Abstract: Disclosed are a pyrimidine or triazine compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents cyano group, a halogen atom, hydroxy group or --O--R.sup.7 where R.sup.7 represents a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a halo-lower alkyl group or a cyano-lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.4 represents a 1-imidazolyl group, --NHSO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 where R.sup.8 represents a lower alkyl group or a phenyl group which may have a substituent, hydroxy group, a lower alkoxy group or a benzyloxy group when Z is nitrogen atom; or a 1-imidazolyl group, --NHSO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 where R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to optically active compounds represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, Q.sub.1, Q.sub.2, Q.sub.3, ##STR2## and M are defined as in the specification, methods and intermediates for their preparation, liquid crystal compositions comprising at least one optically active compound of formula I and their use in electrooptical display, switching and modulation devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted azines, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which n, Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, Y and Z have the meanings given in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrimidinylthioalkane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are defined in the specification and A represents hydroxy, and B represents hydrogen or A and B together form a carbonyl group, a process for their production and a method of using said derivatives to combat unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a hydrogen atoms, a halogen atom, a methyl group, or a methoxy group;B is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a methyl group, or a methoxy group, with the proviso that A and B ar not both a hydrogen atom;X and Y each are an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxymethyl group, an acyl group, or an alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a halogen substituted alkyl group, an alkoxy substituted alkyl group, an alkylthio substituted alkyl group, a cyano substituted alkyl group, a 1-cycloalkenyl group, a benzyl group, a halogen substituted benzyl group, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an alkoxythiocarbonyl group, an alkylsulfonyl group, or a phenylsulfonyl group, while furthermore R and R.sub.1 together with the group ##STR2## indicated in the above formula may form a ring system; and R.sub.

Abstract: A pyrimidine nucleoside derivative and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof specified by the presence of ethyl group or isopropyl group at 5-position of the pyrimidine ring and the presence of a (substituted) phenylthio or a (substituted) benzyl group at 6-position of the pyrimidine ring is provided. The pyrimidine nucleoside derivative and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof show a markedly higher anti-retroviral activity than conventional analogous compounds and have a relatively low toxicity against the host cells, and therefore, are useful as an active ingredient of antiviral agent.

Abstract: Thiocarboxylic acid derivatives useful as herbicides or plant growth regulators are of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, unsubstituted or substituted alkenyl or alkynyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio;X is nitrogen or CR.sup.6, where R.sup.6 is hydrogen or, together with R.sup.3, forms a C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 -alkylene chain or C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 -alkenylene chain in which a methylene group is replaced with oxygen;R.sup.3 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio or R.sup.3 is bonded to R.sup.6 as stated above to give a 5-membered or 6-membered ring;R.sup.

Abstract: Fluorogenic chelators for Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+ are provided, they form highly fluorescent complexes with Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+. In all cases, the fluorescence observed was lanthanide-specific, long-lived and it was monitored by microsecond time-resolved fluorometry. The fluorogenic chelators could be quantified, in the presence of excess lanthanide, at levels <10.sup.-8 mol/L. Two new fluorogenic chelators can form ternary complexes with Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+, in the presence of EDTA. The structures of the identified chelators is such that enzyme substrates can be used for enzyme-labelled time-resolved fluorometric immunoassays. The chelator 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate which forms fluorescent, long-lived complexes with Eu.sup.3+, can be split by alkaline phosphatase to phosphate and 4-methylumbelli-ferone which does not form fluorescent complexes with Eu.sup.3+. Highly sensitive immunoassays for thyrotropin and thyroxine in human serum are demonstrated.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel photooxidation products, and derivatives thereof, of Merocyanine 540, their preparation and their uses as anticancer and antiviral agents.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives and sulfur analogs thereof of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein the substituents are herein below defined.

Abstract: Herbicidal substituted cycloalkenes of the formula ##STR1## in which A is a straight-chain or branched, optionally substituted alkanediyl group,X is O, S, N--R.sup.8 or CR.sup.9 R.sup.10,Y is O, S, NH or N-alkyl,Z is N or R.sup.11, andR.sup.1 to R.sup.11 represent various organic radicals.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aryl derivative of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or a heterocyclic moiety, and X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl, difluoromethylene, imino, (1-4C)alkylimino or optionally substituted (1-4C)alkylene, or X.sup.1 is a group of the formula--X.sup.4 --CR.sub.2 -- or --CR.sub.2 --X.sup.4 --whereinX.sup.4 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or carbonyl and each R is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;each of Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 is optionally substituted phenylene;X.sup.2 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl;R.sup.1 is (1-4C)alkyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.1 --X.sup.3 --A.sup.2 -- which together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are attached define a ring having 5 to 7 ring atoms, wherein each of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 is (1-3C)alkylene and X.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted .alpha.-pyrimidinyloxy(thio)- and .alpha.-triazinyloxy(thio)carboxylic acid derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, R.sup.1-3, X and Y have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides, fungicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: A compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, cyano, nitro, amino, NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, hydroxy, acylamino, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl or benzyloxy, the phenyl group or phenyl moiety of the benzyl group being optionally substituted in the ring; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 when taken together form a 5- or 6-membered ring; m is 1 or 2; R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; n is 0 or 1; X is oxygen or sulphur; Y is hydrogen when n is 0; or Y is oxygen or sulphur when n is 1; are useful as nematicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to optically active compounds represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, Q.sub.1, Q.sub.2, Q.sub.3, ##STR2## and M are defined as in the specification, methods and intermediates for their preparation, liquid crystal compositions comprising at least one optically active compound of formula I and their use in electrooptical display, switching and modulation devices.

Abstract: A compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a fluorine atom,W represents an oxygen atom, sulfur atom or group --OCH.sub.2 --,Z.sup.1 and Z .sup.2 each represent a nitrogen atom or group CH, but when Z.sup.1 is a nitrogen atom, Z.sup.2 represents a nitrogen atom or group CH and when Z.sup.1 is a group CH, Z.sup.2 represents a nitrogen atom,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent either a hydrogen atom, halogen atom or mono- or dilower alkyl-substituted amino, or a lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or lower alkylthio each of which may be substituted with a halogen atom,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 form together with the carbon atoms to which they bind respectively a 5- to 8-membered carbon ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparation of pyrimidinetriones. It also relates to novel N-dihydroxyphosphoryl pyrimidinetrione derivatives which may be useful as water-soluble prodrugs of certain pyrimidinetrione compounds.

Abstract: Pyrimidinyl- and triazinyl-salicylamides of the formula I ##STR1## in which the meanings of the radicals are described in claim 1, and the salts of compounds of the formula I which have a free hydroxycarbonyl group have a herbicidal and plant-growth regulating action. They are suitable as active substances in weed killers and in compositions for positively influencing the growth of crop plants.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, cyano, nitro, amino, NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, hydroxy, acylamino, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl or benzyloxy, the phenyl group or phenyl moiety of the benzyl group being optionally substituted in the ring; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 when taken together form a 5- or 6-membered ring; m is 1 or 2; R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; are useful as nematicides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, cyano, nitro, amino, NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, hydroxy, acylamino, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.m CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl or benzyloxy, the phenyl group or phenyl moiety of the benzyl group being optionally substituted in the ring; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 when taken together form a 5 - or 6-membered ring; m is 1 or 2; R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that when n is 0, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are not all hydrogen, or when n is 0 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both methyl, or when n is 0 and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are both hydrogen, R.sup.1 is not methyl; are useful as nematicides.

Abstract: Salicyloyl(thio)ether derivatives of the formula I, ##STR1## where is oxygen or sulfur and Z is carbon or nitrogen, and the radicals R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 and A have the meanings given in the disclosure, and processes and intermediates for preparing compounds I.

Abstract: Herbicidal pyrimidine compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein the substitutents A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X, Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2, Y.sup.3 and Z are as defined herein below.

Abstract: It is possible, by using symmetrical formaldehyde acetals of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.3 have the specified meanings, advantageously to introduce the substituent ##STR2## into nitrogen-containing heterocyclic systems to form acyclic nucleoside analogs.

Abstract: (2R)-1-(Aryloxy)-3-(butyryloxy)-2-propanols of the general formula (I), ##STR1## where Ar is a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, and a process for their preparation by the reaction of (2R)-glycidyl butyrate with an aromatic hydroxy compound Ar--OH in the presence of a quaternary ammonium halide.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 is succinimidoxy; unsubstituted or substituted hetaryl; OR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or substituted methyleneamino; OR.sup.8 where R.sup.8 is hydrogen, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal cation, ammonium or organic ammonium;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -haloalkoxy and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio;R.sup.4 is ethynyl or unsubstituted or substituted vinyl;X is oxygen or sulfur;Z is nitrogen or methine)are used as herbicides and bioregulators.

Abstract: Herbicidal naphthalene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which Q represents oxygen, sulphur or the group NR, where R represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkylR.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and in each case represent hydrogen or another radical,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sup.6 represents hydrogen or halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl or alkoxy, andR.sup.7 represents hydrogen or halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino, andZ represents N--R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 3-alkoxyalkanoic acid compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a halo-lower alkyl group or a cyano-lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 represents a lower alkyl group or a cycloalkyl group; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are mutually bonded to represent a cycloalkyl group; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkynyl group; R.sup.5 represents a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom or a halo-lower alkyl group; R.sup.6 represents a lower alkoxy group or a lower alkyl group; andX represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom,or an alkali addition salt thereof, processes for preparing the same and herbicides containing the same as an active ingredient(s).

Abstract: Benzaldehyde acetal compounds represented by the following formula: ##STR1## in which each R is a C.sub.3-8 alkyl group and forms an ether bond with the corresponding oxygen atom of the orthoaldehyde moiety have no injury to crops and, moreover, exhibits superb herbicidal effects owing to the limitation of the number of carbon atoms of each alkyl group to 3-8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unsaturated carboxylic acid amide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein ring A stands for an optionally substituted aromatic ring; R.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue or forms an optionally substituted carbocyclic ring with the adjacent group --CH.dbd.C-- together with two carbon atoms constituting the ring A; R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue or an optionally substituted acyl group; R.sup.3 stands for an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue; and n denotes an integer ranging from 2 to 6, and salts thereof, as well as the production thereof.The compounds of the present invention act on the central nervous system of mammals and has a strong anti-cholinesterase activity, which can be used for the prophylaxis and therapy of, for example, senile dementia, Alzheimer's diseases, Huntington's chorea, et., and are useful as medicines.

Abstract: Herbicidal substituted azines of the formula ##STR1## in which m represents the numbers 0, 1, 2 or 3,A represents nitrogen or a C-X group where X represents hydrogen or halogen,Q represents oxygen or sulphur,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy-alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sup.3 represents amino, hydroxyl, halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkoxycarbonyl-amino or alkylsulphonylamino,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl andZ represents N--R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted pyrimidines, pyrimidinones and pyridopyrimidines of formula (I) are as angiotensin II antagonists useful in the treatment of hypertension, ocular hypertension and certain CNS ailments: ##STR1## wherein K is --N(R.sup.8a)--C(.dbd.M) or --N.dbd.C(R.sup.8b) where M is O or NR.sup.22.

Abstract: The invention relates to new barbituric acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or heteroaryl group having 5 or 6 ring atoms, the heteroaryl group comprising one or more hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O and S, and the substituents being selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, nitro, formyl, acetyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy and optionally substituted phenoxy;R.sub.1 is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl group, a cyclopropyl group or a cyclopropyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group, andR.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or an amino group;as well as salts and metal complexes of the said compounds.These compounds may be used in compositions for the control of insects, in particular aphids, in agriculture, horticulture and silviculture.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I): ##STR1## in which any two of K, L and M are nitrogen and the other is CE; X and Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyloxy, phenyl, benzyloxy, cyano, isocyano, isothiocyanato, nitro, NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NR.sup.1 OR.sup.2, N.sub.3, NHCOR.sup.1, NR.sup.1 CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, NHCONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, N.dbd.CHNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, OR.sup.1, OCOR.sup.1, OSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, SR.sup.1, SOR.sup.1, SO.sub.2 R.sup.1, SO.sub.2 OR.sup.1, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, COR.sup.1, CR.sup.1 .dbd.NOR.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CSNR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CH.sub.3 O.sub.2 C.C:CH.OCH.sub.

Abstract: 5-benzyl barbiturate compounds for use as water-soluble uridine phosphorylase inhibitors are disclosed. These compounds are useful for reducing the toxicity and anemia induced by antiviral drugs such as AZT, as well as for potentiating anticancer drugs and combatting their host-toxicity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein A is nitrogen or a group CR.sup.5 ;each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 is, independently, hydrogen, halogen, formyl, cyano, carboxy, azido or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, arylthio, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, aminoxy or dialkyliminoxy; andR is ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic or aryl, or COR.sup.8, R.sup.8 being hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amino or mono- or di- alkylamino; andR.sup.4 is a group COR.sup.6 wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, or optionally substituted alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cycloalkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, arylthio, aminoxy, dialkyliminoxy or amino, or R.sup.6 is a group OR.sup.7 in which R.sup.7 is an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; or ##STR3## each of R.sup.9 and R.sup.

Abstract: A herbicidal pyrimidine derivative having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3, X and Z are defined as in the specification.

Abstract: 6-substitutted acyclopyrimidine nucleoside derivatives represented by the following general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a group of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylalkyl, arylthio or aralkyl; R.sup.2 represents a group of arylthio, alkylthio, cycloalkylthio, aryl sulfoxide, alkyl sulfoxide, cycloalkyl sulfoxide, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, arylcarbonyl, arylcarbonylalkyl or aryloxy; R.sup.3 represents a hydroxyalkyl group of which alkyl portion may contain an oxygen atom; X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or amino group; Y represents an oxygen or sulfur atom; and A represents .dbd.N-- or --NH-- or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their preparation and antiviral agents containing them as active ingredients.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy or nitro, provided that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not both nitro; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.5 is halogen, nitro, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or --S(O).sub.n R.sup.10 ; R.sup.6 is halogen, nitro, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or --S(O).sub.n R.sup.10 ; R.sup.7 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyalkyl, cyano, nitro, alkoxy, --S(O).sub.n R.sup.10, NR.sup.11 R.sup.12, haloalkyl or formyl; R.sup.8 is hydrogen, halogen, NR.sup.11 R.sup.12, alkyl, cycloalkyl or S(O).sub.n R.sup.10 ; and R.sup.9 is oxygen or sulphur; where n is 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.10 is alkyl, haloalkyl or cycloalkyl; and R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl or R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a heterocyclic group; provided that when R.sup.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted five-membered heteroaromatic structure having from two to four nitrogen atoms or having two nitrogen atoms and in addition a sulfur or oxygen atom, or unsubstituted or substituted naphthyl, n is 0, 1 or 2, X and Y are each nitrogen or a methine group and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have the meanings stated in the description, processes and intermediates for their preparation, and their use as herbicides and bioregulators.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for assaying biological samples, such as human serum, for barbiturates. In one aspect, analogs of barbiturates derivatized with fluorescein and analogs of barbiturates derivatized with immunogenic polypeptides are provided. The fluorescent analogs are employed as tracers in a competitive homogeneous immunoassay, i.e., a fluorescence polarization immunoassay, for detecting barbiturates. The immunogenic analogs are employed to make anti-barbiturate antiserum of the invention for use in the immunoassay method. Intermediates for preparing the fluorescent and immunogenic analogs are also provided. Further provided are test kits, comprising a fluorescent tracer and an antiserum according to the invention, for analyzing biological samples by fluorescence polarization immunoassay for the presence of a barbiturate.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted pyrimidinyloxy(thio)- and triazinyloxy(thio)acrylic acid derivative of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, G, R.sup.1-3, X and Y have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides, fungicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, formyl, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyloxy;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;R.sup.5 is unsubstituted or substituted five-membered hetaryl or isoxazolinyl or --CR.sup.6 .dbd.NOR.sup.7 ;R.sup.6 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or phenyl;R.sup.7 is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or phenyl;A is oxygen or sulfur;X is nitrogen or methine .dbd.CR.sup.8 --;R.sup.8 is one of the radicals R.sup.3, or R.sup.

Abstract: Salicylaldehyde derivatives and salicyclic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl radical, an unsubstituted or substituted 5-membered heteroaromatic radical having from 2 to 4 nitrogen atoms or two nitrogen atoms and additionally one sulfur or oxygen atom or an unsubstituted or substituted thienyl, pyridyl, naphthyl, quinolyl, indazolyl or benzotriazolyl radical, X is oxygen or sulfur, and the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 have the means given in the specification, processes and intermediates for their production, and their use as herbicides and bioregulators.

Abstract: Salicyclic acid derivatives and their sulfur analogs of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.5, X, Y and Z have the meanings given in the disclosure and claims, agents containing the salicyclic acid derivatives, and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: A 2-phenoxypridimine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom or ##STR2## wherein X.sup.1 is a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group and k is 0, 1, or 2; R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a benzyl group, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.3 is a cyano group, a formyl group, a dialkylamino group, a phenyl group, a pyridyl group, a trimethylsilyl group, a naphthyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a benzoyl group, an alkylthio group, a phenylthio group, an alkylsulfonyl group or a benzyloxy group and m is 1, 2, or ##STR3## wherein R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, R.sup.5 is a lower alkyl group or ##STR4## wherein X.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a nitro group, n is 0 or 1, provided that when R.sup.5 is an alkyl group, n is 1; and R.sup.2 is a chlorine atom or a methoxy group, provided that when R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a benzyl group, X is ##STR5## and R.sup.2 is a methoxy group, when R.sup.

Abstract: Aromatic carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which the radical ##STR2## is a substituted or unsubstituted quinoline, naphthalene, benzofuran, thiophene or pyridine radical,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkylidenaminoxy, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkylidenaminoxy, succinyliminoxy, unsubstituted or substituted alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, azolyl, alkylsulfonylamino, alkoxycarbonylalkyloxy, N-azolylalkyloxy, unsubstituted or substituted alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted phenylalkoxy, hydroxyl or the radical O.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym., M.sup..sym. being one equivalent of an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or organic ammonium ion,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio,X is oxygen or sulfur,Y and Z are nitrogen or the methine group, andR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, alkoxy, unsubstituted or substituted alkenyloxy, acylamino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or arylamino, and their use for controlling the growth of unwanted plants.

Abstract: Novel forskolin derivatives, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for treating cardiac failure and memory deficit utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A 2-phenoxypyrimidine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a formyl group, a dimethoxymethyl group or --COOR.sup.4 (wherein R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a benzyl group, an alkali metal atom, an alkaline earth metal atom or an organic ammonium group), R.sup.2 is a chlorine atom, a methyl group, a methoxy group or a difluoromethoxy group, R.sup.3 is a methyl group or a methoxy group, X is a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a nitro group or a cyano group, and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyrimidine derivatives of the formula (I) and optical isomers thereof and a herbicide containing one or more of them as an active ingredient. ##STR1## where W is O or S; X is a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxycarbonyl group; R is H, an optionally substituted lower alkyl group, an optionally substituted lower alkenyl group, an optionally substituted lower alkynyl group, an alkyali metal, an alkaline earth metal or an optionally substituted ammonium cation; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each are a halogen atom, an optionally substituted lower alkyl group or an optionally substituted lower alkoxy group; n is 3 to 5; m is 0 to 2; and is a single bond or a double bond.

Abstract: A herbicidal alkanoic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a halogen-substituted alkyl group, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, a cyano group, an acyloxyalkyl group, a thienyl group, a naphthyl group, a dihydronaphthyl group or ##STR3## wherein R.sup.8 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or --S(O).sub.n R.sup.9 wherein R.sup.9 is an alkyl group, and n is an integer of from 0 to 2, m is an integer of from 0 to 2, each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 which may be the same or different is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 form together with the adjacent carbon atom a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may contain an oxygen atom and may be substituted by one or two alkyl groups, each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 which may be the same or different is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R.sup.