Abstract: 1-cycloalkenyltetrazolinone derivatives of the following herbicidal formula ##STR1## R.sup.1 is cycloalkenyl which may optionally be substituted by halogen C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or bicycloalkenyl which may optionally be substituted by halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently is alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl (optionally substituted by a member selected from the group consisting of nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy and alkylthio), alkenyl and alkynyl,orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the N-atom to which they are bonded form, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which may optionally contain a further hetero atom, said heterocyclic ring optionally being benzo-condensed, or a C-.sub.

Abstract: Selective herbicidal tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or halogen,Y is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andR.sup.2 is cycloheptyl or cyclooctyl.and synergistic mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Various 5H-pyrrolo(3',4':5,6)(1,4) dithiino-(2,3-C)(1,2,5)thiadiazole-5,7(6H)-diones corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents --H, benzyl, phenethyl, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 straight or branched chain alkyl radical, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 straight or branched chain alkoxy radical, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -cycloalkoxy, an ester of the formula --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--C(O)--R.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl radical or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl radical or R represents phenyl substituted with from 0-5 halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl, cyano, nitro groups, or an ester of the formula --OC(O)--R.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl radical or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl radical or an amide of the formula --C(O)--N(R.sup.2).sub.x, wherein each R.sup.2 independently represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 straight or branched chain alkyl radical or a C.

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: Herbicidal novel tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form, together with the nitrogen atom to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are bonded, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, optionally fused to a carbocyclic ring optionally and independently substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andR.sup.3 is a 5-membered heterocyclic radical containing at least one hereto atom selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, optionally substituted by at least one substitutent selected from the group consisting of halogen, benzyl, phenyl, halogen-substituted phenyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkyl-sulfonyl and C.sub.

Abstract: .beta.-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, chlorine or bromine, --X-- is --O--, --S--, ##STR2## m is 0 or 1, --Y is --OR.sup.4, --O--N.dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --N(OR.sup.9)R.sup.10 or --SR.sup.11, where the above-mentioned substituents R.sup.2 to R.sup.11 are alkyl, and R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 to R.sup.11 can also be hydrogen,Z is halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, hetarylalkyl, hetaryloxyalkyl, hetarylthioalkyl, alkenyl, aralkenyl, aryloxyalkenyl, arylthioalkenyl, hetarylalkenyl, hetaryloxyalkenyl, hetarylthioalkenyl, alkynyl, arylalkynyl, hetarylalkynyl, aryl, hetaryl, arylazo, acylamino, --OR.sup.12, --SR.sup.13, --SOR.sup.14, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.15, --COOR.sup.16, --CONR.sup.17 R.sup.18, --COR.sup.19, --CR.sup.20 .dbd.NR.sup.21, --N.dbd.CR.sup.22, R.sup.23, --CR.sup.24 .dbd.N--OR.sup.25, --CR.sup.25 R.sup.26 --O--, N.dbd.CR.sup.27 R.sup.28, --CH.sub.2 --OCOR.sup.39 or --NR.sup.37 R.

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: Thiadiazole derivatives with excellent herbicidal effectiveness, wide herbicidal spectrum and excellent selectivity are disclosed. The thiadiazole derivatives are represented by one of the formula [I]14 [IV].

Abstract: Novel herbicidal tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen, bromine or methyl,R.sup.1 is ethyl or n-propyl, andR.sup.2 is cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is 7 or 8.The new tetrazolinones may be mixed with other herbicides.

Abstract: .beta.-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and R.sup.1 can also be chlorine or bromine,--X-- is --O--, --S--, ##STR2## m is 0 or 1, --Y is --OR.sup.4, --O--N.dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --N(OR.sup.9)R.sup.10 or SR.sup.11, where the abovementioned substitutes R.sup.2 to R.sup.11 are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 to R.sup.11 can be hydrogen and Z, U, V, W are defined in the specification.

Abstract: There is provided a 6-heterocyclyl-1-(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: Thiadiazole derivatives with excellent herbicidal effectiveness, wide herbicidal spectrum and excellent selectivity are disclosed. The thiadiazole derivatives are represented by one of the formula [I]-[IV].

Abstract: Substituted thiadiazoles which correspond to the formula: ##STR1## wherein X and Y each independently represents --Br, --Cl, --OCH.sub.3, --SCN, --OCH.sub.2 SCN, --SCH.sub.2 SCN, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCN or --SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCN, provided that at least one of X or Y represents --SCN, --OCH.sub.2 SCN, --SCH.sub.2 SCN, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCN or --SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCN are disclosed.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: The invention relates to isoxazole derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: Ar represents phenyl optionally substituted by from one to three groups and wherein two substituents on adjacent positions of the phenyl ring, together with the two atoms to which they are attached, form a 5- to 7-membered ring which is optionally substituted;R represents the hydrogen atom or a group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3 ;R.sup.1 represents alkyl, haloalkyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl;R.sup.3 represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl containing up to six carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms;and their use as herbicides.

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: Thiadiazole derivatives with excellent herbicidal effectiveness, wide herbicidal spectrum and excellent selectivity are disclosed. The thiadiazole derivatives are represented by one of the formula [I]-[IV].

Abstract: Compositions comprising herbicidal tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, Y is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl or ethyl, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different C.sub.2-4 alkyl,and at least one additional herbicide.

Abstract: A solvent for producing emulsifiable concentrates from agriculturally active chemicals which are insoluble in water comprises an alkoxyalkyl lactam such as butoxy propyl pyrrolidone. An agriculturally active chemical and the alkoxyalkyl lactam are admixed optionally with co-solvents, emulsifiers and surfactants to produce a stable emulsifiable concentrate. The concentrate is dilutable with water at the point of use to produce either macro or micro emulsions which are themselves stable to assure even application.

Abstract: Compositions comprising, as active ingredients, compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which: X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, methylthio, halogen or nitro;A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl which is substituted by a maximum of 3 X--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups, methyl which is substituted by 2 or 3 halogen atoms, ethyl which is substituted by hydroxyl and/or not more than 4 halogen atoms; vinyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by not more than 3 halogen atoms; furthermore ethynyl, propargyl, formyl, acetyl, acetyl which is substituted by not more than 3 halogen atoms, or one of the groups C(R).dbd.N--N(R.sub.2)R.sub.3, C(N.dbd.N--U.sub.1).dbd.N--NH--U.sub.1, CH(R)--[N(R.sub.1)].sub.n --N(R.sub.2)R.sub.3, C(R)(CN)OR.sub.4, C(R).dbd.N(O).sub.n R.sub.3, CH(R)--O--N.dbd.C(R.sub.1)R.sub.2, CH(R)--O--N.dbd.C(CN)--CONH--R.sub.5, C(R.sub.6).dbd.N--(O).sub.n R, CH(R)--Y--E--R.sub.3, CO--[C(OR).sub.2 ].sub.n Q, C(Q).dbd.

Abstract: Herbicidal novel tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents hydrogen, chlorine, or methyl,R.sup.1 represents ethyl or n-propyl, andR.sup.2 represents cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, with the proviso that the total of the carbon atoms of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is 7 or 8. They may be mixed with other herbicides.

Abstract: Herbicidal 1-(3-halo-4-trifluoromethylphenyl) tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents halogen,R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-3 alkyl, andR.sup.2 represents C.sub.1-3 alkyl.

Abstract: Novel tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine,Y is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl or ethyl, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different C.sub.2-4 alkyl, a process for their preparation, and the use of the new compounds as herbicides, especially against paddy-weeds.

Abstract: Herbicidal 1-(3,4-disubstituted phenyl)tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents halogen,Y represents trifluoromethoxy or trifluoromethylthio,R.sup.1 represents propyl, isopropyl or allyl, andR.sup.2 represents propyl, isopropyl or allyl.

Abstract: Herbicidal 1-(3-halo-4-substituted phenyl)tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents halogen,Y represents isopropyl or isopropoxy,R.sup.1 represents ethyl, propyl, isopropyl or allyl, andR.sup.2 represents ethyl, propyl, isopropyl or allyl.

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 defence of useful crops from weeds.

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: There are provided o-carboxy-(5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)benzoheterocyclic compounds wherein the fused heterocyclic ring system is a 5-membered ring containing one, two or three nitrogen atoms, derivatives of said benzoheterocyclic compounds and a method for the use therewith to control monocotyledenous and dicotyledenous plant species.

Abstract: Dormant seeds , e.g., of lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onions, impatiens and primrose, are produced by soaking non-dormant seeds in a solution of gibberellin synthesis inhibitor, preferably tetcyclacis, preferably in the dark at 25.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. for at least 24 hours, washing to remove the inhibitor and drying to original seed weight. The dormancy can be released by application of a gibberellin, and in some cases by moist chilling, or exposure to light at 25.degree. C. to 35.degree. C.

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: Oxazole- and thiazolecarboxamides of the formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: oxygen or sulfur;hydrogen; halogen; substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, benzyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio; alkoxy; alkylthio; haloalkoxy; haloalkylthio; or a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical;formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or --COYR.sup.5 ;oxygen or sulfur;hydrogen; cycloalkyl; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl or alkynyl; a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical; phthalimido; tetrahydrophthalimido; succinimido; maleiimido; one equivalent of a cation; or--N.dbd.CR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ;R.sup.6, R.sup.7 hydrogen; alkyl; cycloalkyl; phenyl; furyl or together a methylene chain or 4 to 7 members;hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.

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

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein W, D, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, x, m, n and p are as defined in the description. The compound have valuable pesticidal activity especially against fungi, insects, nematodes, acarids and weeds.