Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo [1,5-c]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzene sulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl-4-benzoyl-5-hydroxypyrazole compounds in which the benzoyl moiety is substituted in the 2-position with a halo, alkyl, or alkoxy group, in the 4-position with an alkylsulfonyl group, and in the 3-position with an optionally substituted phenyl group, for example, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(2-methyl-4-methyl-sulfonyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoyl-5-hydroxypyrazole, were prepared and found to be useful for the control of a variety of broadleaf and grassy weeds. The compounds can be applied either preemergently or postemergently and can be used to control undesirable vegetation selectively in small grain crops and turf or non-selectively.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)be nzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimi din-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin- 2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzenesulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl-4-benzoyl-5-hydroxypyrazole compounds in which the benzoyl moiety is substituted in the 2-position with a halo, alkyl, or alkoxy group, in the 4-position with an alkylsulfonyl group, and in the 3-position with an optionally substituted phenyl group, for example, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(2-methyl-4-methylsulfonyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benz oyl-5-hydroxypyrazole, were prepared and found to be useful for the control of a variety of broadleaf and grassy weeds. The compounds can be applied either preemergently or postemergently and can be used to control undesirable vegetation selectively in small grain crops and turf or non-selectively.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)b enzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrim idin-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin- 2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-c]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]-pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzenesulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)be nzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimi din-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin- 2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzenesulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy?1,2,4!-triazolo?1,5-c!pyrimidin-2-yl)b enzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy?1,2,4!-triazolo?1,5-c!pyrim idin-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!pyridin- 2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino?1,2,4!triazolo-?1,5-c!pyrimidine and 2-amino?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!-pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzene-sulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Substituted N-aryl?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!pyridine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-5-methoxy-7-methyl?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!pyridine-2- sulfonamide, N-(4-bromo-1-methyl-3-pyrazolyl)-8-chloro-5-methoxy?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!p yridine-2-sulfonamide, and N-(2-fluoro-4-methyl-3-pyridinyl)-8-ethoxy-6-chloro?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!p yridine-2-sulfonamide, were prepared by condensation of a 2-chlorosulfonyl?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!pyridine compound with an aryl amine. The compounds prepared were found to possess excellent herbicidal activity on a broad spectrum of vegetation at low application rates.

Abstract: Substituted N-pyridinyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(2-fluoro-4-methyl)-7-fluoro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2 -sulfonamide, were prepared bycondensation of a 2-chlorosulfonyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compound, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl-7-fluoro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, with a substituted 3-aminopyridine compound, such as 3-amino-2-fluoro-4-methylpyridine, and found to possess herbicidal utility.

Abstract: Substituted N-aryl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-5-methoxy-7-methyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-2- sulfonamide, N-(4-bromo-1-methyl-3-pyrazoly)-8-chloro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]py ridine-2-sulfonamide, and N-(2-fluoro-4-methyl-3-pyridinyl)-8-ethoxy-6-chloro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]- pyridine-2-sulfonamide, were prepared by condensation of a 2-chlorosulfonyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compound with an aryl amine. The compounds prepared were found to possess excellent herbicidal activity on a broad spectrum of vegetation at low application rates.

Abstract: Substituted ring annulated 5-alkoxy-N-aryl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5-methoxycyclopenteno[d]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyri midine-2-sulfonamide, were prepared by condensation of an appropriate 2-chloro-sulfonyl-5-alkoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compound, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl-5-methoxycyclopenteno[d][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, with a substituted arylamine compound, such as 2,6-dichloroaniline, and found to possess herbicidal utility.

Abstract: Substituted N-indazolyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5]-c-pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-3-indazolyl)-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]p yrimidine-2-sulfonamide, were prepared by condensation of a 2-chlorosulfonyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compound, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, with a substituted 3-aminoindazole compound, such as 3-amino-4-fluoro-1-methylindazole, and found to possess herbicidal utility.

Abstract: N-(3-, 4-, and 5-)-pyrazolyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, substituted on the pyrimidine ring with an alkoxy group and on the pyrazine ring, such as N-(4-bromo-1-methylpyrazol-3-yl)-7-chloro-5-methoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]p yrimidine-2-sulfonamide, were prepared from alkoxy substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine-2-sulfonyl halides by condensation with substituted (3-, 4-, and 5-aminopyrazoles in the presence of a pyridine base and a catalytic amount of dimethyl sulfoxide. The compounds were found to possess general and, in some cases, selective pre- and postemergence herbicidal activity.

Abstract: 5-Alkoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamides are prepared from 5-alkoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonyl halides by condensation with ortho-substituted N-trialkylsilylanilines and by other methods. N-(2,6-dichloro-3-methylphenyl)-8-fluoro-5-methoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]py rimidine-2-sulfonamide is typical. The compounds are general and selective pre- and postemergence herbicides.

Abstract: Alkoxy substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine-2-sulfonamides are prepared from alkoxy substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonyl halides by condensation with substituted N-trialkylsilylanilines and by other methods. N-(2,6-dichloro-3-methylphenyl)-5,7-dimethoxy-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimid ine-2-sulfonamide is typical. The compounds are general and selective pre- and postemergence herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein Z represents in the 3 or 4 ring position, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio;each R independently represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl with the proviso that when Z is a C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.6 alkylthio, R cannot be C.sub.4 alkyl; andA represents a non-phytotoxic anion. The compounds have been found to be active plant growth enhancers.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents methylene, ethylene or ethylidene;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, chloro, bromo, fluoro, iodo, cyano, --COOR.sup.2, oxo or acetoxy;Y represents hydrogen, chloro, bromo, iodo or fluoro;X represents hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyloxy of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyloxy of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, cyano, trifluoromethyl, (trifluoromethyl)thio, (trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl, trifluoromethoxy, --COOR.sup.2 wherein R.sup.2 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, --C(O/S)NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.3 represents R.sup.2, alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms or alkynyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 represents R.sup.3 or hydrogen, or --S(O).sub.2 NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 with the proviso that X and Y cannot both be hydrogen at the same time and A represents a non-phytotoxic anion. The compounds have been found to be active plant growth enhancers.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine methyl esters of 2-isopropyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetic acid are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 2; X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, chloro, fluoro, bromo, or 3,4-methylenedioxy (when n is 2 and both X's are taken together); and R represents hydrogen, cyano or ethynyl. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of insecticidal activity and compositions containing said compounds are so employed.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine methyl esters of 2-isopropyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetic acid are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 2; X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, chloro, fluoro, bromo, or 3,4-methylenedioxy (when n is 2 and both X's are taken together); and R represents hydrogen, cyano or ethynyl. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of insecticidal activity and compositions containing said compounds are so employed.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine methyl esters of tetramethylcyclopropane carboxylic acids and the optical isomers thereof are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 2; X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, chloro, fluoro, bromo, or 3,4-methylenedioxy (when n is 2 and both X's are taken together); and R represents hydrogen, cyano or ethynyl. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of insecticidal activity and compositions containing said compounds are so employed.