Abstract: Bis-sulfenylated bis-carbamate compounds exhibit activity against insect and mite pests.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hydroxyarylalkyleneaminoaryl carbamate compounds and derivatives thereof and to their preparation. This invention is also directed to insecticidal compositions comprising an acceptable carrier and an insecticidally effective amount of a hydroxyarylalkyleneaminoaryl carbamate compound or derivative of this invention as well as to a method of controlling insects by subjecting them to an insecticidally effective amount of a hydroxyarylalkyleneaminoaryl carbamate compound or derivative of this invention.

Abstract: The 4-perfluoroacetyl-, 4-perfluoromethylthio-, 4-perfluoromethylsulfinyl-, and 4-perfluoromethylsulfonyl-4'-nitrodiphenyl ethers comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group,Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a trihalomethyl group, andZ is a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a halogen atom, an amino group, an alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxy group, a carbalkoxy group, a carboxyalkyl group, a carbalkoxyalkyl group, an alkanoyloxy group, or a carbamoyloxy group,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A urethane is produced by reacting an organic nitro compound with carbon monoxide and an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group in the presence of a catalyst and a co-catalyst. This reaction is conducted in the liquid phase at elevated temperature and pressure. The catalyst employed is an element and/or compound of an element from the group of noble metals of the 8th Secondary Group of the Periodic Table. The co-catalyst used is formed from (1) a component taken from the group consisting of iron oxychloride, a mixture of iron compounds containing iron oxychloride and oxide-chloride combinations and (2) metallic iron or an iron alloy in finely divided or high surface form. The oxides which may be used in the oxide-chloride combinations of co-catalyst component (1) are the oxides and/or oxide hydrates of tetravalent tin, trivalent chromium, hexavalent molybdenum, hexavalent tungsten, pentavalent vanadium, divalent iron and trivalent iron.

Abstract: Acrylate monomers useful as a component of U.V. curable resin compositions and anaerobic adhesive compositions are provided and have the structure: ##STR1## where the phenanthrene ring contains up to three (3) double bonds, where R.sub.1 is a divalent radical, where R.sub.2 is a divalent radical, and where R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group.

Abstract: Production of urethanes by the oxycarbonylation reaction of N,N'-disubstituted ureas and organic compounds containing at least one hydroxyl group with carbon monoxide in the presence of molecular oxygen and/or organic nitro compounds and a catalyst system comprising (a) a noble metal and/or noble metal compound of the eighth subgroup of the periodic system of elements and (b) a compound of an element and/or elements of the third to fifth main group and/or first to eighth subgroup of the periodic system of elements characterized in that said compounds are capable of undergoing Redox reactions under the reaction conditions.

Abstract: Carbamates, such as ethyl carbamate, are prepared by contacting an alcohol, such as ethanol, with cyanogen and water in the presence of a dipolar, aprotic solvent, such as acetonitrile, and an acid catalyst, such as hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: A process for producing urethanes by reacting primary amines, carbon monoxide and organic hydroxyl compounds in the presence of molecular oxygen and/or organic nitro compounds as oxidizing agents and a catalyst system comprising a noble metal and/or a compound of a noble metal of the 8th subgroup of the Periodic System of Elements and a compound capable of undergoing Redox reactions under reaction conditions of the 3rd to 5th main group and/or 1st to 8th subgroup of the Periodic System of Elements.

Abstract: There are provided new N-methyl-carbamates of 3,5-dimethyl-4-(N'-monosubstituted)-aminophenols which are characterized by one substituent on the amino group in the 4 position, the substituent being selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkynyl, benzyl, cycloalkyl-methyl, cyclopropyl-alkyl and dichlorocyclopropyl-methyl. These are useful as insecticides and acaricides.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkylcarbonyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, lower alkylsulfonyl or lower alkylcarbamoyl, R.sub.2 is phenyl; phenyl substituted by one or more members selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkoxycarbonyl, halogen, formyl, cyano, thiocyano, nitro, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, lower alkylcarbonyl, acetylamino or phenyl; or naphthyl, with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkylcarbonyl, R.sub.2 is the said substituted phenyl or naphthyl, and use thereof as a fungicide.

Abstract: A process for the production of urethanes is provided in which an organic primary or secondary amine is contacted, in the substantial absence of reactive oxygen, with a source of carbon monoxide and an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group in the presence of a catalyst comprising a member selected from the group consisting of carbonyls of Co, Mo, Ti, Rh, Fe, Ni and mixtures thereof. Urethane yields and selectivities are further improved by conducting the reaction in the additional presence of an organic compound containing at least one C.dbd.N or C.dbd.C group. When such unsaturated organic compounds are employed, the catalyst can additionally comprise iridium carbonyl.

Abstract: Bis-[N-Alkyl-N-arylcarbamate] sulfide compounds exhibit outstanding miticidal and insecticidal activity, coupled with substantially reduced mammalian toxicity, and phytotoxicity.

Abstract: A process for the production of carbamates is provided in which an organic primary or secondary amine is contacted, in the substantial absence of reactive oxygen, with a source of carbon monoxide, an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group, and a metal reactant comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of compounds and complexes of Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Carbamic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 are the same or different and are hydrogen, an aliphatic hydrocarbon residue which may also be substituted, a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon residue which may also be substituted, an aromatic hydrocarbon residue which may also be substituted or a heterocyclic residue or wherein R and R.sub.1 together with the adjoining nitrogen atom form a heterocyclic residue.The compounds of the invention are herbicidal agents of particularly strong activity.

Abstract: A process for the production of carbamates is provided in which an organic primary or secondary amine is contacted, in the substantial absence of reactive oxygen, with a source of carbon monoxide, an organic compound containing at least one hydroxyl group and a source of sulfur, selenium or tellurium, in the presence of an effective amount of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of non-halide compounds and complexes of metals of Groups IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB, VIII, IB and IIIA of the Periodic Table. Further improved results are obtained by employing in the reaction zone at least one promoter selected from the group consisting of metals of Group IA and IIA of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: A method for preparing oligourethanacrylates having the general formula ##STR1## where ##STR2## is a radical of a telogen; X is H, CH.sub.

Abstract: Carbamate thiosulfenylcarbamoyl fluoride compounds are insecticidal and miticidal compounds and are also useful intermediates in the preparation of pesticidally active bis-carbamate disulfide compounds.

Abstract: Carbonates and urethanes of 2,2'-alkylene or -cycloalkylene-bis-4,6-disubstituted phenols are useful for stabilizing organic materials against the degradative effects of oxygen.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyloxy disulfide compounds exhibit outstanding nematocidal, miticidal and insecticidal activity, coupled with substantially reduced mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity as compared to known pesticidal compounds having a comparable spectrum of activity against insect, arachnid and nematode pests.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of .beta.-haloacetals or .beta.-haloketals by reaction of substituted or unsubstituted phenols with vinyl ethers in the presence of chlorine-liberating compounds and an inert diluent or solvent at a temperature of from -70 to +40.degree. C.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed which compound are used to prepare carbamates which are stated to have utility as plant protecting agents and insecticides.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.2 are hydrocarbyl groups, R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbylene group and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group, which groups R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be substituted by or contain one or more heteroatoms or heterogroups, have utility as antioxidants for organic materials such as lubricating oils.

Abstract: Aromatic urethans are prepared by reacting aromatic carbonates with aliphatic amines, within an organic solvent or not. It is preferred that a stoichiometric quantity of the amine be employed to prevent the formation of urea by-products which are likely to be formed if an excess of the amine is used. The temperature should not exceed 100.degree. C, the interval between 20.degree. and 40.degree. C being preferred. Nearly quantitative yields are obtained.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel carbamoylation method for the preparation of steroid phenolic N-disubstituted carbamate esters, and novel compounds in said method. Phenolic carbamate esters are useful for various purposes, for instance as pharmaceuticals, e.g. antitumor agents, as biocides, e.g. pesticides, and intermediates for preparing such useful compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel carbamoylation method for the preparation of phenolic N-disubstituted carbamate esters, and novel compounds in said method. Phenolic carbamate esters are useful for various purposes, for instance as pharmaceuticals, e.g. antitumor agents, as biocides, e.g. pesticides, and intermediates for preparing such useful compounds.

Abstract: A novel class of dithiane and disulfone compound is described. These compounds are pharmaceutically active as coronary dilating agents and thus can be used therapeutically in cases of insufficient cardiac blood supply, i.e., in the treatment of angina pectoris. A preferred compound is N-(3,4-dimethoxyphenethyl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-methyl-m-dithiane-2-p ropylamine-1,1-3,3-tetraoxide.

Abstract: In the process for preparing a diurethane, particularly an aromatic diurethane, by the reaction of an organic dinitro compound, particularly an aromatic dinitro compound, carbon monoxide, and an organic hydroxyl compound in the presence of a catalyst, the improvement which comprises employing as said catalyst rhodium oxide, particularly substantially amorphous rhodium oxide, and carrying out the reaction in two stages, the first stage being carried out at a first temperature and pressure and the second stage being carried out at a higher temperature and pressure, and optionally conducting the reaction in a nitrilic solvent.

Abstract: In the process for preparing a urethane, particularly an aromatic urethane, by the reaction of an organic nitro compound, particularly an aromatic nitro compound, carbon monoxide, and an organic hydroxy compound in the presence of a catalyst, the improvement which comprises employing as said catalyst rhodium oxide, particularly substantially amorphous rhodium oxide, and optionally conducting the reaction in a nitrilic solvent.