Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, have shown utility as insecticides and miticides.

Abstract: This invention relates to the herbicide N,N'-(N''-isopropylcarbamyl,N'''-isopropylcarbamyl)-S-ethylisothiourea, its use and process for making the same.

Abstract: Lepidoptericidal and herbicidal active compounds having the generic formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as disclosed herein. In general, these compounds show enhanced lepidoptericidal activity and show reduced phytotoxic effect on crops to be protected from the lepidoptera.

Abstract: A method of increasing the yield of legumes (soybeans) utilizing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, --C.sub.3 H.sub.7 and --C.sub.4 H.sub.9, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.2 H.sub.5 and --OC.sub.3 H.sub.7.

Abstract: A method of increasing the yield of legumes (soybeans) utilizing a compound of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: A method of increasing the yield of legumes (soybeans) utilizing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of --OCH.sub.3, --OC.sub.2 H.sub.5, --OC.sub.3 H.sub.7, and --OC.sub.4 H.sub.7.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain N-methylcarbamoyloxy benzaldehyde imines having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of chlorophenyl, chlorophenylthiomethylphenyl, acetoxy, and ##STR2## where R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridyl, and cyanomethyl, and n is zero or one.In a typical application, the imine is included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkoxy or alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and preferably 1 to 3 carbon atoms and most preferably 1 carbon atom, R.sub.1 is lower alkoxy having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, preferably 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and most preferably 2 carbon atoms, have shown utility as insecticides and miticides.

Abstract: A method of increasing the yield of legumes (soybeans) utilizing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of --H, --CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and --C.sub.3 H.sub.7.

Abstract: Lepidoptericidal and herbicidal active compounds having the generic formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as disclosed herein. In general, these compounds show enhanced lepidoptericidal activity and show reduced phytotoxic effect on crops to be protected from the lepidoptera.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is thio-lower alkyl or thio-lower alkenyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and X is oxygen or sulfur, provided that when X is oxygen, R is lower alkoxy, have shown utility as insecticides and miticides and in some cases as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Novel biocidal S-aminoalkyl isothiourea compounds have the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen; R is a straight or branched chain alkyl radical containing 5 to 20 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, alkenyl containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms, benzyl, halo substituted benzyl, .alpha.-methyl benzyl, furfuryl and pyridyl methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R.sub.5 is divalent alkylene containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is thio-lower alkyl or thio-lower alkenyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and X is oxygen or sulfur, provided that when X is oxygen, R is lower alkoxy, have shown utility as insecticides and miticides and in some cases as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Novel biocidal S-aminoalkyl isothiourea compounds have the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen; R is a straight or branched chain alkyl radical containing 5 to 20 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, alkenyl containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms, benzyl, halo substituted benzyl, .alpha.-methyl benzyl, furfuryl and pyridyl methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R.sub.5 is divalent alkylene containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Insecticidal or miticidal compounds have the formula ##STR1## in which R is selected from the group consisting of 1-4 carbon alkoxy, phenyloxy, and 1-6 carbon alkylthio;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of 1-4 carbon alkyl, and 1-4 carbon alkoxy;R.sub.2 is 1-6 carbon alkoxy;X is hydrogen or methyl; andY is sulfur or oxygen.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which X is selected from the group consisting of sulfur and oxygen;R is selected from the group consisting of 1-4 carbon alkyl and 1-6 carbon alkoxy; andR.sub.1 is 1-6 carbon alkoxyare useful as insecticides and miticides.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur, R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkoxy, R.sub.1 is alkoxy, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl and phenyl; these compounds are active as insecticides.

Abstract: N-(beta-diorganodithiophosphorylethyl) aryl and alkyl sulfonamides are prepared by a process comprising reacting a compound having the formula R.sup.1 SO.sub.2 X with 2-aminoethyl hydrogen sulfate and an aqueous solution of M.sup.1 OH, and reacting the resulting product with a compound having the formula ##STR1## In the above description, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, halo-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, phenyl, halo-substituted phenyl, nitro-substituted phenyl, and naphthyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkoxy; X is selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, and iodide; and M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, and tri-substituted ammonium wherein the substituents are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal compounds have the general structural formula ##STR1## in which each of R and R.sub.2 is an alkyl or alkoxy group and each R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 is an alkoxy group.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, R.sub.1 is lower alkoxy, A is cycloalkyl, lower alkyl-substituted cycloalkenyl, or ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, hydrogen, or ##STR3## and R.sub.4 is lower alkyl. Compounds of this formula have been found to possess utility as insecticides, particularly against aphids and the housefly.