Abstract: A difluoroalkene derivative which is sufficiently effective in controlling various pests even when used in a small dose and is highly safe for crops, natural enemies to the pests, and animals; and an intermediate for the derivative.

Abstract: The isoxazoline derivative of the present invention is represented by the following general formula [I]: [wherein Q is a group represented by —S(O)n—(CR5R6)m- (wherein n is an integer of 0 to 2, m is an integer of 1 to 3, and R5 and R6 are a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, if an alkyl group or the like); R1 and R2 are a hydrogen atom, all optionally substituted alkyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an optionally substituted phenyl group or the like; R3 and R4 are a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or the like; Y is a hydrogen atom, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a carboxyl group, an alkenyl group, an optionally substituted alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl group]. The herbicide of the present invention contains the above isoxazoline derivative as the active ingredient.

Abstract: A difluoroalkene derivative which is sufficiently effective in controlling various pests even when used in a small dose and is highly safe for crops, natural enemies to the pests, and animals; and an intermediate for the derivative. The difluoroalkene derivative is represented by the general formula: [I] wherein L1 and L2are the same or different and each represents oxygen or sulfur; n is an integer of 2 to 8; and Q represents a 5- to 12-membered heterocyclic group having any desired heteroatom selected among nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound which is effective for the removal of a wide variety of weeds including difficult-to-control weeds emerging in paddy field and which is safe to mammals; a process for production thereof; a herbicide containing the compound as an active ingredient; and novel raw material compounds used in said process. The present invention relates to a di- or trifluoromethanesulfonyl anilide derivative represented by the following general formula: (wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxyalkyl group; and R2 is a hydrogen atom when R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom when R1 is an alkoxyalkyl group), or a salt thereof, both of said derivative and said salt having a herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A benzofuran-7-yl uracil derivative represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein each of X and Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or the like, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like, R.sup.2 is a haloalkyl group or the like, R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or the like, each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 which are independent of each other, is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a phenyl group, a benzyl group, a nitro group or the like), and a herbicide containing it as an active ingredient.The compound of the present invention represented by the general formula (1) exhibits excellent herbicidal effects against various weeds which cause trouble in upland fields, such as, broad leaved weeds, gramineous weeds and perennial or annual cyperaceous weeds, over a wide range from the pre-emergence to the growing stage. It can further control annual weeds and perennial weeds growing in paddy fields.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indazolesulfonylurea derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## ?wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, etc., R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, the formula --COR.sup.4 (wherein R.sup.4 represents an alkoxy group, etc.), an alkoxy group, a haloalkoxy group or a cyano group, etc., X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, etc., A and B are the same or different and represent a halogen atom, an alkoxy group or an alkyl group, etc., and Z represents a nitrogen atom or a methine group!, as well as a herbicide containing it as an active ingredient and an intermediate for its production.The compound of the present invention exhibits excellent herbicidal effects over a wide range from the preemergence stage to the growing stage of various weeds which are problematic in agricultural fields.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indazolesulfonylurea derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, etc., R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, the formula --COR.sup.4 (wherein R.sup.4 represents an alkoxy group, etc.), an alkoxy group, a haloalkoxy group or a cyano group, etc., X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, etc., A and B are the same or different and represent a halogen atom, an alkoxy group or an alkyl group, etc., and Z represents a nitrogen atom or a methine group, as well as a herbicide containing it as an active ingredient and an intermediate for its production.The compound of the present invention exhibits excellent herbicidal effects over a wide range from the preemergence stage to the growing stage of various weeds which are problematic in agricultural fields.

Abstract: The present invention provides an indazolesulfonylurea derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## [wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, etc., R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, the formula --COR.sup.4 (wherein R.sup.4 represents an alkoxy group, etc.), an alkoxy group, a haloalkoxy group or a cyano group, etc., X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, etc., A and B are the same or different and represent a halogen atom, an alkoxy group or an alkyl group, etc., and Z represents a nitrogen atom or a methine group], as well as a herbicide containing it as an active ingredient and an intermediate for its production.The compound of the present invention exhibits excellent herbicidal effects over a wide range from the preemergence stage to the growing stage of various weeds which are problematic in agricultural fields.

Abstract: 3-Pyrimidinyloxy-substituted picolinic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and their salts are useful as herbicides against annual and perennial gramineous and broadleaf weeds while exhibiting low phytotoxicity to desired crop plants.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a novel picolinic acid derivative having the formula, ##STR1## (wherein R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or others, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different, and are an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or others, X is a cyano group, a phenoxy group or others, Y is an oxygen atom or others, and n is 0 or 1) or a salt thereof; a method for preparing the same; and a herbicidal composition containing the same as an active ingredient.The picolinic acid derivative or the salt thereof of the present invention achieves an excellent herbicidal effect at a low dosage, and is effective for controlling the growth of various weeds in a wide range.The picolinic acid derivative or the salt thereof of the present invention can be applied to a paddy field, a cultivated field, a non-agricultural land and the like as a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## as intermediates for the preparation of pyrimidine or triazine herbicides.

Abstract: A pyrimidine or triazine derivative and its salt, said pyrimidine or triazine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a group of the formula OR.sup.3 {wherein R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, a group of the formula SR.sup.6 {wherein R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, a group of the formula ##STR2## {wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, or an imidazolyl group:R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.;R.sup.2 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, etc.;A and B represent an alkyl group, etc.;Y represents an oxygen atom, etc.; andZ represents a methine group or a nitrogen atom.

Abstract: A pyrimidine or triazine derivative and its salt, said pyrimidine or triazine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a group of the formula OR.sub.3 {wherein R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl gorup, etc.}, a group of the formula SR.sup.6 {wherein R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, a group of the formula ##STR2## {wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, or an imidazolyl group:R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.;R.sup.2 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, etc.;A and B represent an alkyl group, etc.;Y represents an oxygen atom, etc.; andZ represents a methine group or a nitrogen atom.