Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing substituted arylpyrazoles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each as defined in the description, and to novel intermediates for preparing these arylpyrazoles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 2-amino-2-arylehanols of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Ar represents aryl or hetaryl each unsubstituted or identically or differently monosubstituted to pentasubstituted, where as substituents there may be mentioned:halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyloxy or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,which comprises catalytically hydrogenating .alpha.-hydroxyketoximes of the formula (II) ##STR2## in which Ar has the meaning given above,using Raney nickel or Raney cobalt in the presence of a diluent and in the presence of a base andnovel 2-amino-2-arylethanols and novel .alpha.-hydroxyketoximes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 2-amino-2-arylethanols of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Ar represents aryl or hetaryl each unsubstituted or identically or differently monosubstituted to pentasubstituted, where as substituents there may be mentioned:halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyloxy or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,which comprises catalytically hydrogenating .alpha.-hydroxyketoximes of the formula (II) ##STR2## in which Ar has the meaning given above,using Raney nickel or Raney cobalt in the presence of a diluent and in the presence of a base andnovel 2-amino-2-arylethanols and novel .alpha.-hydroxyketoximes.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted biphenyloxazolines of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -halogenoalkylthio andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded form a halogen-substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring,X represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of phenyl acetic acid derivatives of the formula (I) some of which are known ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of each other each represent hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy by ozonolysis of compounds of the formula (II) ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or methyl and oxidation of the reaction products obtained therefrom. The invention further relates to novel intermediates and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted thiazolines of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 each represent independently of one another optionally substituted phenyl, processes for their preparation, and their use for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: New pesticidal substituted biphenyloxazolines of the formula (I) in whichA, B, X, m and n have the meanings stated in the description, and new intermediates therefor.

Abstract: Process for preparing pyridylmethyl isothiocyanates of the formula (I) ##STR1## comprising reacting amines of the formula (II): ##STR2## with xanthogenates of the formula (III):R.sup.2 O--CS--S.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym. (III)and oxidizing the resulting dithiocarbamates of the formula (IV): ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1 represents halogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 represents alkyl; and M represents an alkali metal or ammonium.

Abstract: 2-Trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulphonamide, of the formula (I), ##STR1## which can be used as intermediate for the preparation of certain herbicidally active compounds is obtained in very high yield and high purity by a process in which halogenated trifluoromethoxy-benzenesulphonamides of the general formula (II) ##STR2## in which X.sup.1 represents halogen and X.sup.2 represents hydrogen or halogenare reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst and in the presence of a diluent and, if appropriate, in the presence of an acid acceptor at temperatures between 0.degree. C. and 200.degree. C. ("dehalogenated"), the resulting compound of the formula (I) is isolated in the customary manner in the event that "X.sup.2 =halogen" and converted into a pure, crystalline product by treating it with a protic polar organic liquid and isolated by removing the liquid component by means of filtration with suction in the event that "X.sup.2 =H".

Abstract: Alkoxytriazolinones of the formula (I) ?known for example as intermediates for preparing agrochemically active compounds! ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkinyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, an aryl group or an arylalkyl group, any of which may be substituted, are prepared by reactinga) thioimidodicarboxylic diesters of the general formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R is as defined above and R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an arylalkyl group or an aryl group, any of which may be substituted, withb) hydrazine, hydrazine hydrate or an acid adduct of hydrazine.The reaction is conducted i) in the presence of a diluent and, optionally, in the presence of a basic reaction auxiliary, and ii) at temperatures between -10.degree. C. and +100.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved process for the commercial preparation of substituted aminotriazolinones, which are known intermediates in the preparation of herbicidal active compounds. In particular, this invention relates to the preparation of 4-amino-1,2,4-triazolin-5-ones, and more particularly to the preparation of 3-isopropyl-4-aminotriazolinone. The process of the invention includes reacting an oxadiazolinone with hydrazine hydrate in the absence of a solvent. In a preferred embodiment, the hydrazine hydrate is mixed with a basic compound, preferably aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: Herbicidally active 1-aryl-4-carbamoyl-tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Ar represents optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or alkoxy, andR.sup.2 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or, together with R.sup.1, represents alkanediyl,are obtained in good yields and at high purity by reacting 1-aryl-tetrazolinones of the formula (II) with phosgene in the presence of a diluent at temperatures of between 0.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. ("first process step"), and reacting the resulting (novel) 1-aryl-4-chlorocarbonyl-tetrazolinones of the formula (III) with amines of the formula (IV) in the presence of a diluent, and, where appropriate, in the presence of a further basic compound, at temperatures of between -20.degree. C. and +100.degree. C.

Abstract: Herbicidally active 1-aryl-4-carbamoyl-tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Ar represents optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or alkoxy, andR.sup.2 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or, together with R.sup.1, represents alkanediyl,are obtained in good yields and at high purity by reacting 1-aryl-tetrazolinones of the formula (II) with phosgene in the presence of a diluent at temperatures of between 0.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. ("first process step"), and reacting the resulting (novel) 1-aryl-4-chlorocarbonyl-tetrazolinones of the formula (III) with amines of the formula (IV) in the presence of a diluent, and, where appropriate, in the presence of a further basic compound, at temperatures of between -20.degree. C. and +100.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new N-substituted cis-N-propenyl-acetamides of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, -C(alkyl).sub.2 -alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aralkyl or hetarylalkyl;a process for their preparation, and their use for the preparation of 2-chloro-5-methyl-pyridine.

Abstract: 2-Trifluoromethoxy-aniline, which can be used as an intermediate for example for preparing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, is obtained in very good yields and high purity by nitrating in a first step 1,2-dichlorotrifluoromethoxy-benzene at temperatures between -20.degree. C. and +80.degree. C. and catalytically hydrogenating the resulting nitration products (exclusively 1,2-dichloro-5-nitro-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzene and 1,2-dichloro-3-nitro-4-trifluoromethoxy-benzene) in a 2nd step, it being possible to isolate the aniline intermediates corresponding to the two nitrobenzene derivatives; the nitrobenzene and aniline derivatives mentioned, being novel compounds, are also part of the subject matter of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of the compound N-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-N-isopropyl-chloroacetamide of the formula (I) ##STR1## which is known, as active compound in selective herbicidal compositions, for example for combating weeds in maize cultures, and to a new process for the preparation of this active compound.The compound (I) is obtained in very high yields by reacting N-isopropyl-4-fluoro-aniline with approximately equimolar amounts of chloroacetyl chloride at temperatures between 20.degree. and 150.degree. C. in the presence of an inert diluent, such as, for example, toluene, without addition of an acid binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of the known compound 2,6-dichloro-3-fluoro-benzonitrile as active compound in selectively-herbicidal compositions, and to new preparation processes and new intermediates for the preparation of this compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted biphenyloxazolines of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -halogenoalkylthio andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded form a halogen-substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring,X represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Substituted oxadiazolones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents optionally substituted alkyl, are obtained in good yields and high purity on reacting in a first step carboxylic acids of the general formula (II)R--COOH (II)with hydrazine hydrate in the presence of a catalyst and an inert diluent at temperatures between 0.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. with elimination of water and removal of said catalyst and reacting the resulting carboxylic hydrazides of the general formula (III)R--CO--NH--NH.sub.2 (III)in a second step with phosgene (COCl.sub.2) at temperatures between 20.degree. C. and 120.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of phenyl acetic acid derivatives of the formula (I) some of which are known ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of each other each represent hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy by ozonolysis of compounds of the formula (II) ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or methyl and oxidation of the reaction products obtained therefrom. The invention further relates to novel intermediates and a process for the preparation thereof.