Abstract: A composition which comprises (a) at least one insecticide selected from the group consisting of organic phosphorous insecticides, carbamate insecticides and pyrethroid insecticide, (b) crystalline cellulose and (c) crop product powders evaporated with (d) an essential oil and (e) a saccharide respectively in amounts of 0.1 to 10.0% by weight and 10.0 to 40.0% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, which is useful as a bait for the control of noxious insects.

Abstract: Novel 3-acyloxy-4-keto-.beta.-ionone derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is either the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl having a maximum number of 6 carbon atoms, cyclopropyl or cyclopropyl which is substituted by methyl or by halogen or represents the radical ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl having a maximum number of 6 carbon atoms, cyclopropyl or cyclopropyl which is substituted by methyl or by halogen and X represents either oxygen or sulphur, and ##STR4## display very effective microbicidal activity. They can especially be used in microbicidal compositions to control plant-pathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi of the order Oomycetes.

Abstract: Phenyl carbamates of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are as defined in the claims, are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Fungicidal substituted aminophenyl carbamates of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents --CO--NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; --CO--OR.sup.9 ; --CO--SR.sup.9 ; --CO.sup.R.sup.10 ; --SO.sub.2 R.sup.9 or hydrogen, in whichR.sup.8 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.9 represents optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, halogenoalkenyl, or in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or cycloalkylalkyl, andR.sup.10 has the meaning of R.sup.9 or represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring,Y.sup.1 to Y.sup.4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl or halogenoalkythio,R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl or alkoxyalkyl,n represents 0 or 1, andZ represents alkyl, halogenoalkyl or a ##STR2## radical, in which R.sup.11 to R.sup.

Abstract: A physical property-improving reagent which comprises an alkenoylcarbamate compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, X is an oxygen atom (--O--), a sulfur atom (--S--) or a substituted or unsubstituted imino group (--NR'--), R' being a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and Y is the residue of an active hydrogen atom-containing compound excluding --X-H therefrom dissolved in an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of not less than 8, which can impact excellent physical properties to a polymer produced with the same.

Abstract: Novel bis-S-alkylbenzene derivatives capable of inhibiting lipoxygenase, inparticular, 5-lipoxygenase are disclosed. It is expected that the compounds, which are hardly metabolized in vivo, are highly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases, including allergic diseases such as asthma, inflammation, myocardial infarction, nephritis, scabies and gout.

Abstract: A compound of the chemical formula (I) ##STR1## in a specific crystalline form, processes for its preparation, and its use for pest control.

Abstract: The invention provides insecticidal compositions for combatting aphids, which compositions contain an aphid insecticide in an amount lower than the minimum usual percentage for said insecticide in an aphicidal composition and an alarm pheromone for aphids. The compositions of the invention are less toxic because of the reduced insecticide content but they are not less effective than the insecticidal compositions which do not contain an alarm pheromone.

Abstract: A method of combating endoparasites which comprises applying thereto or to an endoparasite habitat an endoparasiticidally effective amount of an N-organooxycarbamic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or aryl, which can optionally be substituted,R.sup.2 represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, which can optionally be substituted, andR.sup.3 represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, which can optionally be substituted.Those compounds wherein one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is alkinyl are new.

Abstract: A method for controlling molluscs with 2-(2-chloro-1-methoxyethoxy)phenyl methylcarbamate of the formula ##STR1## and molluscicides containing a mixture of 2-(2-chloro-1-methoxyethoxy)phenyl methylcarbamate with methyl benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate is described.

Abstract: Sprayable aqueous insecticidal solutions are disclosed based on a mixture of fatty acid amide emulsifiers which have been acidified to a pH of less than about 7 with a water soluble acid and thickening agents which are preferably cellulose based together with an active known insecticidal ingredient propoxur, the solutions having a final pH in the range of about 3.5 to 7.

Abstract: An oil-in-water pesticidal emulsion which comprises one or more of hydrocarbons represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having two or less carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and n represents 0 or 1, in an oil-in-water pesticidal emulsion containing an active ingredient having a pesticidal activity, of which the melting point is 0.degree. C. or higher and the solubility at 0.degree. C. in the hydrocarbons represented by the above formula is 10 wt. % or more (when two or more active ingredients are used together, said melting point and solubility shall be those of a mixture of these active ingredients).

Abstract: New arthropodicidal synergistic mixtures comprising the known active compounds (I) the pyrethroid: .alpha.-cyano-3-phenoxy-4-fluoro-benzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-dichlorovinyl-cyclopropanecarboxylate or .alpha.-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-dibromovinyl-cyclopropanecarboxylate (decamethrine) and (II) 0,0-dimethyl 0-2,2-dichlorovinyl phosphate (dichlorvos) and (III), if desired, 0-isopropoxyphenyl N-methylcarbamate (propoxur). The novel mixtures are particularly suitable for use in aerosols and oil sprays.

Abstract: O-(O-ethyl-S-alkylphosphoryl)-O-(carbamoyl)-pyrocatechol derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, and X is oxygen or sulfur, and methods of combating pests with effective amounts of I.

Abstract: Disclosed are 2,3-diamino-1,4-butanedithiol; 4,5-diamino-1,2-dithiane; and their N-acyl and N-alkyl derivatives. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the disclosed compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and a method of treatment comprising administering such compounds and compositions when an antihypertensive effect or radioprotective effect is indicated.

Abstract: Antitumor compounds corresponding to the following formula: ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and represent hydrogen, an aminocarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylaminocarbonyl group, a di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylaminocarbonyl group, the group PO(OH).sub.2, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkanoyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 halogen alkanoyl group or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenoyl group, a process for their preparation, and their use in treating oestrogen-receptor-positive-tumors as well as the prostate carcinoma.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with a technique for producing storage stable, non-caking, low viscosity pesticidal concentrates and the compositions so obtained. The technique involves milling a solid biologically active compound in a low viscosity aliphatic petroleum fraction in which it is slightly soluble until it has an average particle size of less than about 10 microns at a temperature in excess of about 40.degree. C. in the presence of a high or ultra-high surface area silica and lecithin. The milling is conducted in such a manner as to avoid melting any significant portion of the biologically active compound undergoing milling. The concentrate so obtained, typically display room temperature viscosities between about 20 and 2,000 cps and contain between about 120 and 480 grams per liter of biologically active compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the sulphenic acid amides of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which X represents identical or different halogen atoms,Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkyl or NO.sub.2 andZ represents halogen, --OH, --NHOH or the group --OR.sup.1,in whichR.sup.1 denotes optionally substituted radicals from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl and heterocyclyl, orZ represents the group ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and denote hydrogen or a heterocyclic radical, orZ represents the group --OMin which M denotes ammonium or the equivalent of an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or heavy metal cation, for prolonging the duration of a high activity in agents for combating soil pests.

Abstract: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are useful in the treatment of senile macular degeneration.

Abstract: The persistance of bendiocarb and propoxur deposited on both porous and non-porous surfaces is increased by the addition of silica to formulations, in which the insecticides are dissolved in organic solvent.

Abstract: Pesticidal water-soluble aminoacid sulfenylated carbamates useful as broad spectrum insecticides and miticides, particularly useful as systemic insecticides.

Abstract: Aryl N-oxalyl-N-methyl-carbamates of the general formula ##STR1## in which X represents an alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkinoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkinylthio or arylthio radical, each of which may be optionally substituted or represents a radical of the general formula --N R.sup.3 R.sup.4, wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or aryl radical, each of which may be optionally substituted, or the radicals R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, together with the N atom to which they are bonded, form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring, andR.sup.1 represents an aryl radical which is optionally substituted,are novel and find use as pesticides, especially for combating insects, acarids and nematodes.

Abstract: A method is described for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops which comprises applying to the situs of infestation of a nematicidal composition containing as active ingredient a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is hydroxy, carbamoyloxy, or acyloxy, R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, X is halogen or methyl, n is 1 or 2. Preparation of active ingredient compounds is described, and nematicidal utility of compositions is exemplified.

Abstract: The invention relates to new carbamyloxybenzhydrol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an R.sub.3 --NH--COO-- group;R.sub.3 is alkyl having from one to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having up to 7 carbon atoms, or phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more halogen(s).The compounds of the formula (I) show antilipaemic activity and can therefore be used in therapy for treating hyperlipaemia and coronary diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: p-Alkyl or cycloalkyl phenoxy alkanols and esters are provided having the structure: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, preferably tertiary, and still more preferably tertiary-butyl; or a bivalent cycloalkylene group condensed with the phenyl group at adjacent ring carbons thereof, such as in indane;R.sub.2 is lower alkyl having from one to three carbon atoms or hydrogen;R.sub.3 is hydroxyl or an ester group selected from the group consisting of COOR.sub.4 and OOCR.sub.4 derived from unsubstituted and hydroxy-substituted monocarboxylic acids and COOR.sub.5 OOC and OOCR.sub.

Abstract: N-Methyl-carbamic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is unsubstituted or substituted 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranyl, phenyl, naphthyl or ##STR2## R.sub.2 is hydroxyl, halogen, --OR.sub.1, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkenyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -dialkylamino or ##STR3## R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 -alkenyl, R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, --SR.sub.5, ##STR4## R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 -alkenyl, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, andn is zero or 1.A process for producing these compounds and their use for combating pests are described.

Abstract: Substituted aryl alkylcarbamates have been found to provide outstanding pest repellancy when applied to desirable foliage or agronomic crops.