Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid derivatives having substituted thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl substitution at the 4 position which are useful as herbicides and herbicide precursors.

Abstract: Optically active compounds of formula 1 ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or lower alkyl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.6 are each independently lower alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl;R.sub.3 is CN, NO.sub.2, CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, CONHR.sub.5, SO.sub.2 R.sub.5, or P(O)(OR.sub.5).sub.2, where R.sub.5 is lower alkyl, lower alkoxyalkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl;R.sub.4 is aryl, heterocyclyl, or fused-ring heterocyclyl, optionally substituted with one, two, or three halo, NO.sub.2, CN, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylamino, CF.sub.3, OCH.sub.2 F, or OCF.sub.3 ;are prepared by fractional crystallization from hot organic solvent and water in the presence of a suitable optically active amine base.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein *B is ##STR2## Y is O or S, *A is *--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, then n must be at least 1, X is O or S, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower alkoxy, provided that when *B is other than ##STR3## at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, and one of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 must be hydrogen, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, halogen, nitro, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or aryl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds are representable by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is either one of the following groups: ##STR2## (in which R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a methyl group and l is an integer of 1 or 2);R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;R.sub.3 is an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkenyl group or an alkenyloxy group, all of which may have optionally one or more substituents;A is either one of the following groups: ##STR3## (in which R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.10 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group and m is an integer of 1 to 4); andX is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,which is useful as an insecticidal agent.

Abstract: A plant metabolism regulating agent comprising as an active ingredient an alpha,beta or beta,gamma-un-saturated carboxylic acid or its derivative. It is useful for controlling the metabolism of a plant, facilitating the growth of a beneficial plant such as cereals by inhibiting the growth of undesirable plants or eradicating them, regulating the growth of a plant and dwarfing a plant.

Abstract: Novel herbicidally active pyridylthio-acylanilides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, represent hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl or alkyl, alkoxy and alkylthio having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in each case,R.sup.4 represents halogen, methyl or methoxy,n represents a number 0, 1 or 2,z represents the group (Ia) ##STR2## or the group (Ib) ##STR3## where X represents oxygen, sulphur, an N--R.sup.10 or N--O--R.sup.11 group, or X and R.sup.g tpgether represent the ##STR4## radical, and the other radicals can have various meanings. Intermediates of the formulae ##STR5## are also new.

Abstract: There is described compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X stands for CH and Y stands for N or X stands for N and Y stands for CH; A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 signify single covalent bonds or one of the groups A.sup.1 and A.sub.2 also signifies trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, cis-4-cyano-trans-1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene optionally substituted with halogen or methyl; ring B represents trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene optionally substituted with halogen or methyl or, when A.sup.2 signifies a single covalent bond, also cis-4-cyano-trans-1,4-cyclohexylene; R.sup.1 denotes an optionally halogen-substituted alkyl or alkenyl group in which optionally one CH.sub.2 group or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups is/are replaced by --O--, --COO-- and/or --OOC--; R.sup.2 signifies an optionally halogen-substituted alkyl or alkenyl group in which optionally one CH.sub.2 group or two non-adjacent CH.sub.2 groups is/are replaced by --O--, --COO-- and/or --OOC-- or R.sup.

Abstract: Substituted N-3-(5-trifluoromethyl-pyridyl-2-oxy)phenyl-N'-benzoylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, methyl, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, andR.sub.4 is hydrogen or chlorine, with the proviso that R.sub.3 is methyl, fluorine, chlorine or bromine when R.sub.4 is chlorine,are active substances having an insecticidal and, in particular, acaricidal action. They can be advantageously used to combat zooparasitic and phytoparasitic ectoparasites.

Abstract: Novel N-(Aryl-,aryloxy-,arylthio-,arylsulfinyl-and arylsulfonyl-)alkyl-N,N'-(or N',N')alkylaminoalkyl ureas, thioureas and cyanoguanidines represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl selected from the group consisting of 1- and 2-naphthyl, 2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-4(or 5)-yl,2-furanylmethyl,2-pyridinyl, phenyl and phenyl substituted by 1-3 radicals commonly used in the pharmaceutical art; (X).sub.d is oxygen, thio, sulfinyl, sulfonyl or d is zero; Z and W are each R or-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 wtih the proviso that when Z is R, W is-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 and when Z is-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, W is R; B is carbonyl, thioxomethyl, or cyanoiminomethyl; R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl-loweralkyl wherein phenyl may be substituted by 1-3 radicals commonly used in the pharmaceutical art; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel diamides having a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic moiety such as pyridyl are disclosed that are useful for improving feed utilization efficiency of ruminants and for improving lactation of lactating ruminants.

Abstract: Acrylic acid derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## an stereoisomers thereof wherein W is pyridyl or pyrimidinyl, A is oxygen or S(O).sub.n where n is 0, 1 or 2; X, Y and X are, for example, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy or aralkyl among other possible values; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are optionally substituted alkyl, and metal complexes thereof. The compounds are useful fungicides.

Abstract: There are described novel 3-fluoropyridyl-2-oxy derivatives having a herbicidal action and an action reducing the growth of grasses, which compounds correspond to the formula I whereinX is halogen or the trifluoromethyl group, andZ is an alkanoic acid derivative which is more precisely described in the specification.These compounds are suitable for the selective control of weeds in crops of cultivated plants, or for the reduction of the growth of grasses.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of aryloxy-benzoic acids containing a sulphonamide group by the direct reaction of a phenoxy-benzoic acid with a sulphonamide, in the presence of a halogenating agent such as P(O)Cl.sub.3.

Abstract: New substituted derivatives of 1,2,6-triphenyl-4(1H)-pyridone are now provided, which are useful as fungicidal agent having practically valuable and improved fungicidal activities against a variety of phyto-pathogenic microorganisms, especially fungi and which show low toxicity to animals, including humans. These new compounds may be produced by different processes.

Abstract: New pyri(mi)dyl-oxy- or -thio-benzoic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are taught which have herbicidal and plant growth regulating activity. In the formula Z can be Ch or N, X is oxygen or sulphur, A is oxygen, sulphur, a radical R.sup.5 --N.dbd.or a radical R.sup.6 O--N.dbd.and B is oxygen, sulphur, a radical ##STR2## with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 represents alkyl or a part of a 3- to 6-membered fused carbocyclic ring.

Abstract: Certain N-substituted nicotinamide compounds having formula (I) below ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein R.sup.1 is 1-piperidyl, 1-(3-indolyl)ethyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, 1-(1-phenylethyl), benzyl or mono-substituted benzyl wherein the substituent is methyl, methoxy, chloro or fluoro; and R.sup.2 is bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl or ##STR2## wherein Y is hydrogen, fluoro or chloro; and X is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, carboxy, carbo (C.sub.1-4 alkoxy), methylcarbamoyl or dimethylcarbamoyl function as selective inhibitors of calcium-independent phosphodiesterase and are useful as antidepressants.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A denotes N or N.fwdarw.0,R denotes a radical of the formula R.sup.4 --CY.sup.1 --NR.sup.5 --CY.sup.2 --NR.sup.6 --, ##STR2## R.sup.1 denotes halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylcarbonyl, where these radicals may be halogenated, nitro, cyano or carboxyl, R.sup.2 denotes halogenated alkoxy, halogenated alkenyloxy or halogenated alkynloxy, R.sup.3 denotes halogen, n denotes 0, 1 or 2, m denotes 0, 1, 2 or 3, and p denotes 0 or 1, and also the salts thereof, are advantageously suitable for combating noxious insects, acarides, nematodes or mollusks.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is either one of the following groups: ##STR2## in which R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a methyl group and l is an integer of 1 or 2;R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;R.sub.3 is an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkenyl group or an alkenyloxy group, all of which may optionally have one or more substituents;A is either one of the following groups: ##STR3## in which R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.10 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group and m is an integer of 1 to 4; andX is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.These componds are useful as insecticidal agents.

Abstract: Hydropyridine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, N-lower alkylcarbamoyl or N,N-di-lower alkylcarbamoyl, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, an optionally etherified or acylated hydroxy group or an optionally acylated amino group, and R.sub.3 represents a radical of the formula R-- (Ia), R--alk.sub.1 -- (Ib) or R'.dbd.alk.sub.2 -- (Ic) in which R represents a benzocycloalkenyl radical having a total of from 8 to 12 ring carbon atoms which is bonded via a saturated carbon atom and which is unsubstituted or is mono- or poly-substituted in the benzo moiety by hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy, halogen, lower alkyl and/or by trifluoromethyl, and/or subsituted in the .alpha.

Abstract: Acrylic acid derivatives having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is R.sup.1 O.sub.2 C--C.dbd.CH--ZR.sup.2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl or fluoroalkyl groups, and Z is oxygen or sulphur; A, B, D and E are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, aralkyl, arylalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylthio, acyloxy, amino, arylazo or acylamino, nitro, cyano, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.3 R.sup.4, --COR.sup.3, --CR.sup.3 .dbd.NR.sup.4, --N.dbd.CR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or --S(O).sub.n R.sup.3 groups; any two of the groups A, B, D and E, when they are in adjacent positions on the ring, optionally join to form a fused ring, n is 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted aryl or aralkyl; and metal complexes thereof. These compounds are useful as fungicides, insecticides, nematicides or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Certain substituted pyridine compounds are useful synthetic intermediates for preparing compounds of pharmaceutical interest. A synthetic process for using these intermediates is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of cystalline torasemide in the pure modification I (monoclinic, space group P2.sub.1 /c, melting point 162.degree. C.) from torasemide of modification II (monoclinic, space group P2/n, melting point 169.degree. C.), wherein a suspension of torasemide of modification II is stirred in water with the addition of a catalytic amount of modification I until the rearrangement is complete.The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing torasemide of modification I.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid phenoxyaliphatylphenyleneoxyalkyl esters of the formula ##STR1## in which Ac represents an acyl group, X represents oxy or optionally substituted imino, A represents a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical interrupted by a group --X.sub.1 --Ph--X.sub.2 -- in which at least one of the radicals X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 represents oxy and a radical X.sub.1 or X.sub.2 that is other than oxy represents a direct bond, and Ph represents an optionally substituted phenylene radical, and R represents an optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl or 1-oxidopyridyl, (1,3-dioxa)indanyl or benzofurazanyl radical, R.sub.1 represents an optionally substituted phenyl or indolyl radical, R.sub.2 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical and R.sub.3 represents an aliphatic radical, cyano or amino, and acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted N-[[[pyridyloxyphenyl]amino]carbonyl]phenylcarboximidates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, methyl or methoxy,R.sub.2 is halogen, methyl, trifluoromethyl or methoxy,R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl containing 1 to 3 halogen atoms, allyl or propargyl,R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen, methyl or trifluoromethyl,R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are hydrogen, andA is the ##STR2## radical, in which R.sub.8 is hydrogen, chlorine, trifluoromethyl or perhalogenated ethyl, and R.sub.9 is hydrogen, halogen, methoxy or ethoxy;to the preparation of these novel compounds and to compositions containing them for controlling insects and representatives of the order Acarina. The novel compounds are especially effective against plant-destructive insects.

Abstract: There are provided insecticidally active alkylenediamines of the formula ##STR1## wherein W.sup.1 stands for a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which may be substituted, containing at least one hetero atom selected from, O, S and N, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or alkyl and R.sup.4, X, Y and Z have the meanings as given in the specification.The new alkylenediamines can be prepared according to different preparation methods and exhibit a strong insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of the 2-propanone (I) is described starting from alkoxide (II) through the lactone (IV). ##STR1## Excellent control of the location of the substitution on the phenyl ring is achieved and the reaction proceeds in high yield.

Abstract: Bifunctional chemicals useful for linking aldehyde containing moieties to moieties containing functionalities which are or can be reactive with sulfhydryl are claimed and have the formula:L--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n1 --CONH--SPACER--NH--Xwherein L is a leaving group selected from --H or --S--Ar, wherein Ar represents optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl;n.sub.1 =2-4;X is selected from:--CO--Y--CONHNH.sub.2, a hydrazide; ##STR1## a hydrazine; ##STR2## a hydrazine; --CO--Y--NH--CONHNH.sub.2, a semicarbazide; and--CO--Z--NH--CSNHNH.sub.2, a thiosemicarbazide;wherein Y is alkylene or oxaalkylene and Z is alkylene or a polypeptide residue bridging the N-terminal amino group and C-terminal carboxy group thereof;the SPACER is oxaalkylene or oxaalkylene substituted with hydroxyl and specifically includes residues having formulas selected from--(CH.sub.2).sub.n2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n2 --(a)wherein each n2 is independently 2-4 and ##STR3## wherein n3 is 2-6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phenoxy derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: A is an imidazolyl group, a pyridyl group, a pyridyloxy group,B is group represented by the formula: --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONH(CH.sub.2).sub.k -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n-N (R.sup.4)-- wherein k is 0 or an integer of 1 to 5, n is an integer of 1 to 6 and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group;m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6;R.sup.1 is a hydroxyl group, an amino group or a lower alkoxy group;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 which may be the same or different represent, a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group hereafter the same, having lipid lowering activity, and salts thereof.

Abstract: Imidazolyl phenoxy derivatives are provided as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such derivatives. The compositions useful for lowering lipid activity in a subject and accordingly useful for reducing cholesterol and triglycerides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## Y is O ir S, *A is paraphenylene or *----(CH.sub.2)n----(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r ----, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 1, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, n+s must be at least 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, Het, aryl, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.8, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.7 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, Het-lower alkyl or aryl, Het is a monocyclic 5- or 6-membered hetero aromatic or a bicyclic heteroaromatic radical containing one or two hetero atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, which radical may be substituted by lower alkyl, halogen or aryl, and the asterisk denotes the point of attachment,and when R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are different, their enantiomers and racemic mixtures thereof, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 olefinically unsaturated organic radical having functionality which renders the nitrogen atom electron deficient, the olefinic unsaturation functionality being polymerizable,R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, orR and R.sup.1 together with the nitrogen atom can form an olefinically unsaturated 5 to 7-member ring which has functionality that renders the nitrogen atom electron deficient and the olefinic unsaturation functionality is polymerizable,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or acyl radical, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene group,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, acyl, ester, amide or acid group, andn is an integer from 1 to 10, provided n is not 1 when R is (meth)acryloyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are methyl and R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen.Under acidic conditions the above compounds having R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## Y is O or S, *A is paraphenylene or *--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --(X).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.r --, X is O, S or --CH.dbd.CH--, n or r, independently, are integers from 0 to 3, s is an integer from 0 to 1, m is an integer from 0 to 1, provided that when m is 1, n+s must be at least 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkenyl, Het or aryl, *E is ##STR2## or --(CH.sub.2).sub.k -- wherein k is an integer from 0 to 4, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: Various heterocyclic compounds have been discovered that impart improved fuel economy and friction modification to lubricant and fuel compositions. These hetrocyclic compounds of the invention preferably contain nitrogen and may be further reacted with hydrocarbyl carboxylic acid acylating reactants or hydrocarbyl phenolic reactants to give higher molecular materials. These higher molecular weight materials have higher oil-solubility and impart dispersancy properties to lubricant and fuel compositions.

Abstract: These is described a process for producing sulfonylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein G is an unsubstituted or substituted furanyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, pyridinyl or phenyl radical,X is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogen, haloalkoxy, alkylamino or dialkylamino,Y is alkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy,Z is a nitrogen atom or the methyne group --CH.dbd..This novel process comprises reacting a sulfonamide of the formulaG--SO.sub.2 --NH.sub.2,in the presence of a base, with a chloroformic acid ester of the formulaCl--CO--Q--T,or a sulfonyl chloride of the formulaG--SO.sub.2 Cl,in the presence of a base, with a urethane of the formulaH.sub.2 N--CO--Q--T;and converting the formed carbamate of the formulaG--SO.sub.2 --NH--CO--Q--Tby reaction with an amine of the formula ##STR2## into the sulfonylurea of the above formula. There are also described novel sulfonylcarbamates of the above formula as intermediates.

Abstract: Novel 5-halopyridine-3-carboxamide compounds having the general formula (I) ##STR1## or salts thereof wherein R is hydrogen atom or a group of --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.1 wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4 and R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom, hydroxy group, lower alkoxy group, mercapto group, lower alkylthio group, amino group, di-lower alkylamino group, C.sub.1-11 alkyl group, lower alkenyl group, lower alkynyl group, cycloalkyl group, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group or aryl group which may be substituted by one or two substituents of halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, the same of different, hydrogen atom, halogen atom, cyano group, nitro group, amino group, lower akyl group, halogenated lower alkyl group, hydroxy group, lower alkoxy group, aryloxy group, carboxy group or lower alkoxycarbonyl group;X is halogen atom; which compounds possess growth inhibitory activities and also anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: Metal values are extracted from aqueous solutions of metal salts containing halide or pseudo halide ions by pyridine derivatives containing the substituent --(COX).sub.A where X is the group --OR.sub.1 or --NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 and n is 1, 2 or 3. R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbyl group containing from 5 to 36 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together contain from 5 to 36 carbon atoms. The process is especially useful for the recovery of metals from leach solutions derived from sulphur-containing ores such as chalcopyrite.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are H or C.sub.1-8 -alkyl or together are C.sub.2-7 -alkylene forming a ring with the connecting N-atom; X is CN, halo, C.sub.6-10 -arylsulfonyl, C.sub.6-10 -arylsulfinyloxy, C.sub.6-10 -aryloxy, C.sub.6-10 -arylthio or C.sub.1-8 -alkylsulfonyloxy or nitro, and Y is the anion of an acid having a pK.sub.a of about 3 or less.These compounds are intermediates in the preparation of 4-substituted pyridines.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 3'-pyridinylalkenylindole-2-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof of the formula I and II ##STR1## which are useful as thromboxane A.sub.2 (TXA.sub.2) synthetase inhibitors and as such represent potent pharmacological agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein the variables are herein described. These compounds are intermediates to compounds which influence the influx of calcium into the cell.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aromatic, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic residue, as described herein, and their pharmaceutically usable acid addition salts are described. These compounds have interesting monoamine oxidase inhibiting properties with low toxicity and can accordingly be used for the treatment of depressive states and parkinsonism.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfides of the general formula heterocycle-S-R, a process for their preparation and, in particular, their use for immunostimulation, immunorestoration and cytostatic treatment, and pharmaceutical agents, which contain a sulfide of this type, for these indications.

Abstract: 2-Phenoxypropionic acid cyanamides of the formula ##STR1## have a useful selective herbicidal activity against weeds, preferably grass weeds, in crops of useful plants.In this formulaR is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkynyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, andT is a radical ##STR2## wherein A is oxygen or sulfur,X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or trifluoromethyl,Y is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or trifluoromethyl, andZ is nitrogen or the methine bridge.

Abstract: New substituted derivatives of 1,2,6-triphenyl-4(1H)-pyridinone are now provided, which are useful as fungicidal agent having practically valuable and improved fungicidal activities against a variety of phyto-pathogenic microorganisms, especially fungi and which show low toxicity to animals, including humans. These new compounds may be produced by different processes.

Abstract: A process for producing pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## is described. The process is based on the cleavage of HNR.sub.10 R.sub.11 from 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula II ##STR2## to give 1,4-dihydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula III ##STR3## and subsequent oxidation of these compounds to obtain pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I. According to one variant of the process, the 1,4-dihydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula III are obtained directly, without isolation of the intermediately formed 1-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula II, by reaction of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated hydrazones of the formula IV ##STR4## with ethene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula V ##STR5## and subsequently oxidized to pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I. In the above formulae, R.sub.1, R.

Abstract: Compounds according to the following formula are useful as herbicidal agents: ##STR1## wherein the various substituents are defined hereinbelow.

Abstract: Certain novel fluorophenoxy compounds, principally aryloxyfluorophenoxyalkanoic acids and derivatives thereof, are described. More specifically, these novel compounds bear 1 to 4 fluorine substituents on the phenyl ring. These novel compounds exhibit surprising preemergent and postemergent activity when used according to the method of the invention in the control of grassy weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of formula ##STR1## which process comprises reacting a hydrazone of formula II ##STR2## with a maleic acid derivative of formula III ##STR3## to give a 1-amino-1,4-dihydropyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivative of formula IV ##STR4## and subsequently removing R.sub.9 R.sub.10 NH. In the above formulae, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.9, R.sub.10 and X are as defined in claim 1. The pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of formula I are intermediates for the preparation of herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: A hydroxyacetic acid amide derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R and R.sub.1 which may be the same or different, is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkoxyalkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, provided that R and R.sub.1 are not simultaneously alkyl groups.

Abstract: Novel pyridinecarboxamide derivatives having the general formula (I) ##STR1## or salts thereof wherein R is hydrogen atom, alkoxy group, aralkyloxy group or a group of --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sub.1 wherein n is an interger from 1 to 3 and R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom, hydroxy group, lower alkoxy group, mercapto group, lower alkylthio group, amino group, di-lower alkylamino group, C.sub.3-11 alkyl group, lower alkenyl group, lower alkynyl group, cycloalkyl group, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, or aryl group which may be substituted by one or two substituents of halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy;R.sub.2 is halogen atom, lower alkyl group, hydroxy group, lower alkoxy group, aryloxy group, carboxy group or lower alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sub.3 is hydrogen atom, halogen atom or lower alkyl group, which possess plant growth inhibitory activities and also anti-inflammatory activity.

Abstract: N-halo-5-(substituted-phenoxy or -pyridyloxy)-2-substituted benzoic acid sulfonamides and sulfamates, their preparation and use as herbicides are disclosed.