Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and a solvent of the formula (B) as described hereinbelow. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the composition by bringing the pesticide and the solvent into contact; a use of the solvent of the formula (B) as a solvent for pesticides; methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and on seed comprising the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (oxidized) thioethers of polyalkylene oxides in washing and cleaning compositions, especially in dishwashing compositions, and to washing and cleaning compositions, especially dishwashing compositions, which comprise (oxidized) thioethers of alcohol alkoxylates. These (oxidized) thioethers are especially suitable as surfactants with rinse aid function (rinse aid surfactants). “Oxidized” relates to the sulfur atom in the thioether, which may be present in oxidized form as sulfoxide (SO) or sulfonyl (SO2). The invention also relates to particular oxidized thioethers of polyalkylene oxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (oxidized) thioethers of alcohol alkoxylates in washing and cleaning compositions, especially in dishwashing compositions, and to washing and cleaning compositions, especially dishwashing compositions, which comprise (oxidized) thioethers of alcohol alkoxylates. These (oxidized) thioethers are especially suitable as surfactants with rinse aid function (rinse aid surfactants). “Oxidized” relates to the sulfur atom in the thioether, which may be present in oxidized form as sulfoxide (SO) or sulfonyl (SO2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to new types of specifically alkoxylated farnesol alkoxylates based on farnesol or at least partially hydrogenated farnesol, directly linked to a propylene oxide block; processes for the preparation of these alkoxylates and the use thereof in washing, rinsing, cleaning or finishing compositions, cosmetic compositions, compositions for papermaking, agrochemical compositions, fuel additives and solubilization auxiliaries in aqueous liquid systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new types of farnesol alkoxylates, based on at least partially hydrogenated farnesol; processes for the preparation of these alkoxylates and the use thereof in washing, rinsing, cleaning or finishing compositions, cosmetic compositions, compositions for papermaking, fuel additives and solubilization auxiliaries in aqueous liquid systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and a solvent of the formula (B) as described hereinbelow. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the composition by bringing the pesticide and the solvent into contact; a use of the solvent of the formula (B) as a solvent for pesticides; methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and on seed comprising the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to LCST polymers and their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer and the associated polymerization process, and to the use of the polymers according to the invention for example as foam suppressant, for the dispersion of solids or as surfactant for washing or cleaning purposes. The polymer is prepared by polymerization of a) at least one alkylene oxide or a cyclic carbonate of the formula (I) where n is 1 to 10, m is 0 to 3 and R1 is C1-C10-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl, b) glycerol carbonate and c) at least one alcohol in the presence of a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (oxidized) thioethers of polyalkylene oxides in washing and cleaning compositions, especially in dishwashing compositions, and to washing and cleaning compositions, especially dishwashing compositions, which comprise (oxidized) thioethers of alcohol alkoxylates. These (oxidized) thioethers are especially suitable as surfactants with rinse aid function (rinse aid surfactants). “Oxidized” relates to the sulfur atom in the thioether, which may be present in oxidized form as sulfoxide (SO) or sulfonyl (SO2). The invention also relates to particular oxidized thioethers of polyalkylene oxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (oxidized) thioethers of alcohol alkoxylates in washing and cleaning compositions, especially in dishwashing compositions, and to washing and cleaning compositions, especially dishwashing compositions, which comprise (oxidized) thioethers of alcohol alkoxylates. These (oxidized) thioethers are especially suitable as surfactants with rinse aid function (rinse aid surfactants). “Oxidized” relates to the sulfur atom in the thioether, which may be present in oxidized form as sulfoxide (SO) or sulfonyl (SO2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant mixture comprising (A) a short-chain component comprising the alkoxylation product of alkanols, where the alkanols have 8 to 12 carbon atoms and the average number of alkoxy groups per alkanol group in the alkoxylation product assumes a value from 0.1 to 30, the alkoxy groups are C2-10-alkoxy groups and the alkanols have an average degree of branching of at least 1; and (B) a long-chain component comprising the alkoxylation product of alkanols, where the alkanols have 15 to 19 carbon atoms and the average number of alkoxy groups per alkanol group in the alkoxylation product assumes a value from 0.1 to 30, the alkoxy groups are C2-10-alkoxy groups and the alkanols have an average degree of branching of at least 2.5; and/or phosphate esters, sulfate esters and ether carboxylates thereof. The present invention also relates to formulations comprising such surfactant mixtures, to methods of producing the surfactant mixtures and to their use.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-hydroxymethyltetrahydropyrans of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.3 - to C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, aryl or C.sub.7 - to C.sub.20 -aralkyl, comprises reacting a tetrahydropyrancarboxylic ester of the formula II ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined above, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 - to C.sub.12 -alkyl, at from 50.degree. to 400.degree. C. and at from 1 to 400 bar in the presence of hydrogen and a hydrogenation catalyst.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl, unsubstituted or halogen-substituted alkenyl or alkynyl, X is a substituted or unsubstituted five-membered heteroaromatic radical, and Z is hydrogen, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methyl or cyano, processes for their manufacture, and the use of these compounds for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Aminopropanol derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are each hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or hydroxyalkyl, each of not more than 6 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or dialkylaminoalkyl, each of not more than 9 carbon atoms in total, or phenylalkyl or phenoxyalkyl where the alkyl radical is of not more than 6 carbon atoms and the phenyl radical is unsubstituted or substituted by alkyl or alkoxy, each of not more than 3 carbon atoms, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom which links them, form a 5-membered to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic ring which can be substituted by one or two phenyl and/or hydroxyl radicals and can contain an oxygen or nitrogen atom, as a further heteroatom in the ring, and such an additional nitrogen atom can be substituted by alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or by phenyl, and -- .circle.

Abstract: The preparation of 4-methylenetetrahydropyran (I) by reacting 3-methylenepentane-1,5-diol with a sulfohalide in the presence of an aqueous mineral base. Compound I serves as an intermediate in organic syntheses.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A, m, n, x and y have the meanings given in the disclosure, a process for their manufacture, herbicidal and plant growth-regulating agents containing the novel active ingredients, and processes for combating unwanted plant growth and for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrans I ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl and R.sup.3 is not C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl when A is COOR.sup.5 and A is COOR.sup.5, .dbd.CHOR.sup.5, in which R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or CH.sub.2 OR.sup.6, in which R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or is benzyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, alkoxy or halogen, or is formyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylcarbonyl or benzoyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, alkoxy or halogen, are prepared by eliminating an alcohol from a 2-alkoxytetrahydropyran II ##STR2## where R.sup.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl and A' is COOR.sup.5, CH(OR.sup.5).sub.2 or CH.sub.2 OR.sup.6, in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of esters of tetrahydropyran-4-carboxylic acid of the general formula I, where R.sup.1 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl group, by treating butyrolactones of the general formula II, where R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an acyl group --CO--R.sup.3, R.sup.3 being a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, with alcohols of the general formula III at temperatures of from 150.degree. C. to 400.degree. C. in the presence of acid catalysts.

Abstract: Vinylureas of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl radical, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form part of an unsubstituted or substituted carbocyclic ring,R.sup.3 is an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl radical,X is nitrogen or C--R.sup.6,Y is nitrogen or CH, andR.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Quinoline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, methyl, halogen or nitro, R.sup.5 is a thiophene, pyrrole, oxazole, thiazole, imidazole, isoxazole, isothiazole, pyrazole, thiadiazole, oxadiazole or triazole radical which is substituted or unsubstituted, or is a substituted furan radical, and microbicidal agents containing these compounds.