Abstract: A method for the manufacture of N,N-dialkyllactamide, whereby at least one of the compounds selected from the series made of alkyl lactate, lactide and polylactic acid is mixed with dialkylamine in order to form a reaction mixture, under conditions whereby aminolysis takes place in the reaction mixture. The method is characterized in that the reaction mixture further includes a Lewis acid. As a result of the method, N,N-dialkyllactamides can be manufactured in high yields and with high optical purity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel use of D-Napropamide and a method comprising the use of D-Napropamide and combinations comprising the same.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a substantially high purity D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide and a process for the manufacture of substantially higher purity D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide having chemical purity near about or above 95%, and chiral purity near about or more than 97%. According to another aspect of the invention is to provide an agrochemical compositions containing highly pure optically active D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide.

Abstract: What is described are 3-aminocarbonyl-substituted benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1 to R5 are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen. X is alkylene.

Abstract: Methods of reducing injury to crop foliage and achieving weed control using encapsulated acetamide herbicides are described. Herbicidal microcapsules comprising herbicide core material and a shell wall encapsulating the core material are also described. The microcapsules provide reduced crop injury through controlled herbicide release.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a substantially high purity D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide and a process for the manufacture of substantially higher purity D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide having chemical purity near about or above 95%, and chiral purity near about or more than 97%. According to another aspect of the invention is to provide an agrochemical compositions containing highly pure optically active D-(?)-N,N-diethyl-2-(?-naphthoxy)propionamide.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the general formula (1): wherein X, Y and Z are independently H, halogen, C1-4 alkyl, halo(C1-4)alkyl, C2-4alkenyl, halo(C2-4)alkenyl, C24 alkynyl, halo(C2-4)alkynyl, C1-4 alkoxy, halo(C1-4)alkoxy, —S(O)n(C1-4)alkyl where n is 0, 1 or 2 and the alkyl group is optionally substituted with fluoro, —OS02(C1-4)alkyl where the alkyl group is optionally substituted with fluoro, cyano, nitro, C,1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, —CONR?R?, —COR?, —NR?COR? or —NR?COOR?? where R? and R? are independently H or C1-4, alkyl and R?? is C1-4 alkyl, provided that at least one of X and Z is other than H; R1 is C1-4 alkyl, C2-4 alkenyl or C2-4 alkynyl in which the alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups are optionally substituted on their terminal carbon atom with one, two or three halogen atoms, with a cyano group, with a C1-4 alkylcarbonyl group, with a C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl group or with a hydroxy group; R2 is H, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxymethyl or benzyloxymethyl in which the phenyl ring of the benzyl moiety is optionally sub

Abstract: There are described derivatives of benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are various radicals, X1 is a bridging atom, X2 a carbon chain and X3 a chalcogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxypropionamides for protecting buildings, building materials and insulation compounds against the penetration of roots into and through them, and to rooting-inhibiting bitumen mixtures, sealants and insulations.

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: A phenoxycetic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a group of the formula OM wherein M is an alkali metal ion, an alkaline earth metal ion, a transition metal ion, an ammonium ion or an organic ammonium ion, or a group of the formula NHR.sub.1 wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an allyloxy group or an ethoxycarboxylmethoxy group.