Abstract: 2-Chloro and 2,6-dichloroanilines, optionally substituted in the 3-, 5-, and/or 6-position are prepared from the corresponding anilides by selective bromination, chlorination, reduction and hydrolysis. The selectivity of the process for introducing chlorines ortho to the amino group is very high.

Abstract: Substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulfonanilides, which are known herbicides, are prepared by the reaction of substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]-pyrimidine-2-sulfonyl halides with substituted N-trialkylsilylanilines in the presence of a base catalyst. The method is especially useful for the preparation of substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulfonanilides derived from substituted anilines having both 2- and 6-substituents, at least one of which is electron withdrawing, such as N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5,7-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulf onamide. N-trialkylsilylanilines having both 2- and 6-substituents, at least one of which is electron withdrawing, such as N-trimethylsilyl-2,6-dichloro-3-methylaniline, are described.

Abstract: Substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulfonanilides, which are known herbicides, are prepared by the reaction of substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulfonyl halides with substituted N-trialkylsilylanilines in the presence of a base catalyst. The method is especially useful for the preparation of substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulfonanilides derived from substituted anilines having both 2- and 6-substituents, at least one of which is electron withdrawing, such as N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5,7-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-2-sulf onamide. N-trialkylsilylanilines having both 2- and 2-substituents, at least one of which is electron withdrawing, such as N-trimethylsilyl-2,6-dichloro-3-methylaniline, are described.

Abstract: In an improved process of converting a 1,2-epoxy-2-phenylbutane or a 1,2-epoxy-2-phenylpentane to a 2-hydroxy-2-phenylbutylsulfonate, sulfamate, or halide, or the corresponding 2-hydroxy-2-phenylpentyl compound, respectively, by the reaction at about 40.degree. to 120.degree. C. in the presence of an organic solvent of the requisite epoxybutane or epoxypentane with a proton source and a nucleophile. The proton source can be a free strong acid such as a sulfonic, sulfamic acid, or hydrohalide acid, or the proton source can be derived from an equilibrium system comprising a free strong acid and weak base in equilibrium with the respective deprotonated strong acid and protonated weak base. The process is carried out in one step with reduction or avoidance of aldehyde formation by rearrangement of the epoxyalkane.

Abstract: Method for converting carboxylic acid groups to trichloromethyl groups which comprises contacting a compound containing a carboxylic acid group with a phenylphosphonic dichloride and phosphorus pentachloride and recovering the thus produced product.

Abstract: New derivatives of 4(3H)-oxobenzo-2,1,3-thiadiazine-2,2-dioxide and compositions and methods employing the same in the control of undesired broadleaf vegetation.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain novel substituted 4(3H)-oxobenzo-2,1,3-thiadiazine-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof and methods employing the same in the control of undesired vegetation.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c)(1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 4(3H)-oxobenzo-2,1,3-thiadiazine-2,2-dioxides and derivatives and methods employing the same in the control of undesired vegetation.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents chloro, bromo, or fluoro; R represents alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms or a radical having the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n OR.sup.3 wherein n represents an integer of from 2 to 4 and R.sup.3 represents lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl; M represents hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, amino or loweralkylamino of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, X, loweralkyl, amino or loweralkylamino, with the proviso that one of R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 is always amino or loweralkylamino and the other of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is always other than amino or loweralkylamino are prepared. These compounds are useful as herbicides and as active agents in compositions used as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c)(1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 1H-pyrido(2,3-c or 4,3-c) (1,2,6)thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain novel substituted 4(3H)-oxobenzo-2,1,3-thiadiazine-2,2-dioxide compounds and derivatives thereof and compositions and methods employing the same in the control of undesired vegetation.