Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of protecting the hemiacetal or acetal group at the anomeric carbon of a saccharide molecule comprising forming a 4-alkenyl glycoside or 4-alkenoyl glycosyl ester. The invention also relates to use of 4-alkenyl glycosides and 4-alkenoyl glycosyl esters in carbohydrate chemistry, including in the synthesis of oligosaccharides.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising 2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide, and salts thereof, and iodopropargyl butylcarbamate in a ratio to each other which exhibits synergism is disclosed.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, W is selected from the group consisting of --O--, --S--, --SO-- and --SO.sub.2 --, Z and Y are --CH-- or one is --CH-- and the other is --N--, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methoxy, methylthio, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --WCF.sub.3, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN--, --W--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --W--(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3 and --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CX.sub.3, n is an integer from 1 to 3, X is a halogen or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are --O--(CH.sub.2)--O-- and R.sub.2, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined above, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are individually hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.9 is cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts with bases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds exhibiting central nervous system (CNS) activity which are useful in the treatment of epilepsy and other CNS disorders. The compounds of this invention have the following general formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which X and Y are independently O or S, and A and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have various specified values.

Abstract: Amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently heteroaryl, X-substituted heteroaryl, X-substituted phenyl, N-substituted triazinyl or N-substituted imidazolyl;and in addition, one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be as defined above and the other can be phenyl;R.sub.3 is an alkyl chain of 2 to 25 carbon atoms, saturated or unsaturated; an alkyl chain as defined substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of phenyl, X-substituted phenyl, heteroaryl and X-substituted heteroaryl; an alkyl chain as defined interrupted by one or more groups independently selected from the group consisting of --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --NH--, --N(lower alkyl)--, --C(O)--, phenylene, X-substituted phenylene, heteroarylene and X-substituted heteroarylene; or an interrupted alkyl chain as defined substituted by one or more substituents selected form the group consisting of phenyl, X-substituted phenyl, heteroaryl and X-substituted heteroaryl;R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkylthio; 3- to 6-membered heterocycle or substituted heterocycle; phenyl or substituted phenyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkylalkoxy or combinations thereof; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 lower alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 lower alkenyl; 3- to 6-membered heterocycle or substituted heterocycle; alkyl heterocycle or substituted alkyl heterocycle; phenyl or substituted phenyl; and where R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is a basic heterocycle, herbicidally acceptable organic or inorganic salts thereof are herbicidally active.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, W is selected from the group consisting of --O--, --S--, --SO-- and --SO.sub.2 --, Z and Y are --CH-- or one is --CH-- and the other is --N--, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methoxy, methylthio, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --WCF.sub.3, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN--, --W--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --W--(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3 and --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CX.sub.3, is an integer from 1 to 3, X is a halogen or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are --O--(CH.sub.2)--O-- and R.sub.2, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined above, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are individually hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.9 is cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts with bases.

Abstract: Carbamoyl and oxycarbonyl derivatives of biphenylmethylamines of structure I are angiotensin-II antagonists with balanced AT.sub.1 and AT.sub.2 activity useful in the treatment of hypertension and related disorders and ocular hypertension. ##STR1## where X is --O-- or --N(R.sup.7)--.

Abstract: Pyridone transfer dyes have the formula ##STR1## where Q.sup.1 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, methyl or a substituted amino radical,Q.sup.2 is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine or Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form an aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring,x is a heterocyclic radical, a carboxylic or carboxamide radical or substituted amino radical andK is an aromatic radical.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutaramic acids and derivatives exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, D is CH or N, and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y, and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling weeds with these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y can be tetrazolyl are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: A 3-hydroxypyridineazomethine dye represented by general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, or a heterocyclic group; R.sub.2 represents an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, a heterocyclic group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an alkenyloxy group, an amino group, an acyl group, an ester group, an amido group, a carbamoylamino group, a sulfamoylamino group, a sulfamido group, an imido group, a ureido group, an aliphatic or an aromatic sulfonyl group, an aliphatic or an aromatic thio group, a hydroxyl group, a cyano group, a carboxy group, or a halogen atom; R.sub.3 represents an aryl group; Y represents a bivalent linking group containing at least one of amide bond and ester bond; n represents 0, 1 or 2; where n is 2, the two R.sub.2 groups may be the same group or atom or may be mutually different groups or atoms, or the two R.sub.2 groups may form a ring; where n is 1 or more, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may form a ring; and at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: Quaternary pyridinium compounds, their use in inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, their roles in the prophylaxis and treatment of organophosphate poisoning, their roles in anticholinesterase therapy and their roles as agents mimicking or opposing the actions of the natural neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which A represents a substituted thio-, sulfinyl- or sulfonyl-alkanoyl radical or a four- to eleven-membered heterocycle, B is an amino acid residue, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen (substituted) alkyl, (substituted)cycloalkyl or aryl, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, (substituted)alkyl or aryl, R.sup.3 denotes a radical of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --(X).sub.r --(CH.sub.2).sub.s --R.sup.6 with X denoting CF.sub.2, CO or CHR.sup.8, R.sup.6 denoting a (substituted)heteroaromatic, R.sup.8 denoting alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, hydroxyl, azide or halogen, q and s denoting 1 to 4, and r denoting 0 or 1, and R.sup.9 is hydrogen, (substituted)alkyl, alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl, (substituted) aroyl or (substituted)aryl, and to the salts thereof. In addition, processes for the preparation of these compounds, and the use thereof as renin inhibitors are described.

Abstract: Quaternary pyridinium compounds, their use in inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, their roles in the prophylaxis and treatment of organophosphate poisoning, their roles in anticholinesterase therapy and their roles as agents mimicking or opposing the actions of the natural neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Abstract: A butenoic or propenoic acid derivative having the following formula in which G is an aryl or a heterocyclic ring, R11 and R12 are hydroben or an alkyl, X is sulfur or oxygen, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, an substituent such as an alkyl and J is pyridyl or phenyl having substituents and a heterocyclic ring may be formed between R2, R3 and J is provided here and is useful in the pharmacological field.

Abstract: A mercapto-substituted pyridine compound having formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl groups, and n is 0 or 1, and salts thereof and a process for preparing the same are disclosed. The mercapto-substituted pyridine compound is useful as an intermediate for preparing a herbicidal compound.The present invention further provides aminocarbonyl-substituted pyridinesulfinic acid (ACPS) or salts thereof as the precursor of aminosulfonyl-substituted pyridinecarbonic acid amide compound (APCA) which is useful as the starting material for agricultural chemicals, medicine, etc. Moreover, the preparation process of the present invention is an industrially advantageous preparation process which is capable of preparing in a series of steps from mercapto-substituted pyridinecarboxylic acid amide compound (MPCA) or aminocarbonyl-substituted halogenopyridine compound (ACHP) to ACPS or salts thereof, and further to APCA.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl carboximides having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, preferably methyl;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen such as chlorine, fluorine and bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy such as propoxyethoxy and methoxy, preferably methoxy, and C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyloxy;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, heterocyclic moieties, aryl, preferably phenyl, substituted aryl, preferably substituted phenyl wherein the substitutions are chlorine, fluorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl and --NO.sub.3 ;X is --O or --S; andY is --O or --S;and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof which are highly effective fungicides for use both as preventive and curative fungicides are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 3,4-dehydropiperidin-5-one having herbicidal activity. The derivatives have the formula ##STR1## as defined in the claims. The present invention further relates to a herbicidal composition and a method for controlling weeds which grow among agricultural crops.

Abstract: Compounds of having the general formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, COR or cyano; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, halogen or methyl, provided that R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are not all hydrogen and provided that when one of them is methyl then at least one of the other two is not hydrogen; ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl (optionally substituted by hydrogen or cyano), optionally substituted benzyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, C.sub.2-4 alkynyl, cyano, COR, C.sub.1-4 thioalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 thiohaloalkoxy or SNR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ; R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl or CO.sub.2 R; Y is oxygen or sulphur; R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 thioalkoxy or --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 ; and R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryl or aralkyl or R.sup.9 and R.sup.

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 --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: Cross-linking reagents which are highly specific for sulphydryl groups and react with thiols at an excellent rate. The essential feature of the reagents is at least one vinyl group conjugated with an armoatic nitrogen heterocycle. Particular examples include vinyl pyridines, vinyl pyrimidines and vinyl triazines.

Abstract: Novel 3-amino-2,4-dialkylpyridine derivatives ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted by C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenoxy, or phenoxy that is mono- or di-substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, and Z is a bridge member --NH--CS--NH--, --N.dbd.C(SR.sup.5)--NH-- or --N.dbd.C.dbd.N-- wherein R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, can be used as pesticides. Preferably, insects and arachnids can be controlled.

Abstract: Fungicidal pyridyl imidates having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 substituted alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 carboalkoxyalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl having C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, substituted aryl and arylalkyl wherein the substituents are -Cl, -Br, -F and -NO.sub.2, furfuryl pyridyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxyl substituted thiophosphorus, and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and can form a heterocyclic ring, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl and hydrogen, and X is S or O; and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein K is oxygen or sulphur; Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is O, S(O).sub.n, NR.sup.4, CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CHR.sup.5, CO, CR.sup.1 (OR.sup.2), C.dbd.CR.sup.1 R.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2, CR.sup.1 .dbd.CR.sup.2, CHR.sup.1 CR.sup.2 .dbd.CH, C.dbd.C, OCHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 O, OCHR.sup.1 O, S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1, S(O).sub.n CHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 S(O).sub.n, CHR.sup.1 OSO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.4, CO.sub.2, O.sub.2 C, SO.sub.2 O, OSO.sub.2, CO.CO, COCHR.sup.1, COCHR.sup.1 O, CHR.sup.1 CO, CHOH.CHR.sup.1, CHR.sup.1.CHOH, ##STR2## CONR.sup.4, OCONR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO, CSNR.sup.4, OCS.NR.sup.4, SCO.NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 CO.sub.2, NR.sup.4 CS, NR.sup.4 CSO, NR.sup.4 COS, NR.sup.4 CONR.sup.4, S(O).sub.n NR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 S(O).sub.n, CS.sub.2, S.sub.2 C, CO.S, SCO, N.dbd.N, N.dbd.CR.sup.1, CR.sup.1 .dbd.N, CHR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2 CH(OH), CHR.sup.1 OCO, CHR.sup.1 SCO, CHR.sup.1 NR.sup.

Abstract: N-[(Alpha-perhaloalkylbenzyloxy)pyridyl]-N'-benzoylurea compounds of the following structural formula are useful insecticides: ##STR1## in which R.sub.A is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -benzyl, and -benzyloxy;R.sub.B is selected from -hydrogen and -halogen;R.sub.C and R.sub.D are both -hydrogen or together constitute a --COCO-- bridge;R is a perhaloalkyl substitutent;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen and -phenylthio;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -lower alkoxyalkyl, -lower haloalkoxy, -lower alkylthio, -lower alkylsulfonyl, and -diallylamino; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 at adjacent ring positions constitute a --OCH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O--, or --CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O-- bridge; andR.sub.5 is --hydrogen or -lower alkyl.

Abstract: Insecticides of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted 5- to 10-member heterocyclic moiety; R.sub.2 is an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl moiety; X is oxygen, sulfur or --NH--; and R.sub.3 is: (a) an optionally substituted 3-phenoxyphenalkyl, 3-phenoxypyridylalkyl, 3-(pyridyloxy)phenalkyl, 3-phenylaminophenoalkyl, 3-benzylphenalkyl or 3-benzyloxyphenalkyl moiety; (b) a benzylfuranylmethyl moiety; (c) a 3- or 4-substituted benzyl or tetrafluorobenzyl moiety; (d) 4-phenoxy-2-butyn-2-yl; or (e) 2-methyl-3-phenylbenzyl.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl amides carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl, substituted benzyl wherein the substitutions are selected from the group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl, halogen, --NO.sub.3 and C.tbd.N, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl and alkanoyl;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen such as chlorine, fluorine and bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy such as propoxyethoxy and methoxy, preferably methoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxyalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, benzyl, substituted benzyl wherein the substitutions are selected from the group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A particulate additive is reported which is an intimately blended mixture of a precursor, a stabilizing agent and a dispersing agent. The precursor is a quaternized ammonium or phosphonium substituted carbonic acid ester. A C.sub.4 or higher organic acid having at least one carboxylic group, such a lauric acid, or a solid inorganic acid, such as potassium bisulfate, is required as the stabilizing agent. Various alkoxylated fatty alcohols, fatty acids or alkylated phenols are utilized as the dispersing agent. These particulate additives are employed as adjuncts in bleaching-detergent compositions.

Abstract: Novel pyridines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of (a) phenyl optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of hydroxy, alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, halogen --CF.sub.3 and --NO.sub.2 and (b) a 5 to 6 member heterocyclic optionally substituted with alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of (a) alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, (b) 5 to 6 member heterocyclic optionally substituted with alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and (c) phenyl and naphthyl optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of hydroxy, alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, halogen, --NO.sub.3 and --CF.sub.3, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, --(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of haloalkyl, preferably C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, and arylalkyl wherein the preferred aryl is phenyl, the alkyl is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl and the preferred substitutions are Cl, Br, F and nitro, alkanoyl, preferably C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoyl, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be alkyl, alkanoyl, alkoxycarbanoyl, benzyl, pyridyl and substituted pyridyl, and when R.sub.3 and Rhd 4 are alkyl together with --N they can form a heterocyclic ring such as piperidine, R.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, preferably methoxy or halomethoxy and halogen wherein the halogen is chlorine, bromine or fluorine, R.sub.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl iminocarbonates having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 substituted alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 carboalkoxyalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl having C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, substituted aryl and arylalkyl wherein the substituents are --Cl, --Br, --F and --NO.sub.2 ; furfuryl, pyridyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl substituted phosphorus, alkanoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aroyl, preferably benzoyl, alkylthioarbonyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxybenzyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and can form a heterocyclic ring;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyloxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a new pyrithione salt, namely chitosan pytighione, is produced. This composition is characterized by a combination of slow release from films and excellent antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial activity is equivalent to that of sodium pyrithione. These properties make chitosan pyrithione potentially useful as an antimicrobial agent in a variety of dermatological items, such as soaps, shampoos, and skin care medicaments.

Abstract: Fluorocarbonylimino biurets derived from a tris(isocyanotoalkane)biuret, a fluoroaliphatic alcohol and a modifier group imports oil/water repellency, soil-release properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing sulphonyl-ureas of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1 represents a phenyl, naphthyl or thienyl group, the derivatives thereof substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, (halo)alkoxycarbonyl, (halo)alkyloxy, nitro, cyano groups as well as by halogen atoms,Ar.sub.2 represents a phenyl, pyridyl, pirimidinyl or triazinyl group and the derivatives thereof substituted by C.sub.1-4 (halo)alkyl, C.sub.1-4 (halo)alkyloxy, amino, O-acyl, O-arylsulphonyl, O-(substituted carbamoyl) groups as well as by halogen atoms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a 1,1-difluoroalkyl group or a 1,1-difluoroethenyl group having an even numbered carbon chain length of from 4 to 22 carbon atoms, pesticidal compositions thereof; and their use to control plant pests such as insects, acarids, and nematodes.

Abstract: Substituted N-cyanomethyl-2-pyridinones were prepared by the reaction of alkali metal substituted-2-pyridinates with monohaloacetonitriles and found to possess insecticidal properties. The alkali metal substituted-2-pyridinates can be preformed or prepared from the corresponding 2-halopyridines or 2-pyridinols in the reaction medium. N-cyanomethyl-3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinone, for example, was prepared from 2,3-difluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine and found to control aster leafhoppers both on contact and systemically.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is an amine-substituted aromatic radical and X is a hydrocarbon radical containing up to 10 carbon atoms.The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of these compounds.Furthermore, the present invention is concerned with the use of the compounds for introducing SH groups into tyrosine.

Abstract: A method for producing aliphatic O-arylurethanes by the reaction of an aliphatic primary amine with an aromatic hydroxyl compound and urea. Ammonia produced as a by-product in the reaction is removed during the reaction so that the ammonia concentration of the reaction solution is maintained at 2 wt % or less.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of cycloalkyl, preferably cyclopropyl, hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroalkyl, alkenyl, OR.sub.1, SR.sub.1 and ##STR2## wherein n is 0-10, preferably 0-2, and R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of halogen such as chlorine, fluorine and bromine, preferably chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy such as propoxyethoxy and methoxy, preferably methoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl, X is --O or --S and Y is --O or --S; and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof which are highly effective fungicides for use both as preventive and curative fungicides are disclosed herein.

Abstract: 3-Substituted 4(1H)-pyridone compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical, X is a bond or a group of formula --O-- or --N(R.sub.3)--, wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical, and R.sub.2 is an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical, or wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, when taken together, are an unsubstituted or substituted divalent hydrocarbon radical, and wherein the other ring carbon atoms of the 4(1H)-pyridinone ring, independently of one another, are unsubstituted or substituted by an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical or by etherified or esterified hydroxy, and salts of compounds of formula I with salt-forming properties, form chelate-type metal complexes, especially with trivalent metal ions, and can be used, for example, as pharmacologically active compounds.

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: Processes for preparing bicyclic compounds useful as anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and/or cytoprotective agents are described, together with a process for preparing intermediates thereof.

Abstract: Novel fungicidal pyridyl cyclopropane carboxamides having the general structural formula ##STR1## in which R is selected from the group halogen C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkoxy, R.sub.1 is selected from the group of --H and --C.tbd.N; and R.sub.2 is selected from the group of --H, 1--CH.sub.3 and 2--CH.sub.3 ; X is O or S; and fungicidally acceptable organic and inorganic salts thereof. These compounds provide excellent control of fungal growth.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridine herbicides characterized by substitution with a fluorine-containing methyl group at the 2- or 6-position, a carboxylic acid-derived group at the 3-position, and a halogen or a substituted nitrogen-containing group at the 5-position.

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: N-[(Alpha-perhaloalkylbenzyloxy)pyridyl]-N'-benzoylurea compounds of the following structural formula are useful insecticides: ##STR1## in which R.sub.A is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -benzyl, and -benzyloxy;R.sub.B is selected from -hydrogen and -halogen;R.sub.C and R.sub.D are both -hydrogen or together constitute a --COCO-- bridge;R.sub..alpha. is a perhaloalkyl substituent;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen and -phenylthio;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -lower alkoxyalkyl, -lower haloalkoxy, -lower alkylthio, -lower alkylsulfonyl, and -diallylamino; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 at adjacent ring positions constitute a --OCH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O--, or --CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O-- bridge; andR.sub.5 is -hydrogen or -lower alkyl.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## their tautomers and their salts, in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and n have the meanings given in the claims, can be used as active ingredients in medicaments and are manufactured in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The growth of livestock is promoted by the new compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, halogenoalkyl, hydroxyl, cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, mono- and dialkylaminocarbonyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkylthio or NHSO.sub.2 -alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy or the --NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 radical,R.sup.3 represents the radicals mentioned in the case of R.sup.1R.sup.4 represents hydroxyl, acyloxy or alkoxy,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.6 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.7 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.8 represents hydrogen or alkyl,X represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene or a direct bond,Y represents oxygen or a direct bond,R.sup.9 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl which is optionally substituted by hydroxyl, alkoxy, acyloxy or the --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14 radical, or represents the COR.sup.15 radical or the O--Z--R.sup.16 radical,Z represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylene, C.sub.1 -C.sub.