Abstract: Pesticidal S-(halogenoalkyl)-dithiophosphoric (phosphonic) acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted radical from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy and alkinyloxy,R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted radical from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl and aryl,X and Y are identical or different and independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, andZ represents hydrogen, halogen or alkyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel substituted cyclohexenyl phosphinylhydroxybutyrates as 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents represented by the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Dipeptide mimics which contain phosphorus and their pharmaceutical use and preparation are disclosed. The compounds have dehydropeptidase (DHP) enzyme inhibitor activity.

Abstract: The present application discloses novel potassium salts of particular tellurium and selenium compounds which are useful for the stimulation of the production of cytokines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for improving memory and accompanying symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders of memory. The method includes the steps of dosing a patient with 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate sometimes referred to as dichlorvos or DDVP, or a precursor thereof maintaining said dosage at a level and over a period of time sufficient to create a concentration of DDVP in the brain whereby memory improvement occurs. A satisfactory precursor for this method is 2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl dimethyl phosphate sometimes referred to as metrifonate and 1,2-dibromo, 2-dichlorvoethyl dimethyl phosphate sometimes referred to as naled. Other precursors are also useful.

Abstract: Novel substituted N-alkyl-N-alkoxyamidophosphonates or -thiophosphonates and N-alkyl-N-alkoxyamidophosphates or -thiophosphates of formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy,R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.4 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or when taken together with R.sub.1, forms the radical --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --; andX and Y are each independently of the other oxygen or sulfur, with the proviso that at least one of X or Y is sulfur if R.sub.2 is hydrogen.The preparation of these compounds is described, as well as the use thereof in pest control, especially for controlling insects and representatives of the order Acarina.

Abstract: A process for treating water which comprises adding to the water (a) from 1 to 50 ppm of a phosphonium compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 groups which are unsubstituted or substituted by a cyano, hydroxy, esterified hydroxy or aryl group, R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkyl group and X represents chlorine or bromine, and optionally (b) from 0.1 to 100 ppm of an anionic water treatment agent such as a scale or corrosion inhibiting agent.

Abstract: A compound of formula: ##STR1## wherein W represents one or more substituents selected from halo, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkyl and haloalkoxy or W represents a bidentate group linking adjacent carbon atoms selected from alkylene and alkylenedioxy; Y is a group of formula ##STR2## wherein X is a group of formula --(CF.sub.2).sub.n R.sup.3, where R.sup.3 is selected from hydrogen, chloro and fluoro, and n is one or two, R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, chloro, fluoro and hydroxy and R.sup.2 is selected from methyl, cyano, ethynyl and hydrogen; Q is selected from carbon bearing a hydrogen atom and nitrogen; and Z represents one or more substituents selected from fluoro, benzyl, phenoxy, chlorophenoxy, fluorophenoxy and bromophenoxy, or any isomer thereof. Processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates for use therein, insecticidal compositions containing these compounds and the use thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides physically stable anthelmintic paste compositions containing resinates of d1-6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole and other anthelmintic compounds in combination with a wide variety of therapeutic agents such as antibiotics, vitamins, vaccines, or mineral supplements.

Abstract: A method of treating surfaces colonized or colonizable by bryophites or lichens which comprises applying thereto sufficient of a water soluble tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium salt to kill, or inhibit the growth thereon of said bryophytes or lichens.

Abstract: Certain tellurium compounds have been found to have the ability to stimulate the in vivo and in vitro production of cytokines and their receptors. These compounds may be utilized in the treatment of certain tumors, autoimmune diseases, immune diseases and infectious diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the art of veterinary science. The preparation for prevention and treatment of myiases of animals comprises the following components, percent by mass:an insecticide exhibiting a larvicidal effect: 1.4 to 2.3a 5-10% ethanolic solution of polyvinylbutyral and a resol-type phenolformaldehyde resin taken in a ratio of 1:10-45: 16 to 35.0a plastifying agent improving elasticity of the resulting polymeric film: 1.0 to 20.0an antibiotic: 0.1 to 0.7an organic solvent: the balance.

Abstract: New 3-(1-aminoalkylphosphinyl)-(2-substituted)propionic acids are described which display antibacterial activity and potentiate carbapenem antibiotics.

Abstract: This invention relates to organic acid-substituted guanidine compounds. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the compounds, compositions containing them, and methods for their use as anthelmintics.

Abstract: Novel phosphoroimidates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents n-propyl or sec.-butyl,R.sup.1 represents methyl or ethyl,R.sup.2 represents methyl or ethyl, andR.sup.3 represents alkyl having from 3 to 4 carbon atoms,and the use of the new compounds as insecticides, acaricides and nematicides.

Abstract: The growth of microbiological contaminants in industrial cooling and process waters and in aqueous based products, susceptible to microbiological spoilage on storage, is inhibited by the presence of a phosphorus compound having a hydroxy alkyl group directly attached to the phosphorus atom, such as tetrakis hydroxy methyl phosphonium sulphate.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 which may be identical to or different from each other, are each straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms;X is sulfur or oxygen;Y is chlorine, bromine or fluorine; andn is 1 or 2.The compounds are useful as pesticides.

Abstract: New phospholipid derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or alkylsulfonyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy or lower alkylcarbamoyloxy;n is 0 or 1;R.sup.3 is hydroxy or protected hydroxy; andR.sup.4 is lower alkoxy or lower alicyclic-oxy group which is substituted with 2 or more hydroxy or protected hydroxy groups, and may be substituted with lower alkoxy or another alicyclic-oxy group having two or more hydroxy or protected hydroxy groups, in which the alicyclic ring may contain an oxygen atom;and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibit antitumor activity.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; R.sub.2 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halo, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxy, cyano, nitro or C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 carboalkoxy; n is an integer from 1 to 5; --A-- is ##STR2## R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or --CH.sub.2 Y; m is 0 or 1; and Y is halo, are insecticides.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom and R is an alkyl group, a lower haloalkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, a lower alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkylthio(lower)alkyl group, a phenoxy(lower)alkyl group, a phenylthio(lower)alkyl group, a phenyl(lower)alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a phenyl(lower)alkylthio(lower)alkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkyl(lower)cycloalkyl group, a halo(lower)cycloalkyl group, a lower alkylthio(lower)cycloalkyl group, a lower alkoxy(lower)cycloalkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl(lower)cycloalkyl group, a lower alkoxy(lower)alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a phenyl(lower)alkyl group, a halophenyl(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkylphenyl(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkoxyphenyl(lower)alkyl group, a phenoxyphenyl(lower)alkyl group, a phenylphenyl(lower)alkyl group, a dihalophenyl(lower)alkyl group, a di(lower)alkylphenyl(lower)alkyl group, a di(lower)alkoxyphenyl(lower)alkyl group, a tri(lower)alkoxyphenyl(l

Abstract: 2-Trifluoromethylphenyl (di)thiophosphates of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxyalkyl or alkylthioalkyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another are each hydrogen, cyano, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, each of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, which may be substituted by halogen or cyano, and X is oxygen or sulfur, are used for pest control.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition which comprises as an active ingredient a fungicidally effective amount of a phosphoramidothionate of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl(lower)alkyl group, a halogen atom-substituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a di(lower)alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a cyano group-substituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkylthio(lower)alkyl group, a lower dioxothiacycloalkyl group, a lower thiacycloalkyl group, a lower oxacycloalkyl group, a furanyl(lower)alkyl group or a thiophenyl(lower)alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl group and R.sub.3 is a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and an inert carrier or diluent.

Abstract: This invention describes a composition of matter and a method of treating agricultural substrates in which an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of fungicides, bactericides, insecticides, insect repellents, herbicides and plant growth regulators and mixtures thereof is utilized in conjunction with an amount of a glycoside dispersing agent selected from the group consisting of fructoside, glucoside, mannoside, galactoside, taloside, guloside, alloside, altroside, idoside, arabinsode, xyloside, lyxoside and riboside and mixtures thereof which is sufficient to form an emulsion or dispersion of the active ingredient.