Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6a and R6b are as as defined in the description; or a stereoisomer, salt, tautomer or N-oxide, or a polymorphic crystalline form, a co-crystal or a solvate of a compound or a stereoisomer, salt, tautomer or N-oxide thereof, and to mixtures, methods and uses thereof.

Abstract: N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) wherein A is A1 wherein the variables and the indices are as defined per the description, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions comprising compounds I, use of compounds I for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes, and methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites by use of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: A high voltage controller configured to drive a high voltage generator. The high voltage controller includes a voltage select input and a current select input, an actual voltage input and an actual current input. First circuitry is configured to generate an alternating current (AC) drive signal. Second circuitry configured to generate a direct current (DC) drive signal. Closed loop control circuitry is configured to adjust the DC drive signal based on at least one of the voltage select and current select inputs and at least one of the actual voltage and actual current inputs. The first circuitry may include a push-pull circuit. The second circuitry may include a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. A high voltage generator may be coupled to the AC and DC drive signals. The high voltage generator may include a high voltage transformer having a pair of primary windings and center tap. The AC drive signal may be coupled to the primary windings and the DC drive signal may be coupled to the center tap.

Abstract: Process for preparing a halogenated precursor of an alkenone, which comprises reacting a carboxylic acid halide with a vinyl ether in a liquid reaction medium using an equipment having at least one surface in contact with the liquid reaction medium, wherein said surface consists of a material selected from glass, polytetrafluoroethylene and nickel based metal alloy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) at least one pesticidally active anthranilamide compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and 2) at least one pesticidally active compound II selected from a group M comprising acteylcholine esterase inhibitors, GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists, sodium channel modulators, nicotinic acteylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists, allosteric nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activitaors, chloride channel activators, juvenile hormone mimics, homopteran feeding blockers, mit grow inhibitors, inhibitors of mitochondrial bATP synthase, uncouplers of the oxidative phosphorylation, inhibitors of the chitin biosynthesis, moulting disruptors, ecdyson receptor agonists, octamin receptor agonists, inhibitors of the MET, voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers, inhibitors of the lipid synthesis, ryanodine receptor modulators and other compounds as defined in the des

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) at least one pesticidally active anthranilamide compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and 2) at least one fungicidally active compound II selected from a group F comprising azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, carbamates, heterocyclic and various other compounds as defined in the description, in synergistically effective amounts. The invention relates further to methods and use of these mixtures for combating and controlling insects, acarids or nematodes and harmful fungi in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests, especially also for protecting plant propagation material, such as seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods for controlling pests and/or increasing the plant health of a cultivated plant with at least one modification, using anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and their mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods using anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and their mixtures; for controlling and/or combating animal pests in soil application methods and seed treatment methods The anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an alkenone comprising the steps of: (a) providing a halogenated precursor of the alkenone and (b) subjecting at least a fraction of the halogenated precursor of step (a) to a thermolysis reaction to form a reaction mixture comprising the alkenone and a hydrogen halide wherein the hydrogen halide is removed from the reaction mixture by cyclonic separation is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling insects, especially from the order Lepidoptera, Coleoptera or Diptera, that are resistant to ryanodine-modulator insecticides, especially chlorantraniliprole and cyantraniliprole, using anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and their mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides, preferably from Drosophila melanogaster (DmShal) as target for insecticides.

Abstract: Use of TiOF2 as semiconductor in a photoelectric conversion device, in particular in a dye-sensitized solar cell. A photoelectric conversion device, in particular a dye-sensitized solar cell, comprising a semiconductor layer containing at least TiOF2. The TiOF2 is preferably used in the form of nanoparticles. Dyes, method(s) of making them, and their use in photoelectric conversion devices, especially in dye-sensitized solar cells. A dye-sensitized solar cell comprising at least one fluorinated compound as a dye and at least TiOF2 as semiconductor.

Abstract: N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) wherein A is A1 wherein the variables and the indices are as defined per the description, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions comprising compounds I, use of compounds I for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes, and methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites by use of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-thioanthranilamide compounds of formula (I), and the stereoisomers, N-oxides and agriculturally or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the description. The present invention further relates to a method for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, to a method for protecting plant propagation material and/or the plants which grow therefrom, to plant propagation material comprising at least one compound according to the present invention, to a method for treating or protecting an animal from infestation or infection by parasites, to a process for the preparation of a composition for treating infested or infected animals and/or for protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites, and to a compound according to the invention for use as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides, preferably from Drosophila melanogaster (DmShaI) as target for insecticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds, of their salts or of compositions comprising them for combating animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of applying such substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds. The substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds of the present invention are defined by the following formula I: wherein A1 to A4, R1 to R3, (R4)p, (R5)q, X and (G)m are defined as in the description.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of pyrazole-4-carboxamides, in particular, of 3-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamides which are useful as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The carboxamides are prepared from the corresponding pyzole-4-carboxylic acid esters and appropriate amine in the presence of a base. The reaction is performed in a reaction medium which is essentially free of water; alternatively, the base is used in an amount equal to or greater than 0.25 equivalents per mole of amine.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of Sevoflurane CF3—CH(OCH2F)—CF3 which comprises (a) manufacturing a substituted malonic acid derivative of formula (I): R1OOC—CH(OCH2X)—COOR2 or of formula (II): R3HNOC—CH(OCH2X)—CONHR4, wherein X is OH or a leaving group which can be substituted by nucleophilic substitution and wherein R1, R2 R3, R4, equal to or different from each other, are independently selected from the group consisting of H, an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by at least one halogen atom, an aralkyl group, and an aryl group; and (b) further reacting said malonic acid derivative as intermediate for the manufacture of Sevoflurane CF3—CH(OCH2F)—CF3.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an ester or the respective free acid of a 1-substituted-3-fluoroalkyl-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid of formula (I), wherein in such formula (I), Y is H, F or an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by at least one halogen atom, an aralkyl group or an aryl group; R1 is H or an organic residue; R2 is H or an organic residue. Such process comprises submitting a compound of formula (II) to a reduction reaction, wherein in such formula (II), Y is the same as defined for formula (I); X is Cl, Br or I; R1? is H or an organic residue; and R2? is H or an organic residue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylamide compounds which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes, and to a method for producing them. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.