Abstract: Substituted pyrazine derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is an oxygen or sulfur atom or a sulfoxyl or sulfonyl group;n is 0, 1 or 2;Z is a group ##STR2## where Y is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen or haloalkyl and p is 0 or 1;and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the meanings stated in claim 1,and agriculturally useful salts of the compounds I are useful in herbicides.

Abstract: Pyrazolylhetaroyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, it being possible for these groups to be unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy; halogen, cyano, nitro;X is oxygen or sulfur which can be substituted by one or two oxygens;n is zero, one or two; andQ, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given in claim 1,processes for the preparation of the pyrazol-4-yl-hetaroyl derivatives, compositions comprising them, and the use of these derivatives or of the compositions comprising them for controlling weeds.

Abstract: A wood preservative which contains a dimethylalkylamine, an aliphatic C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 -dicarboxylic acid and a triazole compound.

Abstract: Herbicidally active phenyldiketone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, it being possible for these groups to be unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --(Y).sub.n --S(O).sub.m R.sup.7 or a group --(Y).sub.n --CO--R.sup.8,Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical which has one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --CO--R.sup.8, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Pyrazol-4-ylbenzoyl compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical, Q is a pyrazole ring and L and M are as defined in the specification, their use as herbicidal compounds and to processes for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: Isoxazol-4-ylbenzoyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the meanings described in the specification; and agriculturally customary salts thereof.

Abstract: Substituted cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid derivatives I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are herein defined, or the agriculturally useful salts of Ia and Ib and intermediates for their preparation, which compounds are useful as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Quinoline-3-carboxamides I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, and the organic radicals may be substituted or unsubstituted;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, dialkylamino, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, and the organic radicals may be substituted or unsubstituted;orR.sup.1, R.sup.2 together denote an alkylene chain of 4 to 7 members and which may be interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or N-methyl;R.sup.3 -R.sup.6 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, halogen, cyano or nitro;X is oxygen or sulfur;with the proviso that R.sup.2 is not hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, n-butyl, 3-methylbutyl, cyclohexyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, 2-chlorobenzyl, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl, 3-(diethylamino)propyl, 2-morpholinoethyl or 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl when R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 to R.sup.6 are hydrogen and X is oxygen, and that R.sup.2 is not benzyl when R.sup.1 is methyl, R.sup.3 to R.sup.6 are hydrogen and X is oxygen, and that R.

Abstract: Saccharin derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, chlorine, cyano, methylsulfonyl, nitro or trifluoromethyl;Z is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, acyl, or benzyl or phenyl which are unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or alkyl;J is a 2-linked, unsubstituted or substituted cyclohexane-1,3-dione ring,are described.

Abstract: 5-Hydroxypyrazol-4-ylcarbonyl-substituted saccharin derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, chlorine, cyano, methylsulfonyl, nitro or trifluoromethyl;Z is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -acyl, benzyl or phenyl, the phenyl rings in each case being unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;Q is a radical CO--J,J is a 4-linked 5-hydroxypyrazole ring of the formula II ##STR2## where R .sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl andR .sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl,and agriculturally customary salts of the compounds I are described.

Abstract: Saccharin derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, chlorine, cyano, methylsulfonyl, nitro or trifluoromethyl;Z is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -acyl, benzyl or phenyl, the phenyl rings being unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;R.sup.1 is cyclopropyl, 1-methylcyclopropyl, 1-methylthiocyclopropyl or tert-butyl;and agriculturally customary salts of the compounds I are described.

Abstract: Saccharin derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, chlorine, cyano, methylsulfonyl, nitro or trifluoromethyl;Z is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -acyl, benzyl or phenyl, the phenyl rings in each case being unsubstituted or substituted by halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;Q is a radical T-J, whereT is a carbonyl radical CO or the radical --CHY,J is a 4-linked isoxazole ring of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, cyclopropyl, 1-methylcyclopropyl or 1-methylthiocyclopropyl;Y is an OH group, a hydroxyl group which may be acylated by C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -acyl or a chlorine atom;and agriculturally customary salts of the compounds I are described.

Abstract: Substituted N-phenylglutarimides I ##STR1## X.sup.1, X.sup.2 =O, S; R.sup.1 =halogen, NO.sub.2, CN, CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 =H, halogen;R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 =H, halogen, CN, alkyl, cyctoalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkyl-thio, cyanoalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or benzyl,or 2 substituents of a C atom or 2 substituents of adjacent C atoms of the glutarimide ring are bonded to one another via a chain which may be substituted;A=CHR.sup.6 --CHR.sup.7 --CO--B or CR.sup.6 .dbd.CR.sup.8 --CO--B;R.sup.6 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl;R.sup.7 =halogen, haloalkyl, OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy;R.sup.

Abstract: Ortho-substituted phenylacetamides I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenylalkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, phenylalkenyl or phenoxyalkyl, 5- or 6-membered heterocycle with 1-3 hetero atoms to which a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle can be fused; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 =H, CN, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy; R.sub.4 and R.sup.5 =H, alkyl and R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 =alkoxy; Y=O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, N.dbd.N, O--CO, CO--O, CO--O--CH.sub.2, alkylene or haloalkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, oxy- alkylene, thio-alkylene, alkyleneoxy, carbonylalkylene or alkylenecarbonyl, W=alkoxyimino, alkoxymethylene or alkylthiomethylene), excepting compounds where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, phenyl or 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)cyclopropyl, R.sup.2 to R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, Y is carbonyloxymethylene and W is methoxymethylene or methylthiomethylene,are suitable as fungicides and for controlling pests.

Abstract: 5-Tetrahydropyranone cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylR.sup.2 =phenyl which can have attached to it 1-3 substituents; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl, each of which can be substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy;and their agriculturally useful salts and esters.

Abstract: An aqueous, multiphase, stable finished formulation for crop protection active compounds is described, containing in addition to watera) 10 to 700 g/l of one or more crop protection active compounds,b) 5 to 150 g/l of one or more dispersants,c) 50 to 500 g/l of one or more wetting agents,d) 0.5 to 5 g/l of one or more thickeners ande) if appropriate an organic solventand processes for preparation thereof are described.

Abstract: A method for controlling undesired plant growth and for regulating plant growth by allowing 4-methyl-5H-indeno[3,2-b]pyridines and 1-methyl-9H-indeno[2,3-c]pyridines of the general formula I ##STR1## where X, Y, Z and the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 have the meanings as described in the specification,to act on the plants, and novel 4-methyl-5H-indeno- [3,2-b]pyridines and herbicides and plant growth regulators containing these.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where the index and the substituents have the following meanings as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Mixtures of optically active cyclohexenone oxime ethers having R- and S-configuration in the oxime ether moiety of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; ##STR2## X=C.sub.1-C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl; m=0-3 or 1-4 where all X's are halogen;n=0-3 or 1-5 where all X's are halogen;R.sup.2 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered saturated heterocyclic structure, substituted or unsubstituted 6- or 7-membered heterocyclic structure, substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic structure, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or pyridyl)and their agriculturally useful salts and esters with C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -carboxylic acids and inorganic acids.

Abstract: N-[(Pyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]benzenesulfonamide of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is methyl or ethyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.3 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl;a group ER.sup.6, in which E is O or S, R.sup.6 being unsubstituted or fluorine-substituted alkyl, with the exception of difluoromethoxy, and, if E is O and at the same time R.sup.5 is trifluoromethyl, R.sup.6 may furthermore be methylsulfonyl, ethylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, allylsulfonyl or propargylsulfonyl;NO.sub.2 or OH;dialkylaminosulfonyl if R.sup.5 is fluorine;C.sub.1 - or C.sub.2 -alkylsulfonyl which may carry 1 to 3 halogen atoms;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, fluorine, chlorine, methylthio, ethylthio or C.sub.1 or C.sub.2 -haloalkoxy; andR.sup.5 is fluorine or trifluoromethyl, and their environmentally compatible salts, processes for their preparation and their use.