Abstract: A 6-phenoxy picolinic acid alkylidene hydrazide derivative, a process for producing the derivative and a herbicide containing the derivative as an effective ingredient. Such a compound is a novel compound and is useful as an effective ingredient of herbicides.

Abstract: Novel pyridazin-3-one derivatives of formula [1] are provided, which are useful as active ingredients of herbicides, wherein R.sup.1 is haloalkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, or alkoxyalkyl; and Q is [Q-1], [Q-2], [Q-3], [Q-4], or [Q-5]. Also provided are their use and intermediates for their production.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5, A, Z, X, X', n and m are as defined in claim 1 are suitable as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and their salts ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.6, Y.sup.1, to Y.sup.2, Y.sup.3, m and n are as defined in claim 1 are suitable as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be prepared analogously to known processes using intermediates of the formula (V) (cf. claim 6).

Abstract: Novel pyrazin-2-one derivatives of formula [1] are provided, ##STR1## which are useful as active ingredients of herbicides, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 is haloalkyl; R.sup.3 is optionally substituted alkyl; alkenyl, or alkynyl; and Q is optionally substituted phenyl. Also provided are their use and intermediates for their production.

Abstract: A synergistically active herbicidal composition which comprises, as active components, a mixture of 1-(3-chloro-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridin-2-yl)-5-(methylprop argylamino)-4-pyrazolylcarbonitrile [Component (A)] and a herbicide selected from the group consisting of bentazone, molinate, daimuron, thiobencarb, butachlor, pretilachlor, dimepiperate, fenoxaprop-ethyl, clomeprop, cinmethylin, bromobutide, quinclorac, mefenacet, pyrazosulfuron-ethyl, esprocarb, cinosulfuron, thenylchlor, cumyluron, MK 243, naproanilide, anilofos, benfuresate, bifenox, CH-900, MCPA, nitrofen, oxadiazon, pendimethalin, simetryn, sulcotrione (ICIA0051), trifluralin, piperophos, pyributicarb, ethoxysulfuron, bensulfuronmethyl, pyrazolate, pyrazoxyfen, benzofenap, cyclosulfamuron, cyhalofop-butyl, NBA-061, azimsulfuron, propanil or imazosulfuron [Component (B)] and which are suitable for controlling undesirable plants in rice cultivation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X represents alkyl,Y represents halogen or alkyl andZ represents halogen or alkyl,with the proviso that one of the radicals Y and Z always represents halogen and the other alkyl,Het represents one of the groups ##STR2## in which A, B, D and G have the meanings given in the description,a plurality of processes for their preparation and their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted diazacyclohexanedi(thi)ones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 have the meanings given in the description,a process for their preparation, new intermediate products and their use as herbicides.

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: Use of 3-aryl-5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-oxathiazines and their oxides having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or benzyl; and R represents (a) phenyl; phenyl substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from hydroxyl, halo, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl, trihalomethyl, phenyl, C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, C.sub.1-5 alkylthio, tetrahydropyranyloxy, phenoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfonyl, carboxy or its alkali metal salt, C.sub.1-4 alkyloxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylaminocarbonyl, phenylaminocarbonyl, tolylaminocarbonyl, morpholinocarbonyl, amino, nitro, cyano, dioxolanyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyloxyiminomethyl; naphthyl; pyridinyl; thienyl, preferably when n is not 2; furanyl; or thienyl or furanyl substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, halo, cyano, formyl, acetyl, benzoyl, nitro, C.sub.

Abstract: This invention provides with novel hydantoin derivatives, processes for preparing them, and herbicides containing said derivatives as active ingredient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## where E is oxygen or sulphur; A is CR.sup.3 or N where R.sup.3 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; D completes a 5 or 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring which optionally contains additional heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur and which is optionally substituted by an optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl group, or an optionally substituted heteroaryl group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen; optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a heterocyclic ring; Z represents halogen optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted lower hydocarbyloxy, optionally substituted lower hydrocarbylthio, hydrocarbylsulphinyl or hydrocarbylsulphonyl, cyano, nitro, CHO, NHOH, ONR.sup.7' R.sup.7", SF.sub.5 ; CO (optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl), acylamino, COOR.sup.7, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.8 R.sup.9, CONR.sup.

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: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (XX) and Formula (XXIV), shown below, and processes of making same. ##STR1## wherein p is 0 ##STR2## wherein p is 1, and Y is chlorine or bromine.

Abstract: The invention relates to new anellated (oxa)hydantoins, and herbicidal compositions containing same. The invention also relates to methods for controlling noxious plants using the anellated (oxa)hydantoins of the invention.

Abstract: There is provided a 1-(3-heterocyclylphenyl)-s-triazine-2, 4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: Bicyclic imides of formulae (I) and (II) and their agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesirable vegatation, wherein G is O or S; n and m are each independently 0; 1; 2; or 3; provided that m+n is 2 or 3; q is 1 or 2; X is CH.sub.2 ; CH(halogen); CF.sub.2 ; CHOCH.sub.2 F; CHOCF.sub.3 ; CHOCH.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ; O; S(O).sub.0-2 ; NH; N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl); or N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl); and R.sup.1. R.sup.2, and Q are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the bicyclic imides of formulae (I) and (II) and a method for controlling growth of undesired vegetation comprising applying to the locus to be protected an effective amount, of the bicyclic imides formulae (I) and (II).

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxa(di)azabicyclic and thia(di)azabicyclic compounds, a method for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Use of 3-aryl-5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-oxathiazines and their oxides having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or benzyl; and R represents (a) phenyl; phenyl substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from hydroxyl, halo, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl, trihalomethyl, phenyl, C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, C.sub.1-5 alkylthio, tetrahydropyranyloxy, phenoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulfonyl, carboxy or its alkali metal salt, C.sub.1-4 alkyloxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylaminocarbonyl, phenylaminocarbonyl, tolylaminocarbonyl, morpholinocarbonyl, amino, nitro, cyano, dioxolanyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyloxyiminomethyl; naphthyl; pyridinyl; thienyl, preferably when n is not 2; furanyl; or thienyl or furanyl substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, halo, cyano, formyl, acetyl, benzoyl, nitro, C.sub.

Abstract: Herbicidal 4-cycloalkyl-5-substituted pyrimidine compounds of the formula ##STR1## are described. Herbicidal compositions containing such substituted-pyrimidinyl compounds and methods of controlling undesirable vegetation employing these compounds are also disclosed. The compounds in which XR, is hydroxyl are also useful as intermediates for producing the disclosed substituted-pyrimidinyl derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I having herbicidal utility are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein Q, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, V, m and p are defined in the text, including compositions containing such compounds, and a method for controlling weeds employing such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein m represents 1 or 2, X represents O, S, CH.sub.2 or substituted CH.sub.2, R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 represent hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon groups, and Q represents a substituted phenyl group. These compounds are useful as herbicides and are active in small doses with high selectivity between useful plants and weeds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: Pyridine-N-oxide-substituted salicylaldehyde and salicylic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is a formyl group, a CO.sub.2 H group or a radical which can be hydrolyzed to CO.sub.2 H and the other substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.2 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio;X is nitrogen or CR.sup.13, R.sup.13 being hydrogen or halogen or together with R.sup.3 forming a 3- to 4-membered alkylene or alkenylene chain in which at least one methylene group is replaced by oxygen;R.sup.3 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio, or R.sup.3 is linked with R.sup.13 as indicated above to give a 5- or 6-membered ring;Y is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.14 -R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1H-3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, B, X, Y and G have the meanings given in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: A condensed heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R is a hydroxyl group, R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 is an alkoxy group, W is an oxygen atom, Yn is a hydrogen atom, Z is a methine group, and A is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which may be substituted, and a herbicide, are presented. When used for paddy field treatment, upland soil treatment and foliage treatment, the condensed heterocyclic derivative of the present invention exhibits excellent herbicidal activities against gramineous and non-gramineous weeds without adversely affecting crop plants.

Abstract: There is provided a 1-(3-heterocyclylphenyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: Heteroaromatically condensed hydroxypyridonecarboxamides of the structure I ##STR1## where the substituents and the ring Q have the following meanings: R.sup.1 hydrogen, hydroxyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy;R.sup.2 hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyloxy, dialkylamino;orR.sup.1, R.sup.2 together denote an alkylene chain with 2-6 members and which may be interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or N-methyl;X oxygen or sulfur;Q a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring containing from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and/or one oxygen or sulfur atom as heteroatoms, and which may be substituted one to three times,and environmentally compatible salts thereof.

Abstract: There are provided novel (2-imidazolin-2-yl) fused heteropyridine compounds, and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and X have the meanings reported in the description, can be used in compositions for agricultural use in particular as herbicides in the defense of useful crops from weeds.

Abstract: There are provided novel (2-imidazolin-2-yl) fused heteropyridine compounds, and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.

Abstract: There is disclosed an iminothiazoline derivative of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is (halo)alkyl, (halo)alkenyl, (halo)alkynyl or the like; R.sub.2 is (halo)alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, formyl, cyano or the like; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, (halo)alkyl or the like; and Q is a group of the particular general formula. Also disclosed are a herbicide containing a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative and a method for controlling unfavorable weeds, which includes applying a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative to an area where the unfavorable weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: Pyrimidinyloxy- and triazinyloxy- and pyrimidinylthio- and triazinylthio-butyric acid derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## A is hydroxy or a group ##STR3## and the other substituents are as described in patent claim 1, and salts of compounds of formula I, have herbicidal action and are suitable as active ingredients in weed control compositions.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) a metal salt or complex with an organic compound of the general formula ##STR1## and (b) an oxy-phosphorus compound where W may be --SH or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group, Q is --OH, hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl and Z is hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl and Q and Z or Z and W may complete a ring. The compounds are typically metal complexes of thiohydroxamic acids or dithiocarbamates. The metal is typically zinc. The compositions exhibit improved aqueous solubility compared with the metal complexes alone, and can be used as industrial biocides, especially fungicides and particularly in paint films and latices.

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: A compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein A is CR.sub.7 ; and R.sup.1 through R.sup.7 are substituents such as hydrogen, halogen, branched and straight chain hydrocarbons, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatics, and sulfur and nitrogen containing functional groups. Further, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form a group ##STR2## in which R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are further functional groups. The compounds are useful in herbicidal compositions, particularly in combination with carriers and surfactants. A process for making this compound is also presented.

Abstract: A class of 6-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds is of the general formulae: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrogen, halo, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, haloalkyl, polyhaloalkyl, haloalkenyl, polyhaloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, polyhaloalkynyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, cyano, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, or dialkylaminocarbonyl group; R.sup.3 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or haloalkyl group; R.sup.5 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenynyl, or alkoxyalkyl, group; R.sup.6 is an aryl group (e.g. aromatic ring); and X is oxygen or sulfur. R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may form a fused ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-aryluracils of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is a group of formula ##STR2## in which the linkage to the ring nitrogen atom is through the carbon atom: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkynyl;R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or fluoro;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 C.sub.4 haloalkyl;R.sub.6 to R.sub.9 are each independently of one another hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or phenyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atom, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups; or R.sub.7 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atoms, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Hydantoin for the control of weeds are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an uracil derivative represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl or haloalkyl; R.sup.2 represents haloalkyl; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxymethyl, halogen or nitro; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, halogen, nitro or cyano; X represents oxygen or sulfur: provided that the case where both of Da and Db represent hydrogen is excluded and a herbicide containing the same. The compound can be safely applied to important crops and shows high effect against many weeds in a low amount.

Abstract: N-aryltetrahydrophthalimide compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where is --S--C(R).sub.2 --, and a method for controlling undesirble plant growth.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, Z is a methylene group or a group of the formula: N--R.sub.5 (in which R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkynyl group, a halo(C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonylmethyl group), R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkynyl group, a halo(C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)alkyl group, a halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)alkenyl group, a cyano(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonylmethyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are, the same or different, each is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; n is an integer of 0 or 1, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: This invention described in this patent application relates to novel amides of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined in the disclosure, intermediates for such amides, synthesis thereof and their use for the control of weeds.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to titled compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein the R.sub.1 -(R.sub.4).sub.n members are as defined in the claims. Characteristic features of these compounds are the haloalkyl R.sub.2 radical and cyclization of two R.sub.4 members at the meta and para positions of the phenyl ring to form a substituted benzoxazinone ring fused to the phenyl or benzthiazinone ring. Such compounds are useful as active ingredients in herbicidal compositions to control undesirable weeds in various crops.

Abstract: There are provided novel (2-imidazolin-2-yl) fused heteropyridine compounds, and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.