Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active quinoline or quinoxaline acetophenone oxime derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active benzoxazolyloxy benzoate derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active quinoline or quinoxaline benzoate derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active benzoxazolyl acetophenone oxime derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active quinoline or quinoxaline acetophenone oxime derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing herbicidally active substituted diphenylethers. Also, this invention provides novel intermediates useful in the production of said diphenylethers.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted benzoic acid or phenylacetic acid ester compounds exhibiting meristematic activity and to the use of such compounds in regulating plant growth.

Abstract: This invention provides as new compositions of matter 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-T) and (2-2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid (Silvex) including the hydrolyzable salts, aliphatic esters and amides of these acids, which compositions are free of chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins.

Abstract: Trichlorophenoxy alkanoic acid including hydrolyzable salts, aliphatic esters and amides thereof said compounds being free of chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins are prepared by liquid phase alkaline condensation of 3-chlorophenol or 3,4-dichlorophenol with an alpha halo alkanoic acid, ester or amide followed by liquid phase chlorination of the condensation product.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing the recoverable sugar in sugar cane which comprises contacting the sugar cane with an effective amount of furfuryl 2-methoxy-3,6-dichlorobenzoate during a late stage of development of the cane.

Abstract: This invention discloses new chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is alkyl; m is an integer from 0 to 4; n and p are each integers from 1 to 2; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; and X is halogen. The compounds of the foregoing description are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention discloses new compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; X is halogen; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; n is the integer 1 or 2; Z is alkyl; and m is an integer from 0 to 4. Further disclosed are herbicidal compositions utilizing the aforedescribed compounds.

Abstract: This invention discloses new compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; X is halogen; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; n is the integer 1 or 2; and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl. Further disclosed are herbicidal compositions utilizing the aforedescribed compounds.

Abstract: This invention discloses new compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; X is halogen; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; n is the integer 1 or 2; Z is alkyl; and m is an integer from 0 to 4. Further disclosed are herbicidal compositions utilizing the aforedescribed compounds.

Abstract: This invention discloses new chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is alkyl; m is an integer from 0 to 4; n and p are each integers from 1 to 2; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; and X is halogen. The compounds of the foregoing description are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention discloses herbicidal compositions which selectively destroy weeds in cereal grain without damaging said grain plants, comprising in combination an anilide of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and halogen; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and lower alkoxy; R.sup.2 is lower alkyl; R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl; X is halogen; n is an integer from 1 to 2; Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, and R.sup.7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl; and m is an integer from 0 to 2; and from 0.01 to 15.0 weight percent of said anilide of a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.8 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention discloses the compound N-.alpha.-chloroacetyl-N-(1,3-dioxan-2-ylmethyl)-2,6-dimethylaniline and its utility as a herbicide.

Abstract: This invention discloses the compound N-.alpha.-chloroacetyl-N-(1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)-2-ethyl-6-methylaniline and its utility as a herbicide.

Abstract: This invention discloses new compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and halogen; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and lower alkoxy; R.sup.2 is lower alkyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl; X is halogen; and n is the integer 1 or 2. The compounds of the above description are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention discloses chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine and each of Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2, Y.sup.3 and Y.sup.4 are hydrogen, chlorine or bromine. Further disclosed are combustible polymers which have incorporated therein a fire retardant amount of a compound of the foregoing description.