Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of aryl esters of N-alkyl carbamic acids. The process comprises reacting an alkyl N-alkyl carbamate of the general formula:R.sub.1 --NH--COO--R.sub.3wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are both alkyl groups, with a substituted phenol in the presence of a halogen-containing phosphorous compound to produce an aryl ester of N-alkyl carbamic acid having the general formula:R.sub.1 --NH--COO--R.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group and R.sub.2 is an aryl group derived from the substituted phenol. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the process is used for the preparation of aryl esters of N-methyl carbamic acid.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of N-alkyl-carbamates by directly reacting low-molecular weight alkyl-isocyanates, in particular methyl isocyanate, and a substituted phenolic precursor in solution in the presence of a basic catalyst compound selected from the class of bicyclic amidines or bicyclic guanidines.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene carbonate) monoahls and polyahls useful as nonionic surfactants and having a poly(alkylene carbonate) backbone are prepared by reacting an oligomeric poly(alkylene carbonate) polyahl with a compound having mono- or difunctional active hydrogen moieties, such as alcohols, carboxylic acids, mercaptans, amides, primary or secondary amines, or substituted phenols, optionally in the presence of a catalyst, under transesterification conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## (wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and X have the meanings reported in the specification), the processes for their preparation and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are described.The compounds of formula I are useful in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, renal failure, cardiac decompensation and hypertension.

Abstract: The invention relates to carbonates of formula: ##STR1## in which X is a fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom and R.sup.1 is different from the ##STR2## group and represents: a substituted or non-substituted, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic, araliphatic, primary, secondary, tertiary or cycloaliphatic radical. These .alpha.-chlorinated carbonates are prepared by the action of a compound of formula R.sup.1 OH on a chloroformate of formula: ##STR3## in a solvent medium in the presence of an acid scavenger which is added after the two preceding compounds. They are used to block the amine function of amino acids. The .alpha.-chlorinated carbonate and amino acid are reacted in a solvent medium at a temperature of -5.degree. to 100.degree. C. in the presence of an acid scavenger. Blocked amines are very useful in peptide synthesis.

Abstract: Phenyl carbamates of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are as defined in the claims, are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A method for producing aliphatic O-arylurethanes by the reaction of an aliphatic primary amine with an aromatic hydroxyl compound and urea. Ammonia produced as a by-product in the reaction is removed during the reaction so that the ammonia concentration of the reaction solution is maintained at 2 wt % or less.

Abstract: A method of combating endoparasites which comprises applying thereto or to an endoparasite habitat an endoparasiticidally effective amount of an N-organooxycarbamic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or aryl, which can optionally be substituted,R.sup.2 represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, which can optionally be substituted, andR.sup.3 represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, which can optionally be substituted.Those compounds wherein one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is alkinyl are new.

Abstract: Process for the production of N-methylcarbamates: ##STR1## (wherein RO- is the radical of a substituted phenol or of a naphthol), wherein:in a first reaction step methylamine and diphenyl carbonate are reacted with each other, operating in the liquid phase and as a continuous process, in order to form phenol and phenyl-N-methylurethane;in a second reaction step phenyl-N-methylurethane, within the related reaction mixture outcoming from the first step, is thermally continuously decomposed, to yield a gaseous stream containing methyl isocyanate, from which the components different than methyl isocyanate are condensed off;in a third step the methyl isocyanate stream, outcoming from the second step, after an optional preliminary condensation, is continuously fed and contacted with a solution of a substituted phenol or of a naphthol in an inert organic solvent, containing a basic catalyst, to form N-methylcarbamate (I);N-methylcarbamate (I) is finally recovered from the reaction mixture outcoming from the third st

Abstract: Carbamate-sulfenyl-carbamoyl fluoride compounds are valuable insecticidal compositions and are also useful intermediates in the production of bis-carbamate compounds.

Abstract: A method is described for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops which comprises applying to the situs of infestation of a nematicidal composition containing as active ingredient a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is hydroxy, carbamoyloxy, or acyloxy, R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, X is halogen or methyl, n is 1 or 2. Preparation of active ingredient compounds is described, and nematicidal utility of compositions is exemplified.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

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

Abstract: N-Sulphenylated biuret-N"-carboxylic acid esters of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be identical or different and represent an optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic radical,R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical andR.sup.4 represents a trihalogenomethyl radical,are obtained by the reaction of an acyl isocyanate of the general formula ##STR2## with a sulphenamide of the general formula ##STR3## if appropriate in the presence of a diluent. The compounds of the formula (I) are new. They can be used as pest-combating agents which are microbicides, especially fungicides or bactericides.

Abstract: New bronchospasmolytically active compounds exhibiting long duration of action and reduced undesired side effects of the structural formula ##STR1## and therapeutically acceptable salts thereof, in which formula R is selected from the group consisting of --C(CH.sub.3).sub.3, ##STR2## R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H and R.sup.2, R.sup.2 represents the radical of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of (a) H(b) alkyl groups containing 1-3 carbon atoms ##STR4## wherein R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of (e) OH(b) alkoxy groups containing 1-3 carbon atoms and whereinR.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of(a) H(b) alkyl groups containing 1-3 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are combined as follows:______________________________________ when R.sup.3 is then is R.sup.

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

Abstract: A novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of N-alkoxysulfenylcarbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds, their physical properties, formulations, and use to control both household insects and crop pests are exemplified.

Abstract: Novel phenyl and naphthyl esters of 2-(1-oxo-alkoxy)ethyl carbamic acids are prepared. The compounds are useful as pharmacological and agricultural agents.

Abstract: Unsymmetrical bis-carbamates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl, naphthyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, quinolinyl or tetrahydroquinolinyl group, andR.sub.2 is a benzyl group,processes for producing them and their use for combating pests are described.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain N-methylcarbamoyloxy benzaldehyde imines having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of chlorophenyl, chlorophenylthiomethylphenyl, acetoxy, and ##STR2## where R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridyl, and cyanomethyl, and n is zero or one.In a typical application, the imine is included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of telluroxides as mild and selective oxidizing agents serving to oxidize certain functions, notably >C.dbd.S groups, in the presence of other relatively easily oxidized functions which remain unaffected; telluroxides of interest as oxidizing agents include, for example, compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1, which may be the same or different, each represent an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic group; or R and R.sup.1 together with the tellurium atom therebetween represent a heterocyclic ring, which may contain one or more further heteroatoms, and which may carry substituents and/or fused aromatic rings.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted isopentenyl phenyl compounds and their use as anti-juvenile hormones. The compounds have been found effective in the control of insects by inhibiting the actions of juvenile hormones. Such compounds act to induce precocious maturation of immature insects resulting in a reduction in the ecological impact of the insect. Additional effects which have been obtained include sterilization of mature insects. Based on previous research it is also believed these compounds will cause interruption of embryogenesis in insect eggs, the induction of diapause in insects and the prevention of sex pheromone secretion in insects.

Abstract: N-chlorosulfinylcarbamate esters are produced by the reaction of thionyl chloride with carbamate esters having one unsubstituted hydrogen on the carbamate nitrogen atom, preferably in the presence of a hydrogen chloride acceptor. The resulting N-chlorosulfinylcarbamate esters are useful intermediates in the preparation of pesticides having relatively low mammalian toxicity.

Abstract: Asymmetrical N-substituted bis-carbamoyl sulfide compounds exhibit exceptional broad spectrum pesticidal activity coupled with extremely low mammalian toxicity and phytotoxicity.

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: Sulfinylamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, andR.sub.3 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by identical or different substituents selected from the group comprising halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, nitro, ##STR2## processes for producing them, and their use in combating insect pests.

Abstract: A novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of alkylpolyoxysulfinyl and alkylpolythiosulfinyl derivatives of carbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds and their formulation to control insects are exemplified.

Abstract: Novel hybrid 1,3-dione-carbamate compounds which exhibit utility as insecticides and acaricides. Also included are insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds and a method of controlling insects and acarids.

Abstract: Esterified bromoacetanilides as new compositions of matter useful as microbiocides, especially 3'-cyclohexane carbonyloxybromoacetanilide.

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: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein one of the two radicals R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denotes the acyl radical of a carboxylic acid of aromatic character and the other denotes hydrogen or optionally esterified or etherified hydroxyl, R.sub.3 denotes hydrogen, alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, R.sub.4 denotes optionally esterified or amidized carboxyl, m denotes 1 or 2 and n denotes 0 or 1, in the free form or in the form of their salts are useful as antiphlogistics, mild analgesics, antipyretics and as anti-rheumatic agents.

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 novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of N-alkylthio- and N-arylthiosulfinylcarbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds and their formulation to control insects are exemplified.

Abstract: N-chlorosulfinylcarbamate esters are produced by the reaction of thionyl chloride with carbamate esters having one unsubstituted hydrogen on the carbamate nitrogen atom, preferably in the presence of a hydrogen chloride acceptor. The resulting N-chlorosulfinylcarbamate esters are useful intermediates in the preparation of pesticides having relatively low mammalian toxicity.

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: 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 process for the production of carbamates is provided which comprises contacting an organic primary or secondary amine 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 a catalyst for the reaction and in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of disulfides of the formulaR.sup.1 --S--S--R.sup.2wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 comprise members selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkanoyl, aranoyl, halogenated derivatives of the foregoing groups, and derivatives of the foregoing groups in which one or more carbon atoms is replaced by an oxygen atom.

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: 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: Unsymmetrical bis-arylcarbamate disulfide compounds exhibit outstanding 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 and mite pests.

Abstract: N-Methyl-N-(sulphonic acid amide-N'-sulphenyl)-carbamic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is dialkylamino with 1 to 4 carbon atoms in each alkyl radical, phenyl or phenyl carrying at least one halogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro or trihalogenomethyl substituent,R.sup.2 is alkyl with 2 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl, phenyl or cycloalkyl or phenyl carrying at least one halogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro or trifluoromethyl substituent, andR.sup.3 is phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl or indanyl; phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl or indanyl substituted at least once by trihalogenomethyl, halogen, nitro, cyano, cycloalkyl, formamidino, dioxanyl or dioxolanyl, or by alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkylmercapto, alkenylmercapto, alkynylmercapto or dialkylamino, each with up to 4 carbon atoms per aliphatic moiety, or an oxime radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Sulfonic acid-N'-methylamido-N'-sulfenyl-N-methyl-carbamic acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is dialkylamino with 1-4 carbon atoms in each alkyl group, phenyl substituted in the o- or m-position by halogen or by alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, or phenyl substituted in the o-, m- or p-position by NO.sub.2, CF.sub.3 or CN, andR.sup.2 is phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl or indanyl; phenyl, naphthyl, benzodioxolanyl or indanyl substituted by trihalogenomethyl, halogen, nitro, cyano, formamidino, dioxanyl or dioxolanyl, or by alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, alkylmercapto, alkenylmercapto or dialkylamino wherein each hydrocarbon portion has 1-4 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl of 5-7 carbon atoms, or ##STR2## in which R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each independently is cyano or alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or alkoxycarbonyl with 1-4 carbon atoms in each alkyl group, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together form a ring, or, provided that R.sup.1 is a NO.sub.2 -substituted phenyl, R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to carbamates of N-polychloroallyl-substituted amino-phenols, which are useful as insecticides. More particularly, this invention concerns a new class of carbamates of N-polychloroallyl-substituted amino-phenols, methods for their preparation and methods for their use in combatting moxious insects.

Abstract: A process of controlling the growth of undesired plant life which comprises treating the undesired plants with an effective amount of a compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine, bromine or hydrogen and an inert carrier therefor.

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: Some new phosphinic acid derivatives of aminothio methylcarbamates have been synthesized and tested as pesticides. The new compounds are active against insects, mites, and nematodes. The N-[(phosphinyl)amino]thio- and N-[(phosphinothioyl)amino]thio- methylcarbamates are readily prepared by the general procedure of reacting a phosphinic acid amide with sulfur dichloride so as to obtain the corresponding N-(chlorothio)phosphinic acid amide which reactant will react with a methylcarbamate so as to produce the corresponding object compounds, the N-[phosphinyl)amino]thio- and N-[(phosphinothioyl)-amino]thio- methylcarbamates of this invention. Various formulations for pesticidal use are described along with appropriate rates of application.

Abstract: A penicillin sulfoxide ester is reacted with an N-chloro halogenating agent at a temperature of from about 75.degree. C. to about 135.degree. C. to produce a novel 2-chlorosulfinylazetidin-4-one intermediate. The intermediate can be treated with stannic chloride to produce a 3-exomethylenecepham sulfoxide.

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.