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 sulfonanilide compounds having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, methyl group or trifluoromethyl group, X.sub.2 is hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, R.sub.1 is a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group or a halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group, trifluoromethyl group or nitro group, R.sub.3 is hydrogen atom, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1 group (R.sub.1 is the same as defined above), a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) acyl group, a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) acylmethyl group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group or a (C.sub.3 -C.sub.4) alkenyl group, R.sub.4 is hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, and n is an integer of 0 to 2; and a salt thereof, which is useful as a herbicidal component.

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: A 2-substituted-5-trifluoromethylpyridine compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom, and Y represents a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom, and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: N-benzoyl N'-pyridyloxy phenyl urea having the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 represents a halogen atom or methyl group; X.sub.2 represents hydrogen or halogen atom; X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 respectively represent hydrogen or halogen atom; X.sub.5 represents hydrogen or halogen atom; and X.sub.6 represents a halogen atom or nitro or trifluoromethyl group are novel compounds. The compositions containing the compound as the active ingredient are effective as the insecticide for extinction of injurious insects with high safety in agricultural, forestry and hygienic applications.

Abstract: N-benzoyl N'-pyridyloxy phenyl urea having the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 represents a halogen atom; X.sub.2 represents hydrogen or halogen atom; X.sub.3 and X.sub.4 respectively represent hydrogen or chlorine atom; X.sub.5 represents hydrogen or halogen atom; and X.sub.6 represents a halogen atom or nitro or trifluoromethyl group are novel compounds.The compositions containing the compound as the active ingredient are effective as the insecticide for extinction of injurious insects with high safety in agricultural, forestry and hygienic applications.

Abstract: A 2-phenoxy-5-trifluoromethylpyridine compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom, and R represents a hydrogen atom or a cation, and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Phenoxy malonic acids and derivatives thereof represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a 4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group or a 3,5-dichloropyridyl-2-oxy group; and R is a hydroxy group, an --O-- cation group or a (C.sub.1 - C.sub.4)alkoxy group, useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; and methods of controlling weeds using such materials.

Abstract: 3,5-Dichloroaniline is advantageously produced by reacting 1-bromo-2,4-dichlorobenzene with a metal amide in liquid ammonia at a molar ratio of 1-bromo-2,4-dichlorobenzene to the metal amide of 1 : 2 to 7.The 3,5-dichloroaniline is useful as an intermediate for various agricultural chemicals, dyes and medicines.

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: .alpha.-[4-(5-Mono-substituted or 3,5-di-substituted-pyridyl-2-oxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; methods of controlling weeds using such materials and production of such materials.

Abstract: Phenoxypropane compounds represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a 4-halophenoxy group, a 2,4-dihalophenoxy group, a 4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group, a 2-halo-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group, a 5-halopyridyl-2-oxy group or a 3,5-dihalopyridyl-2-oxy group; and Y is a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy group in which the alkyl moiety thereof may be substituted with a hydroxy group(s), a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylcarbonyloxy group or a phenylcarbonyloxy group in which the phenyl moiety thereof may be substituted with a halogen atom(s), useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; and methods of controlling weeds using such materials.

Abstract: .alpha.-[4-(5-Mono-substituted or 3,5-di-substituted-pyridyl-2-oxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; methods of controlling weeds using such materials and production of such materials.

Abstract: .alpha.-[4-(5-Mono-substituted or 3,5-di-substituted-pyridyl-2-oxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; methods of controlling weeds using such materials and production of 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: .alpha.-[4-(5-Mono-substituted or 3,5-di-substituted-pyridyl-2-oxy)phenoxy]alkanecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; methods of controlling weeds using such materials and production of such materials.

Abstract: The inhibition of the growth of tobacco plant suckers by the application to the tobacco plant of benzylthiolcarbamate having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of acetyl, cyclohexyl, and C.sub.1.sub.-6 alkyl group;X and Y are selected from the group consisting of nitro, acetyl, amino,C.sub.1.sub.-3 alkylC.sub.1.sub.-3 alkoxyl, and halogen; andm and n are 0 or 1.

Abstract: A herbicidal compound having the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X represents a halogen atom; T represents a hydrogen or a halogen atom; Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy group; and Z represents a halogen atom, or a cyano group.

Abstract: A diphenyl ether compound, such as 2,4'-dichloro-4-trifluoromethyl-3'-carbomethoxydiphenyl ether, which has herbicidal properties and is effective for controlling weeds using soil and/or foliage application and herbicidal compositions containing the same.

Abstract: A herbicidal compund having the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R represents allyloxy or (2-propynyl) oxy group.