Abstract: 1,5-Diphenyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b, independently of the other, is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkynyl or cyano, n is zero or a number from 1 to 3 and OR is hydroxy, a phytophysiologically tolerable metal or ammonium salt radical, or an ester radical defined in the description, are capable of specifically antagonising the phytotoxic action of herbicides.1,5-Diphenyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of formula I and the preparation thereof, compositions containing these components as selective herbicides and the use of these two active ingredient components for controlling weeds in crops of useful plants are described.

Abstract: Cycloalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is ##STR2## and A is CO--R.sub.3 or CN; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or fluorine; R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano; R.sub.3 is chlorine, X--R.sub.5, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, d-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkylamino, di-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkylamino, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenylamino, diallylamino, --N-pyrrolidino, --N-piperidino, --N-morpholino, --N-thiomorpholino, --N-piperidazino, the group --O--N.dbd.C--(R.sub.9)R.sub.10 or the group --N--R.sub.6 (OR.sub.6); each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.14, independently of the other, is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, cyano-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen;X is oxygen; or sulfur;Y is oxygen; or sulfur;A is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene chain;Q is hydroxy; halogen; cyano; unsubstituted or cyano- or halo-substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; --CR.sub.2 .dbd.CH--COOR.sub.3 ; --CH[N(R.sub.2).sub.2 ]COOR.sub.2 ; --NR.sub.4 (R.sub.5); --CO--NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 ; --COON.dbd.CR.sub.8 (R.sub.8); --C(R.sub.2)(OR.sub.9).sub.2 ; --Si(R.sub.10).sub.3 ; --COOCH.sub.2 Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; ##STR2## --CON(R.sub.12)SO.sub.2 --C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; --CON(R.sub.12)SO.sub.2 --C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylcarbonyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxyalkylcarbonyl; benzoyl; benzylcarbonyl; --COOR.sub.16 ; --CO--N(R.sub.2)CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH(O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl).sub.2 ; --COO(CH.sub.2).sub.j N(R.sub.2).sub.2 ; --S(O).sub.k --R.sub.14 ; --S(O).sub.k --A'--COOR.sub.

Abstract: There are described novel acylated naphthylamines of the formula I defined herein ##STR1## which have valuable fungicidal properties. They can be used in practice on their own or in the form of compositions for the protection of cultivated plants against fungus infection.

Abstract: 1,5-diphenylpyrazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b, independently of the other, represents halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl or cyano, n represents zero or an integer from 1 to 3, and OR.sub.1 represents hydroxy, a plant-physiologically tolerable salt radical or any desired ester radical, are capable of antagonizing specifically the phytotoxic action of phenoxypropionic acid ester herbicides of the formula II ##STR2## in which G represents ##STR3## in which Hal.sub.1 represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or trifluoromethyl, Hal.sub.2 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or trifluoromethyl, Z represents nitrogen or methine (--CH.dbd.), X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom, R.sub.1 ' represents halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 1,5-diphenylpyrazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are capable of antagonising specifically the phytotoxic action of phenoxypropionic acid ester herbicides of the formula II ##STR2## in which G represents ##STR3## Compositions, containing those compositions, as selective herbicides and the use of those two active ingredients for controlling weeds in crops of useful plants are described, as are also novel 1,5-diphenylpyrazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives corresponding to the formula I and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: 1,5-Diphenyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b, independently of the other, is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkynyl or cyano, n is zero or a number from 1 to 3 and OR is hydroxy, a phytophysiologically tolerable metal or ammonium salt radical, or an ester radical defined in the description, are capable of specifically antagonizing the phytotoxic action of herbicides.1,5-Diphenyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of formula I and the preparation thereof, compositions containing these components as selective herbicides and the use of these two active ingredient components for controlling weeds in crops of useful plants are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel phenyl substituted pyrazoles, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazoles, 2,4,5,6-tetrahydro-cyclopenta[c]pyrazoles, octahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-1,3-diones, hexahydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-c]-imidazol-1,3-diones, hexahydro-1H-1,2,4-triazolo[1,2-a]pyridazin-1,3-diones and tetrahydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a][1,2,4]triazol-1,3-diones which have phenyl-substituted in the 2-position, herbicidal activity. It furthermore relates to agrochemical compositions, which contain these compounds, to their use for controlling undesirable plant-growth and for processes for the preparation of the compounds according to this invention.The novel N-Phenyl-azoles correspond to the formula I ##STR1## R.sup.1 is hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.2 is halogen;A is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene chain;n is zero or 1;Q is --S(O).sub.m --R.sup.3 ; di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel 5-(pyrazol-1-yl)-benzoic acid-thiolesters of the formula I have good selective-herbicidal action in pre- and postemergent application. They also inhibit plant growth. The esters correspond to formula I ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylY is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl orX and Y together with the carbon atoms, to which they are bound, form a 5- to 6-membered ring, which can be substituted by methyl,Z is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthioR.sub.1 is hydrogen or halogenR.sub.2 is halogenA-Q together are hydroxyl or a radical --CH(COOR.sub.3)COOR.sub.4A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene bridgeQ, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 have the meaning given in the disclosure.The disclosure contains methods for synthesizing these esters and examples showing their use.

Abstract: 5-(N-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimido)benzoic acid esters of formula I below have good selective herbicidal properties pre- and postemergence and also influence or inhibit plant growth.The novel compounds are of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1, or 2,R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or halogen,R.sub.2 is halogen,X is oxygen or sulfur,A is a straight chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene bridge,Q is a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle which is bound through carbon or nitrogen and contains 1 to 3 hetero atoms and may further contain one or two carbonyl groups, which heterocycle may be fused to benzene rings and substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkylamino, or Q is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkoxyalkyl, nitro or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The novel 5-(N-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimido)benzoic acid thiol esters of formula I below have good selective herbicidal properties pre- and postemergence and also influence or inhibit plant growth.The novel compound are of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or halogen,R.sub.3 is halogen,A-Q taken together is hydrogen or a radical --CH(COCH.sub.3)COOR.sub.4A is a straight chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene bridge, which is unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or cyano.Q is hydroxyl or a radical as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: The optically active mixture of isomers of aRS,1'S(-)-N-(1'-methyl-2'-methoxyethyl)-N-chloroacetyl-2-ethyl-6-methylan iline has improved action against problem weeds over the racemic mixture of isomers known as "Metolachlor".

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 4-methyltetrahydrophthalimides of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and X have the meanings explained in the text, to processes for their preparation, and to novel selective herbicidal compositions containing compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: Novel bicyclic triazole compounds of the formula I have an excellent herbicidal and plant-growth regulating action.The compounds correspond to the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is hydrogen or halogen,T is halogen, andZ is a radical --XR or --COXR, in whichX is oxygen, sulfur or a radical --NR.sub.2 --,R is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C hd 3-C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C hd 2-C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl radical, which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or is a radical --A--COXR.sub.1, in whichA is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene bridge andR.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl.

Abstract: Novel 5-(pyrazol-1-yl)-benzoic acid-thiolesters of the formula I have good selective-herbicidal action in pre- and postemergent application. They also inhibit plant growth. The esters correspond to formula I ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylY is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl orX and Y together with the carbon atoms, to which they are bound, form a 5- to 6-membered ring, which can be substituted by methyl,Z is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthioR.sub.1 is hydrogen or halogenR.sub.2 is halogenA-Q together are hydroxyl or a radical --CH(COOR.sub.3)COOR.sub.4A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene bridgeQ, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 have the meaning given in the disclosure.The disclosure contains methods for synthetizing these esters and examples showing their use.

Abstract: 1,5-diphenylpyrazole-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b, independently of the other represents halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl or cyano, n represents zero or an integer from 1 to 3, and OR.sub.1 represents hydroxy, a plant-physiologically tolerable salt radical or any desired ester radical, are capable of antagonizing specifically the phytotoxic action of phenoxypropionic acid ester herbicides of the formula II ##STR2## in which G represents ##STR3## in which Hal.sub.1 represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or trifluoromethyl, Hal.sub.2 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or trifluoromethyl, Z represents nitrogen or methine (--CH.dbd.), X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom, R.sub.1 ' represents halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3-methyltetrahydrophthalimides of the formula I in which the substituents R.sub.1 is hydrogen or fluorine, R.sub.2 is halogen, X is O or S and R.sub.3 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloakly, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkynyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl which if desired, is mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio or by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthiocarbonyl, to processes for their preparation, and to novel selective herbicidal compositions containing compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: Novel derivatives of N-phenylmaleic acid imide and N-phenylsuccinimide have good pre- and post-emergence selective herbicidal properties and they influence plant growth. The compounds correspond to the formula I in which.vertline.: represents a single or double bond,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or fluorine,R.sup.2 represents halogen,Y represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl,Z represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, andA represents hydrogen or a group ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent customary organic radicals and X represents oxygen, sulphur, SO, SO.sub.2, NH, alkylimino or alkenylimino.

Abstract: The optically active isomer of S(-)-N-(1'methyl-2'-methoxyethyl)-N-chloroacetyl-2,6-dimethylaniline has improved action against problem weeds over the racemic mixture of isomers.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel herbicidally active pyrrolidine-2,5-diones and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoindolel,3-diones of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, when taken together, are a (CH.sub.2).sub.4 group which may be substituted by one or two C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups;X is hydrogen; or halogen;A is ##STR2## or O--R.sup.4 ; R.sup.3 is hydroxy; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)-alkoxy; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-akoxy; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkylthio-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy; mono- or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkylamino-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)-cyanoalkoxy; (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8)-alkenyloxy; (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8)-haloalkenyloxy; (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8)-alkynyloxy; (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkoxy; (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy; halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.