Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a pyrazole compound of formula V, the process including cyclizing a hydrazone substituted ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound of formula IV by reacting it with a suitable reagent, e.g. a reducing agent, an organometallic reagent or a nucleophilic reagent. The compounds of formula V are versatile reaction tools for the preparation of pyrazole derived fine chemicals. The present invention also relates to pyrazole compounds of formulae Va, Vb, Vc, and VI.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof for combating animal pests, where the symbols and indices are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a pyrazole compound of formula V, which comprises cyclizing a hydrazone substituted ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound of formula IV by reacting it with a suitable reagent, e.g. a reducing agent, an organometallic reagent or a nucleophilic reagent. The compounds of formula V are versatile reaction tools for the preparation of pyrazole derived fine chemicals. The present invention also relates to pyrazole compounds of formulae Va, Vb, Vc, and VI.

Abstract: A method for controlling pests of modified plants, particularly soybean plants, comprising the step of contacting the plant, parts of it, its propagation material, the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with one or more compounds of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof for combating animal pests, where the symbols and indices are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof for combating animal pests, where the symbols and indices are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparing pyrazoles comprising the step of cyclizing hydrazone substituted ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compounds by reacting them with hydrogen in a reaction mixture comprising as components (a) a hydrogenation catalyst, (b) an acid selected from Brønsted acids, ammonium salts of Brønsted acids, and Lewis acids, (c) a protic solvent, and optionally (d) an aprotic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridine compounds of the formulae I and II, to their salts, to their tautomers, to their N-oxides, and to the salts of these N-oxides or tautomers. The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds. The invention further relates to plant propagation material and to agricultural compositions comprising said compounds wherein A is a radical of the formulae A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 or A6 wherein # denotes the binding site to the remainder of formulae I or II; Z is O, S or N—RN; X1 is S, O or NRa; X2 is OR2a, NR2bR2c, S(O)mR2d; X3 is a lone pair or oxygen; R1, R2 and R3 are, inter alia, hydrogen, and RA1, RA2 RA3 RA4, RA5, RA6 and RN, are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof for combating animal pests, where the symbols and indices are defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of using a pesticidal mixture PM that includes at least one compound of formula I defined above, an insecticide and a fungicide for protecting crop, plant propagation material, or soil or water in which the plants are growing, against attack or infestation by invertebrate pests and/or phytopathogenic fungi are described. Also described is a seed treatment composition that includes the pesticidal mixture PM, as well as seeds treated using the pesticidal mixture PM or the seed treatment composition. Methods for controlling invertebrate pests and/or phytopathogenic fungi on crop plants are described that include contacting the plant or the plant propagation material; the pest or its food supply, habitat or breeding ground; and/or the fungi or habitat, with an effective amount of the pesticidal mixture PM or the seed treatment composition. Binary mixtures of a compound of formula I and a second pesticidal component are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising, 1) as component I a compound selected from compounds I-1 to I-31, and 2) as component II a compound of formula II, and uses and methods for combatting harmful pests using the inventive compositions, such as phythopathogenic fungi and/or for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for improving the health of a plant using the inventive compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridine compounds of the formulae I and II, to their salts, to their tautomers, to their N-oxides, and to the salts of these N-oxides or tautomers. The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds. The invention further relates to plant propagation material and to agricultural compositions comprising said compounds. wherein A is a radical of the formulae A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 or A6 wherein # denotes the binding site to the remainder of formulae I or II; Z is O, S or N—RN; X1 is S, O or NRa; X2 is OR2a, NR2bR2c, S(O)mR2d; X3 is a lone pair or oxygen; R1, R2 and R3 are, inter alia, hydrogen, and RA1, RA2 RA3 RA4, RA5, RA6 and RN, are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazoles of formula I. Moreover, the invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing the pyrazoles of formula I, and also to active compound combinations comprising them, to compositions comprising them, and to their use for protecting growing plants from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of applying such compounds. The present invention also relates to seed comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a pyrazole compound of formula V, the process including cyclizing a hydrazone substituted ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound of formula IV by reacting it with a suitable reagent, e.g. a reducing agent, an organometallic reagent or a nucleophilic reagent. The compounds of formula V are versatile reaction tools for the preparation of pyrazole derived fine chemicals. The present invention also relates to pyrazole compounds of formulae Va, Vb, Vc, and VI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a pyrazole compound of formula V, the process including cyclizing a hydrazone substituted ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound of formula IV by reacting it with a suitable reagent, e.g. a reducing agent, an organometallic reagent or a nucleophilic reagent. The compounds of formula V are versatile reaction tools for the preparation of pyrazole derived fine chemicals. The present invention also relates to pyrazole compounds of formulae Va, Vb, Vc, and VI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) at least one pyrazole compound A selected from the compounds of formula I: wherein the variables have the meaning as defined in the description, and 2) at least one further compound B selected from the compounds of the following groups A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9, A.10, A.11, A.12, A.13, A.14, A.15, A.16, A.17, F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4, F.5, F.6, F.7, F.8, F.9, F.10 and F.11 as defined in the specification. The present invention also relates to novel pyrazole compounds of the formula I. The present invention also relates to methods and use of these mixtures and novel compounds for combating invertebrate pests such as insects, arachnids or nematodes in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests, especially also for protecting plant propagation material as like seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazoles of formula I. Moreover, the invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing the pyrazoles of formula I, and also to active compound combinations comprising them, to compositions comprising them, and to their use for protecting growing plants from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of applying such compounds. The present invention also relates to seed comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof for combating animal pests, where the symbols and indices are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) at least one pyrazole compound A selected from the compounds of formula I: wherein the variables have the meaning as defined in the description, and 2) at least one further compound B selected from the compounds of the following groups A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9, A.10, A.11, A.12, A.13, A.14, A.15, A.16, A.17, F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4, F.5, F.6, F.7, F.8, F.9, F.10 and F.11 as defined in the specification. The present invention also relates to novel pyrazole compounds of the formula I. The present invention also relates to methods and use of these mixtures and novel compounds for combating invertebrate pests such as insects, arachnids or nematodes in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests, especially also for protecting plant propagation material as like seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazoles of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the description, a method for controlling invertebrate pests, a method for protecting plant propagation material and/or the plants which grow therefrom, to plant propagation material, comprising at least one compound according to the present invention, and to an agricultural composition.