Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a compound represented by formula (I), comprising the steps of (a) reacting a compound represented by formula (II) with dimethyl sulfate in the presence of an alkali carbonate in a aqueous ketone solvent to obtain the compound represented by formula (I) as a crystalline material, and (b) washing the crystalline material with heated water at 30 to 100° C. and then further washing with an organic solvent at 30 to 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a compound represented by formula (I), comprising the steps of (a) reacting a compound represented by formula (II) with dimethyl sulfate in the presence of an alkali carbonate in a aqueous ketone solvent to obtain the compound represented by formula (I) as a crystalline material, and (b) washing the crystalline material with heated water at 30 to 100° C. and then further washing with an organic solvent at 30 to 80° C.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazole compounds of the formula (1). The compounds are synthesized from a pyrazole derivative and a haloalkyleneoxime ester derivative, and have excellent herbicidal effects.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazole compounds of the formula (1). The compounds are synthesized from a pyrazole derivative and a haloalkyleneoxime ester derivative, and have excellent herbicidal effects. Herbicide compositions containing the substituted pyrazole derivatives or hydrazide derivatives thereof as active ingredients possess wide herbicidal spectra, work sufficiently in small dosages, and are sufficiently safe for certain important crops.

Abstract: A process for producing 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1, 4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, comprising heating 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxamide together with sulfuric acid exhibiting an acidity function (—Ho) of 10.27 to 14.44 in the presence of water contained in an amount smaller than a stoichiometric value of hydrolysis at 110 to 190° C. This process efficiently produces 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid which is a precursor of dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: A process for producing 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, comprising heating 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxamide together with sulfuric acid exhibiting an acidity function (—Ho) of 10.27 to 14.44 in the presence of water contained in an amount smaller than a stoichiometric value of hydrolysis at 110 to 190° C. This process efficiently produces 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid which is a precursor of dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: A crotonic acid amide derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, X.sub.4, and X.sub.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, a lower haloalkyl group, a lower haloalkoxy group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkanesulfonyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkanesulfonyloxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted benzenesulfonyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted benzenesulfonyloxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxy group, a dialkylamino group, a mono- or di-lower alkanesulfonylamino group, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkythio group, a --SO.sub.2 R.sub.1 wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group or a lower haloalkyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyloxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl group, a --CH.dbd.N--OR.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing a pentaerythritol-tetrakis(3-alkylthio-propionate) represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, is disclosed, comprising reacting an alkylmercaptan having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms with an acrylic ester or an acrylic amide to form a 3-alkylthio-propionic acid ester or a 3-alkylthio-propionic acid amide, hydrolyzing the ester or amide to form a 3-alkylthio-propionic acid, and then reacting this product with pentaerythritol. The desired product can easily be obtained at high purity and high yield by this process.

Abstract: A washing solution for flexographic ink is disclosed, comprising the components (A) to (E):Component (A):0.05 to 35 wt % of an amine selected from water-soluble aliphatic primary or secondary amines having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, ammonia and morpholine, or an alkaline substance selected from hydroxides, carbonates, borates, silicates, phosphates and alkaline lower fatty acid salts of alkali metal;Component (B):0.001 to 1.0 wt % of a defoaming agent;Component (C):0 to 75 wt % of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol having a molecular weight of 500 or less;Component (D):0 to 75 wt % of a water-soluble aliphatic monohydric alcohol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; andComponent (E):25 to 99.9 wt % of water.

Abstract: A propionate derivative having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is phenyl which may be substituted with one or more of the same as different substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, methyl, methoxy, and nitro, R.sup.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, or alkenyl, R.sup.3 is alkylthio, cycloalkylthio, alkenylthio, phenylthio, or benzylthio which may be substituted with halogen or methyl and R.sup.4 is imidazol-1-yl or 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl, or the acid addition salt thereof or the metal complex thereof.This novel propionate derivative is suitable for use as an agricultural fungicide.