Abstract: A process for preparing 3-isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4 (3H)-one 2,2-dioxide (I) or a salt of I which comprises reacting anthranilic isopropylamide II simultaneously with sulfur trioxide or chlorosulfonic acid in the presence of an organic base or with adducts of sulfur trioxide and organic bases and phosphorus oxychloride at from 50° C. to the reflux temperature, followed, if appropriate, by conversion into its salts, is described.

Abstract: A process for preparing salts of 3-isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothia-diazin-4-one 2,2-dioxide of the general formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 =H, lower alkyl, lower hydroxyalkyl) by reacting bentazone (IIa) with an amine IIIa in an organic solvent, by reacting bentazone (IIa) with an amine IIIa or an ammonium salt IIIb in a virtually water-immiscible organic solvent and taking up the salt I in water or by reacting bentazone (IIa) with an ammonium salt IIIb or bentazone-sodium (IIb) with an ammonium salt IIIc, in each case in water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of optically active 2--halopropionic acids, in which the corresponding optically active alkyl 2--halopropionates are caused to react with a carboxylic acid at elevated temperature in a transacylation reaction with the formation of the optically active 2--halopropionic acid and the alkyl carboxylate, and the optically active 2--halopropionic acid obtained is separated from the reaction mixture. The optically active products produced are important intermediates for the preparation of plant protectants and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of (L)-2-chloropropionic acid and its alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium salts which comprises hydrolyzing isobutyl L-chloropropionate at a pH of from 4 to 8 in the presence of a lipase from Pseudomonas spec. DSM 8246 and isolating the optically active reaction product from the reaction mixture either directly or after conversion of the salt into the acid in a conventional way, or further reacting it in situ. The optically active products are important intermediates for preparing crop protection agents.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process and apparatus for treating wastewater containing bentazon by decomposing the bentazon therein and thus eliminating or substantially reducing the bentazon content. This process comprises adjusting the pH of the wastewater to a value of less than 7 and heating it to a temperature of at least about 60.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel dichloroacetamides of the formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, m, n, p and q have the meanings given in the description.The compounds are antagonists which increase the toleration, by crops, of herbicidal acetanilides. Herbicides containing the dichloroacetamides of the formula I in combination with acetanilides may be used for controlling undesired plant growth in Indian corn and cereals.

Abstract: 3-Isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4-one-2,2-dioxide (bentazone) is isolated from waste water, originating from its preparation and working up, by treating the waste water with an acid to bring the pH initially to 7.5-9.5, adding 0.2-0.5% by volume, based on the waste water, of a 40-60 percent strength by weight aqueous bentazone salt solution and heating the mixture for 15-30 minutes at 75.degree.-110.degree. C. The solution thus treated is then cooled and brought to pH 1-3 with a mineral acid, whereupon the bentazone precipitates in a form which can be filtered off.

Abstract: Novel dichloroacetamides of the formula (I) ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, m, n, p and q have the meanings given in the description.The compounds are antagonists which increase the toleration, by crops, of herbicidal acetanilides. Herbicides containing the dichloroacetamides of the formula I in combination with acetanilides may be used for controlling undesired plant growth in Indian corn and cereals.

Abstract: Substituted pyridazone derivatives having a good herbicidal action, herbicides containing these compounds as active ingredients, and a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: A herbicidal mixture containing a herbicidal substituted anilide and substituted dichloroacetamide as antidote therefor, is disclosed.

Abstract: Herbicidal agents containing ethyl-N-ethyl-N-bicyclo-[2.2.1]-hept-2-yl-thiolcarbamate of the formula ##STR1## as herbicidal active ingredient and at least one haloacylamide of the formula ##STR2## where R denotes linear or branched haloalkyl of a maximum of 3 carbon atoms, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and each denotes linear or branched alkyl of a maximum of 6 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted by alkoxy of a maximum of 4 carbon atoms or by cyano, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 further denote cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, or linear or branched alkenyl or alkynyl of a maximum of 4 carbon atoms, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom whose substituents they are, form a 4- to 9-membered, saturated monocyclic or bicyclic ring which is unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted by linear or branched alkyl of a maximum of 4 carbon atoms, or a tetrahydro-1,3-oxazine ring of the formula ##STR3## where R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: Herbicidal agents containing at least one substituted anilide of the formula ##STR1## where R denotes hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl or alkoxy of up to 5 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, halogen, or linear or branched alkyl or alkoxy of up to 5 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, halogen, or linear or branched alkyl or alkoxy of up to 5 carbon atoms, R together with R.sup.

Abstract: New and valuable O-aminosulfonylglycolic anilides, a process for their manufacture, herbicides containing these compounds as active ingredients and a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: Isoxazolylmethylthiol carbamates, herbicides containing these compounds, and methods of controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: 1-Polyfluoroalkoxyphenyl-4-substituted-5-halopyridazones-6 in which the 4-substituent is amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino (1 to 3 carbon atoms per alkyl) or lower alkoxy, chloroacetamido, CH.sub.3 COOCH.sub.2 --CO--NH-- or trimethylenimino and herbicidal uses thereof to control growth of unwanted plants among crop plants, especially cotton.

Abstract: New and valuable 0-(alkylsulfonyl)-glycolic anilides having a good herbicidal action, herbicides containing these compounds, a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds, and a process for their production.

Abstract: The new compound S-(2,3-dichloroallyl)-(2,2,4-trimethylazetidine)-1-carbothiolate, herbicides containing this compound as active ingredient, a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with this compound, and a process for its manufacture.

Abstract: New, substituted O-(aminosulfonyl)-glycolic amides having a strong herbicidal action, herbicides containing these active ingredients, a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds, and a process for producing these compounds.

Abstract: New and valuable carbothiolates of azetidines having a good herbicidal action, herbicides containing these compounds, and a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: New and valuable sulfites of glycolic anilides having a good herbicidal action, and a process for controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.