Abstract: 1-Alkyl derivatives of 3-aryloxy-4-(2-carbalkoxy)-phenyl-azet-2-ones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.2 is lower alkyl; and X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or halogen, are effective as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: 1-Methylene carbonyl derivatives of 3-aryloxy-4-phenyl-azet-2-ones are effective plant-growth regulators.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl derivatives of 3-aryloxy-4-(2-carbalkoxy)-phenyl-azet-2-ones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.2 is lower alkyl; and X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or halogen, are effective as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: A process for preparing a lactone-substituted aniline, preferably in one reaction vessel, which comprises contacting a 2,4-dihalobutyric acid with an aniline reactant and subsequently adding an inorganic base to the reaction vessel.

Abstract: Processes for preparing 1-dichloroacyl-4-(substituted phenoxy)benzenes and intermediates therefor. The processes are characterized by the use of certain catalysts, solvents and reaction conditions which afford improved yields and reaction products which can be purified by simple procedures (e.g. extraction, crystallization, etc.). The processes are especially applicable to manufacturing large quantities of the aforementioned compounds. The products are useful as mite ovacides.

Abstract: Novel O-acyl (alpha-halo-formaldoxime)-pyridines are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are individually hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are individually hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or the group ##STR2## wherein Z is halo or nitro and R is alkyl alkenyl, alkynyl alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, halovinyl, phenyl, phenyl substituted with halo, alkyl, alkoxy or nitro, amino, alkylamino, or dialkylamine; with the proviso that only one of X.sup.1, X.sup.2 or X.sup.3 is ##STR3## These formaldoxime pyridines, their acid addition salts and their N-oxides are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkylene diradical of 2 to 3 carbon atoms, X is oxygen or sulfur, and R' is a hydrocarbyl group possessing herbicidal activity.

Abstract: O-alkylsulfonyl- and O-haloalkylsulfonyl-alpha-halo-2,6-dihalobenzaldoximes are active pre-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: O-alkylsulfonyl-, O-haloalkylsulfonyl- and O-dialkylaminosulfonyl-alpha-cyano-2,6-dihalobenzaldoximes are active pre-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or alkenyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, aryl of 6 to 15 carbon atoms optionally substituted with halogen atoms or alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an acyl group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be joined to form an alkylene radical of 2 to 5 carbon atoms. The compounds possess insecticidal and herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or alkenyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, aryl of 6 to 15 carbon atoms optionally substituted with halogen atoms or alkyl groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an acyl group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be joined to form an alkylene radical of 2 to 5 carbon atoms. The compounds possess insecticidal and herbicidal activity.