Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystal form of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron, a method for preparing this crystal form, use thereof in agrochemical formulations and also particular compositions, mixtures or agrochemical formulations comprising this crystal form, and also a novel monomethanol solvate of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing compounds of formula (I) in which R1, A, X and Z are as defined in the description by reaction of compounds of formula (II) or salts thereof with 2-chloro-5-chloromethylpyridine in a nonpolar aliphatic or aromatic solvent, preferably in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing compounds of formula (I) in which R1, A, X and Z are as defined in the description by reaction of compounds of formula (II) or salts thereof with 2-chloro-5-chloromethylpyridine in a nonpolar aliphatic or aromatic solvent, preferably in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystal form of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron, a method for preparing this crystal form, use thereof in agrochemical formulations and also particular compositions, mixtures or agrochemical formulations comprising this crystal form, and also a novel monomethanol solvate of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystal form of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron, a method for preparing this crystal form, use thereof in agrochemical formulations and also particular compositions, mixtures or agrochemical formulations comprising this crystal form, and also a novel monomethanol solvate of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystal form of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron, a method for preparing this crystal form, use thereof in agrochemical formulations and also particular compositions, mixtures or agrochemical formulations comprising this crystal form, and also a novel monomethanol solvate of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron.

Abstract: Process for preparing [3-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-2-thiazolidinylidene]cyanamide, comprising the following steps: (i) reaction of dimethyl N-cyanocarbonimidodithiocarbonate and 2-aminoethanethiol or a salt thereof in the presence of a base; (ii) reaction of the reaction mixture with 5-chloromethyl-2-chloropyridine, which does not need any purification of the cyanimino-1,3-thiazolidine intermediate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparing 3-triazolyl sulphoxide derivatives in enantiomerically pure or enantiomerically enriched form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparing 3-triazolyl sulphoxide derivatives in enantiomerically pure or enantiomerically enriched form.

Abstract: Process for preparing 2,2-difluoroethylamine, characterized in that 1,1-difluoro-2-nitroethane is subjected to a catalytic hydrogenation.

Abstract: The present invention constitutes new 3-triazolylphenyl-substituted sulphide derivatives of the formula (I) in which A1, A2, B0, B1, B2, B3, X, R1, R2 and n are as defined in the description, to their use as acaricides and insecticides for controlling animal pests, and to processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Process for preparing 2,2-difluoroethylamine derivatives, wherein compounds of the general formula (IV) are hydrogenated to the corresponding 2,2-difluoroethylamine derivatives of the general formula (III), where the A, R1 and R2 radicals are each as defined in the description:

Abstract: The present invention constitutes new 3-[1-(3-haloalkyl)triazolyl]phenyl sulphide derivatives of the formula (I) in which A1, A2, B0, B1, B2, B3, R1, R2 and n are as defined in the description, to their use as acaricides and insecticides for controlling animal pests, and to processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel trifluoromethoxyphenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I), in which J, X, Y, A, B, D and G have the meanings given above, to a number of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides. The invention further provides selective herbicidal compositions which comprise, firstly, trifluoromethoxyphenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The invention further relates to the boosting of the action of crop protection compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I) through the additions of ammonium salts or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic process for preparing 3-triazolyl sulphoxide derivatives in enantiomerically pure or enantiomerically enriched form.

Abstract: Process for preparing 2,2-difluoroethylamine derivatives, wherein compounds of the general formula (IV) are reduced to the corresponding 2,2-difluoroethylamine derivatives of the general formula (III), where the A radical is as defined in the description:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2,2-difluoroethylamine of the formula (I) and salts thereof, for example sulphates, hydrochlorides or acetates, which proceeds from difluoroacetonitrile.

Abstract: Process for preparing 2,2-difluoroethylamine derivatives, wherein compounds of the general formula (IV) are hydrogenated to the corresponding 2,2-difluoroethylamine derivatives of the general formula (III), where the A, R1 and R2 radicals are each as defined in the description:

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel trifluoromethoxyphenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I), in which J, X, Y, A, B, D and G have the meanings given above, to a number of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides. The invention further provides selective herbicidal compositions which comprise, firstly, trifluoromethoxyphenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The invention further relates to the boosting of the action of crop protection compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I) through the additions of ammonium salts or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2,2-difluoroethylamine of the formula (I) and salts thereof, for example sulphates, hydrochlorides or acetates, which proceeds from difluoroacetonitrile.