Abstract: The present disclosure describes oligonucleotide-tethered nucleotides, methods of making them, and methods of using them. The oligonucleotide-tethered nucleotides comprise, in some embodiments, a nucleotide linked to an oligonucleotide of from about 3 to about 100 nucleotides in length. These oligonucleotide-tethered nucleotides can be used to label a plurality of different types of nucleic acids in a plurality of different situations with a known oligonucleotide, which can serve as a barcode in some embodiments. The resulting oligonucleotide-labeled nucleic acids oligonucleotides can be used in a variety of nucleic acid sequencing methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diaminotriazine compounds and to their use as herbicides. It also relates to agrochemical compositions for crop protection and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: Preparation of optionally substituted dihydroisoquinolines. The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of optionally substituted dihydroi-soquinolines of the formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diaminotriazine compounds and to their use as herbicides. It also relates to agrochemical compositions for crop protection and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (I), any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof, comprising the steps of (a) reacting (±)-2-exo-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (II), any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof (as defined in the description) with elemental sodium to form a sodium salt of the formula (III), any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof (as defined in the description), and (b) reacting said sodium salt (III) with a 2-Methylbenzyl compound of the formula (IV) wherein X is a leaving group, wherein the steps (a) and (b) are conducted in the presence of at least one substantially anhydrous inert organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating an optically active hydroxy cineole derivatives by lixiviation and crystallization and enantiomerically pure optically active hydroxy cineole derivatives of purity greater than 99.5% that have been prepared by this process. The present invention further relates to use of the desired enantiomer having enantiomeric excess of at least 99.5% ee as prepared according to the present invention, for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active 1,4-cineole derivatives by enzymatic resolution and enantiomerically pure optically active 1,4-cineole derivatives of purity greater than 99.9% that have been prepared by this process. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane derivatives from the enantiomerically pure optically active 1,4-cineole derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation pyridine derivatives of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of pyridine derivatives of the formula (I) comprising two steps, namely, a selective chlorination followed by a selective fluorination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene by diazotization and reduction of 6-bromo-2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by bromination of 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by reduction of 1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitro-benzene, and a process for preparing active compounds of formula V (Formula V) wherein the variables are defined in the specification by further transforming 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene obtained from 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-iso-propyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (I) any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof, comprising the step of reacting (±)-2-exo-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (II) any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof with a 2-Methylbenzyl compound of the formula (III) wherein X is a leaving group, in the presence of at least one base, at least one catalyst selected from rubidium salts, cesium salts and any combination thereof and at least one inert organic solvent S1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active 1,4-cineole derivatives by enzymatic resolution and enantiomerically pure optically active 1,4-cineole derivatives of purity greater than 99.9% that have been prepared by this process. The present invention further relates to a process for preparing 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane derivatives from the enantiomerically pure optically active 1,4-cineole derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of 1-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)-N-ethyl-5-methyl-N-pyridazin-4-yl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide recently assigned the common name dimpropyridaz. The invention also relates to the use of the crystalline form B for combating invertebrate pests and to formulations for plant protection which contain the crystalline form B of 1-(1,2-dimethylpropyl)-N-ethyl-5-methyl-N-pyridazin-4-yl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide. The crystalline form B according to the present invention can be identified by powder X-ray diffractometry on the basis of its powder X-ray diffraction diagram, hereinafter also termed powder X-ray diffraction pattern or PXRD pattern, of the polymorph form B recorded using Cu—K? radiation (1.54178 ?) at 25° C. displays the 3 following reflections, quoted as 2? values: 20.69±0.10°, 24.15±0.10° and 30.52±0.10°.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene by diazotization and reduction of 6-bromo-2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by bromination of 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline, which is obtained by reduction of 1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitro-benzene, and a process for preparing active compounds of formula V (Formula V) wherein the variables are defined in the specification by further transforming 5-bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-benzene obtained from 2,4-dichloro-3-fluoro-aniline by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing optically enriched isoxazoline compounds of formula (I), wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, and the shown enantiomer has at least 80% ee; by oxo-Michael addition of hydroxyl amine or its salt to an enone of formula (II), wherein the variables have the meanings given for formula (I), in the presence of a catalyst of formula (III) and a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically active compounds of formula X and intermediates thereof, wherein the variables of compound of formula X are as defined in the claims or the description.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene such as terpinolene to the corresponding epoxide such as terpinolene epoxide by reacting the tetrasubstituted alkene with performic acid prepared in situ from formic acid and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of at least one buffering agent. Further, the invention relates to the use of an oxidizing agent comprising hydrogen peroxide and formic acid for the in-situ epoxidation of a tetrasubstituted alkene.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for preparing a pyridazine amine compound of formula V, and a process for preparing dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof. Further, provided herein are novel dichloropyridazine amine compounds of formula IVa, IVb, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amino group is an ethylamino group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing (±)-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (I), any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof, comprising the steps of (a) reacting (±)-2-exo-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane of the formula (II), any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof (as defined in the description) with elemental sodium to form a sodium salt of the formula (III), any one of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof (as defined in the description), and (b) reacting said sodium salt (III) with a 2-Methylbenzyl compound of the formula (IV) wherein X is a leaving group, wherein the steps (a) and (b) are conducted in the presence of at least one substantially anhydrous inert organic solvent.