Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing (i.) a salt of the formula: R1COO−X+  (I)  wherein R1 is a C7 to C11 hydrocarbyl group and X is ammonium (NH4+); and (ii.) a diester of the formula: ROOC(CHR2)nCOOR′  (II)  wherein R and R′ are independently selected from a C1 to C8 alkyl group, R2 is hydrogen or a C1-C3 alkyl group, and n is from 5 to 12 are highly effective as non-selective herbicides. In a preferred mode, the diesters are soluble in water saturated solutions containing the ammonium salt. The resulting composition can be diluted with water to render a stable emulsion which may be applied as a non-selective herbicide.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the effectiveness of post-emergent herbicides consists of the addition, to the post-emergent herbicidal composition, of an effective amount of a compound of the formula R1COO−X+ (I) wherein R1 is a C7 to C11 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl or C1-C5 hydrocarbyl groups, and X is ammonium. The advantages of using a compound of formula (I) with the post-emergent herbicide include a faster visual phytotoxic response, better weed control and use of less post-mergent herbicide.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing

Abstract: A method for controlling undesired vegetation that comprises contacting the vegetation with a herbicidally effective amount of a composition containing the compound of the formula R1COO−X+ wherein R1 is a C6 to C19 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl or C1-C5 hydrocarbyl groups, and X is ammonium.

Abstract: A method for selectively controlling undesirable vegetation by contacting the leaves with a herbicidal composition comprising a carboxylic or phosphonic acid salt known to form a coordination compound with calcium or magnesium salts. In a preferred embodiment, the carboxylic or phosphonic acid salt is an alkali salt of at least one acid selected from an aminopolycarboxylic acid, an aliphatic carboxylic acid, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, an amino acid, an ether polycarboxylic acid, a phosphonic acid and a polyphosphonic acid.

Abstract: A method for controlling undesired vegetation comprises contacting the vegetation with a herbicidally effective amount of a composition containing the compound of the formula ROOC(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOR' wherein R and R' are independently selected from a C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl group and n is from 1 to 8.

Abstract: Preparation of bis(hexamethylene)triamine from 6-aminohexanenitrile by catalytically preparing di(5-cyanopenyl)-amine, followed by hydrogenation using a nitride hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the production of tris(2-cyanoethyl)amine from acrylonitrile by reacting acrylonitrile with an ammonium salt dissolved in water at a pH of less than 7.

Abstract: Recovery of bis(hexamethylene)triamine from still heels of hexamethylenediamine by extraction using an aliphatic hydrocarbon having a boiling point between about 34.degree. C. and 210.degree. C.

Abstract: Removal of acrylonitrile from latex by azeotropic distillation with methanol.

Abstract: Process for reducing the color forming tendency of alkanedioic acid methyl esters by contact with an alkali metal methylate.

Abstract: Process for reducing the color forming tendency of alkanedioic acid esters by contact with an alkali metal borohydride in the presence of water.

Abstract: Process for removing water and HCN contained in acetonitrile by contacting the acetonitrile with concentrated caustic in one or more stages.

Abstract: A process for stabilizing acrylonitrile against color comprising adding thereto a color-inhibiting amount of formaldehyde. A solution composition comprising acrylonitrile and a color-inhibiting amount of formaldehyde.

Abstract: Oxazole is removed from acrylonitrile monomer by contacting the oxazole-containing acrylonitrile with sulfuric acid, forming the novel sulfate salt of the oxazole, separating the oxazole sulfate from the acrylonitrile and, if desired, the oxazole from the oxazole sulfate.