Abstract: Certain aminoethyl substituted 1,3-benzthiazol- and 1,3-benzoxazol-2(3H)-ones are D.sub.2 -dopamine agonists. These compounds are prepared by reacting an appropriate o-aminophenol or thiophenol with phosgene.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --S-- or ##STR2## Y is --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 S--, --SCH.sub.2 --, ##STR3## m is 1-3; A is O or NR.sup.2 ;B is OR.sup.2 ; SR.sup.2 or N(R.sup.2).sub.2 ;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy or halo;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and their use in the treatment of leukotriene-mediated naso-bronchial obstructive airpassageway conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma and the like.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein W is ##STR2## or --N--; X is --O--, --S--, ##STR3## Y is --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 S--, --SCH.sub.2 --, ##STR4## n is 0-3; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy or halo;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and their use in the treatment of leukotriene-mediated naso-bronchial obstructive airpassageway conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma and the like.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where A is an unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated 4-membered to 7-membered heterocyclic structure which contains from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and may be fused to an aromatic radical, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methyl or cyano, R.sup.2 is alkyl and R.sup.3 is alkyl, haloalkenyl or propargyl, and salts of these compounds, are useful for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Quaternary sulfoalkyl or sulfoalkenyl salts of tertiary amine bases are prepared by reacting the tertiary amine bases at elevated temperatures with a hydroxy alkane sulfonic acid or a hydroxyalkene sulphonic acid.

Abstract: Optically active enantiomers of the formula I ##STR1## where R is a group of the formulae ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, among others, are halogen or CF.sub.3 and Z is a carboxyl, carboxylate, carboxylic acid ester, thioester, carbonamide, carboxylic acid anilide, carbohydrazide or thioamide group, are interesting herbicides the effect of which is considerably superior to that of the optically inactive racemates.

Abstract: Aryl-mercapto-lower-alkanamides having the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkylphenyl, halophenyl, hydroxyphenyl, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxyphenyl, aminophenyl, acetamidophenyl, naphthyl, diphenyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1-14 -alkyl; Y represents NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -6-alkyl, C.sub.2-3 -hydroxyalkyl, benzyl, anilyl, and taken together represent piperidyl or morpholinyl are useful for reducing cell sebum production in a mammal in the form of a topical cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: Substituted phenoxyalkanediones and intermediates therefor, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds.

Abstract: 3-Alkoxy-4-substituted phenoxy alkanoic acid esters, derivatives thereof, and the use thereof for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of optionally hydroxymethylated 6-chlorobenzoxazolone, which consists in chlorinating and, if appropriate, hydroxymethylating benzoxazolone in a mixture of water and dioxane.

Abstract: Cyclic N-vinylacylamines are prepared by heating carbonic acid esters of cyclic N-2-hydroxyethylacylamines in the presence of a catalytic amount of alkali or alkaline earth metal compound having an alkaline reaction and subsequently distilling the reaction mixture.Cyclic N-vinylacylamines are valuable precursors for preparing plant protection agents and medicaments and serve as polymerization and copolymerization components for preparing plastics, surface coatings, paints and ion exchange materials.

Abstract: 3-Amino-4-substituted phenoxy alkanoic (alkenoic) acid esters, derivatives thereof, and the use thereof for the control of weeds.

Abstract: 3-Alkylthio (arylthio)-4-substituted phenoxy alkanoic acid esters, derivatives thereof, and the use thereof for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, CN, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkoxy, n is zero or 1, X is O, S, NH, or N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, Y is O or S, R.sup.1 is H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl and Z is, among others, a cyanalkyl, (subst.) carbalkoxyalkyl, (subst.) carbalkoxyphenyl, sulfoxyalkyl or oxime group, are selective herbicides active especially against weed grasses.

Abstract: 3-Alkylsulfonyloxy-4-substituted phenoxy alkanoic acid esters and the use thereof as intermediates for and as herbicides.

Abstract: Substituted phenoxyhydroxyketones, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active benzoxazolyloxy benzoate derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: N-alkyl (aryl) carbamates and thiocarbamates of 3-hydroxy-4-substituted phenoxy alkanoic acid esters which are useful for the control of weeds.

Abstract: An N-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-N-alkyl-azolyloxyacetic acid amides of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 have the meaning given in the description, a process for the production of which is described, find use as herbicides. The intermediate products of the general formulae ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 in each case has the same meaning as in formula (I), for the preparation of the compounds (I) are also new.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a single bond, ##STR2## R.sub.1 is --OH, --0--acyl, chlorine or hydrogen; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;R.sub.3 is ##STR3## m is 2, 3 or 4; n is 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or, when R.sub.4 is hydrogen, also phenyl;R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.9 is hydrogen, --Ar, --OAr or --NH--CO--Ar;Ar is ##STR4## R.sub.10, R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 which may be identical to or different from each other, are each hydrogen, hydroxyl, methyl, methoxy, halogen, methylenedioxy, --NH--R.sub.13 or --CONH.sub.2 ; andR.sub.13 is hydrogen, acyl or lower alkylsulfonyl;and non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof; the compounds as well as their salts are useful for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, urticaria, conjunctivities, hay fever, colds and cardiovascular disorders, and for relaxation of the uterine musculature.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain herbicidally active benzoxazolyl acetophenone oxime derivatives, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 2-benzoxazolone and derivatives by the reaction, in the liquid phase, at a temperature from 100.degree. to 500.degree. C. and a pressure from 20 to 500 bars, of an ortho-nitrophenol of the formula: ##STR1## in which R represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, an alkyl group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group OR' in which R' represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and carbon monoxide under pressure, characterized in that the process is carried out in the presence ofa. a supported catalyst formed by the association of a noble metal of Group VIII and a second transition metal selected from Groups, V.sub.b, VI.sub.b or VIII of the Periodic Classification, in the metallic or oxide form, andb. a nitrogenous heteroaromatic base; the process may be carried out in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic sulphenamides of Formula I and methods for their manufacture. Also included in the invention are compositions containing said cyclic sulphenamides and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions as lipoxygenase inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel substituted cycloalkanediones and their use for the control of weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is equal to hydrogen, halogen or alkyl containing 1-5 carbon atoms; X is equal to oxygen, sulfur or --NH; n is equal to the integer 1 to 6; with the proviso when X is --NH, n may not equal 6. These compounds are useful in regulating the growth of leguminous plants.

Abstract: Substituted phenoxyalkanetriones and the use thereof for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Preparation of 5- and 6-halo-2-mercaptobenzoxazoles or the sodium and potassium salts thereof by reaction of corresponding 4- or 5-halo-2-aminophenols with sodium or potassium lower alkyl xanthates in heterogeneous phase.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.a.sup.1 is phenyl,R.sup.2 is halogen,R.sup.3 is carboxy or lower alkoxycarbonyl,Y.sub.a is oxygen,A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene,pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and aldose reductase inhibiting pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of optionally hydroxymethylated 6-chlorobenzoxazolone, which consists in chlorinating and, if appropriate, hydroxymethylating benzoxazolone in a mixture of water+dioxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and X and Y represent oxygen or sulfur, and T represents a radical selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-3 alkoxy. Those compounds have been found useful in a method for regulating plant growth and in plant growth regulant compositions.

Abstract: Certain new 5,6,7-trichlorobenzoxazolone derivatives are highly active against a wide range of plant fungal and bacterial diseases and have a reduced phytotoxicity. These derivatives are also useful to control the growth of various fungi and bacteria being capable of deteriorating industrial materials.

Abstract: The invention provides amidoxime derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, a heterocyclic ring structure of 5 to 8 atoms containing one or more nitrogen or oxygen atoms or combinations thereof or a bicyclic condensed ring system optionally containing at least one heterocyclic ring which groups may each be optionally substituted. R.sub.2 is a mono or bicyclic heterocyclic radical containing at least two nitrogen atoms which radical is also optionally substituted. R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, or an alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or one, but not both, is ##STR2## and the other, H, wherein R.sub.5 or R.sub.6 are alkyls of 2 to 5 carbon atoms optionally substituted by R.sub.1, or a phenyl optionally substituted by R.sub.1 or R.sub.5 or R.sub.6 is combined with R.sub.1 to jointly form cyclic imidoximes or imidedioximes.

Abstract: Azolyloxy-carboxylic acid N-oxy-amide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a five-membered hetero-aromatic monocyclic radical which contains an oxygen atom or a sulphur atom and in addition 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and which is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyl, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, arylaminocarbonyl (which is optionally substituted by halogen, nitro or alkyl), aryl (which is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl or alkoxy), by a radical which is optionally substituted by halogen and is selected from aralkyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, aralkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkylthio, aralkylthio, arylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, aralkoxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulphinylalkyl, alkylsulphonylalkyl, arylthioalkyl, arylsulphinylalkyl, ar

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing sulfenyl chloride derivatives of N-phosphonomethylglycine triesters which are useful as herbicides or intermediates for the production of thiosulfenamide derivatives of N-phosphonomethylglycine triesters compounds which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Substituted acetanilides of the formula ##STR1## in which X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,Y is an alkylthio group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andR is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,which possess herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes halogen, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2 or CN, n denotes 0-2, X denotes O or S and Z denotes radicals of the formulae ##STR2## or --C.sub.p H.sub.2p --R.sub.3 (in which, inter alia, R.sub.3 can be a heterocyclic radical), are valuable herbicides, particularly against monocotyledonous weeds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Het is ##STR2## n is an integer from 1 to 4, inclusive, preferably 2 or 3, R.sub.1 is H or acyl,R.sub.2 is H, R.sub.1 O, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sub.7, --NHCOR.sub.8, --NHCONHR.sub.8, --NH--CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --R.sub.9, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 SO.sub.2 R.sub.7, --CONHR.sub.8, halogen or --CN,R.sub.3 is H, halogen, R.sub.7 or --OR.sub.7,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with each other are ##STR3## R.sub.4 is H, --CH.sub.3 or --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each H or --CH.sub.3,R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.8 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.9 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy optionally interrupted by oxygen,R.sub.10 and R.sub.12 are each H, CH.sub.3, Cl or OCH.sub.3, or together methylenedioxy,X is ##STR4## or N, and Z is --CH.sub.2 or --CO;in the form of racemates, enantiomers, diastereoisomeric antipode pairs, and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Racemic or optically active compounds of the formulaQ--C.sub.n H.sub.2n --NH--Rwherein Q is ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl or amino,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or trifluoromethyl, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with each other, are methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy;n is an integer from 2 to 6, inclusive; andR is hydrogen, benzyl or ##STR2## and non-toxic, pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds as well as their salts are useful as vasodilators and CNS-stimulators.

Abstract: Imides derived from 2-thioxo-3-benzothiazoline acetic and propionic have been found to be effective as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Azole and azoline disulfides useful as corrosion inhibitors and antiwear agents are prepared by the halogen-induced coupling of a thiol reactant e.g., hydrocarbyl mercaptans, with a metal azole thiolate, e.g. the potassium salt of 3,5-bis-mercapto 1,2,4-thiadiazole or 2,5-bis-mercapto 1,3,4 thiadiazole in a 2-phase reaction medium comprising a mixture of a hydrocarbon and water.

Abstract: A new carbonate compound which is N,N'-di-succinimidyl carbonate, N,N'-diphthalimidyl carbonate or N,N'-bis(5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxyimidyl) carbonate is produced by reacting an N-hydroxy compound of the formulaR-OHwherein R is succinimido, phthalimido or 5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboximido group, with a silylating agent, followed by reacting the resultant silylated product with phosgene, or alternatively by reacting said N-hydroxy compound with trichloromethyl chloroformate either in the molten state or in the presence of a non-polar organic solvent such as xylene.

Abstract: Benzoxazolone is prepared by reacting salicylamide with an alkali metal hypochlorite in an aqueous reaction medium comprising an alkali metal hydroxide, the alkali metals comprising said hypochlorite and said hydroxide necessarily including both sodium ions and potassium ions.

Abstract: 2-Substituted benzazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl,R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen, optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, optionally halogen-substituted alkoxy, nitro, cyano, alkylcarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl, or two radicals in combination form a benzo radical,X and Y independently of one another represent oxygen or sulphur andn represents zero or 1,synergize conventional pesticides. Those benzazoles in whichR is --CH.sub.2 --C.dbd..tbd.CH,R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent independently of one another hydrogen or halogen (preferably chlorine),Y represents oxygen andn represents 1,are new and exhibit particularly high synergistic activity.

Abstract: 4-(((Heterocyclo)thio)methyl)benzoic acids, esters, amides and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof having hypoglycemic activity in mammals, including a method of use and pharmaceutically-acceptable compositions.

Abstract: 4-Nitro-2-trichloromethylphenyl disulfides, their manufacture, agents containing these compounds as active ingredients for use on microorganisms, and the use of these compounds for protecting substrates against microorganisms.

Abstract: Benzoxazolone is prepared by heating a mixture of ortho-chlorophenol and urea under superatmospheric ammonia pressure, and then continuing heating the medium of reaction, but under atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Benzoxazolone is prepared by heating ortho-chlorophenol under superatmospheric ammonia pressure, and thence by adding urea to the medium of reaction and continuing the heating of same, but under atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfenamides, such as N-[2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-[2,4-dinitro-6-trifluoromethyl)ph enyl]-3-nitro-2-pyridinesulfenamide, are useful as miticides, insecticides, fungicides and ovicides.

Abstract: A method for preparing image-forming color couplers containing a thioether group at the coupling active position is disclosed which comprises reacting a compound of the formula A-H where A is a cyan, magenta or yellow coupler residue in which a hydrogen atom at the coupling off position is removed with a disulfide of the formula (IIa) or (IIb): ##STR1## where R is a straight chain, branched chain or cyclic alkyl group, a cyclic alkenyl group, or an aralkyl group or a ##STR2## group, B is Y, -D-Y or ##STR3## where D is an oxygen atom or >N--R.sub.4, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group, Y is a straight chain, branched chain or cyclic alkyl group, a straight chain, branched chain or cyclic alkenyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group, Q is a non-metallic atomic group necessary for completing a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: Imides derived from 2-thioxo-3-benzothiazoline acetic and propionic have been found to be effective as herbicides and plant growth regulants. Imides derived from 2-thioxo-3-benzoxazoline acetic and propionic acid have been found to be effective plant growth regulants.