Abstract: Bithienyl derivatives of the formula Ia ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 hydrogen, halogen, nitro, formyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl and/or phenylcarbonyl;R.sup.3 hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy;A --CSNH.sub.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, Y and Z have the meanings given in the disclosure, processes for their manufacture, herbicidal and growth-regulating agents containing the novel active ingredients, and processes for combating unwanted plant growth and for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: Phenylalkenylcarboxylic acid and esters thereof of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is hydrogen or fluorine, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.5 - or C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy)-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio)-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl; W is a divalent radical --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --; --CH.dbd.CY--; --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --CH.sub.2 --; --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --CH.dbd.CR.sup.3 -- or ##STR2## where Y is chlorine or bromine and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, with the proviso that X is not F when W is --CH.dbd.CR.sup.2 --, their manufacture, and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: 5-Amino-6-pyridazones of the general formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl which may carry up to three halogen atoms, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, where these groups may carry up to two phenyl radicals, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, A is --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --, B is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, where these groups may carry up to three of the following radicals: halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio and/or phenyl; an isocyclic or heterocyclic C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl group or an isocyclic or heterocyclic C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkenyl group, where these groups may be fused with one or two cycloalkyl groups of this type or with one or two benzene nuclei, where the total number of ring members is from 3 to 16 and these cyclic radicals may carry up to three of the following groups: halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 - C.sub.

Abstract: Naphthindazole-4,9-quinones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 have the meanings given in the disclosure, and their use for combating unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: Substituted sulfonylureas of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 -haloalkoxyalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, methyl or methoxy,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, methyl or methoxy,X is N or C--H,and Hal is fluorine, chlorine or bromine, and alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts thereof, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is not methyl when Hal is chlorine and X is N, a process for the manufacture of sulfonylureas of the formula I and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: N-phenyltetrahydrophthalimides of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or halogen, R.sup.2 is halogen and A is a substituent of the formula ##STR2## where X is oxygen or sulfur, n is zero or one, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -14 C.sub.3 -alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, mercapto, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenylthio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -acyloxy, or is hydroxyl or carboxyl or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 - or C.sub.2 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 - or -C.sub.2 -alkyl which is substituted in the alkyl ether or thioehter moiety by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, Z is methyleneoxymethylene, methylenethiomethylene or ethenylene (--CH.dbd.CH--) and R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl;A oxygen N--OR.sup.2, NR.sup.3 ;R.sup.2 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl;R.sup.3 hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or benzyl;processes for their manufacture and their use for combating unwanted plant growth and for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: Hydroxylamine derivatives have the general formula IAryl--A--O--B IwhereAryl is an unsubstituted or substituted, mononuclear or binuclear, isocyclic radical;A is a 1,4-butenylene group of the general formulae IIa or IIb ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl;B is NH.sub.2 or a dicarboximide group of the general formula III ##STR2## where Z is unsubstituted or substituted phenylene, naphthylene, pyridinylene, cyclopentylene, cyclohexylene, cyclohexenylene, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenylene or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene. The dicarboximides are intermediates for the compounds wherein B is NH.sub.2. The latter are used in synthesizing herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: N-aryltetrahydrophthalimide compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where n, R.sup.1, Y, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings stated in the claims and description, and a method for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Isoxazole(isothiazole)-5-carboxamides of the formula ##STR1## where X is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical having one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, and which may be substituted, or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, orR.sup.2 is formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or a radical of the formula COYR.sup.5 or CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7, whereY is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.5 ishydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, haloalkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl,cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl,substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical having one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen,cycloalkanimino, phthalimido, succinimido, or a radical ##STR2## R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted 1,8-naphthalenedicarboximides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, X, Y, and Z have the meanings recited in the disclosure are disclosed as new compounds suitable for use as antidotes in herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Naphthindazole-4,9-quinones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 have the meanings given in the disclosure, and their use for combating unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivative of the formula ##STR1## where A is oxygen or NOR.sup.8, where R.sup.8 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl or haloalkenyl, chlorothienyl or alkoxyalkylB is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2,X is hydrogen or methoxycarbonyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, carbonylalkyl, benzoyl or a cation,R.sup.2 is alkyl,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydroxyl, chlorine, bromine, thioalkylcarboxyl, thiocarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkoxy, or alkylthio, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together epoxy,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or methyl or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are together methyleneoxyethylene, andR.sup.7 is hydrogen or methyl,and herbicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: N-((6-Trifluoromethylpyrimidin-2-yl)- aminocarbonyl)-2-carboalkoxybenzenesulfonamides of the general formula Ia ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -haloalkoxyalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, allyl, propargyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy,R.sup.4 is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkylamino,R.sup.3 not denoting hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl when R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, and their environmentally tolerated salts, processes for their manufacture, and their use.

Abstract: Herbicidal agents containing a pyrimido[5,4-e]-as-triazine-5,7-(6H,8H)-dione Ia ##STR1## (R.sup.1, R.sup.2 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkenyl, phenyl or benzyl, R.sup.3 .dbd.H, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl which may carry up to three further substituents, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, phenyl-C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl which may carry up to 3 C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl substituents, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic structure where up to 2 of the ring members are O, S or NR.sup.4 ; --CO--R.sup.4 or --CO--O--R.sup.4 ; phenyl or hetaryl, which may carry up to 3 further substituents; or ZR.sup.6 ; R.sup.4 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; Z.dbd.O, S or --N(R.sup.7)--; R.sup.6 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, which may carry up to 3 further substituents; R.sup.7 .dbd.H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: N-substituted 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimides and their intermediates of the general formula I ##STR1## where A is --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2 or ##STR2## corresponding to the compounds Ia, Ib and Ic, B is --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.1 --, --CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.1 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd., --CH.dbd.CR.sup.1 -- or --CH.dbd.CR.sup.1 --CH.dbd., R.sup.1 being --H, --Cl, --Br or --CH.sub.3, D is ##STR3## depending on the terminal group B, X is --H, --Cl or --Br, Y is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 --alkyl, --Cl, --Br, --CN, --CONH.sub.2 --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, where R.sup.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -- or C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylmercapto-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, propargyl, benzyl, .alpha.-phenylethyl, .alpha.-phenylpropyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl which is monosubstituted, disubstituted or trisubstituted by F or Cl, or CH.sub.3 -substituted or Cl-substituted allyl, and Z is --COOR.sup.2, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, ##STR4## where R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 : substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, phenyl, benzyl or thenyl;R.sup.2 : substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl or phenyl;R.sup.3 : hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -trialkylsilyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -dialkylphosphonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -dialkylthiophosphonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenylcarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl or substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl- or phenylsulfonyl;R.sup.4 : hydrogen, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl;A: a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are each hydrogen, halogen, branched or straight-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkoxy, nitro, cyano, unsubstituted phenyl or phenyl which is mono- to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkoxy;X is --OR.sup.4 or --NH--OR.sup.5,R.sup.4 being branched or straight-chain C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkynylalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen; andR.sup.5 being branched or straight-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or branched or straight-chain C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkynylalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen;with the proviso that R.sup.4 is not propargyl when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are both hydrogen or when R.sup.2 is halogen or R.sup.3 is chlorine, methyl or methoxy.

Abstract: The process of manufacturing thiazolo-(2,3-b)-quinoazolones of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are defined in the disclosure, wherein either a) an anthranilamide derivative of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, is reacted with a thiazole derivative of the formula III ##STR3## where X is fluorine, chlorine, bormine, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl, or b) for certain radicals R.sup.4' from the group R.sup.4 - a thiazolo-(2,3-b)-quinazolone of the general formula IV ##STR4## is reacted with a nucleophile R.sup.4' -H, where R.sup.4' is alkoxy, alkylthio or unsubstituted or halogen-, alkyl-, haloalkyl-, nitro- or alkoxy-substituted phenoxy or thiophenyl, or an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium salt of an alcohol.