Abstract: A pyridazinone derivative of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein Q, A, and R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 are as defined herein, useful as an anti-shock agent.

Abstract: A method of treating rheumatoid arthritis using a diaminotrifluoromethylpyridine derivative of the formula (I) or its salt: ##STR1## wherein X is --CW.sup.1 R.sup.1, --COCOR.sup.2, --CW.sup.1 NHCOR.sup.2, --C(.dbd.W.sup.1)W.sup.2 R.sup.3 or --CW.sup.1 N(R.sup.4)R.sup.5, and Y is alkyl, --CW.sup.3 R.sup.6, --COCOR.sup.7, --NHCOR.sup.7, --C(.dbd.W.sup.3)W.sup.4 R.sup.8, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 OR.sup.10 or --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 N(R.sup.11)R.sup.12, wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.6 and R.sup.9, which are independent from one another, is a chain hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a monocyclic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a polycyclic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a monocyclic heterocycle group which may be substituted or a polycyclic heterocycle group which may be substituted as further defined herein.

Abstract: A novel N-phenylcarbamate compound or its salt where possible, which is useful as the active ingredient of a biocidal composition for control of harmful organisms, is represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl; R.sup.2 is H, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or cycloalkyl, or --COX.sup.1 wherein X.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or alkoxy; Z is --CH.sub.2 S--, --SCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, --CH.sub.2 SO--, --CH.sub.2 SO.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 SCH.sub.2 --, or --CH.sub.2 O--N.dbd.C(R.sup.4)--; R.sup.

Abstract: A diaminotrifluoromethylpyridine derivative of the formula (I) or its salt: ##STR1## wherein X is --CW.sup.1 R.sup.1, --COCOR.sup.2, --CW.sup.1 NHCOR.sup.2, --C(.dbd.W.sup.1)W.sup.2 R.sup.3 or --CW.sup.1 N(R.sup.4)R.sup.5, and Y is alkyl, --CW.sup.3 R.sup.6, --COCOR.sup.7, --NHCOR.sup.7, --C(.dbd.W.sup.3)W.sup.4 R.sup.8, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 OR.sup.10 or --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 N(R.sup.11)R.sup.12, as defined herein.

Abstract: A diaminotrifluoromethylpyridine derivative of the formula (I) or its salt: ##STR1## wherein X is --CW.sup.1 R.sup.1, --COCOR.sup.2, --CW.sup.1 NHCOR.sup.2, --C(.dbd.W.sup.1)W.sup.2 R.sup.3 or --CW.sup.1 N(R.sup.4)R.sup.5, and Y is alkyl, --CW.sup.3 R.sup.6, --COCOR.sup.7, --NHCOR.sup.7, --C(.dbd.W.sup.3)W.sup.4 R.sup.8, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 OR.sup.10 or --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 N(R.sup.11)R.sup.12, wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.6 and R.sup.9, which are independent from one another, is a chain hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a monocyclic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a polycyclic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a monocyclic heterocycle group which may be substituted or a polycyclic heterocycle group which may be substituted, each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.7, which are independent from each other, is alkyl which may be substituted, alkoxy which may be substituted, phenyl which may be substituted or phenoxy which may be substituted, each of R.sup.

Abstract: A diaminotrifluoromethylpyridine derivative of the formula (I) or its salt: ##STR1## wherein X is --CW.sup.1 R.sup.1, --COCOR.sup.2, --CW.sup.1 NHCOR.sup.2, --C(.dbd.W.sup.1 (W.sup.2 W.sup.3 or --CW.sup.1 N(R.sup.4)R.sup.5, and Y is alkyl, --CW.sup.3 R.sup.6, --COCOR.sup.7, --NHCOR.sup.7, --C(.dbd.W.sup.3)W.sup.4 R.sup.8, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 OR.sup.10 or --(NH).sub.m SO.sub.2 N R.sup.11)R.sup.12, wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.6 and R.sup.9, which are independent from one another, is a chain hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a monocyclic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a polycyclic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a monocyclic heterocycle group which may be substituted or a polycyclic heterocycle group which may be substituted, each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.7, which are independent from each other, is alkyl which may be substituted, alkoxy which may be substituted, phenyl which may be substituted or phenoxy which may be substituted, each of R.sup.

Abstract: An imidazole compound is disclosed, which is represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: X represents a --COOT group, in which T represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a benzyl group, or a phenyl group; or a --CONH.sub.2 group,Y represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, or a bromine atom,Z represents an alkyl group containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, which may be substituted with one or more halogen atoms; or a phenyl group which may be substituted with one or more halogen atoms or alkyl groups, andQ represents a hydrogen atom; an --SO.sub.2 R.sup.1 group, in which R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, a dialkylamino group, or a phenyl group which may be substituted with one or more alkyl groups; or a --CH(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3) group, in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an alkoxy group, and R.sup.3 represents an alkoxy group, an --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Si (CH.sub.

Abstract: A method for isomerization of trans-form 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3')quinuclidine or acid addition salts thereof, which comprises isomerizing said trans-form quinuclidine or acid addition salts thereof to cis-form 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3')quinuclidine or acid addition salts thereof in the presence of at least one acid catalyst selected from the group consisting of an organic sulfuric acid, a halide functioning as a Lewis acid, and sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A process for producing a 3-chloro-5-trifluoromethylpyridine derivative comprises reacting a 5-trifluoromethylpyridine derivative having a hydrogen atom at 3-position with chlorine. The process is characterized by reacting said 5-trifluoromethylpyridine derivative with chlorine in a vapor phase in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of activated carbon and a chloride of a metal element selected from the group consisting of iron, antimony, copper and zinc.

Abstract: An aminobenzene is produced by reacting a chlorobenzene with ammonia in the presence of a copper type catalyst, namely by reacting ammonia with 3,5-diaminochlorobenzene to produce 1,3,5-triaminobenzene at a temperature of 150.degree. to 250.degree. C. at a molar ratio of ammonia of 2 to 10 to 3,5-diaminochlorobenzene in the presence of a copper compound catalyst.

Abstract: 1,3,5,-Trichlorobenzene is produced by chlorinating 1,3,5-trihalobenzene having 1 to 3 bromine atom and 2 to 0 chlorine atom. The gaseous 1,3,5-halobenzene having 1 to 3 bromine atom and 2 to 0 chlorine atom is brought into contact with chlorine gas at a molar ratio of 0.5 to 3.0 of the stoichiometric amount of chlorine required for said conversion, in a vapor phase at a temperature of 280.degree. to 500.degree. C.

Abstract: 1-Bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzene is produced in high efficiency by a special isomerization of monobromodichlorobenzene in the presence of an aluminum halide and separating the object product and recycling a residue.1-Bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzene is useful intermediates for various agricultural chemicals, dyes and medicines.

Abstract: 4-(Pyridyl-2-oxy)phenoxyalkanecarboxylic acid derivative is produced by reacting 2-phenoxypyridine derivative with 4-hydroxyphenoxyalkanecarboxylic acid derivative. The products which are effective as an active ingredient of a herbicide can be obtained at high yield by an interphenoxylation.

Abstract: 1-Bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzene is reacted with magnesium in a solvent and acetone is added to react it with the reaction product and a mineral acid is added to hydrolyze the resulting .alpha.-(3,5-dichlorophenyl) isopropoxymagnesium bromide and then, the product is dehydrated to obtain 3,5-dichloro-.alpha.-methylstyrene. 3,5-Dichloro-.alpha.-methylstyrene is useful intermediate for various agricultural chemicals, medicines and dyes and also useful monomer for rubbers, plastics and resins.

Abstract: A herbicide which comprises a compound as an active ingredient having the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents --H or --Cl; Y represents halogen atom or cyano group; Z.sub.1 represents --H or methyl group; Z.sub.2 represents --H, methyl or ethyl group; Z.sub.3 represents cyano group or ##STR2## group; R represents hydroxy group, --O-- cation group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio group, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenylthio group, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynylthio group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyloxy group, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyloxy group, amino group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino group, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino group or anilino group which can be substituted with halogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group.

Abstract: Phenoxy valeric acids and derivatives thereof represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom; and R is a hydroxy group, an --O-cation group, a (C.sub.1 - C.sub.4)alkoxy group, a (C.sub.1 - C.sub.4)alkylthio group, a benzyloxy group, or an amino group which may be substituted with a (C.sub.1 - C.sub.4)alkyl group(s), a phenyl group or a pyridine-2-yl group, useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; and methods of controlling weeds using such materials.

Abstract: A herbicide which comprises a compound as an active ingredient having the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents --H or --Cl; Y represents halogen atom or cyano group; Z.sub.1 represents --H or methyl group; Z.sub.2 represents --H, methyl or ethyl group; Z.sub.3 represents cyano group or ##STR2## group; R represents hydroxy group, --O-- cation group, C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkylthio group, C.sub.2 - C.sub.4 alkenylthio group, C.sub.2 - C.sub.4 alkynylthio group, C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkoxy group, C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkoxy- C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkoxy group, C.sub.2 - C.sub.4 alkenyloxy group, C.sub.2 - C.sub.4 alkynyloxy group, amino group, C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkylamino group, di-C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkylamino group or anilino group which can be substituted with halogen atom or C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkyl group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein X represents chlorine or bromine have been found to be effective fungicides.