Abstract: Substituted pyridinols are reacted with an isocyanatoethyl alkanoate in an inert solvent in the presence of an activating agent to form a group of biologically active organic compounds. These compounds are useful as broad spectrum herbicides effective against a variety of grassy weeds, broadleaf weeds and grassy crops. Compounds of this invention may also be utilized as fungicides.

Abstract: N-(Pyridinylaminocarbonyl)benzenesulfonamides are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: Novel esters of phenylalkyloxy- or phenylalkylthioacylamino acids and pyridylalkyloxy- or pyridylalkylthioacylamino acids, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of said esters for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Novel compounds are described which are substituted benzophenone hydrazones. They have pesticidal activity, especially against insects and acarids, and pesticidal compositions and methods are described. Methods of making the compounds, and novel intermediates, are also described.

Abstract: N-(2,6-disubstituted 4-pyridyl)-N'-phenylurea compounds are plant growth regulators having potent cytokinin activity. N-(2,6-dichloro-4-pyridyl)-N'-phenylurea is useful for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: N-(Pyridinylaminocarbonyl)benzenesulfonamides are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: Plant growth and suppression regulators of the N-(2-substituted-4-pyridyl)urea and thiourea type are provided, which exhibit excellent cytokinin-like activities and are thus useful for regulating plant growth in various fashions, such as acceleration of growth when used in flowering or fruiting at a controlled time when used in small amounts, and controlling compositions such as sugar, alkaloids, etc. of plants, or suppression of plant growth when used in an amount higher than optimal for growth acceleration, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 1-benzoyl-3-(aryloxy- or arylthio-pyridinyl)urea compounds useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Aromatic acids having the following formula ##STR1## have been found to be effective plant growth regulants especially for the treatment of corn plants.

Abstract: Novel N-haloacetylphenylamino carbonyl oximes represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is phenyl or substituted phenyl; R.sup.1 is halomethyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or benzyl, haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or thiocyanoalkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl; n is 0 or 1; m is 0 or 1; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylthioalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cyanoalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or benzyl, or R is acyl of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, acetonyl, or the group -NR'R" wherein R' and R" are independently hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl; with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring; or R and R.sup.2 may be joined together to form a heterocyclic ring; or R and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are useful as anti-allergy agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.N--;R.sub.1 is (a) hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or a fused benzene ring, or (b) --CO--R.sub.4, tetrazol-5-yl or cyano in the 4- or 5-position;R.sub.2 is --CO--R.sub.4, tetrazol-5-yl, cyano or, when R.sub.1 has one of the meanings included in (b), also hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or a fused benzene ring;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkanoyl; andR.sub.4 is hydroxyl, amino, hydroxy-amino, tetrazol-5-yl-amino or lower alkoxy;internal salts thereof, and non-toxic salts thereof formed with a basic substance. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as antiallergics.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## have been found to inhibit gastric secretion in mammalian species.

Abstract: Benzoic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein T is hydrogen or halogen, W is a carboxyl group, an ester or salt thereof; X is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl or phenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or alkylcycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or halogen, R.sub.3 is alkyl having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl or phenyl, or cycloalkyl having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or alkyl; Y is a single chemical bond or a hydrocarbon chain having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and Z is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy or alkenyloxy, have a blood sugar lowering effect and can be used for the treatment of Diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Novel N-haloacetylphenylamino carbonyl oximes represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl, R.sup.1 is halomethyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, n is 0 or 1 and R is hydrogen, aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a carbocyclic ring of 5 to 6 carbon atoms or a heterocyclic ring of one N, O or S hetero atom and 4 to 5 carbon atoms. The oxime compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 1-benzoyl-3-(alkoxy- or alkylthiopyridinyl)urea compounds useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl and n is 0-1, or ##STR3## in which R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or halogen; Y is halogen or alkyl; and X is halogen, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each independently is hydrogen or alkyl; OR.sup.5 ; SR.sup.5 ; S(O)R.sup.5 or S(O).sub.2 R.sup.5, in which R.sup.5 is alkyl, are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Cardiac arrhythmias can be treated by administering an effective amount of 3-aryloxy-1-(2-or 4-iminodihydro-1-pyridyl)-2-propanol or phamaceutically acceptable acid addition compound. Many new effective compounds of this type are disclosed.