Abstract: Substituted N-cyanomethyl-2-pyridinones were prepared by the reaction of alkali metal substituted-2-pyridinates with monohaloacetonitriles and found to possess insecticidal properties. The alkali metal substituted-2-pyridinates can be preformed or prepared from the corresponding 2-halopyridines or 2-pyridinols in the reaction medium. N-cyanomethyl-3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinone, for example, was prepared from 2,3-difluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine and found to control aster leafhoppers both on contact and systemically.

Abstract: Certain 5-(substituted phenoxy and substituted 2-pyridinyloxy)-3-methylbenzisoxazoles are selective herbicides for use in grain crops. The control of weeds in rice by the post-emergence application of 5-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-3-methylbenzisoxazole is exemplary. The pyridinyloxy substituted compounds are novel.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethylpyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethyl pyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethyl pyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethylpyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethylpyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethylpyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Novel compounds, e.g., N-methanesulfonyl 2-((5-(3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy)-2-nitro-5-phenoxy)pro pionamide are selective herbicides useful for controlling weeds in valuable crops.

Abstract: Novel compounds having a pyridinyl radical positioned adjacent to the propanoic acid portion, e.g., ethyl 2-((6-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenoxy)-3-nitro-2-pyridinyl)oxy)propi onate, which are selective herbicides useful for controlling weeds in valuable crops.

Abstract: Novel compounds, e.g., methyl (((1-(5-((fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy)-2-nitrophenyl)ethyli dene)amino)oxy)acetate which are selective herbicides useful for controlling weeds in valuable crops.

Abstract: 2(6)-(Trichloromethyl)pyridines are reduced to the corresponding 2(6)-(dichloromethyl)pyridines by treatment with a strong base and an anionic reductant derived from a reductant source material selected from the group consisting of chloroform, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylsulfone, and a ketone having a base-abstractable hydrogen, said treatment taking place in the presence of a polar, non-hydroxylic solvent and/or a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed are diphenoxymethyl pyridines, their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine methyl esters of 2-isopropyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetic acid are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 2; X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, chloro, fluoro, bromo, or 3,4-methylenedioxy (when n is 2 and both X's are taken together); and R represents hydrogen, cyano or ethynyl. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of insecticidal activity and compositions containing said compounds are so employed.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents chloro or R'; R represents ##STR2## wherein X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkyl sulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, chloro, fluoro or bromo; n represents an integer of 0 to 2 or X.sub.n represents 3,4-methylenedioxy and R' represents R with the proviso that R and R' can be the same or different. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of insecticidal substituted pyridine methyl esters of cyclopropane carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents chloro or R'; R represents ##STR2## wherein X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkyl sulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, chloro, fluoro or bromo; n represents an integer of 0 to 2 or X.sub.n represents 3,4-methylenedioxy and R' represents R with the proviso that R and R' can be the same or different. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of insecticidal substituted pyridine methyl esters of cyclopropane carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents chloro or R'; R represents ##STR2## wherein X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkyl sulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, chloro, fluoro or bromo; n represents an integer of 0 to 2 or X.sub.n represents 3,4-methylenedioxy and R' represents R with the proviso that R and R' can be the same or different. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of insecticidal substituted pyridine methyl esters of cyclopropane carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Compounds are prepared corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents chloro or R'; R represents ##STR2## wherein X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkyl sulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, chloro, fluoro or bromo; n represents an integer of 0 to 2 or X.sub.n represents 3,4-methylenedioxy and R' represents R with the proviso that R and R' can be the same or different. The compounds are useful as intermediates for the preparation of insecticidal substituted pyridine methyl esters of cyclopropane carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Substituted phenoxy and phenylthio picolinaldehydes are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, 3,4-methylenedioxy, chloro, fluoro or bromo; n represents an integer of 0 to 2 and Y represents oxygen or sulfur. These compounds are employed as intermediates in the preparation of compounds which have a high degree of insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Substituted pyridine methyl esters of 2-isopropyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetic acid are prepared which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 2; X independently represents alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, chloro, fluoro, bromo, or 3,4-methylenedioxy (when n is 2 and both X's are taken together); and R represents hydrogen, cyano or ethynyl. These compounds have been found to exhibit a high degree of insecticidal activity and compositions containing said compounds are so employed.