Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and a novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: Dialkyl urea compounds are described which act as calcitonin mimetics. These compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases which are associated with bone resorption. The calcitonin mimetics of the present invention are also useful in assays for the determination of calcitonin receptor activity.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula:  wherein  R1-R5 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, heterocycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon members, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, —CN, —NO2, —CO2R6, —COR6, —OR6, —SR6, —SOR6, —SO2R6, —CONR7R8, —NR6N(R7R8), —N(R7R8) or W—Y—(CH2)n—Z provided that at least one of R1-R5 is not hydrogen; or R2 and R3or R3 and R4, taken together form a 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl or 3 to 7 membered heteroaryl;  R6 and R7 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or aryl;  R8 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, heterocycloalkyl of 3 to 10 members, aryl or heteroaryl, or  R7 an

Abstract: Dialkyl urea compounds are described which act as calcitonin mimetics. These compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases which are associated with bone resorption. The calcitonin mimetics of the present invention are also useful in assays for the determination of calcitonin receptor activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (I-8).

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), and a novel use of these compounds in treating chemokine mediated diseases, wherein the chemokine binds to an IL-8 a or b receptor.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: There is provided pharmaceutically useful compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have meanings given in the description, which are useful as antagonists of neuropeptide Y and in particular in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, for example vasoconstriction.

Abstract: The invention concerns a series of novel bis-urea derivatives, nonpeptides, which show good binding affinity for the CCK-B receptor. The compounds, compositions containing them, methods of preparation, and utilities including anxiety, gastric acid secretion inhibition, and psychoses are included.

Abstract: Compounds useful as potassium channel inhibitors and especially useful for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and cell proliferative disorders are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas, processes for their preparation and use of pharmaceutical preparations based on these compounds, and medicaments containing them.Substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## exhibit effects on the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition comprisinga) an anionic surfactant or mixtures thereof in cleansing effective quantities,b) a primary ethoxylated alcohol of the structure R(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n OH wherein R is an average alkyl of about 10 to about 14 carbon atoms, inclusive, and n is an average number of about 6 to about 10,c) a carbanilide antibacterial agent present in an antibacterial effective amount but no more than about 2 wt. % of the composition, the quantity of component c being in a wt. ratio to component b of about 1 to 6 to about 1 to 15, andd) the balance being water.

Abstract: Hydroximic acid derivatives, useful as pesticides, have the formula ##STR1## in which G is G1 or G2 having the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each lower alkyl; W is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 ; X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are, independently, hydrogen or a variety of substituents; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, hydrogen or a variety of substituents.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas, processes for their preparation and use of pharmaceutical preparations based on these compounds, and medicaments containing them.Substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## exhibit effects on the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and a novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease scates mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8). In particular, this invention relates to the novel compounds of Formula (Ia) and their use in treating chemokine mediated diseases wherein the chemokine binds to an IL-8 a or b receptor. Compounds of Formula (Ia) are represented by the structure: ##STR1## wherein interalia, X is oxygen or sulfur;Rb is NR.sub.6 R.sub.7, alkcyl, aryl, arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryl C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, heteroarylC.sub.2-4 alkenyl, heterocyclic or heterocyclic C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or a heterocyclic C.sub.2-4 alkenyl moiety, camphor, all of which may be optionally substituted;R.sub.1 is independently selected from hydrogen; halogen; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1-10 alkyl; halosubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkyl; C.sub.2-10 alkoxy; halosubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkoxy; azide; (CR.sub.8 R.sub.8)q S(O).sub.t R.sub.4 ; hydroxy; hydroxy substituted C.sub.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) is H or (fluoro)methyl, R(2) is H, Hal or (fluoro)(mercapto)alk(oxy)yl, E is O or S; Y is --?CR(3).sub.2 !.sub.n --, where R(3)=H or alkyl and n=1-4, X is H, Hal or alkyl and Z is Hal, NO.sub.2 or alk(yl)oxy, are described.The compounds I are used for treatment of disturbances in cardiac rhythm and prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia, and can therefore be used as antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases where arrhythmias are a consequence of a narrowing of a coronary vessel, such as angina pectoris or acute cardiac infarction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cathepsin L inhibitor containing a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an arylalkyl, heterocyclic-alkyl or lower alkyl group which may be substituted; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently are a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted; R.sup.4 is an alkanoyl, sulfonyl, carbonyloxy, carbamoyl or thiocarbamoyl group which may be substituted; X is formula: --CHO or --CH.sub.2 OB (wherein B is a hydrogen atom or a protecting group of hydroxyl group); m and n independently are an integer of 0 or 1; provided that R.sup.4 is an alkanoyl group substituted by aryl, a sulfonyl group substituted by aryl having more than 9 carbon atoms or by lower alkyl, or a carbamoyl or thiocarbamoyl group which may be substituted when R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted lower alkyl, arylalkyl on methylthioethyl group, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently are a lower alkyl or arylalkyl, X is --CHO, m is 1 and n is 0 or 1, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas--processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticalsBenzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) is H or (fluoro)methyl, R(2) is H, Hal or (fluoro)(mercapto)alk(oxy)yl, E is O or S; Y is --?CR(3).sub.2 !.sub.n --, where R(3)=H or alkyl and n=1-4, X is H, Hal or alkyl and Z is Hal, NO.sub.2 or alk(yl)oxy, are described.The compounds I are used for treatment of disturbances in cardiac rhythm and prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia, and can therefore be used as antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases where arrhythmias are a consequence of a narrowing of a coronary vessel, such as angina pectoris or acute cardiac infarction.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## in which A, R, Y, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined in the description,and a medicinal product containing the same useful for treating a disorder of the melatoninergic system.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein Q is R.sup.9 CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 or CH.sub.2 R.sup.9 CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 where R.sup.9 is H or OH and R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted benzyl, C.sub.5-7 cycoalkyl or (C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl)methyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl), C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, COR.sup.a, COOR.sup.a, COC.sub.1-6 alkylhalo, COC.sub.1-6 alkylNR.sup.a R.sup.b, CONR.sup.12 C.sub.1-6 alkylCONR.sup.a R.sup.b, CONR.sup.a R.sup.b, or SO.sub.2 R.sup.a, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a chain (CH.sub.2).sub.q optionally substituted by oxo where one methylene group may optionally be replaced by O or NR.sup.x ; R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl; R.sup.4 is optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl); X and Y are H, or X and Y together are .dbd.O; and Z is O, S, or NR.sup.7 ; are tachykinin antagonists.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I in which ##STR1## Z is O or S; R.sup.11 is a halogen atom;R.sup.12 is a halogen atom or a trifluoromethyl group; andX is S, SO, SO.sub.2, O or NH;R.sup.4 is naphthyl, quinolinyl, benzimidazolyl, pyridyl, pyradazinyl, benzoxazolyl or benzothiazolyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or two substituents selected from a halogen atom, (1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxy, nitro, (1-4C)alkoxycarbonyl, halo(1-4C)alkyl, and phenyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds are useful as inhibitors of amyloid beta-protein production.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are provided: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group; or a group of formula (II), (III), (IV) or (V): ##STR2## and wherein the groups R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or various organic groups; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; as well as methods for the preparation of such compounds and their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of hypercholesteremia and arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) is H or (fluoro)methyl, R(2) is H, Hal or (fluoro) (mercapto) alk (oxy) yl, E is O or S; Y is --[CR(3).sub.2 ]n-, where R(3)=H or alkyl and n=1-4, X is H, Hal or alkyl and Z is Hal, NO.sub.2 or alk(yl)oxy, are described.The compounds I are used for treatment of disturbances in cardiac rhythm and prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia, and can therefore be used as antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases where arrhythmias are a consequence of a narrowing of a coronary vessel, such as angina pectoris or acute cardiac infarction.

Abstract: Urea-substituted benzoylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as pharmaceutical or diagnostic, and pharmaceutical containing themThere are described benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1), R(3) or R(4) is --NR(6) C.dbd.X NR(7)R(8); X is oxygen, sulfur, R(6), R(7) and R(8) are H, (perfluoro)alk(en)yl, where R(7) and R(8) can also together be 4 or 5 methylene groups,the substituents R(1) to R(5) remaining in each case are H, Hal, (fluoro) alk(en)yl, CN, NO.sub.2, NR(16)R(17).

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are provided: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group; or a group of formula (II), (III), (IV) or (V): ##STR2## and wherein the groups R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or various organic groups; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; as well as methods for the preparation of such compounds and their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of hypercholesteremia and arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: A butenoic acid compound of the following formula: ##STR1## in which Z is O, S, vinylene or azomethyne, A is an alkylene group and J is phenyl group, is a useful in treating heart disease.

Abstract: Novel capsaicin derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1 to R.sub.7 and X may be a variety of substituents, processes for the production thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and use thereof as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention concerns a series of novel bis-urea derivatives, nonpeptides, which show good binding affinity for the CCK-B receptor. The compounds, compositions containing them, methods of preparation, and utilities including anxiety, gastric acid secretion inhibition, and psychoses are included.

Abstract: The invention provides new ureas and thioureas derivatives of general formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as therapeutic agents such as for the prevention of coronary heart disease and as antidyslipidaemic agents.

Abstract: Thiourea derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 taken together represent a group having the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --in which m is 4 or 5, R.sub.3 represents a lower alkyl group or a cycloalkyl group or a group having the formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.l --R.sub.4 in which R.sub.4 is a phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, furyl or thienyl group optionally having 1-3 substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenoxy, lower alkylthio, hydroxy, halogen, nitro, cyano and trifluoromethyl, and l represents an integer of 0 to 2 and n represents an integer of 1 to 5 or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds of the invention are useful as a therapeutic agent for peptic ulcers which is also effective on prevention of the recurrence after discontinuation of the administration due to the antimicrobial activity against Helicobacter pyroli.

Abstract: Certain N-2,6-dialkyl- or N-2,6-dialkoxphenyl-N'-diarylalkylurea compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT), and are thus useful agents for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerosis with urea and thiourea compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted aryloxyphenylthioureas, aryloxyphenylisothioureas and aryloxyphenylcarobodiimides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy groups; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groups; or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, methyl or --CHO,R.sub.5 is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms; or is a --CH.dbd.CH).sub.2, --CH.sub.2).sub.3 or --CH.sub.2).sub.4 bridge in 2,3- or 3,4-position,n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,Z is --NH--CS--NH--, --N.dbd.C(SR.sub.6)--NH-- or --N.dbd.C.dbd.N--; andR.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are ACAT inhibitors rendering them useful in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The compounds contain two urea or thiourea, amide, or amine moieties or combinations of said moieties and have the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein m and n are zero or one, W and YNH and ##STR2## form the urea, thiourea, amide or amine moieties; and R.sub.1 and R .sub.2 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical.

Abstract: The insecticidal and acaricidal activity of N-phenylthioureas can be enhanced and prolonged by the simultaneous application of photosensitizers, and this activity can also be effected within a shorter period of time after application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-aminoethyl-substituted phenyl compounds, especially beta-aminoethoxy-substituted phenyl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to methods for producing analgesia and reducing inflammation, in humans and lower animals, by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for making compounds of the present invention and intermediates useful in these synthesis methods.

Abstract: Diurea derivatives are provided which are represented by the following general formula and salts thereof: ##STR1## The above compounds inhibit acyl-coenzyme A cholesterol acyl-transferase (ACAT enzyme), and thereby control the accumulation of cholesterol ester on the smooth muscle of arterial wall in the blood vessels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-aminoethyl-substituted phenyl compounds, especially beta-aminoethoxy-substituted phenyl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to methods for producing analgesia and reducing inflammation, in humans and lower animals, by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for making compounds of the present invention and intermediates useful in these synthesis methods.

Abstract: Certain N-2,6-dialkyl- or N-2,6-dialkoxyphenyl-N'-arylalkylurea compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT), and are thus useful agents for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted anilinophenylthioureas, anilinophenylisothioureas and anilinophenylcarbodiimides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy groups; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groups; or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, methyl or --CHO,R.sub.5 is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms; or is a --CH.dbd.CH--.sub.2, --CH.sub.2--3 or --CH.sub.2--4 bridge in 2,3- or 3,4-position,n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,Z is --NH--CS--NH--, --N.dbd.C(SR.sub.6)--NH-- or --N.dbd.C.dbd.N--; andR.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts, and hydrates, N-oxides and bioprecursors of such compounds and such salts in whichR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen or lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or lower alkenyl groups, or lower alkyl groups interrupted by an oxygen atom or a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring which may contain the hetero functions --O-- and ##STR3## R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkenyl or alkoxyalkyl; X represents --O--, --S-- or --CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR4## where R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; Y represents .dbd.S, .dbd.O, .dbd.NR.sub.6 or .dbd.CHR.sub.7 ;in which R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, aryl, arylsulphonyl or lower alkylsulphonyl; R.sub.

Abstract: Certain substituted urea, thiourea, carbamate, and thiocarbamate compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase and are thus useful agents for inhibiting the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, and for lowering blood plasma cholesterol.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic compounds having a TXA.sub.2 -antagonizing activity represented by formul (I): ##STR1## which strongly antagonize an action of thromboxane A.sub.2 and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemica diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: Novel isoprenoidamine compounds (I) which show antiulcer activity are provided.

Abstract: Certain N-2,6-dialkyl- or N-2,6-dialkoxyphenyl-N'-arylalkylurea compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT), and are thus useful agents for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Substituted benzylcycloalkenylurea derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X represents a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group, Y represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,R.sup.1 represents a cycloalkenyl group andR.sup.2 represents a lower alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a benzyl group or a phenyl group optionally substituted by 1 to 5 substituents selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxy groupand their use as fungicides. They can be synthesized, for example, by reacting of a substituted benzyl-cycloalkenylamine with an isocyanate or by reacting of a carbamoyl halide with an amine. The starting material, the substituted benzyl-cycloalkenyl amines, are also new.

Abstract: 1-Aryloxy-3-(substituted aminoalkylamino)-2-propanols and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have .beta.-adrenergic blocking activity with some cardioselectivity and hence are useful as anti-hypertensive, antianginal, antiarrhythmic and cardioprotective agents and in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure such as glaucoma.

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: N-(Arylthioalkyl)-N'-(aminoalkyl)ureas and thioureas and oxidation derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein B is thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, 2-furanyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or phenyl-loweralkyl and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, loweralkyl, phenyl or phenyl-loweralkyl wherein phenyl is optionally substituted, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken with the adjacent nitrogen form a heterocyclic residue. The compounds are useful in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insecticidal and acaricidal composition comprising a benzoylurea compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a halogen atom,R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a methoxy group or a halogen atom,R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or represents 1 or 2 substituents which are selected from the group consisting of halogen, methyl and trifluoromethyl,R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or represents 1-3 substituents which are selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy,X is an oxygen atom or a sulphur atom,n is 0 or 1, andR.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl group or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl group,with the proviso, that, if n is 0 and R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom.The composition may be used for the control of insects and/or mites in a dosage of 1 to 5,000 grams of active substance per hectare.