Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is the new compound, pent-2-en-4-on-2-yl 2-[4-(5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinyloxy)phenoxy]propanoate. This compound is useful for increasing the recoverable sugar in sugarcane.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention are the following sulfonamides: ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or trifluoromethylY is chlorine or hydrogenZ is hydrogen or methyl

Abstract: This invention relates to a propionamides of the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or trifluoromethyl and Y is hydrogen or chlorine. The compounds of this invention are useful as sugarcane ripeners.

Abstract: This invention discloses compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and halogen; m is an integer from 0 to 3; and n is the integer 0 or 1 and further herbicidal compositions thereof.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of halogen, nitro, cyano and trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is selected the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino and dialkylamino and further herbicidal compositions and methods using said compounds.

Abstract: This invention discloses chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; Z is selected from the group consisting of nitro, cyano and halogen; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl; and R.sup.3 is furfuryl or tetrahydrofurfuryl. Further discussed are herbicidal compositions utilizing the aforedescribed compounds and methods of controlling undesired vegetation therewith.

Abstract: This invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and halogen; m is an integer from 0 to 3; and n is the integer 0 or 1 and further herbicidal compositions thereof.

Abstract: This invention discloses new insecticidal compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is oxygen or sulfur; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkythio and: ##STR2## wherein X.sup.3 is oxygen or sulfur, p is the integer 0 or 1, Z is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkyl and nitro, and q is an integer from 0 to 3; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl; Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are each selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halogen, nitro, alkoxy, alkylthio and haloalkyl; and m and n are integers from 0 to 2.

Abstract: This invention discloses pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions comprising an elastomer component and a tackifying component containing as an essential ingredient a terpolymer of styrene, isobutylene and beta-pinene.

Abstract: This invention discloses mixed salts of magnesium having the empirical formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is an organic acid radical of 7 to 20 carbon atoms; and n has an average value of from 0.5 to 1.5. The compounds of the above description are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention discloses a hot melt resinous composition comprising a primary resin, a wax and a solid, homogeneous and essentially random terpolymers of styrene, isobutylene and beta-pinene having a number average molecular weight of from about 1500 to about 7000, a styrene content of from about 40 to about 60 weight percent, an isobutylene content of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent, a beta-pinene content of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent and a ring and ball softening point of from about 160.degree. to about 240.degree. F.

Abstract: A solid, homogeneous and essentially random copolymer of styrene and isobutylene having a number average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 4000, a heterogeneity index of from about 1.50 to about 2.25 and a styrene content of from about 40 to about 90 weight percent with its higher molecular weight fractions having a higher styrene content than the average styrene content of the copolymer.

Abstract: This invention discloses solid, homogeneous and essentially random terpolymers of styrene, isobutylene and beta-pinene having a number average molecular weight of from about 1500 to about 7000, a styrene content of from about 40 to about 60 weight percent, an isobutylene content of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent, a beta-pinene content of from about 10 to about 40 weight percent and a ring and ball softening point of from about 160.degree. to about 240.degree.F.

Abstract: This invention discloses compounds of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X is alkyl; t is an integer from 0 to 3; Y is a straight or branched alkylene chain of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms. The compounds of the above description are useful as herbicides which resist leaching in the soil.