Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote alkyl, OH, CF.sub.3 or cyanoethyl, A preferably denotes --COOH, R.sub.3 denotes inter alia alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, fairly high-molecular (>C.sub.12) alkoxy, alkylcarbonylalkoxy or nitrobenzyloxy, are valuable herbicides and growth regulators.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are useful in the preparation of .alpha.-acyloxy phosphonate compounds. The final products are useful as anti-hypertensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity.

Abstract: The invention discloses substituted 2-[hydroxy(tetrahydro)-5-oxo-(2- and 3-furanyl or 2-thienyl) alkoxyphosphinyloxy]-alkanaminium hydroxide inner salt-4-oxides useful as anti-tumor agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient thereof and a method of using such compositions for treating tumors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is various amino or imino acids and esters are disclosed. These compounds are useful as anti-hypertensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity and depending upon the definition of X may also be useful as analgesics due to their enkephalinase inhibition activity.

Abstract: Novel phosphorus-containing polyglycidyl ethers capable of forming a cured epoxy resin having a high flame retardancy and excellent in heat resistance characteristics such as heat deterioration resistance, glass transition temperature, thermal deformation temperature and the like; a process for producing said phosphorus-containing polyglycidyl ethers; phosphorus-containing polyphenol compounds used in production of said phosphorus-containing polyglycidyl ethers; and a process for producing said phosphorus-containing polyphenol compounds.

Abstract: Oxime N-alkyl-N-.alpha.-(alkylthio-phosphorothio)acyl carbamates represented the structure: ##STR1## wherein the R represents various imino radicals, Q is oxygen or sulfur and the numbered R groups represent various alkyl substituents, which exhibit superior insecticidal and miticidal activity.

Abstract: Phosphonyl hydroxyacyl amino acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a substituted or unsubstituted imino or amino acid or ester. These compounds possess angiotensin converting enzyme activity and are thus useful as hypotensive agents.

Abstract: Oximinophosphoric acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl group of not more than 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a straight-chain or branched alkoxy or alkylthio group of not more than 4 carbon atoms, a straight-chain or branched alkyl group of not more than 3 carbon atoms, phenyl, amino, or a straight-chain or branched alkylamino or dialkylamino radical where each alkyl is of no more than 4 carbon atoms, X is oxygen or sulfur and n is 1 or 2, a process for their preparation, and their use for controlling pests.

Abstract: A cyanohydrin phosphate of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted radical selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl and aryl, or an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and individually represent optionally substituted radicals selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkinylthio, arylthio, aralkylthio, alkylamino (monoalkylamino or dialkylamino), arylamino and aralkylamino, or together represent alkanediyl, alkanedioxy, aminoalkyloxy or alkanediamino, andX represents oxygen or sulphur,are obtained by the reaction of a phosphoric acid chloride of the general formula ##STR2## wherein X, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meaning given above, with an aldehyde of the general formulaR--CHO (III)wherein R has the meaning given above, in the presence of an approximately equimolar quantity of water-soluble cyanides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R denotes alkyl, R.sub.1 denotes alkyl, alkoxy, alkylmercapto, alkylamino or dialkylamino, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another denote H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl or furylmethyl, R.sub.4 denotes alkyl, alkoxymethyl, alkylmercaptomethyl or phenyl and X denotes oxygen or sulfur, have valuable insecticidal, acaricidal and nematocidal properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combating pests with five-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X and Y have the meaning given in the description. Many of the compounds are new.

Abstract: New hydroquinone ether compounds of formula I are described: ##STR1## wherein p is 1 or 2 and q is 0 or 1, provided that p+q is 1 or 2, R is a residue of formula II ##STR2## and R.sub.o, R.sub.oo, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, Q, n and k are as defined in the specification.The new compounds are useful e.g. as stabilizers in photographic material.

Abstract: The title compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## and are useful as stabilizers for organic polymers and lubricating oils to counteract the degradative effects of heat, light and air.

Abstract: Novel phenoxyphenoxyalkyl-, phenoxyphenylthioalkyl- or phenoxyphenylsulfonylalkyl-substituted phosphinates and phosphonates, related compounds, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of said novel compounds for the control of weeds.

Abstract: The invention bis((aryl)vinyl)benzenes wherein the aryl and benzene moieties may be substituted, and the vinyl carbon alpha to the central benzene ring may be further substituted with an aliphatic group.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl(lower)alkyl group, a halo(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a di(lower)alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a cyano(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkylthio(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkynylthio(lower)alkyl group, a lower dioxothiacycloalkyl group, a lower thiacycloalkyl group, a lower oxacycloalkyl group, a lower oxacycloalkyl(lower)alkyl group or a thienyl(lower)alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl group and R.sub.3 is a 3,5-dimethoxyphenyl group, a 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl group or a 4,5-methylenedixoy-2-nitrophenyl group, which is useful as a fungicide.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition which comprises as an active ingredient a fungicidally effective amount of a phosphoramidothionate of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl(lower)alkyl group, a halogen atom-substituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a di(lower)alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a cyano group-substituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkylthio(lower)alkyl group, a lower dioxothiacycloalkyl group, a lower thiacycloalkyl group, a lower oxacycloalkyl group, a furanyl(lower)alkyl group or a thiophenyl(lower)alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl group and R.sub.3 is a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and an inert carrier or diluent.

Abstract: Alkylphosphonate diesters and monoesters of N-phosphonomethylglycine are disclosed which are useful as herbicides. This invention further relates to herbicidal compositions containing such alkylphosphonate diesters and monoesters of N-phosphonomethylglycine and to herbicidal methods employing such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: New cyanoalkylphosphoric acid ester chlorides of the general formula ##STR1## in which R represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted radical selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl and aryl, or an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical,R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted radical selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkinylthio, arylthio, aralkylthio, alkylamino (monoalkylamino or dialkylamino), arylamino or aralkylaminoand X represents oxygen or sulphurare obtained by the reaction of a phosphoric acid dichloride of the general formula ##STR2## with an aldehyde of the general formulaR--CHO (III)in the presence of an approximately equimolar quantity of a water-soluble cyanide. The compounds of the formula (I) can be used as intermediate products for the preparation of insecticides.

Abstract: Novel phenoxyphenoxyalkyl-, phenoxyphenylthioalkyl- or phenoxyphenylsulfonylalkyl-substituted phosphinates and phosphonates, related compounds, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of said novel compounds for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Novel phenoxyphenyl-substituted or pyridyloxyphenyl-substituted phosphinates and phosphinothioates, syntheses thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of said novel phosphinates and phosphinothioates for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is 2-alkyl-, -alkoxy- or -halo-methyl-phenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted,R.sub.1 is 2-furyl, 2-tetrahydrofuryl, alkenyl, cyclopropyl, .beta.-alkoxyethyl, hydroxymethyl, triazolylmethyl, imidazolylmethyl, pyrazolylmethyl, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, alkylsulfinyloxy, dialkylaminosulfinyloxy, phosphoric or thiophosphoric esters or amides, or alkylcarbonyloxy,R.sub.7 is hydrogen or optionally-substituted methyl or ethyl, andR.sub.8 is alkyl optionally substituted by alkoxy,are microbicidally, in particular fungicidally, active. Preferred compounds are those in which Ar is 2-methylphenyl, 2-methoxyphenyl, 2-chlorophenyl or .alpha.-naphthyl, each of which is further substituted by azido, and each of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 is methyl.

Abstract: Novel phosphorous esters of substituted phenols have been found to exhibit insecticidal and miticidal activity.

Abstract: Phosphonamidates of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an amino acid or ester. These compounds possess angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity and enkephalinase inhibition activity. Thus they are useful as hypotensive and analgesic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an imino acid or ester are disclosed as useful hypotensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an imino acid or ester and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, ##STR2## are useful hypotensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity.

Abstract: New cyanoalkylphosphoric acid ester chlorides of the general formula ##STR1## in which R represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted radical selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl and aryl, or an optionally substituted heterocyclic radical,R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted radical selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkinylthio, arylthio, aralkylthio, alkylamino (monoalkylamino or dialkylamino), arylamino or aralkylamino and X represents oxygen or sulphurare obtained by the reaction of a phosphoric acid dichloride of the general formula ##STR2## with an aldehyde of the general formulaR--CHO (III)in the presence of an approximately equimolar quantity of a water-soluble cyanide. The compounds of the formula (I) can be used as intermediate products for the preparation of insecticides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is aliphatic hydrocarbyl, alicyclic hydrocarbyl or aryl suitably substituted, if desired, or a heterocyclic group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkoxy, R.sup.3 is ##STR2## wherein a is 0 or 1, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or CW'.sub.3, the W' being hydrogen or halogen, Z is halogen and X is halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, acetoxy, carbethoxyalkoxy, phenoxy, alkylthio, carbethoxyalkylthio, phenylthio, phosphono, dithiophosphonoxy, phosphoramido, isocyanato, isothiocyanato, alkyl- and dialkylthiocarbamoylthio, alkyl- and dialkylcarbamoyloxy, alkylsulfonyl, etc., have herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an imino acid or ester are disclosed as useful hypotensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an imino acid or ester and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, ##STR2## are useful hypotensive agents due to their angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition activity.