Abstract: Disclosed are processes for germ-destroying air, water and food, including a germ-destroying step using an isothiocyanic acid ester, germicidal fibers and plastic products and processes for preparing the germicidal fibers and plastic products, fumigants and fumigating processes, as well as germicidal gas composition containing an isothiocyanic acid ester, a process for the preparation thereof and an apparatus for use with the process therefor.

Abstract: Sulforaphane has been isolated and identified as a major and very potent phase II enzyme inducer in broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica). Sulforaphane is a monofunctional inducer, inducing phase II enzymes selectively without the induction of aryl hydrocarbon receptor-dependent cytochromes P-450 (phase I enzymes). Analogues differing in the oxidation state of sulfur and the number of methylene groups were synthesized, and their inducer potencies were measured. Sulforaphane is the most potent of these analogues. Other analogues having different substituent groups in place of the methylsulfinyl group of sulforaphane were also synthesized and assessed. Of these, the most potent are 6-isothiocyanato-2-hexanone and exo-2-acetyl-6-isothiocyanatonorbornane.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where n, W, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are as defined herein exhibit fungicidal, insecticidal, and acaracidal activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for obtaining synergistic anti-microbial (biocidal) activity using a combination of methylene(bisthiocyanate) and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol. The methods and compositions of the invention are very effective in preventing microbial spoilage of latex carpet backing compounds and in paper and pulp preparation, particularly with respect to latex paper coatings. Compositions containing the active ingredients in ratios of from 0.001 parts methylene(bisthiocyanate) to 1 part 2-bromo-2-nitro-propane-1,3-diol to 10 parts methylene(bisthiocyanate) to 1 part 2-bromo-2-nitro-propane-1,3-diol.

Abstract: Alpha-Arylacrylic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is ethylene or ethenylene; n is 0 or 1;m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sup.1 is cyano, cyanato, thiocyanato, nitro, hydroxyl, carboxyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkadienyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or amino, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted benzyloxycarbonyl, benzoyl, phenylalkyl, phenylalkoxy or phenoxyalkyl,or R.sup.1 together with one of the radicals R.sup.2 forms an unsubstituted or substituted 1,3-butadiene-1,4-diyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted chain consisting of carbon members and an oxygen member, andR.sup.2 is halogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkadienyloxy, benzyloxy or benzylthio, are used for controlling pests.

Abstract: New cyanoalkene derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## are described, in which R and R.sup.1 have the meaning given in the description, and a process for their preparation.The new cyanoalkene derivatives are used for combating microorganisms for the protection of industrial materials.

Abstract: An allyl isothiocyanate spray prepared by dissolving 0.1 to 10% by weight of an allyl isothiocyanate in liquefied carbon dioxide gas and charging the resulting solution into a pressure vessel under a pressurization so that the liquefied carbon dioxide gas can maintain liquid phase. The spray can practically be employed with safety for bacteriostatic or germicidal treatment or for quality preservation.

Abstract: Novel N-acetonylbenzamides and their use in controlling phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Use as microbicides of thioacryloyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## Compounds and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-cyclohexyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.

Abstract: An excellent method for preventing the growth of microorganisms in citrus fruits without causing phytotoxicity, taste disorder and pericarp disorder is provided by contacting the citrus fruits for a short time with a high concentration of gaseous isothiocyanate having a fungicidal effect against Penicillium digitatum and Geotrichum candidum.

Abstract: A foam carrier for a dust control agent and a pesticidal material is provided to control fugitive dust dissemination and biological activity in bulk/granular solids.

Abstract: Certain N-acetonylbenzamides exhibit low phytotoxicity and are useful for control of a wide range of fungi, including phytopathogenic fungi of the classes Oomycetes, Ascomycetes, Deuteromycetes and Basidiomycetes.

Abstract: Novel N-(mercaptoalkyl)amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;R.sub.2 is (COR.sub.3)-aryl, heteroaryl, substituted (COR.sub.3)-aryl or substituted heteroaryl, wherein the substituents are 1-3 substituents selected from the group consisting of carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkyl, hydroxy, halo, lower alkoxy, cyclolower alkyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, phenoxy and phenylthio;R.sub.3 is --OR.sub.4 or --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 ;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, lower alkoxy lower alkyl and aryl lower alkyl, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring;Q is hydrogen or R.sub.6 CO--;R.sub.

Abstract: Derivatives of melatonin and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful for therapeutically treating hormonally dependent mammalian breast carcinoma. Combination treatments of melatonin derivatives and an antiestrogen compound are especially useful.

Abstract: An N-acylamino acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are herein defined or a salt thereof, which is useful as hypotensive drugs.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting lung tumor multiplicity and/or incidence by treating mammals with relatively long chain arylalkyl isothiocyanates, especially effective with respect to tumors induced by exposure to tobacco-specific nitrosamine. Among the isothiocyanates are 4-phenylbutyl isothiocyanate, phenylpentyl isothiocyanate and phenylhexyl isothiocyanate, which are synthesized by adding hydrochloride of phenylbutylamine, phenylpentylamine, or phenylhexylamine in water to thiophosgene in an inert organic solvent. For comparison testing, oxo-pyridyl butyl isothiocyanate is synthesized by dissolving myosmine in HCl to obtain a hydrochloride salt, suspending the salt in dry chloroform, adding thiophosgene, and adding chloroform containing triethylamine.

Abstract: Insecticidal and acaricidal compounds of formula: ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, where R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.2 represents H, CN, CH.sub.3, or CF.sub.3 ; Q represents CH or N; and Z represents one or more substituents selected from fluoro, benzyl, phenoxy and halophenoxy.

Abstract: The effects of acne and psoriasis are relived by applying either topically or by oral adminstration, a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, Cl, straight or branched alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, NO.sub.2, COOR.sub.6, CN, OR.sub.6, NR.sub.6 R.sub.7, NR.sub.6 C(.dbd.S)NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, NF.sub.6 COR.sub.7, SO.sub.2 NR.sub.6 R.sub.7, CH(CH.sub.3)COOH, CONR.sub.6 R.sub.7, COR.sub.6, OCONR.sub.6 R.sub.7, NR.sub.6 COONR.sub.7, R.sub.9 OR.sub.6, NR.sub.6 SO.sub.2 R.sub.7, Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3, and NR.sub.6 CONR.sub.7 R.sub.8,R.sub.3 together with R.sub.4 forms a benzo ring or taken together with R.sub.2 forms a benzo or tetrahydrobenzo ring or together with R.sub.2 and R.sub.1 forms a: ##STR2## moiety or together with R.sub.2 forms a ##STR3## moiety or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.1 forms a benzo ring or R.sub.2 together with R.sub.3 forms a ##STR4## moiety, or R.sub.

Abstract: Benzoylaminoalkanoic acids and esters thereof are fungitoxic and useful for controlling fungi, particularly phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R represents hydrogen, methyl of hydroxy; X represents an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or heterocyclic group; A represents a single bond, or an alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene or alkadienylene group; Y represents hydrogen, or an aryl, cycloalkyl or heterocyclic group] have valuable antihypercholesteremic activities and may be used in the treatment of disorders arising from a blood cholesterol imbalance in humans and other animals.

Abstract: A insect and mite repellent composition in which the active ingredient is an acylated .alpha.-amine acid ester derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or for an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl radical,R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and stand for optically substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl radicals andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 stand for hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl, or together with the atom to which they are bonded form an optionally substituted, monocyclic ring.

Abstract: A halogenated ethylene compound of the formula:X CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 C(Y.sub.1).dbd.C(Y.sub.2)CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 SCNwhere R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl or together form a cyclohexyl group; X is bromine, chlorine or iodine and Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are chlorine, bromine or iodine. A compound of this type is 2,3-dibromo-1-chloro-4-thiocyanato-2-butene. The compound has good anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. The compound can be used as an industrial biocide.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime ether derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COOR3, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower aralalkyl, --CH2--NHSO3--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: Polyhaloalkene compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is sulfur, oxygen, or nitrogen, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are fluorine, Z is hydrogen or the same as Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2, and n is 1-4; provided that:(A) when X is sulfur, Z is fluorine and R is thienyl or substituted thienyl, thianaphthyl or substituted thianaphthyl, thiazolinyl or substituted thiazolinyl, oxadiazolyl or substituted oxadiazolyl, 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyloxycarbonylmethyl, thiadiazolyl substituted by halogen or R.sup.2 S, wherein R.sup.2 is 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyl or R.sup.2 is phenylmethyl or phenylthiomethyl each optionally substituted by halogen or nitro; or R is thiadiazolyl substituted by R.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is substituted aryl, arylalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, haloarylthio, cyanoalkylthio, arylalkylthio, aryloxyalkylthio, arylthioalkylthio, heterocycloalkylthio, alkenylthio, haloalkenylthio, halocycloalkylalkenylthio, wherein said aryl or heterocyclic groups of R.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a physiologically-active agent and a compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein X may represent sulfur, oxygen or 2 hydrogen radicals; Y may represent --CH.sub.2 --, --NH-- or oxygen; n and m are integers of from 1 to 3; p is an integer of from 3 to 17; q is 2, 4, 6 or 8; wherein p.gtoreq.9; and R' is selected from the group consisting of H, a lower alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted phenyl, acetamido, halogen, piperidinyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted piperidinyl, carbalkoxy, carboxamide, and alkanoyl. These compositions are useful in topical or transdermal applications of the physiologically-active agent.

Abstract: Method of providing anti-sickling of red blood cells in sickle cell anemia patients without hemolyzing said cells, using thiocyanates alone, or together with Vitamin B.sub.6.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for administering systemically active agents including therapeutic agents through the skin or mucosal membranes of humans and animals in a transdermal device or formulation comnprising topically administering with said systemic agent an effective amount of a membrane penetration enhancer having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X represents sulfur, oxygen or 2 hydrogen radicals; Y represents --CH.sub.2 --, --NH-- or oxygen; n and m are integers of from 1 to 3; p is an integer of from 3 to 17; wherein p.gtoreq.9; q is 2, 4, 6 or 8; and R' is selected from the group consisting of H, a lower alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted phenyl, acetamido, halogen, piperidinyl, lower alkyl or halogen substituted piperidinyl, carbalkoxy, carboxamide, and alkanoyl.

Abstract: A dual phase solvent carrier system for topically applying at least one pharmaceutically active compound comprised of the active compound dissolved in at least one delivery solvent and at least one fugitive solvent, with a particularly useful composition for topically treating dermatophytic infections comprised of of griseofulvin, benzyl alcohol and at least one fugitive solvent.

Abstract: A derivative of phencyclidine (1) bearing an isothiocyanate moiety on the meta position of the aromatic ring (3; Metaphit as methanesulfonate and HCl salt) has been synthesized and identified as a rapid and specific site-directed acylating agent of the [.sup.3 H]-phencyclidine binding site in rat brain homogenates. Additional related compounds to Metaphit are Thiophit (oxalate salt), Ethylphit (HCl salt), and Isopropylphit (HCl salt).

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## useful as a fungicidal agent against phytopathogenic fungi, particularly their strains resistant to benzimidazole, thiophanate and/or cyclic imide fungicides.

Abstract: An analgesic stick composition comprising(i) a delivery system comprising about 10 to about 65% by weight alcohol; about 6 to about 10% by weight of an alkali metal salt of a saturated fatty acid gelling agent having from about C.sub.8 to about C.sub.22 ; about 10 to about 30% water; and(ii) an analgesic compound selected from the group consisting of oleoresin capsicum, capsicum, capsaicin, camphor, allyl isothiocyanate, methyl nicotinate, menthol and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for the prevention of schistosomal infecti in animals. The topical application of a 2-hydroxy-benzoic anilide provides prophylactic protection against penetration by infective cercariae of the parasitic worms.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to 1-p-aminoalkoxy phenyl-1-p-hydroxyphenyl-2-phenylalk-1-ene derivatives, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds possess anti-oestrogenic activity and are useful in the treatment of anovulatory infertility and the breast tumors. Representative of the compounds disclosed is 1-(p-.beta.-dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl)-trans-1-p-hydroxyphenyl-2-p-tolylbu t-1-ene.

Abstract: Pesticidal benzoylurea compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a moiety --C(O)OR.sup.1 or --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, and the meanings of each of the other symbols is described in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to new trichloroacryloyl oxime compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a benzyl group, a benzylthio group, a lower alkylthio group, a cycloalkyl group, a halogen atom, a styryl group, a halogenophenylthio group, a naphthyl group, or a phenyl group which may optionally be substituted by at least one substituent selected from the class consisting of a halogen atom, a nitro group, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a phenoxy group, a benzyloxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a thiocyanato group, a di-lower alkylamino group, a halogenopyridyloxy group and a methylenedioxy group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded, may form an aliphatic ring, said ring being optionally substituted by at least one methyl group, and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Novel 2-thiocyanato-benzamides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and represent an aliphatic radical, an arylalkyl radical which is optionally monosubstituted or polysubstituted by identical or different substituents, or a cycloalkyl-alkyl radical which is optionally monosubstituted or polysubstituted by identical or different substituents, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another represent hydrogen,which possess fungicidal activity.

Abstract: Novel cyclopropanecarboxylates in all possible isomeric forms or mixtures thereof of the formula ##STR1## with a 1R,cis or 1R,trans structure and wherein X is a halogen, R is selected from the group consisting of (A) optionally unsaturated alkyl of 2 to 12 carbon atoms, (B) optionally unsaturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, (c) ##STR2## Z is selected from the group consisting of --C.tbd.CH, --CH.sub.3 and --CN and Ar is selected from the group consisting of --C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C.sub.6 F.sub.5, ##STR3## B is hydrogen or fluorine and X is fluorine, chlorine or bromine ##STR4## Y.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine bromine, --C.tbd.N and --C.tbd.CH, Y.sub.3, Y.sub.4, and Y.sub.

Abstract: New trihaloallyl thiocyanates of the formula ##STR1## in which X and Y are identical or different and denote chlorine, bromine or iodine, can be prepared by reacting trihaloallyl compounds ##STR2## in which X and Y are identical or different and denote chlorine, bromine or iodine andZ represents a nucleofugic group,with thiocyanates. The new compounds are active compounds in microbicidal agents.

Abstract: Triphenylalkene derivatives, in particular 1-(p-.beta.-dimethylaminoethyoxyphenyl)-1,2-diphenylbut-1-ene, which possess utility as anti-oestrogens.

Abstract: A 2,2-dihalogeno-3,3-dimethylcyclopropylmethyl derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which X and Y each independently is halogen,R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,Z is a cyano group, a thiocyano group, a group of the formula ##STR2## or a group of the formula ##STR3## Hal is a halogen atom, n is 0 or 1, andQ is a lower alkyl group, a halo-lower alkyl group, a phenyl group, or a phenyl group substituted by at least one of halogen, lower alkyl and nitro,which is an intermediate in further syntheses to produce biologically active substances such as insecticides and which is itself fungicidally active.

Abstract: An aqueous composition having fungicidal and insecticidal properties is described which is useful particularly for treating wood. The aqueous composition comprises(a) at least one oil-soluble metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid having fungicidal properties wherein the metal is zinc, chromium, iron, antimony, lead, mercury or a mixture thereof,(b) at least one halopyridyl phosphate of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a halopyridyl group, Z represents oxygen or sulfur, and each R' is independently a lower alkoxy, amino or lower alkylamino group,(c) at least one surfactant, and(d) from about 60 to 99% of water.Such compositions penetrate into both dry and green wood rather readily, and the result is wood which is resistant to fungi and insects.

Abstract: A powdered or granular solid pesticide composition comprising methyl isothiocyanate supported on natural or synthetic faujasite type zeolite particles having an effective micro-pore diameter of 3.5 to 6 angstrom. This pesticide composition can effectively control various plant parasitic nematodes and noxious soil organisms and can remarkably facilitate application work.