Abstract: A solution of a plant protective agent is disclosed, which comprises per liter of solution1 to 150 g/l of one or more synthetic pyrethroid(s) as active ingredient(s) and40 to 70 g/l of ethoxylated (EO=10 to 14)-propoxylated (PO)=18 to 22) nonylphenol,10 to 20 g/l of linear calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate,90 to 120 g/l of polyoxyethylene(20)-sorbitan monolaurate as the surface active agents,and a solvent mixture (A) consisting of9 to 11% by volume of hydrogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon containing 45% of naphthene, 18 to 30% by volume of propylene glycol, 28 to 35% by volume of pine fatty acid, 23 to 30% by volume of sunflower oil, 5 to 10% by volume of an 1:1 by volume mixture of methanol or ethanol with isobutanol in an amount to complete the volume to 1 liter.

Abstract: ULV plant protecting arthropodicidal formulation comprising alkyl aryl polyglycol ether as further additives in addition to the active ingredient(s) dissolved in the mixture of alphatic hydrocarbons and sunflower oil. The formulation according to the invention has an initial contact angle on the plant surface of >13.degree., after 20 minutes of >6.degree. and it is often 120 minutes still at least 2.degree..

Abstract: Pyrenthrinoid esters with an indenyl nucleus having the following structural formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are herein defined, have been shown to be useful as pesticides and in pesticidal compositions.

Abstract: Novel choline salts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory carboxylic acids and anti-lipidemic carboxylic acids are described. Additionally, blends of choline salts with the above carboxylic acids are also described. The new salts and compositions offer new therapeutic advantages.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are described for treating a CNS disorder such as a cognitive disorder, epilepsy, depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disease or neurotoxic injury. Compound of interest are 2-amino-4,5-methyleneadipic acid compounds and derivatives defined by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, ##STR2## with each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein each of X and Y is independently selected from hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino and ##STR3## with each of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein any of R.sup.1 through R.sup.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising at least one pyrethrinoid and a synergistically effective amount of at least one fungicide compound selected from the group consisting of azoles and morpholines, especially useful against insects and parasitic plant and animal acaridae.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as cycloalkyl/cycloalkylkyl-N-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from cycloalkyl and cycloakylalkyl groups, wherein said cycloalkyl group contains three to about eight carbon atoms and the acyclic alkyl portion of said cycloakylalkyl group contains one to about eight carbon atoms; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 is hydroxy; and wherein R.sub.7 is isobutyl or ethyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Environmentally-acceptable intimate mixtures of active ingredients and excipients which meet economic performance levels are prepared without use of harmful solvents by solubilizing and mixing the components in liquid carbon dioxide maintained under pressure and then slowly reducing the pressure to convert the carbon dioxide to the gaseous phase and venting the gaseous carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Disclosed are compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y independently represent hydroxymethyl; cyano; carboxy; functionally modified carboxy selected from esterified carboxy, carbamoyl, and N-substituted carbamoyl; 5-tetrazolyl; 2-oxazolyl, 4,5-dihydro-2-oxazolyl, or each said grouping substituted by lower alkyl; R and R.sub.o independently represent lower alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, or aryl-lower alkyl; A represents methylene; or A represents methylene substituted by lower alkyl, by lower alkylthio-lower alkyl, by aryl-lower alkylthio-lower alkyl, by arylthio-lower alkyl, by hydroxy-lower alkyl, by acyloxy-lower alkyl, by lower alkoxy-lower alkyl, by alkyloxy-lower alkyl, by aryloxy-lower alkyl, by amino-lower alkyl by acylamino-lower alkyl, by guanidino-lower amino-lower alkyl, by (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl, by (C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: An improved method for the decarbalkoxyation of alkylated .beta.-keto esters to obtain high yields of ketones. In accordance with the method, decarbalkoxylation of alkylated .beta.-keto esters is accomplished by heating the esters in the presence of dilute aqueous alkali and an effective amount of a phase-transfer agent. The method produces commercially practical yields of ketone in a manner which is facile, economical and environmentally safe. Novel methylene-linked pyrethroid ketones produced from the improved method exhibit insecticidal activity against various agricultural pests.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition for aerosols comprises 2,4-dioxo-1-(2-propynyl)imidazolidin-3-ylmethyl chrysanthemate as an active ingredient and an organic solvent containing at least one aromatic hydrocarbon having 12 to 20 carbon atoms and kerosene in a weight ratio of said aromatic hydrocarbon to kerosene of 1:20 to 4:1. The aerosol according to the present invention has an excellent insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Acaricidal compositions comprising a pyrethroid of formula ##STR1## wherein Z and Z.sup.1 are the same or different and each is halo and wherein X is hydrogen or cyano, provided that when Z and Z.sup.1 are both chloro, X must be cyano together with at least one organophosphorus compound, formulations containing them and their use for the control of veterinary ectoparasites of the sub-Orders Ixodoidea and Sarcoptiformes.

Abstract: 3-Methoximinopropionic esters of the formula ##STR1## where the radicals R (m=1 to 5) are each hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy, unsubstituted or substituted benzyl or unsubstituted or substituted benzyloxy, or the group ##STR2## is naphthyl, and X is methyleneoxy, oxymethylene, ethylene, ethenylene, thiomethylene or oxygen, and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Synergistic insecticidal compositions comprising (I) O-methyl thionoethanephosphonate of the formula ##STR1## and (II) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (4-fluoro-3-phenoxy)-2-cyanobenzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2', 2'-dichlorovinyl)-cyclopropanecarboxylate (cyfluthrin) and 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2', 2'-dichlorovinyl)-cyclopropanecarboxylate.

Abstract: A method of controlling veterinary ectoparasites of mammals and birds of the sub-orders Ixodoidea and Sarcoptiformes comprising the application of a parasiticidally effective, non-toxic amount of a pyrethroid of formula ##STR1## together with at least one parasiticidal organophosphorus compound active against said ectoparasites.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or halogen and R.sup.2 represents C.sub.1-8 alkyl or C.sub.1-8 haloalkyl, useful as insecticides and knockdown agents. The invention also provides compositions comprising them, methods of their use in controlling insects, and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: An insecticidal and/or acaricidal composition comprising as active ingredients 2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propynyl)cyclopent-2-enyl chrysanthemate and a phenoxybenzyl ester compound having the formula [I], ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or cyano, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or fluorine, and X is chlorine or bromine, is markedly effective against insect pests having a low sensitivity to pyrethroid and acarine pests which cannot be effectively controlled by the use of a single agent.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of mood disorders, including major depression, by administering an effective mood disorder treating amount of a compound possessing functional antagonist properties for the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor complex.

Abstract: A combination of a carbapenem of the formula: ##STR1## where R is H or CH.sub.3 and R.sup.1 is ##STR2## with a renal dipeptidase inhibitor is disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted benzyl 2-phenylalk(en)-1-ylcyclopropanecarboxylates of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is halogen or in each case low molecular weight, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy (n=1 to 5),R.sup.2 is halogen or, in each case low molecular weight, alkyl or haloalkyl,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are halogen or each is an electron in a double bond formed by them together,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or, in each case low molecular weight, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or cyano,R.sup.6 is halogen or alkyl (n=1 to 4),R.sup.7 is halogen (p=0 to 25),and their use for combating pests.

Abstract: There are described new phenylacetic acid derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: An agent for proofing keratinous material against attack by pests that feed on keratin, which contains as active compound at least one diphenylurea of the formula ##STR1## and one synthetic pyrethroid and also, if desired, further auxiliaries, and also a process for proofing keratinous material against attack by keratin pests.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel carboxylic acid esters represented by the formula (I) below, methods for their production and insecticides and/or acaricides containing them as an active ingredient, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a methyl group; and R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3-6 alkynyl group or a C.sub.1-5 haloalkyl group.

Abstract: A method of combatting insects comprising contacting insects with an insecticidally effective amount of L-2-amino-4-[(hydroxy) (methyl) phosphinyl]-butyryl-L-alanyl-L-alanine.

Abstract: Oxime ethers of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, aryl or aryloxy, the aromatic ring being unsubstituted or substituted, or R.sup.3 is heteroaryl, adamantyl, fluorenyl or cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, these radicals being unsubstituted or substituted,X is saturated or unsaturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkylene which is unsubstituted or substituted, andn is 0 or 1,and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: Insecticidal compounds with effective knockdown activity against public health pests and having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is selected from 3-allyl-2-methyl-4-oxocyclopent-2-en-1-yl; 3-propargyl-2-methyl-4-oxocyclopent-2-en-1-yl; 1-ethynyl-2-methylpent-2-en-1-yl; 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimidomethyl; (6-phenoxypyrid-2-yl)methyl; 1-cyano-1-(6-phenoxypyrid-2-yl)methyl; 1-propargylimidazolin-2,4-dione-3-ylmethyl; 5-benzylfur-3-ylmethyl; and a group of formula: ##STR2## wherein X represents hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy or ethynyl. The invention also provides processes for the preparation of, and insecticidal compositions comprising, the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Compositions for treating timber, especially timber to be exposed to the ground, comprising creosote and a compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein Z and Z.sup.1 are the same or different and are each halo, halophenyl or haloalkyl, X is hydrogen or cyano, and Y is hydrogen or a fluorine atom.The preferred pyrethroid is Permethrin.The compositions are unusually stable and have a prolonged protective action against termites, beetles, molluscs, woodworm and the like.

Abstract: An environmetally safe, broad spectrum insecticidal composition is disclosed. The composition combines a mixture of monocarboxylic acids (such as oleic and linoleic) and their alkali metal salts, and a pyrethroid compound. In a concentrated form of the composition, the monocarboxylic acid mixture comprises about 50 percent by weight monocarboxylic acids and their salts, at least 70 percent of which comprise oleic acid and at least 6 percent comprise linoleic acid. The pyrethroid compound is present in the concentrate at about 0.2 to 2.0 percent by weight.

Abstract: A pour-on formulation comprising one or more ectoparasiticides in a solvent system comprising 80 to 98% w/v of a fixed oil and 2 to 20% w/v of a volatile silicone, a method for its preparations and its use in the control of ectoparasiticides on animals.

Abstract: Water-miscible pesticidal formulations whose average particle size is at most 200 nm include water, oil, a surfactant, and a cosurfactant, wherein either the oil is a pesticide or the formulation comprises a pesticide dissolved in the oil. The pesticide may be a pyrethroid such as cypermethrin or deltamethrin. The formulations can be molecular solutions, micellar solutions or microemulsions (water-in-oil or oil-in-water) and are generally clear. They exhibit improved activity over conventional pesticidal formulations, particularly in the protection of grain, fruit and brassica plants and against insects, mites and/or larvae. The formulations are especially useful in protecting stored grain, for example against the lesser grain borer weevil (Rhyzopertha dominica).

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of all possible isomeric forms and mixtures thereof of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl and alkynyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms and cycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl and alkynyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms and acyl of 1 to 9 carbon atoms, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, --CF.sub.3, --CN, --COOR and ##STR2## R is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Hal is chlorine, bromine or fluorine and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and residue of an alcohol used in pyrethrinoid synthesis having excellent pesticidal properties.

Abstract: The insecticidal transparent emulsion of the present invention is obtained by mixing (A) at least one pyrethroidal insecticide as defined in the claims as an active ingredient; (B) a polar solvent containing mixed surface active agent containing at least one metal alkylbenzenesulfonate, at least one nonionic surface active agent having an HLB (hydro- and lipophilicity balance) of 10 to 18 and at least one polar solvent; and (C) water, so that the content of (B) in the mixture is equal to or more than that of (A) and 6% by weight or less and then diluting the resulting mixture. The insecticidal transparent emulsion of the present invention has the advantage that the solution state is unchanged even when the environmental temperature sharply moves up and down.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel carboxylic acid esters represented by the formula (I) below and insecticides containing them as an active ingredient, ##STR1## wherein R represents a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3-6 alkynyl group or a C.sub.1-5 haloalkyl group.

Abstract: Fluorobenzyl esters of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents the residue of any carboxylic acid of formula X-COOH which forms an insecticidally active ester with a 3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol, and R, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each selected from hydrogen, halogen and alkyl of up to four carbon atoms, provided that at least one of R, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 represents halogen, and further provided that R and R.sup.6 are not both bromine when R.sup.7 is hydrogen. The compounds are useful for combatting insect and acarine pests.

Abstract: A veterinary composition is disclosed which is suitable against endoparasites and which contains as active ingredients:(a) alpha-(cyano)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropane-carboxylic a cid-3-phenoxybenzyl ester or any isomeric mixture thereof; and(b) 5(6)-propylthio-2-benzimidazolyl-methylcarbamate, wherein the weight ratio of the two respective compounds is 1:1 to 1.5:1, in combination with a carrier that is inert for veterinary purposes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel carboxylic acid esters represented by the formula (I) below, methods for their production and insecticides containing them as an active ingredient, and an alcohol compound useful as an intermediate for manufacturing carboxylic acid esters represented by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a halogenated lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 represents a fluorine atom or a methyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and when R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, R.sup.5 represents a group of the formula, ##STR2## in which X and Y are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a halogen atom or a halogenated lower alkyl group, and when R.sup.4 is a methyl group, R.sup.5 represents a methyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme A reductase inhibitors useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents represented by the formula ##STR1## and the corresponding ring-opened hydroxy acids and esters derived therefrom and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and method of inhibiting the biosynthesis of cholesterol therewith are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel carboxylic acid esters represented by the formula (I) below, methods for their production and insecticides and/or acaricides containing them as an active ingredient, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group or a C.sub.2-4 alkynyl group; R.sup.2 represents a fluorine atom or a methyl group; and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

Abstract: There are provided new 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B and R.sup.1-5 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds of the invention can be used as pesticides, especially against insects and mites.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I, ##STR1## where the substituents have various significances, and physiologically acceptable hydrolyzable derivatives thereof having the hydroxy group in the 2 position of the 3-aminopropoxy side chain in esterified form, are useful as cardioselective .beta.-adrenoceptor blocking agents.

Abstract: An L-dopa derivative represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom and the other denotes a group of formula R--CO-- in which R denotes an alkyl, alkenyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, lower alkoxy or optionally substituted aralkyloxy group,and its acid addition salt. The compounds are useful in the medical field, especially in the treatment of a series of diseases called Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism.

Abstract: Novel cyclopropyl aza prostaglandin analogs are disclosed having the formula ##STR1## wherein A can be carbonyl, sulfonyl or a single bond. These compounds are useful, for example, as thromboxane antagonists.

Abstract: In the control of parasitoses in honey bees by applying to the bees, their food or their habitat a parasiticide which is selectively active against such parasitoses but not against said bees, the improvement wherein such parasiticide is a synthetic pyrethroid.

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 whichM 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: 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: Kojic acid and its esters have been found to be more effective synergists for pyrethroid and carbamate insecticides on H. zea and S. frugiperda. Thus they may serve as replacements for the widely used methylene dioxyphenyl compounds such as piperonyl butoxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic arthropodicidal composition of several pyrethroidal active ingredients causing no damage to warm-blooded organisms comprising pyrethroides and piperonyl butoxide as active ingredient which comprises as pyrethroidal active ingredient 0.1-20% by weight of 1StransR-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxy-benzyl-3- (2,2-dichlorvinyl)-2,2-dimethyl/cyclopropane-cyrboxylate of the Formula I ##STR1## 0.05-10% by weight of cis-trans-tetramethrin (3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimido-methyl(1RS)-cis-trans-chrysantemate) or trans-tetramethrin of the Formula II ##STR2## and a further pyrethroide, 0.

Abstract: Pyrethroid esters of the formula (I) ##STR1## potentiate the activity of each other against arthropod pests. Values of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 include halogen and R includes phenoxybenzyl and .alpha.-cyanophenoxybenzyl. Compositions comprise of two or more esters of (I) and formulations comprise such compositions in association with a carrier. The esters (I) are used to combat arthropods.

Abstract: Novel cyclopropane carboxylic acid esters of all possible stereoisomeric forms and mixtures thereof of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine and bromine, R is selected from the group consisting of optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms optionally substituted, optionally unsaturated cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms optionally substituted, optionally substituted aryl of 6 to 14 carbon atoms and optionally substituted heterocycle, Z is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, --CN and --C.tbd.CH and Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --OH, optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms optionally substituted, --CN, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --OAlk, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --S--Alk, ##STR2## m is 0,1,2,3 or 4, Alk is alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, --Si(Alk').sub.3, Alk' is optionally unsaturated alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms optionally substituted, --O--Ar and --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: A biocidal composition containing, as active ingredients, at least one imidazole compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a phenyl group, a halogen-substituted phenyl group, an alkyl group, or a halogen-substituted alkyl group; and R.sup.2 represents a halogen atom, and at least one other specific compound. The combination of the compound represented by formula (I) and other specific compound can produce an unexpected effect in amount required and biocidal spectrum.