Abstract: The invention relates to ureas having a herbicidal and plant growth-regulating action of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent, independently of the other, hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, nitro or cyano, andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents, independently of the other, hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, SH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, amino, mono-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl,processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and herbicidal and plant growth-regulating compositions containing a compound of the formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to ureas having a herbicidal and plant growth-regulating action of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents, independently of the other, hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, nitro or cyano, andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents, independently of the other, hydrogen, halogen, cyano, OH, SH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, amino, mono-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl,processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and herbicidal and plant growth-regulating compositions containing a compound of the formula I.

Abstract: A method for controlling weeds preferably in the crops of useful plants by using a 1-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid derivative; herbicidal compositions containing the same; 1-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid derivatives.

Abstract: N-Pyrimidin-4-yl-N'-sulfonylureas of the formula I and the basic addition salts thereof have herbicidal properties and properties for regulating, especially inhibiting, plant growth: ##STR1## the symbols in this formula having the following meanings: Q is halogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, nitro, amino, lower alkyl or dialkylamino, lower alkoxycarbonyl, formyl, lower alkoxyalkyl, lower alkoxyalkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, a ketal radical, a carbonyl radical substituted by allyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl, or is an oxime radical, a lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkyl, lower alkylsulfinyl or sulfonyl group,R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: N-Phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas of the general formula I ##STR1## and the salts of these compounds with amines, alkali metal bases or alkaline earth metal bases or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties when applied pre- and postemergence.The symbols in formula I have the following meanings:R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, or an alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbamoyl or alkoxycarbonyl group, each unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or alkoxy,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, or an alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio group, each unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or alkoxy,R.sub.3 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, R.sub.3, alkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sub.

Abstract: N-Phenylsulfonyl-N'-triazinylureas of the general formula I ##STR1## and the salts of these compounds with amines, alkali metal bases or alkaline earth metal bases or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties when applied pre- and postemergence. The symbols in formula I have the following meanings:R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, or an alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbamoyl or alkoxycarbonyl group, each unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or alkoxy,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, or an alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio group, each unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or alkoxy,R.sub.3 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, R.sub.3, alkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-phosphonomethylglycylhydroxamic acid of the formula I ##STR1## or of the tautomeric formula Ia ##STR2## and salts thereof with strong acids, organic nitrogen bases, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions, as well as complex salts with aluminium or heavy metal compounds. These compounds have herbicidal and plant growth-regulating properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-azidophenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinyl- and -N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## wherein E is nitrogen or the methine bridge,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxyalkoxy,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxyalkoxy or --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, whereinR.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl andR.sub.5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or methoxyand to the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal hydroxides and alkaline earth metal hydroxides or with quaternary ammonium bases.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-azidophenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinyl- and -N'-triazinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## wherein E is nitrogen or the methine bridge,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxyalkoxy,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkoxyalkoxy or --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, whereinR.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl andR.sub.5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or methoxyand to the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal hydroxides and alkaline earth metal hydroxides or with quaternary ammonium bases.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is 2-alkyl-, -alkoxy- or -halo-methyl-phenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted,R.sub.1 is 2-furyl, 2-tetrahydrofuryl, alkenyl, cyclopropyl, .beta.-alkoxyethyl, hydroxymethyl, triazolylmethyl, imidazolylmethyl, pyrazolylmethyl, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, alkylsulfinyloxy, dialkylaminosulfinyloxy, phosphoric or thiophosphoric esters or amides, or alkylcarbonyloxy, andR.sub.9 is hydrogen or methyl,are microbicidally, in particular fungicidally active. The preferred compounds are those in which Ar is 2-methylphenyl, 2-methoxyphenyl, 2-chlorophenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted by azido, and R.sub.9 is hydrogen.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is 2-alkyl-, -alkoxy- or -halo-methyl-phenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted,R.sub.1 is 2-furyl, 2-tetrahydrofuryl, alkenyl, cyclopropyl, .beta.-alkoxyethyl, hydroxymethyl, triazolylmethyl, imidazolylmethyl, pyrazolylmethyl, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, alkylsulfinyloxy, dialkylaminosulfinyloxy, phosphoric or thiophosphoric esters or amides, or alkylcarbonyloxy,R.sub.7 is hydrogen or optionally-substituted methyl or ethyl, andR.sub.8 is alkyl optionally substituted by alkoxy,are microbicidally, in particular fungicidally, active. Preferred compounds are those in which Ar is 2-methylphenyl, 2-methoxyphenyl, 2-chlorophenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted by azido, and each of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 is methyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-phosphonomethylglycylhydroxamic acid of the formula I ##STR1## or of the tautomeric formula Ia ##STR2## and salts thereof with strong acids, organic nitrogen bases, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions, as well as complex salts with aluminium or heavy metal compounds. These compounds have herbicidal and plant growth-regulating properties.

Abstract: Phenylacetates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is isopropyl or cyclopropyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, cyano, ethynyl, prop-1-ynyl or --CSNH.sub.2, and X.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, fluorine or chlorine, a process for their production and method of use thereof in pest control.

Abstract: A process for the production of 3-hydroxy-1,2,4-triazole derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represent a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, andX represents oxygen or sulphur,Which process comprises adding to a 1-alkyl-1-cyanohydrazine of formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 has the meaning given under formula I, a compound of formula IIIr.sub.2 -- xh (iii)wherein R.sub.2 and X have the meanings given under formula I;and subsequently cyclising the addition product by reaction with a compound of formula IV ##STR3## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another represent chlorine or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.The 3-hydroxy-1,2,4-triazole derivatives are valuable intermediates for producing phosphoric acid esters which can be used as pesticidal agents, particularly as insecticides and nematicides.