Abstract: Methyl .alpha.-phenylbutenoates of the formula I ##STR1## where -- is a single or double bond and the index and the substituents have the following meanings:n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sup.1 is nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl or alkoxy;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or alkoxycarbonyl;R.sup.3 is unsubst. or subst. alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl;an unsubst. or subst. saturated or mono-or diunsaturated ring which, in addition to carbon atoms, can contain one to three of the following heteroatoms as ring members: oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, oran unsubst. or subst. mono- or binuclear aromatic radical which, in addition to carbon atoms, can contain one to four nitrogen atoms or one or two nitrogen atoms and an oxygen or sulfur atom or an oxygen or sulfur atom as ring members,processes for their preparation and their use are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new method of plant growth regulation whereby a 1-phenylpyrazole such as fipronil is applied to a crop or a seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compositions comprising imidazolinone compounds that are suitable for use in turfgrass management. The invention also provides methods for altering the growth and reducing mowing frequency, suppressing seed head formation and controlling undesirable vegetation in turfgrass.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid water soluble granular composition which comprises an imidazolinone herbicide alone or in combination with a second herbicide and a base, preferably wherein the base is present at a ratio of about 0.9 to 2.0 molar equivalents of base to molar equivalents of imidazolinone herbicide. Said composition is storage stable and dissolves rapidly and essentially completely in water for even application to target surfaces.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.l, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, Y and Z are as defined in claim 1, and, if appropriate, the tautomers thereof, in each case in free form or in salt form, can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Adjuvant compositions for herbicides comprising amine or ammonia compounds for adjusting the pH to the alkaline range, a neutral water soluble compound to provide a fertilizer action and a non-ionic surfactant and water. Herbicidal compositions using the adjuvant in combination with the herbicide are also included as well as methods for controlling weeds or undesirable vegetation by application of those compositions thereto.

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: Herbicidal tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form an optionally benzofused heterocyclic ring, which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl,n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, andR.sup.3 each independently is nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkylthio or phenoxy.

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: 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: The present invention relates to pyrazole derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, X.sup.5, X.sup.6, X.sup.7, X.sup.8, p and n are as defined on claim 1, or a salt thereof, and herbicides containing them as active ingredients.

Abstract: It has been discovered that certain hydroxybenzimidazole compounds provide beneficial characteristics to certain agricultural species. Treatment of certain plants with an effective amount of the hydroxybenzimidazole compounds of the present invention has been observed to cause an increase in water use efficiency of plants thus treated, which reduces plant transpiration.Hydroxybenzimidazole compounds of the present invention are thus beneficial and useful for improving plant resistance to drought.

Abstract: Novel herbicidal compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an acyl group; and R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl group.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or aralkyl group, or a group of general formula X--Y--(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where X represents an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl group, n represents 1 or 2, and Y represents an oxygen atom or a group of general formula --S(O).sub.m -- where m represents 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl group which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Pyrazole-glycolic acid amides of the following formula (1) (in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 each represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent having a broad definition), and herbicides containing them. The compounds have a high herbicidal effect against paddy weeds, especially Echinochloa crus-galli, while highly safe for paddy rice plants.

Abstract: N-carbamoyl-2-carboxyaryl-heterocyclic and hydrazinecarboximidamide-hydrazone derivatives, intermediates and processes for their preparation, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as agricultural chemicals, in particular herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutarimide compounds exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is carbonyl, thiocarbonyl or methylene, Al is carbonyl or methylene, Q is O or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0 or 1, D is CH or N and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of using these compounds as herbicides and algicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally, acaricidally and insecticidally active pyrazolidine-3,5-diones of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl; or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together are a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH-- bridge which is unsubstituted or up to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;n is 0; 1; 2; 3; or 4;m is 0; or 1; the total of m and n being less than, or equal to, 4; theR.sub.4 radicals independently of one another are halogen; nitro; cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Substituted thiadiazoles which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents ##STR2## X represents --Br, --Cl, --F, --CH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.3, --COOCH.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --SCH.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 or --CF.sub.3 and Y is --SCN or --SCH.sub.2 SCN.These compounds have been found to exhibit antimicrobial and marine antifouling activity in industrial and commercial applications and compositions containing these compounds are so employed.

Abstract: There is provided an aryloxy-N-(substituted phenyl)benzotriazole 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: Synergistic herbicidal imidazolinone compositions, and methods for their use in selective postemergence control of undesirable plant species in the presence of crops; particularly for the selective control of undesirable plant species of the genera: Ipomoea, Sorghum and Euphorbia, in the presence of leguminous crops, by the postemergence application to the foliage of said plants of a novel synergistic combination of an imidazolinyl nicotinic acid, ester or salt with (1) a different imidazolinyl nicotinic acid, ester or salt, (2) an imidazolinyl-3-quino-linecarboxylic acid, ester or salt, or (3) an N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl)arylsulfonamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal extruded granular composition which is solvent free, dust free, and demonstrates improved water dispersibility properties. Said herbicidal composition also has improved environmental compatibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzaldehyde derivatives, specifically .alpha.-azolyl-2-substituted benzaldehyde oxime derivatives, their production, and fungicidal, herbicidal and growth regulating compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted aryl indazoles, a process for producing them and their use as herbicides. In particular this invention relates to substituted aryl indazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein all variables are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to certain substituted aryloxy benzotriazole compounds which are herbicidal agents. The structures of the compounds are represented by formulae I and II shown below: ##STR1## wherein M is C--X, N or N.sup.+ --O.sup.- ; W, X, Y and Z each independently represent hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy;n is 0, 1 or 2;R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, aryl or when taken together with R.sub.1, R and R.sub.1 may form a ring in which RR.sub.1 are represented by the structure --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- where m is an integer of 2, 3, 4 or 5;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or when taken together R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may form a ring in which R.sub.1 R.sub.2 are represented by the structure --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- where m is an integer of 2, 3, 4 or 5;R.sub.3 is cyano, ##STR2## CH.sub.2 OR.sub.8 or CH(OR.sub.9).sub.2 ; Q is OH, OR.sub.4 or NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;A is O, NOR.sub.5, NCOR.sub.5, NNR.sub.5 R.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are fungicides and herbicides when Z is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl; Q is a triazolyl; X is an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; and W is a variety of functional groups.

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: Substituted N-benzotriazoles of the general formula ##STR1## exhibit herbicidal activity. Herbicidal compositions and related methods of using the substituted N-benzotriazoles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pyridinesulfonamide derivative of the formula (I) and a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a halogen atom, a trifluoromethyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or di-alkylaminocarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or poly-halogenoalkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or poly-halogenoalkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or di-alkylaminosulfonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxyaminosulfonyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a nitro group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl group, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sup.

Abstract: There are provided novel 5(and/or 6)substituted 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl) and 2-(2-imidazolidinyl)nicotinic acids, esters and salts, which are useful as herbicidal agents. There are also provided novel substituted pyrrolopyridine acetonitriles, pyrrolopyridine acetamides, imidazopyrrolopyridinediones and carbamoylnicotinic acid esters, that are useful as intermediates for the preparation of the above said herbicidal agents.

Abstract: This invention is directed to certain substituted aryloxy benzotriazole compounds which are herbicidal agents. The structures of these compounds are represented by formulas I and II shown below: ##STR1## wherein M is C--X, N or N.sup.+ --O.sup.- ;W, X, Y and Z each independently represent hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy;n is 0, 1 or 2;R is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, aryl or when taken together with R.sub.1, R and R.sub.1 may form a ring in which RR.sub.1 are represented by the structure --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- where m is an integer of 2, 3, 4 or 5;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or when taken together R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may form a ring in which R.sub.1 R.sub.2 are represented by the structure --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- where m is an integer of 2, 3, 4 or 5;R.sub.3 is cyano, ##STR2## CH.sub.2 OR.sub.8 or CH(OR.sub.9).sub.2 ; Q is OH, OR.sub.4 or NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;A is O, NOR.sub.5, NCOR.sub.5, NNR.sub.5 R.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds, compositions containing them, and a method for controlling weeds by application of the compositions are disclosed. The herbicidal compounds are 2-(1-aryl-4-cyano-5-pyrazolylmethyleneiminooxy)alkanoic acid derivatives of the structure: ##STR1## in which R is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, or lower alkynyl, each optionally substituted with halogen, or CH(R.sup.1)--C(O)--Y--R.sup.2 ; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.2 is one of a variety of substituents; Y is O or NH; Z is lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; and Ar is 3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyl, 2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl, or 2,4,6-trichlorophenyl.

Abstract: The invention describes novel 1-(2-pyridyl)pyrazoles of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: X is S(O).sub.n R.sub.1, in which R.sub.1 is an alkyl group, preferably a methyl group, which is fully substituted by halogen atoms, and n is 0, 1 and 2;Y is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkylsulfenyl, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, trialkylammonium salt, cyanoalkylamino, alkoxyalkylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, haloalkylcarbonylamino, alkylaminocarbonylamino, dialkylaminocarbonylamino or alkoxyalkylideneimino, wherein the alkyl and alkoxy moieties are a linear or branched chain, containing one to four carbon atoms, and the halo-substitution consists of one or more halogen atoms, which are the same or different, up to full substitution of the alkyl moiety;Z is cyano; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclyltriazolinones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or represents alkyl or cycloalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, mercapto or halogen or represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, arylalkyl, amino or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionally substituted, andHet represents an optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula ##STR2## in which X in each case represents oxygen, sulphur, an NH group or an N-alkyl group,a process for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for protecting or preventing a crop from injury due to the application of a combination of compounds by altering the susceptibility of the crop by incorporating a gene resistant to inhibition by at least one of the compounds in the combination into the genome of the crop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 3-(aminooxoacetyl)-2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)pyridines and their salts, having herbicidal activity.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel arylindazole derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and agrochemically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are a herbicidal composition including the above arylindazole derivative as an active ingredient and a method for exterminating undesired weeds by the application of a herbicidally effective amount of the above arylindazole derivative to an area where the undesired weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives of the formulae ##STR1## wherein W, X, Y and Z are each C--R.sup.4, N or N.fwdarw.O, with the proviso that the ring contains only one heteroatom, and the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen,R.sup.3 is formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or --CO--A--R.sup.5 or --CO--NR.sup.6.sup.R.sup.7, whereR.sup.

Abstract: A nonionic surfactant blend for use with compatible herbicides. The nonionic surfactant blend includes an effective amount of an acidulated soybean soapstock. The acidulated soybean soapstock includes a range of total fatty acids of about 94%-to-96% by volume and a moisture content of not more than about 5% by volume. The present invention also includes a method for improving the performance of a herbicide. The method includes providing an effective quantity of the improved nonionic surfactant blend for combination with the herbicide.

Abstract: Carboxamides of the formulae Ia to Ic ##STR1## where X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl or alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydroxy, alkoxy, cyanoalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or naphthyl, a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic structure or one of the groups stated for R.sup.1, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are a 4- to 7-membered chain which contains, in addition to methylene groups, one of the following groups as ring member: oxygen, sulfur, N-methyl or carbonyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each nitro, cyano, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted amino, alkoxy, alkylthio, a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6 -membered heterocyclic structure, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio, or one of the groups stated for R.sup.1 ;R.sup.5 is formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or COYR.sup.6 (Y=O,S);R.sup.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a new family of haloalkyl oxazolidinyl derivatives as antidotal compounds to reduce injury to crop plants by a variety of herbicides. The antidotal compounds are characterized particularly by having heterocyclyl or spiroheterocyclyl radicals attached to the 5-position of haloalkyl oxazolidine compounds and are especially useful as in-can antidotes against injury by acetanilide and thiocarbamate herbicides to corn, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, rice and other crops.

Abstract: Herbicidal sulphonylated carboxamides of the formulaR.sup.1 --CO--NH--SO.sub.2 --(A).sub.n --R.sup.2 (I)in whichn represents the numbers 0 or 1,A represents oxygen, iminio (NH) or methylene (CH.sub.2),R.sup.1 represents a five-membered heteroaryl radical which contains 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms and additionally one oxygen or sulphur atom in the ring and which is optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or phenyl which are in each case optionally substituted, andR.sup.2 represents aryl or heteroaryl which are in each case optionally substituted,or salts thereof, with the exclusion of the compound 2-dimethylamino-N-(4-methyl-phenylsulphonyl)-5-thiazole carboxamide.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to the use of certain amides of dichloroacetic acid and other compounds as safener/antidotal compounds to reduce the phytotoxicity to crop plants, especially corn, of imidazolinone-type herbicides alone or in admixture with other co-herbicidal compounds, e.g., .alpha.-haloacetamides.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) inhibiting herbicides to prevent or delay sprout formation in agronomic crops. More particularly, this invention relates to the application of imidazolinones on tubers, such as potatoes, to inhibit the post-harvest growth of sprouts.

Abstract: Pyrazole-3-carboxamides of the general formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meaning: R.sup.1 hydrogen;substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.1 C.sub.6 -alkyl;R.sup.2 hydroxy; amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino; di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, phenyl or naphthyl,a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring;one of the groups mentioned for R.sup.1 orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together denote a 4- to 7-membered chain which may contain, in addition to methylene groups one of the following groups as ring member: oxygen, sulfur N-methyl or carbonyl;R.sup.3 a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring.substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthyl or phenyl orone of the groups mentioned for R.sup.1 ;R.sup.

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: This disclosure describes new 5-oximio-2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl) pyridines having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 branched or unbranched alkyl optionally substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthiol, halogen, CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, CN, NHCOR.sub.5, OCOR.sub.4, furyl or a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or two halogens, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl or nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkenyl optionally substituted with halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; and Z is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl. The disclosure further describes the unique method of using the compounds as herbicidal agents and the methods for their preparation.

Abstract: 4-Carboxy-2-aryloxyphenoxyalkyl substituted heterocycle compounds which are effective for the selective control of grass weed species in the presence of crops are described. Also described are a method for the selective herbicidal use of the compounds and methods for their preparation.

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.