and/or filler.The advantage of the insecticidal composition of the present invention is that it is less toxical towards warm-blooded animals and useful parasites and is therefore much less harmful to the environment.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a synergistic insecticidal composition containing more than one active ingredients and being harmless to environment characterized by comprising in an amount of from 0.001 to 99% by weight a synthetic pyrethroid of the Formula /I/ ##STR1## namely substantially only the 1RtransS and 1StransR entantiomer-pair /Ib/ out from the possible eight isomers--optionally in admixture with an amount of up to 100% by weight of one or more activator/s/ and auxiliary agent/s/, particularly antioxidants, stabilizing agents, wetting agents, emulsifying agents, dispersing agents, antifoam agents, dileunts and/or fillers.The enantiomer-pair Ib consisting of the 1RtransS and 1StransR isomers is new and the invention also relates to the said new enantiomer-pair and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; andR.sup.3 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl or a group of the Formula R.sup.4 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is 1 or 2;R.sup.4 represents C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy-carbonylor a group of the Formula II ##STR2## and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 stand for hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together may form a group of the Formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 do not both stand for methyl, and salts thereof and a process for the preparation of the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to new inclusion complexes of piperonyl butoxide formed with cyclodextrin.The new complex of the invention can be prepared by reacting cyclodextrin or a solution thereof formed with water and/or an organic solvent having 1-4 carbon atoms, preferably ethanol with piperonyl butoxide or a solution thereof formed with an organic solvent having 1-4 carbon atoms, preferably ethanol at a temperature between 20.degree. C. and 90.degree. C., whereby the piperonyl butoxide is used in an amount of 0.6-1.5 moles related to 1 mole of cyclodextrin.The complexes of the present invention synergize the pesticidal effect of known insecticides and fungicides to a much higher extent of known insecticides and fungicides to a much higher extent than piperonyl butoxide used per se.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of combatting phytopathogenic fungi, primarily powdery mildew. The method involves administering compositions according to the invention which contain as active principle at least one compound of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-12 alkyl or a chloroethyl group,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or nitro group,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or nitro group, andR.sup.4 is hydrogen, halogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or nitro group, or an acid addition salt thereof.