Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt and herbicidal and desiccant use thereof: ##STR1## wherein X, Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, or (C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a herbicidal compound of formula I, methods for the preparation thereof and intermediates useful therefor. ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently O or S; Z is N or CR.sub.4.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to oxazole derivatives represented by the formula [I]; ##STR1## wherein A represents a nitrogen atom or a R.sub.3 -substituted carbon atom;B represents a nitrogen atom, or an unsubstituted or X-substituted carbon atom;Z represents an oxygen atom, sulfinyl or sulfonyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, nitro, formyl or acyl;X represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like;Y represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like;m represents an integer of 1 or 2, andn represents an integar of 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the salts thereof.

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: Compounds of formula (I), wherein A is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or non-aromatic, monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic radical wherein a ring nitrogen atom may have been replaced by a group ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl group, or C(.dbd.O)--R.sub.5, R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, phenoxy or benzyloxy group, or N(R.sub.6).sub.2, each R.sub.6, independently of the other, is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, X is CH--NO.sub.2, N--CN or N--NO.sub.2 and n is from 1 to 3, in free form or in salt form, and, where appropriate, tautomers of those compounds and the salts thereof, can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted aminouracils of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each as defined in the claims,to the preparation thereof and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group; R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or NR.sup.3 ; Q.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group or a phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic group etc.; Q.sup.2 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group, or a phenyl or thienyl group etc.; A.sup.1 represents a carbon or nitrogen atom; A.sup.2 represents CR.sup.2 or NR.sup.2, or an oxygen or sulfur atom, or SO or SO.sub.2 ; A.sup.3 represents a single bond, or an oxygen or sulfur atom, or CR.sup.5 or NR.sup.5) and a herbicide comprising the same, which herbicide exhibits very high herbicidal activity at very low application rate and has selectivity against crops.

Abstract: The invention is related to a novel phenylacetylene derivates of formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Y represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkoxy, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkylthio, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfinyl, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyloxy, optionally substituted sulfonamide, optionally substituted carboxamide, etc., or Y may form together with Z which is bonded to the vicinal carbon atom a 5- or 6-membered ring; n is 0 or 1; Z represents hydrogen or halogen; m is 1 or 2; R represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, tri(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)silyl, COOR.sup.c or CONR.sup.d R.sup.e ; Q represents a heterocyclic group, and their use as herbicid.

Abstract: A nicotinic acid derivative represented by general formula (I) or (II), a salt thereof, and a herbicide containing the same as the active ingredient, wherein A represents substituted phenyl, or 5- or 6- membered heterocycle, e.g., thienyl or pyridyl; R represents hydroxy, optionally substituted alkoxy or optionally substituted benzyloxy; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent each independently alkoxy or halogen; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent each independently hydrogen, hydroxy, cyano or alkoxycarbonyl, or they may be combined together to represent oxygen; X represents halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; n represents 0, 1 or 2; and Z represents methine or nitrogen. The compound and salts thereof can control annual or perennial weed growing on the land where various crops such as rice plant, wheat, cotton and corn grow for a wide period ranging from the pre-emergence to growth in a remarkably small dose.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted pyrimidin(ethi)ones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Q, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the meanings mentioned in the description,a process for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.

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: 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: 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: 3-Halo-3-hetarylcarboxylic acid derivatives having the formula I ##STR1## in which R is a formyl group, a group CO.sub.2 H or a radical which can be hydrolyzed to COOH, and the remaining substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio;X is nitrogen or CR.sup.13, where R.sup.13 is hydrogen or together with R.sup.3 forms an alkylene or alkenylene chain in which in each case one methylene group is replaced by oxygen;R.sup.4 is an unsubstituted or substituted five- or six-membered heteroaromatic ring which contains one to three nitrogen atoms and/or one sulfur or oxygen atom;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl;Y is sulfur, oxygen or a single bond; andZ is halogen.The derivatives I having herbicidal and plant-growth regulating properties.

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: A class of 2-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring; R.sup.3 is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group; R.sup.5 is selected from acyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyimino, dialkoxyalkyl, formyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkoxy, cyanoalkyl and hydroxyimino; R.sup.6 is selected from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, and alkoxy; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

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

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: 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: Herbicidal substituted hydroxybenzyl-heteroaryl compounds and derivatives thereof of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl group having 2 or 3 ring nitrogen atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl group having two ring heteroatoms, one of the ring heteroatoms being nitrogen and the other being sulfur or oxygen. Herbicidal compositions containing such substituted hydroxybenzyl-heteroaryl compounds and derivatives thereof and methods of controlling undesirable vegetation employing these compounds and derivatives are also disclosed. The compounds in which XR is hydroxyl are also useful as intermediates for producing the disclosed substituted hydroxybenzyl-heteroaryl derivatives.

Abstract: 3-(Het)aryloxy(thio)carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, COOH or a radical which can be hydrolyzed to give COOH;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 a 3-membered or 4-membered alkylene or alkenylene chain, in each of which a methylene group is replaced by oxygen;R.sup.4 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted;an unsubstituted or substituted five-membered or six-membered heteroaromatic structure containing one to three nitrogen atoms or one sulfur or oxygen atom;unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or naphthyl;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, together with the neighboring carbon atom, form a 3-membered to 8-membered ring which may contain an oxygen or sulfur atom and which is unsubstituted or substituted;R.sup.

Abstract: A class of 2-aryl-5,6-dihydropyrimidinones and compositions thereof which are useful in the control of weeds is of the general formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl;R.sup.3 is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl;R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b are each independently a hydrogen atom, halo, cyano or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or alkylthio;R.sup.6a and R.sup.6b are each independently a hydrogen atom, halo, cyano, an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or alkylthioalkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, aryloxy, heterocyclyl or aralkyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminocarbonyl;R.sup.5a and R.sup.6a taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached may form a fused 4-7 member ring containing 2-5 methylenes; andX is an oxygen or a sulfur atom.

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: Substituted phthalides and heterocyclic phthalides and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides are described.

Abstract: Substituted phthalides and heterocyclic phthalides and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides are described.

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: 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: Herbicidal compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof, where A is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.; X is --OH, --OR.sup.10, --SH, --SR.sup.10, --SCN, NH.sub.2, --NHacyl, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.9 or --CN; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, each represent alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, halo, alkylamino or dialkylamino; R.sup.3 is --CN, --COOR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7, --CSNH.sub.2, --CHO, --CH.dbd.Z, --CH(Oalkyl).sub.2, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.9, --COSR.sup.4a, --CS.sub.2 R.sup.4a, or a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group linked via a ring carbon atom which is between two ring heteroatoms; R.sup.4 and R.sup.4a, which may be the same or different, are each H, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or heteroaryl group; R.sup.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a herbicidally effective amount of a 2-benzyloxypyrimidine derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H, a halogen, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, or phenyl;n is an integer of 0 to 5; andeach X which may be identical or different if n is greater than 1, is a halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 aralkyloxy, phenyl, hydroxymethyl, hydroxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, or nitro, andan adjuvant.

Abstract: Herbicidal 3-substituted pyridine compounds and derivatives thereof of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl group having 1, 2 or 3 ring nitrogen atoms with the remainder of the ring atoms being carbon; a substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl group having a ring heteroatom of oxygen or sulfur with the remainder of the ring atoms being carbon; or a substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl group having one ring nitrogen atom and either an oxygen or sulfur ring heteroatom with the remainder of the ring atoms being carbon. Herbicidal compositions containing such 3-substituted pyridine compounds and derivatives thereof and methods of controlling undesirable vegetation employing these compounds and derivatives are also disclosed. The compounds in which XR is hydroxyl are also useful as intermediates for producing the disclosed 3-substituted pyridine derivatives.

Abstract: This invention provides chiral nonracemic compounds of general formula I which are useful as components of FLC compositions in SSFLC and DHFLC devices: ##STR1## wherein Z is a C.dbd.O group or a CH.sub.2 group, R.sub.F is a partially or fully fluorinated alkyl or alkenyl group, R.sub.2 is selected from an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group in which one or more CH.sub.2 groups can optionally be substituted with one or two halogen atoms or in which one or more non-neighboring CH.sub.2 can be replaced with an O, S or an alkyl silyl group, S.sub.1 (R.sub.A)(R.sub.B), in which R.sub.A and R.sub.B, independently of one another, are small alkyl or alkenyl groups having from one to six carbon atoms, * indicates the chiral carbon and where Ar can be a one, two, or three aromatic ring LC core moieties. In particular, the core can have one to three, aromatic rings which are optionally linked by linking groups including O, S, CH.sub.2 S, SCH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 O, OCH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2, CH.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-H-3-phenyl-5-cyloalkylpyrrolidine-2,4-diones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A represents optionally substituted cycloalkyl andB represents hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl,X represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy,Y represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or halogenoalkyl,Z represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy,n represents a number 0, 1, 2 or 3,G represents hydrogen (a) or the groups ##STR2## These compounds possess herbicidal and pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Substituted phthalides and heterocyclic phthalides and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides are described.

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: The invention discloses compounds of formula I ##STR1## the use of such compounds for the control of phytopathogens, composition for facilitating such use, and the preparation of the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel pyrimidone derivatives of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or ethyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl, and Q is ##STR2## A is fluorine, chlorine or bromine; and R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl or haloalkyl.Also disclosed are a herbicidal composition containing a herbicidally effective amount of the compound (I) as an active ingredient and a method for exterminating undesired weeds by applying a herbicidally effective amount of the compound (I) to an area where the undesired weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: A herbicide containing a pyrimidine or triazine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein A is a furan ring, a pyrimidine ring, a 1,2,4-triazine ring or the like which may suitably be substituted, R is a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxy group, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different, is a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, W is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, and Z is nitrogen or a methine group] and its salt, as an active ingredient, is presented. The pyrimidine or triazine derivative of the present invention has excellent herbicidal effects against noxious weeds in paddy fields, upland fields and non-agricultural fields.

Abstract: Disclosed are a herbicide and a plant growth regulator comprising a 2-arylaminopyrimidinone derivative represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein Q represents various kinds of aromatic ring or heterocyclic ring).This compound can be used safely to main crops and shows high herbicidal effect to many weeds with a low dosage, and also shows plant growth regulating effect.

Abstract: Substituted phthalides and heterocyclic phthalides and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides are described.

Abstract: Dialkyl-1-H-3-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-pyrrolidine-2,4-diones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A represents alkyl which is optionally substituted by halogen andB represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkyl orA and B together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded represent an unsubstituted cycle,G represents hydrogen (a) or the groups ##STR2## E represents a metal ion equivalent or an ammonium ion, L and M represent oxygen and/or sulphur. These compounds possess herbicidal and pesticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides an N-sulfonyl carboxylic amide derivative including an N-containing 6-membered aromatic ring represented by formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or the like, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or the like. R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent independently an alkyl group or a nitrogen atom; or the salt of the same, a method for producing the same, and a biocide containing the same as an active ingredient. The N-sulfonyl carboxylic amide derivative including an N-containing 6-membered aromatic ring according to the present invention exhibits superior effects against blight caused by plant pathogenic fungi belonging to Oomycetes such as downy mildew, late blight, or the like in a low concentration as well as controls weeds occurring in paddy fields and plowed fields.

Abstract: Fungicidal new 2-methoximinocarboxylic esters of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Ar represents one of the radicals ##STR2## and A represents one of the radicals --CH.sub.2 --; ##STR3## where Y represents one of the radicals ##STR4## --O--CH.sub.2 --; --CH.sub.2 --O--; --S--CH.sub.2 --; ##STR5## --SO.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; --O--; --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --,n represents the number 0 or 1,R represents alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkenyl, halogenoalkenyl, or represents optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or represents optionally substituted aryl or represents optionally substituted heteroaryl, and, moreover, in the event that n is 0, also represents halogen, andX.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 independently of one another in each case represent hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl or methoxy, but where, in the event that X.sup.2 represents bromine, X.sup.3 does not simultaneously represent hydroxyl or methoxy.

Abstract: A class of 2-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring; R.sup.3 is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group; R.sup.5 is selected from acyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyimino, dialkoxyalkyl, formyl, hydroxyalkyl, and hydroxyimino; R.sup.6 is selected from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, and alkoxy; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Pyrimidinyl- or triazinyloxy- (or -thio)-carboxylic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, and their use as herbicides or plant growth regulatorsCompounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A is ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, X and Y are as defined in claim 1 are suitable as selective herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents, e. g., hydroxyl or alkoxy,R.sup.2 to R.sup.8 represent, e. g., hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 represent, e.g., methyl or methoxy,X represents, e.g., oxygen,Y represents, e.g., oxygen or sulphur andZ represents, e.g., CH or N,as well as salts of the free acid (R.sup.1 =OH) and their further functional derivatives, and furthermore to processes and novel intermediates for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.In addition, a novel process is described for preparing certain 2-keto-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, which are required as intermediates, starting from correspondingly substituted .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl compounds (of the methacrolein type) and .beta.-keto acid esters (of the acetoacetic acid ester type).

Abstract: A method of combating undesired plant growth in wheat, comprising treating said undesired plant growth with an effective amount of a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is an integer from 1 to 6;m is an integer from 0 to 2n+2;X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom or a sulphinyl or sulphonyl group;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a formyl, cyano, carboxy or azido group, or an optionally substituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, C.sub.2-12 alkynyl, C.sub.1-12 alkoxy, C.sub.2-12 alkenyloxy, C.sub.2-12 alkynyloxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylthio, C.sub.2-12 alkenylthio, C.sub.2-12 alkynylthio, C.sub.1-12 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-12 alkoxycarbonyl, amino, aminoxy or di-C.sub.1-12 alkyliminoxy group;Z represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a hydroxy group, an optionally substituted C.sub.1-12 alkoxy, C.sub.2-12 alkenyloxy, C.sub.2-12 alkynyloxy, (C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl)oxy, phenyloxy, C.sub.1-12 alkylthio, C.sub.2-12 alkenylthio, C.sub.

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.