Abstract: The invention relates to a novel 4-thiocarbamoyl-1-(3-pyrazolyl)-pyrazoles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each as defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to an indanone herbicidal composition comprising a compound having the general formula ##STR1## wherein Y is an oxygen atom or a hydrazono group,R is alkyl or substituted alkyl,X is a hydrogen atom or is one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfinyl, phenyl, phenalkyl, phenalkenyl, phenalkynyl, cyano, haloalkoxy, 1,3-dioxalan-2-yl, hydroxyimino and nitro, andan agronomically acceptable carrier.The invention also discloses a method of use of these compositions.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl-4-benzoyl-5-hydroxypyrazole compounds in which the benzoyl moiety is substituted in the 2-position with a halo, alkyl, or alkoxy group, in the 4-position with an alkylsulfonyl group, and in the 3-position with an optionally substituted phenyl group, for example, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(2-methyl-4-methylsulfonyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benz oyl-5-hydroxypyrazole, were prepared and found to be useful for the control of a variety of broadleaf and grassy weeds. The compounds can be applied either preemergently or postemergently and can be used to control undesirable vegetation selectively in small grain crops and turf or non-selectively.

Abstract: A pyrazole compound of the formula (I) or its salt: ##STR1## which is useful as a herbicide.

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

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), and their N-oxides and agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful in controlling undesired vegetation, wherein J is Formula (II), Q is represented by Q-1 through Q-4 and X, Y, Z, R.sup.1-19, m, n, p, q, and r 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 amount of a compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: Substituted 1-methyl-3-phenylpyrazoles I and their agriculturally useful acid addition salts ##STR1## where R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy or C.sub.1-C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio;R.sup.2 =halogen; R.sup.3 =F or Cl;R.sup.4 =CN, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -fluoroalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -fluoroalkenyl or --C(R.sup.5)(X-R.sup.6)(Y-R.sup.7);R.sup.5 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl; X and Y=--O-- or --S--;R.sup.6, R.sup.7 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl;are used as herbicides; for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Arylheterocycles having the general formula (I): ##STR1## and process for preparing them. The arylheterocycles having the general formula (I) display high herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Substituted arylindazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is CR.sup.14 and R.sup.14 is hydrogen, halogen, haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfinyl or alkoxy; and substituents 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 as defined in the specification. Use of the compounds as herbicides and methods of making the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Substituted 3-phenylpyrazoles of formula (I), where R.sup.1 is H, or a substituent; R.sup.2 is CN, CF.sub.3, halogen; R.sup.3 is H, alkyl, halogenalkyl; R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 halogenalkyl; R.sup.5 is H, NO.sub.2, halogen, --COOR, optionally substituted aminocarbonyl (where R is H, a substituent); and Z is --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --; and argriculturally usable salts thereof, for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Pyrazolylhetaroyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where 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; halogen, cyano, nitro;X is oxygen or sulfur which can be substituted by one or two oxygens;n is zero, one or two; andQ, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given in claim 1,processes for the preparation of the pyrazol-4-yl-hetaroyl derivatives, compositions comprising them, and the use of these derivatives or of the compositions comprising them for controlling weeds.

Abstract: New substituted pyrazole derivatives of general formula I are described ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation, as well as intermediates, and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Novel pyrazole derivatives in which a thiochroman ring bonds to a pyrazole through carbonyl group and R1 is haloalkyl group in formula (I) exhibit excellent selectivity between crops and weeds in foliar treatment and soil treatment.

Abstract: Novel herbicidal compounds, compositions containing them, and methods for their use in controling weeds are disclosed. The novel herbicidal compounds are optionally substituted phenylmethoxy or phenylmethylthio heterocycles of the formula: ##STR1## in which Q is selected from: ##STR2## R=halogen; R.sup.1 =lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl, lower haloalkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower sulfonyl, or lower alkylsulfinyl; R.sup.2 =lower alkyl, or lower haloalkyl; X=H, halogen, or lower alkyl; W=O or S; Z, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 are independently selected from H, halogen, straight or branched chain lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, is lower haloalkoxy, cyano, lower cyanoalkyloxy, or aryl; or Z and Z.sup.1 are adjacent to each other on the benzene ring, and taken together are --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --; or Z.sup.2 is OA in the 2-, 3-, or 4-position of the phenyl ring; A is a derivative of an alkanoate bonded to the phenoxy oxygen at the alpha carbon; R.sup.3 is H or lower alkyl; R.sup.

Abstract: A pyrazole compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.11 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; each of R.sup.12, R.sup.13, R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.16 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.17 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; X.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or hydrogen; p is 0, 1 or 2; A.sup.2 is ##STR2## or --CR.sup.18 R.sup.19 in which each of R.sup.18 and R.sup.19 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R is 0 to 3; B is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cycloalkyl or the formula ##STR3## wherein Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, nitro or halogen; and n is 1 or 2. The pyrazole compounds are used as herbicides.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide herbicides which are completely selective to crops such as paddy rice, soybeans and cotton and have an excellent herbicidal activity on weeds.The invention relates to ether compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 have the same meanings as defined in the text and herbicides containing said compounds as active components.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl-4-benzoyl-5-hydroxy-1H-pyrazole compounds in which the benzoyl moiety is substituted in the 2-position with groups such as halo or alkyl, in the 4-position with an alkylsulfonyl group, and in the 3-position with an acyclic or cyclic derivatized amino group, such as 1-ethyl-4-(2-chloro-4-methylsulfonyl-3-(morpholin-4-yl)benzoyl-5-hydroxy-1 H-pyrazole, were prepared and found to be useful for the control of a variety of broadleaf and grassy weeds. The compounds can be applied either preemergently or postemergently and can be used to control undesirable vegetation in corn, rice, and wheat crops.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (1); ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a halogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl, a C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyl or the like, R.sup.3 is a di-C.sub.1-6 alkoxymethyl, a di-C.sub.1-6 alkylthiomethyl, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or the like, and a salt thereof, and a herbicide comprising the said compound and/or the salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-aryl-3-aryl-4-substituted-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds which are useful as pesticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of controlling pests and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions containing substituted pyrazole compounds and derivatives thereof of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y and O or S is Z is a carbon-carbon single bond, O, S, C.dbd.O or C.dbd.N. Methods of controlling undesirable vegetation using these compounds and derivatives are also disclosed. Herbicidal compounds wherein Z is a carbon-carbon single bond, S, C.dbd.O or C.dbd.N are also described.

Abstract: Pyrazole compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## and the formula (XI), ##STR2## and the pyrazole compounds of the formula (I) exhibits selectivity to paddy rice and corn, and can control a wide range of paddy field and upland field weeds at a low dosage.

Abstract: Substituted 3-phenylpyrazoles I ##STR1## are used as herbicides.

Abstract: A pyrazole derivative represented by the formula (1) is low in toxicity and persistence and yet has an extremely high insecticidal efficacy ##STR1## wherein A is CH, N or C-halogen atom, R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, benzyl or phenyl, R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, benzyl or phenyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom, a halogen atom lower alkyl, lower haloalkylthio, phenyl, cyano, nitro or amino, R.sup.4 is halogen atom, R.sup.5 is lower haloalkyl, R.sup.6 is hydrogen atom, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl or benzyl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.6 being not hydrogen atoms at the same time, l is 0 or 1, m is 0 or 1 and n is a number of 0 to 2.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, cyano, nitro or amino;A-B is a group ##STR2## in which the 2 carbon atom is bonded to the oxygen atom; W is a group ##STR3## R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, cyano-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylcarbonyloxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylaminocarbonyl, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention is a herbicide composition containing, as active ingredients, a pyrazole derivative of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and at least one herbicide compound selected from the group consisting of chloroacetamide-containing herbicides, imidazoline-containing herbicides, atrazine, cyanazine, metribuzin, linuron, metobenzuron, bentazone, dicamba, chlopyralid, 2,4-D, bromoxynil, pendimethalin, nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, primisulfuron and pyridate. The herbicide composition of the present invention can control a broad rage of gramineous weeds and broad-leaved weeds at a very low dosage without damaging corn and other crops.

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: 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: Herbicidal compositions containing substituted pyrazole compounds and derivatives thereof of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is O or S and Z is a carbon-carbon single bond, O, S, C.dbd.O or C.dbd.N. Methods of controlling undesirable vegetation using these compounds and derivatives are also disclosed. Herbicidal compounds wherein Z is a carbon-carbon single bond, S, C.dbd.O or C.dbd.N are also described.

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: Compounds of Formula I and their agriculturally suitable salts are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## and R.sup.1 through R.sup.7, m, n, p and q 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 amount of a compound of Formula I.

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 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: 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: A herbicidal composition having a reduced phytotoxicity which comprises at least one compound selected from 3-substituted phenylpyrazole derivatives such as ET-751 represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R is a substituent such as an alkoxy group, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a substituent such as a lower alkyl group, Y is an oxygen atom or the like, and each of X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is a halogen atom) and at least one specific anionic surfactant.

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

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: A pesticidal aqueous suspension concentrate containing as an active ingredient a 3-substituted pyrazole derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein the substituents areas defined in the description of the specification)in which the 50% particle size and 90% particle size in cumulative particle size distribution of particles of the active ingredient are less than 1 .mu.m and less than 2 .mu.m, respectively, and which is harmless to useful crops and is equal to an emulsifiable concentrate in herbicidal effect; and a process for producing said pesticidal aqueous suspension concentrate.

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: Phenylpyrazoles of the formula: ##STR1## in which: X.dbd.H, hal, NO.sub.2, CN, SCN, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkenyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkylthio (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), phenyl, phenoxy; mono- or di- alkyl- or phenyl- amino; alkylcarbonyl, carbamoyl, carboxyl, benzoyl; alkyl- sulphinyl or sulphonyl;Y, Z.dbd.H, hal, OH, NO.sub.2, NO, CN, SCN, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkenyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkylthio (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), phenyl, phenoxy; mono- or di- alkyl- or phenyl- amino; alkylcarbonyl, carbamoyl, carboxyl, benzoyl; alkyl- sulphinyl or sulphonyl, for example; andY, Z may also form a bridge of 1 to 4 atoms, of which at least one can be a hetero atom, optionally substituted. The products are useful as fungicides in agriculture.

Abstract: Pyrazole derivatives of the formula, ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, each of R.sup.2, X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is independently a C1-C4 alkyl group, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, m is an integer of 0 or 1, and n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2.) or salts thereof have high selectivity to corn, wheat and barley and can control grasses and broad-leaved weeds by any treatment of foliar treatment and soil treatment at a low dosage.

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 -.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: There are provided new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## The new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) have a particularly pronounced activity against animal pests, in particular against insects and arachnids, and against weeds.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a novel pyrazole derivative which shows high selectivity to corn, wheat and barley and which is capable of controlling gramineous weeds and broad-leaved weeds together at a low dosage.The pyrazole derivative of the present invention to achieve the above object is the compound of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group,each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,R.sup.6 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,X.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a halogen atom,n is an integer of 1 to 3,p.sup.1 is an integer of 0 to 2, andQ.sup.1 is hydrogen, --SO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 or ##STR2## in which R.sup.8 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group,Y is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a halogen atom, andm.sup.1 is an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## (in which: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, aryl or pyridyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent alkylene; A and B are each hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, dialkylsulfamoyl, aliphatic carboxylic acyl, carboxy, --CONR.sup.a R.sup.b where R.sup.a and R.sup.b are each hydrogen or alkyl, formyl or cyano groups; D represents optionally substituted phenyl, benzyl, pyridyl or pyrimidinyl; and n is 0, 1 or 2; and salts and esters thereof) have valuable herbicidal properties, and, since they are totally innocuous to rice plants, are especially useful for the treatment of paddy fields.

Abstract: There are provided aryloxybenzene compounds of formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.

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: Herbicidally active 5-amino-1-phenyl-pyrazoles, most of which are new, of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: A pyrazole derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; B is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylthioalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc.; Y is --OR.sup.1 (wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, etc), --O--L--O--R.sup.1 (wherein L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl), --O--L--OH, --O--L--O--L--O--R.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, etc.), --O--L--R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 is phenyl which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, etc.), --O--M (wherein M is a 3- to 6-membered alicyclic group), --O--L--M, --O--L--NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 (wherein each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.