Abstract: Herbicidal sulfonamides of the formula: ##STR1## and salts thereof, where: A represents a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring, or a 5- or 6-membered substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic ring; Q is --O--, --S-- or a group --CXX'--; X and X', which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen, halogen, cyano, an optionally-substituted alkyl group, or a group --OR.sup.a, --SR.sup.a, or --COR.sup.b ; or one of X and X' represents hydroxy and the other is as defined above; or X and X' together represent .dbd.O or .dbd.S; R.sup.a is an optionally-substituted alkyl, aryl or acyl group; R.sup.b is an optionally-substituted alkyl or aryl group, or a group --OR.sup.c or --NR.sup.c R.sup.d ; R.sup.c and R.sup.d, which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen, or an optionally-substituted alkyl or aryl group; Y is nitrogen or a group CR.sup.9 ; R.sup.1 is an optionally-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, benzoheterocyclyl or amino group; R.sup.

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: Compounds of Formula I and II, and their agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein X is a direct bond; O; S; NH; N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl); N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl); or N(allyl);R.sup.1 is H; F; Cl; or Br;R.sup.2 is H; F; Cl; Br; CF.sub.3 ; nitro; or cyano;R.sup.4 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; or halogen;R.sup.5 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl; halogen; S(O).sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl); or C(.dbd.O)R.sup.8 ; orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are taken together along with the carbon to which they are attached to form a spiro-cyclopropane ring;and R.sup.3, R.sup.8, and J are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formulae I and II and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or II.

Abstract: New herbicidal pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives of general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein Z represents a nitrogen atom or a C--H group; A represents an optionally substituted aryl group or an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic group; n represents an integer from 0 to 2 and R.sup.1 or each R.sup.1 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or dialkylamino group; m represents an integer from 0 to 5 and R.sup.2 or each R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen or a halogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkoxy, alkylthio group or a nitro, cyano or a halosulphonyl group; and X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom.

Abstract: 1-Azinyl-tetraozolinones of the following formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently represent alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted phenyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, may form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which may optionally contain a further heteroatom, and said heterocyclic ring may optionally be benzo-condensed and/or be substituted by one or more of C.sub.1-4 alkyl(s), andR.sup.3 is a 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic group consisting of carbon atoms and 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms, which may optionally be substituted by halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, di(C.sub.1-4 alkyl)amino or phenyl.The compounds of the formula (I) exhibit an excellent herbicidal activity and the compounds of the formula (II) are useful as starting materials in the production of the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: A condensed heterocyclic derivative of the formula ##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: Substituted lactic acid derivatives having an N-organic radical in the .beta.-position, of the formula I ##STR1## where substituents R to R.sup.5, X and Y have the meanings mentioned in the description and N is one of the radicals:a) --N.sub.3, --NC, --NCS or --NCOb) ##STR2## where R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 have the meanings described in the descriptionc) ##STR3## in which R.sup.16 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl; andB is a group ##STR4## OR.sup.19 or --NR.sup.14 R.sup.15, where R.sup.14, R.sup.15, R.sup.17 and R.sup.19 have the meanings described in the description, or ##STR5## where R.sup.14 and R.sup.15.sub.1, have the abovementioned meanings; or ##STR6## where R.sup.20 and R.sup.21, which can be identical or different, are: hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl, where the organic radicals can in each case be substituted;or R.sup.20 and R.sup.21 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.

Abstract: The novel 6-thienyl pyridines and 4-thienyl pyrimidines of formula I: ##STR1## (A, R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 and Z are defined in the specification) show selective herbicidal activity.The new compounds can be prepared according to known methods and can be used as herbicides in agriculture and related fields.

Abstract: Novel herbicidal tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and intermediates therefor of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl substituted by halogen, andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the N-atom to which they are attached, which may form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring.

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: The present invention relates to a thiophenesulfonylurea derivative represented by general formula (I), the process for preparation thereof, and herbicide using it; and a salt thereof, in which T represents a group T1, T2, or T3 having general formulae (a), wherein E represents a direct bond; R represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 acyl; R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted with 1 to 3 halogen atoms; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, halogen, cyano, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, C.sub.1-3 haloalkoxy, amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, or C.sub.1-3 alkyl substituted with C.sub.1-2 alkoxy, C.sub.1-2 haloalkoxy, thiol, methylthio, cyano or hydroxy; A represents a group selected from A1 to A4 having general formulae (b), and a herbicidal composition containing these derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, and their N-oxides and agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein Q, W, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula I and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective mount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: 3-(Het)arylcarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R is formyl, CO.sub.2 H or a radical hydrolyzable to COOH and the other substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio;X is nitrogen or CR.sup.14, where R.sup.14 is hydrogen or, together with R.sup.3, forms an alkylene or alkenylene chain, in each of which a methylene group is replaced by oxygen;R.sup.4 is phenyl or naphthyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted or an unsubstituted or substituted five-membered or six-membered heteroaromatic structure containing one to three nitrogen atoms or one sulfur or oxygen atom;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or phenyl;R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of broad leafed weeds, including barnyard grass, green foxtail, velvet leaf, livid amaranth and hairy beggar ticks.

Abstract: There is provided a 3-(3-aryloxyphenyl)-1-(substituted methyl)-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: 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 cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## such as 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)pheno xy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy )phenoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N-methyl-N-dichlorophenyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-quinoxalyloxy)p henoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N,N-dibutyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-py ridyloxy)phenoxy-2-butanone, and the like, which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of gramineous weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to new heterocyclically disubstituted sulphonylamino(thio)carbonyl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Q represents oxygen or sulphur,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and independently of one another represent a radical from the series comprising heterocyclyl, heterocyclylamino and heterocyclylimino, in each case optionally substituted and bonded via N, with the exception of optionally substituted pyrazolylamino in the meaning of R.sup.1,and salts of the compounds of the formula (I), furthermore to processes for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.

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: There is provided a 3-(3-aryloxyphenyl)-1-(substituted methyl)-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: The present invention provides cephalosporin sulphones of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically and veterinarily acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein n is one or two: A and B are both or each independently hydrogen or an organic radical;R.sup.1 represents halogen, A, OA, --S(O).sub.m A wherein m is 0-2, --OC(O)A, --OS(O).sub.2 A, --NHC(O)A or --NH--Z wherein Z is a mono, di- or tripeptide and A is as defined above;R.sup.2 represents a halogen, A, --S(O).sub.m A, --O--A, --C(O)A, --C(O)OA, --CH.sub.2 --OA, --CH.sub.2 S(O).sub.m A, --CH.sub.2 OC(O)A, --CH.sub.2 O--Z, --CH.sub.2 SC(O) A, --CH.sub.2 --N(A)A, --CH.sub.2 N.sup.+ (A)(A')A", --CH.sub.2 NH--C(O)A or --CH.sub.2 NH--Z wherein A and Z are as defined above.The compounds of formula (I) and their salts are elastase inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention provides herbicides for use in plantation and specialty crops; and further provides novel substituted heterocyclic compounds, their agriculturally suitable compositions, and methods of using these compounds as preemergent or postemergent herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pyrimidine or triazine compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents cyano group, a halogen atom, hydroxy group or --O--R.sup.7 where R.sup.7 represents a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a halo-lower alkyl group or a cyano-lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.4 represents a 1-imidazolyl group, --NHSO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 where R.sup.8 represents a lower alkyl group or a phenyl group which may have a substituent, hydroxy group, a lower alkoxy group or a benzyloxy group when Z is nitrogen atom; or a 1-imidazolyl group, --NHSO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 where R.sup.

Abstract: An adjuvant composition for use in a pesticide formulation that is applied to a substrate. The adjuvant composition comprises acidulated soap stock. A surfactant and/or mixed tocopherols may be added to the adjuvant.

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: The invention relates to compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein W, X, Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.14 are as defined in the description, and to the preparation thereof, to weed control compositions and plant-growth-regulating compositions comprising such compounds as active ingredients, and to the use of the active ingredients or compositions for controlling weeds and for regulating plant growth.

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: The present invention provides a novel alkanoic acid amide derivative of the formula, ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxyalkoxy group, R.sup.2 is a group of --SO.sub.2 R or a hydroxyl group, R.sup.5 is an alkyl group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group or a phenyl group, R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, X and Y may be the same or different and are an alkoxy group, an alkylamino group or a dialkylamino group, and Z is a methine group or a nitrogen atom) and its salt, a process for preparing the same and a herbicidal composition containing the same as an effective ingredient.This compound kills annual and perennial weeds grown in paddy fields and upland fields at a small dose, and is safe to a useful crop plant.

Abstract: A triazine compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and Z is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, X.sup.1 is a halogen atom and R is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group. The triazine compound is useful as a herbicide for combatting weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted heterocyclyltriazinediones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or an in each case optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 represents an in each case optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl andHet represents an N-linked, optionally substituted unsaturated nitrogen-containing heterocycle which can optionally contain further hetero atoms,a plurality of processes for their preparation, and their use as herbicides and insecticides.

Abstract: N-Pyridinesulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinyl- and -triazinylureas of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 C.sub.4 haloalkoxy or CF.sub.3 ; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, each of which is monosubstituted to trisubstituted by halogen, or is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, each of which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkenyl, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, it being possible for the C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl radical and the C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: Pyrimidine derivatives of the Formula Ia or Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl;A is a substituted or unsubstituted bi- or tricyclic carbo- or heterocyclic radical which may contain one or several double bonds;R.sup.5 is H or alkyl;X is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio or haloalkylthio; and addition salts thereof with organic or inorganic acids and the use of said pyrimidine derivative to control undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted .alpha.-pyrimidinyloxy(thio)- and .alpha.-triazinyloxy(thio)carboxylic acid derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, R.sup.1-3, X and Y have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides, fungicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Salicyloyl(thio)ether derivatives of the formula I, ##STR1## where is oxygen or sulfur and Z is carbon or nitrogen, and the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 and A have the meanings given in the disclosure, and processes and intermediates for preparing compounds I.

Abstract: A pyrimidine or triazine derivative and its salt, said pyrimidine or triazine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a group of the formula OR.sup.3 {wherein R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, a group of the formula SR.sup.6 {wherein R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, a group of the formula ##STR2## {wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, or an imidazolyl group:R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.;R.sup.2 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, etc.;A and B represent an alkyl group, etc.;Y represents an oxygen atom, etc.; andZ represents a methine group or a nitrogen atom.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A is nitrogen or CR.sup.5 ;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 each independently are hydrogen, or halogen, formyl, cyano, carboxy or azido, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, arylthio, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, aminoxy or dialkyliminoxy;R.sup.3 is a hydrogen, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic, aralkyl or aryl; andR.sup.4 optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; and salts thereof, have herbicidal properties. The invention also provides processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Herbicidally active sulphonylamino guanidinoazines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl and hetaryl,R.sup.2 stands for an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, hetaryl and dialkylamino,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, halogenaoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkylthio, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sup.5 stands for hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino, andM stands for hydrogen, a metal equivalent, an ammonium equivalent, an alkylammonium equivalent, a dialkylammonium equivalent, or a trialkylammonium equivalent.

Abstract: Herbicidal sulphonylguanidinoazines of the formula ##STR1## in which n represents the numbers 1 or 2,A represents nitrogen or a C-X group, where X represents hydrogen or halogen.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4-trichloromethylpyridines of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or phenyl, benzyl or phenylsulfonyl,--CX--R.sup.3, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.3 or --PX(OR.sup.4).sub.2 orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form .dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --CO--Z--CO--,X is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, morpholino, piperidino, pyrazolidino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkylcarbonylamino, substituted or unsubstituted phenylamino or benzylamino,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -haloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted pyridines of the formula ##STR1## in which A represents nitrogen or a C-X group where X represents hydrogen or halogen,Q represents oxygen or sulphur,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, amino, nitro, hydroxyl, halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino or alkysulphonylamino,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl andZ represents oxygen or one of the groups below: ##STR2## where R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are defined herein and their use in herbicide compositions.

Abstract: Herbicidal aminoguanidinoazines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl and hetaryl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkylthio, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino,X stands for nitrogen or a --CH group,Y stands for nitrogen or a --CR.sup.3 group whereR.sup.3 stands for hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, formyl, alkyl-carbonyl or alkoxy-carbonyl, andZ stands for nitrogen or a --CR.sup.4 group whereR.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted triazolinones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, A, X and Y have the meanings given in the description,to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 is succinimidoxy; unsubstituted or substituted hetaryl; OR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or substituted methyleneamino; OR.sup.8 where R.sup.8 is hydrogen, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal cation, ammonium or organic ammonium;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkoxy and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio;R.sup.4 is ethynyl or unsubstituted or substituted vinyl;X is oxygen or sulfur;Z is nitrogen or methine)are used as herbicides and bioregulators.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or salts thereof ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H or an aliphatic radical; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H, alkyl or phenyl; W is O, S, NR.sup.4 or NOR.sup.4 ; X is CHR.sup.2, O or NR.sup.4 ; L is a (substituted) phenyl, naphthyl or monocyclic heteroaryl radical, A is a (substituted) pyrimidyl, triazinyl, triazolyl or bicyclic heteroaryl radical, and m and n are 0 or 1, have advantageously herbicidal or plant growth-regulating properties.

Abstract: Herbicidal bisazinyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are identical or different and represent nitrogen or a C--X group, X representing hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, andQ.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are identical or different and represent oxygen, sulphur, NH or N-alkyl,(the substituents R, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Z representing a variety of organic radicals).The compounds of the formulas ##STR2## are also new.

Abstract: Salicylaldehyde derivatives and salicylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl radical, an unsubstituted or substituted 5-membered heteroaromatic radical having from 2 to 4 nitrogen atoms or two nitrogen atoms and additionally one sulfur or oxygen atom or an unsubstituted or substituted thienyl, pyridyl, naphthyl, quinolyl, indazolyl or benzotriazolyl radical, X is oxygen or sulfur, and the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the specification, processes and intermediates for their production, and their use as herbicides and bioregulators.