Abstract: A process for producing comprising reacting a 3-formyl-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and propionitrile in the presence of a base to obtain 3-(2-cyano-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid or its salt.

Abstract: A method for producing a (Z)-cyanoalkenyl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid compound, which includes the step of isomerizing an (E)-cyanoalkenyl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid compound (1) into a (Z)-cyanoalkenyl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid compound (2) in the presence of at least one isomerizing catalyst selected from the group consisting of bromine, hydrogen bromide, brominated carboxylic acids, brominated phosphorus compounds, N-brominated imide compounds, N-brominated amide compounds, brominated alkylsilane compounds, thionyl bromide, brominated boron compounds, brominated aluminum compounds, thiol compounds, disulfide compounds, thiocarboxylic acid compounds, nitric acid and nitrate salts: wherein R1 and R2 represent, R1 represents an alkyl group which may have a substituent, or a halogen atom, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group which may have a substituent, or a benzyl group which may have a substituent.

Abstract: A method for producing a cyclopropanecarboxylic acid compound represented by formula (VI) (wherein R denotes the same as below), which comprising reacting a compound represented by formula (V) (wherein R denotes a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or the like, and R1 denotes a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms optionally substituted with a halogen atom or the like) with an alkali metal borohydride compound in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: A method for producing a cyclopropanecarboxylate represented by formula (III): wherein, R represents a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms optionally having at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, acyl groups having 2 to 7 carbon atoms optionally having a substituent, alkoxy groups having 1 to 7 carbon atoms optionally having a substituent, alkylthio groups having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and phenyl groups optionally having a substituent, a cyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom; comprising reacting a cyclopropanecarboxylate represented by formula (I): wherein, R represents the same meaning as described above; and 2-cyanopropionic acid in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A process for producing comprising reacting a 3-formyl-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and propionitrile in the presence of a base to obtain 3-(2-cyano-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid or its salt.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I): has an excellent pest controlling activity and therefore is useful for an effective ingredient of a pest control composition.

Abstract: An ester compound represented by the formula (I): (wherein, R1 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group, a 2-propenyl group or a 2-propynyl group.) has excellent pest controlling activity and is useful as an active ingredient for a pest controlling agent.

Abstract: A method for producing a cyclopropanecarboxylic acid compound represented by formula (VI) (wherein R denotes the same as below), which comprising reacting a compound represented by formula (V) (wherein R denotes a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or the like, and R1 denotes a chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms optionally substituted with a halogen atom or the like) with an alkali metal borohydride compound in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I): has an excellent pest controlling activity and therefore is useful for an effective ingredient of a pest control composition.

Abstract: An ester compound represented by the formula (I): (wherein, R1 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group, a 2-propenyl group or a 2-propynyl group.) has excellent pest controlling activity and is useful as an active ingredient for a pest controlling agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel amidine compounds and novel pesticides containing these amidine compounds as active ingredients. The amidine compounds are expressed by formula I: wherein X and Y are the same or different and are independently halogen, nitro, cyano, or C1-C6 alkyl; Z is C1-C6 haloalkyl or C1-C6 haloalkoxy; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, or a group of formula: S(O)n—R5 (wherein R5 is C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 haloalkyl; and n is 0, 1, or 2); R2 and R3 are the same or different and are independently halogen or C1-C6 haloalkyl; and R4 is a group of formula: NR6R7 or N═CR8R9 (wherein R6 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, (C1-C6 alkoxy)-carbonyl, (C1-C6 alkoxy) C1-C6 alkyl, or C2-C6 acyl; R7 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, (C1-C6 alkoxy)carbonyl, or C2-C6 acyl; R8 is C1-C6 alkyl or hydrogen; and R9 is C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl, or di(C1-C6 alkyl)amino).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel amidine compounds and novel pesticides containing these amidine compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X and Y, which may be same or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group or a cyano group, the formula --Z.sup.1 --Z.sup.2 --Z.sup.3 -- is a group represented by --CF.sub.2 --CF.sub.2 --O--, --CF.sub.2 --O--CF.sub.2 -- or --O--CF.sub.2 --O-- and R is represented by the formula: ##STR2## and an insecticidal and acaricidal agent comprising same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Novel biphenyl derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and Y are as defined hereinafter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-acyldihydroquinoline derivatives, a method for producing the same and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel benzofuran derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## Also disclosed are a herbicidal composition containing the above benzofuran derivative as an active ingredient and a method for exterminating undesired weeds by the application of a herbicidally effective amount of the above benzofuran derivative to an area where the undesired weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: Pyridone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a haloalkyl group, a haloalkenyl group or an alkoxyalkyl group, X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a methyl group optionally substituted with mono or poly halogen atoms or an ethyl group optionally substituted with mono or poly halogen atoms and Y is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. Said compounds show a high herbicidal potency against undesired weeds.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a lower alkyl group, A is a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom, X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom and Z is a methyl group or an amino group, which is useful as a herbicide.