Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, A1, X and n have the meanings given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which Aa, Ab, Ac, Ad, R1, Q and n have the meanings given above, to their use as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing halogenated pyridine derivatives of the formula (II) proceeding from compounds of the structure Q-H via intermediates of the formula (IIIa) or (IIIb) in which Q is a structural element where the symbol # indicates the bond to the rest of the molecule and A, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 and Q6 have the definitions given in the description, W is halogen, Y is halogen, CO2R1 or NO2, where R1 is (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C1-C6)-haloalkyl, and R2 is halogen or —O-pivaloyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel isothiazolamide derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds for controlling harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials, especially for controlling fungi, preferably for controlling fungi in plants or plant seeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of the herbicides and/or plant growth regulators. Specifically, the invention primarily relates to novel isothiazolamides, and compositions comprising said novel isothiazolamides. Further, the present invention relates to processes for the preparation said novel isothiazolamides and their use as herbicides and/or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, A1, X and n have the meanings given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Primarily, the present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) defined below and to their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The present invention also relates to herbicidal or plant growth-regulating compositions comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I). Moreover, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) or (I?) in which R1, R2, R3, Aa, Ab, Ac, Ad, Ae, Q and n have the definitions given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: What are demonstrated are compounds of the formula (I) which are suitable for controlling animal pests, including arthropods and especially insects, arachnids and nematodes, and in which the structural elements Q1, Q2, W, T, Y, G and U have the definitions given in the description, as are processes for preparation thereof and the use thereof as insecticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted heteroaryl carboxylic acid hydrazides of general formula (I) or salts thereof, wherein the groups of formula (I) have the definitions stated in the description, for increasing the stress tolerance in plants with respect to abiotic stress, and also for strengthening plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield.

Abstract: Primarily, the present invention relates to the use of substances of the formula (I) as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The invention furthermore relates to the novel herbicidal substances of the formulae (Ib) and (Ia). The present invention also relates to corresponding compositions comprising one or more of the herbicides of the formula (I) and further agrochemically active substances, and also to plant growth-regulating or herbicidal compositions comprising one or more of these compounds. Moreover, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Primarily, the present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) defined below and to their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The present invention also relates to herbicidal or plant growth-regulating compositions comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I). Moreover, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Primarily, the present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) defined below and to their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The present invention also relates to herbicidal or plant growth-regulating compositions comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I). Moreover, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkaline earth metal-complexed metal bisamides of the formula (I) from metal monoamides of the formula (II). The present invention further relates to a process for preparing alkaline earth metal monoamides of the formula (II-AE), to novel LiCl-free alkaline earth metal monoamides of the formula (II-AE-L), and to the use of these alkaline earth metal monoamides for metallation of aromatics, heteroaromatics, alkenes, alkynes and other organic compounds having activated C—H bonds.

Abstract: Compounds, methods of making the compounds and methods of using the compounds are generally described herein. The compounds are generally of formula R1R2N—ZnY LiY, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H, aryl, heteroaryl containing one or more heteroatoms, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and silicon derivatives thereof; and each Y is independently selected from F, Cl, Br, I, CN, SCN, NCO, HalO3, HalO4, NO3, BF4, PF6, H, an alcoholate of formula OR5, a carboxylate of formula R5CO2; a thiolate of formula SR5, R5P(O)O2, SCOR5, SCSR5, OnSR5 and NOn, wherein n=2 or 3; wherein R5 is selected from substituted or unsubstituted aryls or heteroaryls containing 3 to 24 carbon atoms and one or more heteroatoms selected from B, O, N, S, Se, P, linear, branched or cyclic, substituted or unsubstituted alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls or H; and wherein Hal is a halogen selected from Cl, Br and I.

Abstract: Primarily, the present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) defined below and to their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The present invention also relates to herbicidal or plant growth-regulating compositions comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I). Moreover, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: 4-Cyano-3-(pyridyl)-4-phenylbutanoates, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulars Compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof in which R1, (R2)n and Q are as defined in Claim 1 are suitable as herbicides for the control of harmful plants or as plant growth regulators. The compounds can be prepared by the process claimed.

Abstract: Compounds, methods of making the compounds and methods of using the compounds are generally described herein. The compounds are generally of formula R1R2N—ZnY LiY, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H, aryl, heteroaryl containing one or more heteroatoms, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and silicon derivatives thereof; and each Y is independently selected from F, Cl, Br, I, CN, SCN, NCO, HalO3, HalO4, NO3, BF4, PF6, H, an alcoholate of formula OR5, a carboxylate of formula R5CO2; a thiolate of formula SR5, R5P(O)O2, SCOR5, SCSR5, OnSR5 and NOn, wherein n=2 or 3; wherein R5 is selected from substituted or unsubstituted aryls or heteroaryls containing 3 to 24 carbon atoms and one or more heteroatoms selected from B, O, N, S, Se, P, linear, branched or cyclic, substituted or unsubstituted alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls or H; and wherein Hal is a halogen selected from Cl, Br and I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkaline earth metal-complexed metal bisamides of the formula (I), to a process for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for metallation of aromatics, heteroaromatics, alkenes, alkynes and other organic compounds having activated C—H bonds.

Abstract: A reagent of the formula R1R2N—ZnY LiY??(I) wherein R1 and R2 are independently, selected from H, aryl or heteroaryl, linear, branched or cyclic, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or silyl derivatives thereof; and R1 and R2 together form part of a cyclic or polymeric structure; R1 and/or R2 is not H; Y is F, Cl, Br, I, CN, SCN, NCO or HalOn, wherein n=3 or 4 and Hal is Cl, Br or I; NO3; BF4; PF6; H; a carboxylate of formula R5CO2; an alcoholate of formula OR5; a thiolate of formula SR5; R5P(O)O2; or SCOR5; or SCSR5; OnSR5; wherein n=2 or 3; or NOn, wherein n=2 or 3; and a derivative thereof; wherein R5 is an aryl or heteroaryl, linear, branched or cyclic, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or derivatives thereof, or H; or as adduct with a solvent; and preparation and use thereof.