Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R denotes fluorine, chlorine, bromine or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl,R.sup.1 denotes (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl,R.sup.2 denotes H, methyl, methoxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or trifluoromethyl, andX denotes Cl or Br, by reaction of nitriles of the formula II ##STR2## with alcohols of the formula III and hydrogen chloride or bromide, which comprises carrying out the reaction under pressure at temperatures from - .degree. C. to +50.degree. C., if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, ad subsequently converting the resulting hydrochloride or hydrobromide into the free base.

Abstract: This invention relates to sulfonylureas of the formula ##STR1## These compounds are useful in killing weeds and in regulating the growth of cultivated plants.

Abstract: Novel N-(substituted-phenyl)-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethylpentanamides which are useful in preventing the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, as well as novel pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use, as well as processes for their manufacture are herein described.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## useful as a fungicidal agent against phytopathogenic fungi, particularly their strains resistant to benzimidazole, thiophanate and/or cyclic imide fungicides.

Abstract: Organo N-hydroxyimidates are prepared by reacting an organonitrile with an organic alcohol and with a hydrogen halide, in the presence of an organic solvent (which may include an excess of the organonitrile reactant), under anhydrous conditions, to form the corresponding organoimidate hydrohalide, and then reacting said organoimidate hydrohalide with a hydroxylamine salt and ammonia gas in the presence of an organic solvent (which can be the excess organonitrile from the first step), under anhydrous conditions, to produce the corresponding organo N-hydroxyimidate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula I and salts or acid addition compounds thereof ##STR1## in which R denotes hydrogen, (halogenated) alkyl with the exception of CF.sub.3, a (substituted) aromatic radical, (substituted) heteroaryl, (substituted) phenoxy, (substituted) phenylthio, (substituted) phenylamino, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, mercapto, (halogenated) cycloalkyl, alkylmercapto, amino, monoalkylamino or dialkylamino,R.sup.1 denotes (substituted alkyl, (substituted) phenyl or naphthyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, (substituted) benzyl or heteroaryl, and X denotes oxygen or sulfur, which comprises reacting a nitrile of the formula II with a compound of the formula IIIR--C.tbd.N (II)R.sup.

Abstract: New and more efficient chemical processes are provided for preparing (.alpha.S, 5S)-.alpha.-amino-3-chloro-2-isoxazoline-5-acetic acid (AT-125), (.alpha.S, 5S)-.alpha.-amino-3-bromo-2-isoxazoline-5-acetic acid (bromo AT-125) and the C-5 epimers thereof. The disclosed processes allow the above-mentioned antitumor agents to be produced in high yield and purity with substantially fewer steps than prior art chemical procedures.

Abstract: A herbicide of the formula: ##STR1## in which: Z is N or CX',W, Y, Y', X, Z' and X' represent H, a halogen atom, NO.sub.2, CN or a polyhalogenoalkyl, alkyl or alkoxy group,R.sup.2 represents H, halogen, substituted alkyl, allyl, propargyl, CN, NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, C(X.sup.2)R.sup.7, C(X.sup.2)X.sup.3 R.sup.8, C(X.sup.2)NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, SO.sub.2 F, SO.sub.2 OR.sup.8, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or P(X.sup.2)R.sup.9 R.sup.10,R.sup.1 is halogen, X.sup.2 R.sup.3 or NR.sup.4 R.sup.5,R.sup.3 is optionally substituted alkyl or is allyl or propargyl,R.sup.4, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, allyl, propargyl or the like,R.sup.5 represents R.sup.4, a cation or OR.sup.6, R.sup.6 being H, a cation or alkyl,X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are O or S,R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are H, alkyl, OH, OM or R.sup.1, andM is a cation.

Abstract: BIS-Imido carbonate sulphones of the formula: ##STR1## in which R represents phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two substituents, which is the same or different, selected from methyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro and cyano groups, and chlorine, flourine and bromine atoms, and p represents the integer 1, are produced by reacting a compound of formula VI ##STR2## in which R is as defined above, with thionyl chloride in the presence of an organic base. The compounds of formula II are useful in the production of 1, 2, 4, 6-thiatriazines.

Abstract: Polyhydroxy-substituted benz, phenylacet and mandelamidines, amidates, amidoximes and hydroxyamidoximes--ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors, and free radical scavengers.

Abstract: 4-Amino-3-imidazolin-2-one and (2-methoxy-2-iminoethyl)urea are valuable intermediates for the production of pharmacologically active compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an alkenyl-lactic acid ester by reaction of a cyanohydrin with an alcohol in the presence of hydrogen chloride, followed by hydrolysis. The compounds obtained may be used for the preparation of alkaloids and crop protection agents, and as monomers for copolymerization.

Abstract: This invention pertains to some new organic compounds, to a process for preparing them, and to formulations of them suitable for pesticidal use. The invention is more particularly directed to imidic acid derivatives of N-thio(methyl)carbamates.