Abstract: A method of preparing a diphenyl ether compound of the formula (II) ##STR1## wherein X is F, Cl or Br; Z is hydrogen, halogen, NO.sub.2 of CN; and W is methyl, cyano, CH.sub.3 CO--, or a group --C--OR, wherein R is --OH; --OM wherein M is a cation; OR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aliphatic radical; --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or an optionally substituted aliphatic radical; or --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, which comprises reacting a 3-X-substituted-4,5-difluorobenzotrifluoride with a salt of a 3,4-W,Z-substituted phenol. The invention further comprises novel 3-X-4,5-difluorobenzotrifluorides for use in the process.

Abstract: 2-[p-(p-substituted phenoxy)phenoxy]propionyl oximes, processes for their preparation, herbicidal compositions containing these oximes and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: There are presented compounds of the formulas ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, C.sub.2 to C.sub.7 carboxylic acids, hydroxy C.sub.2 to C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.2 to C.sub.7 carboxylic acid esters and amides and the group COR.sub.11 wherein R.sub.11 is alkoxy, amino or mono- lower alkyl amino; R.sub.6 is nitro or halo and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or halo,and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.The pyrazolobenzazepines are useful as anxiolytic and sedative agents.Also provided are processes and intermediates in the production of the above pyrazolobenzazepines.

Abstract: 2-Benzylideneglutaraldehydes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently are hydrogen or a substituent selected from the group consisting of halo, lower-alkyl, phenyl, carboxy, lower-alkoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, hydroxysulfonyl, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, lower-alkoxy and phenoxy, a method of use thereof as disinfectants, disinfectant compositions comprising them, and 2,6-dialkoxy-3-(.alpha.-alkoxybenzyl)tetrahydropyrans of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined above and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently are alkyl of one to four carbon atoms, which are intermediates for their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Propionic acid oximes of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl of from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms or alkynyl of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopentane or cyclohexane ring which can be mono-, di- or trisubstituted with alkyl of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen or nitro with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen, processes for their manufacture, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The method of preparing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl or acetyl;n is 1 when R.sub.1 has all the defined meanings, or 2 or 3 when R.sub.1 is halogen or alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen; alkyl of 1 to 16 carbon atoms; alkenyl of 2 to 16 carbon atoms; alkinyl of 2 to 16 carbon atoms; monosubstituted alkyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, where the substituent is hydroxyl, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenoxy, halo-phenoxy, (alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms) phenoxy, (alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)phenoxy, nitro-phenoxy, cyano-phenoxy, amino or (alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms)thio; benzyl; halo-benzyl; --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 ; --CHR.sub.3 --COOR.sub.4 ; or --CHR.sub.3 --CONR.sub.4 R.sub.5, whereR.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; andX.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each hydrogen or halogen,which comprises reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein n, R.sub.1, X.sub.1 and X.sub.

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: A process for the preparation of a 1,1-dichloroalkene of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl or aryl radical, andR.sup.2 is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aralkenyl or aryl radical, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form an optionally branched and/or optionally benzo-fused hydrocarbon chain,comprising reacting a carbonyl compound of the formula ##STR2## with a trichloromethanephosphonic acid ester of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.3 each individually is an alkyl or phenyl radical, or the two radicals R.sup.3 together are alkanediyl,in the presence of at least an equimolar amount of a phosphorous acid triamide of the formulaP(NR.sup.4.sub.2).sub.3in whichR.sup.4 each independently is an alkyl radical, or the two radicals R.sup.4 together are alkanediyl.Advantageously,R.sup.1 is hydrogen,R.sup.2 a C.sub.2 to C.sub.

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: Compounds, such as 5-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-2-nitroacetophenone oxime-O-(acetic acid, methyl ester) and 5-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-2-chloroacetophenone oxime-O-(acetic acid, methyl ester), are useful for postemergence and preemergence control of weeds, and are represented by Formula I of the application.

Abstract: The compounds of formula (II): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl, methyl, methoxyl, amino, formamido, acetamido, methylsulphonylamido, nitro, benzyloxy, methylsulphonylmethyl, ureido, trifluoromethyl or p-methoxybenzylamino group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a hydroxyl group; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen, chlorine or bromine atom or a hydroxyl group, R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sub.6 is a hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine atom or a methyl, methoxyl or hydroxy group; X is an oxygen atom or a bond; Y is an alkylene group of up to 6 carbon atoms or a bond; and Z is an alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene group of up to 10 carbon atoms, have been found to possess anti-obesity and/or anti-hyperglycaemic activity.

Abstract: Novel anthranilic acid derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom, an alkoxyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms or a nitro group, n is an integer of 1-2, Y is an alkoxyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 2-3, Z is --COCH.dbd.CH-- or --CO--, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which derivatives and salts possess a strong antiallergic action and are thus useful as therapeutically active agents for diseases caused by allergies, such as asthma, hay fever, urticaria and atopic dermatitis; an antiallergic composition comprising the same; and a method of alleviating diseases caused by allergies using the same.

Abstract: The invention concerns the novel compounds dialkyl 2-(3-fluoro-4-nitrophenyl)-2-methylmalonate IIIa and dialkyl 2-(3-fluoro-4-aminophenyl)-2-methylmalonate IVa useful as intermediates in an improved process for making 2-(2-fluoro-4-biphenylyl)propionic acid, known as flurbiprofen, having the formula ##STR1## and ester thereof. It has anti-inflammatory activity which is about 240 times that of aspirin and analgesic activity which is about 180 times that of aspirin in standard laboratory tests. However, despite this high activity, the toxicity (LD.sub.50) is only 1.2 to 2.4 times greater than that of aspirin in standard laboratory tests.Also within the invention is a novel method of making the above intermediates and analogs thereof useful to prepare corresponding biaryl compounds which have pharmaceutical uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to .omega.-[2-(N-lower alkyl-benzamido)-phenyl]-alkanoic acids, their use and preparation, and medicaments containing them.

Abstract: Novel therapeutically active derivatives of benzamide, having the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently of each other, are hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, R.sub.3 is a phenyl or lower alkyl or lower alkenyl group, R.sub.4 is a halogen or a trifluoromethyl or nitro-group, R.sub.5 is a sulphamoyl or carboxyl or carboxy-alkyl group, and the potassium salts of these derivatives.These compounds are diuretics and hypotensors (blood pressure depressants) and they lower the angiotensin and renin functions, with prolonged action.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide or salt thereof wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl, methyl, methoxyl, amino, formamido, acetamido, methylsulphonylamido, nitro, benzyloxy, methylsulphonylmethyl, ureido, trifluoromethyl or p-methoxybenzylamino group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine atom or a hydroxyl group; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen, chlorine or bromine atom or a hydroxyl group; R.sub.4 is a hydrogen, chlorine or fluorine atom or a methyl, methoxyl or hydroxyl group or a carboxylic acid group or a salt, ester or amide thereof; R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sub.7 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; R.sub.

Abstract: N-Nitrophenyl-(tetrafluoroethoxy)-benzenamines are useful as fungicides, anticoccidials and ectoparasiticides, in addition to being insecticidal agents.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is COOR.sup.5, CONHR.sup.5, cyano, 5-tetrazolyl or R.sup.6, where R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkyl and R.sup.6 is phenyl or naphthyl, the phenyl or naphthyl group being optionally substituted by one or more group selected from halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, benzyloxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, N(R.sup.5).sub.2, NHCOR.sup.5 and SR.sup.5 ; R.sup.2 is R.sup.6 or --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.6 when R.sup.1 is COOR.sup.5, CONHR.sup.5, cyano or 5-tetrazolyl, or R.sup.2 is --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.6 when R.sup.1 is R.sup.6 ; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, hydroxy or --OCH.sub.2 R.sup.6 ; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or halogen; and salts thereof. The compounds have pharmaceutical properties and in particular are useful in the treatment of immediate hypersensitivity conditions such as asthma.

Abstract: This invention relates to new ammonium salts of .alpha.-ketocarboxylic acids, to their use for the production of amines in situ by photochemical decomposition and to photochemically hardenable coating compositions containing these ammonium salts.

Abstract: Benzenoid ethers/thioethers are prepared by reacting an activated halobenzene with an anionic reactant, RA.sup.- M.sup.+, in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having formula:N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.

Abstract: Certain ureides of substituted naphthoic acids and salts useful as inhibitors of connective tissue destruction.

Abstract: A process for preparing trifluoromethylphenyl nitro phenylethers which comprises treating a trifluoromethylhalobenzene with a base in a cosolvent system to afford a trifluoromethyl phenolate which may be isolated as its free phenol or reacted with an appropriately substituted halobenzene to afford a diphenylether herbicide or a precursor thereto.

Abstract: A process for preparing trifluoromethylphenyl nitro phenylethers which comprises treating a trifluoromethylhalobenzene with a base in a cosolvent system to afford a trifluoromethyl phenolate which may be isolated as its free phenol or reacted with an appropriately substituted halobenzene to afford a diphenylether herbicide or a precursor thereto.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X is trifluoromethyl or halogen,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 is lower alkyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkali metal,Y is oxygen or sulfur, andn is 0, 1 or 2;are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: N-substituted .omega.-aminoalkanoyl-.omega.-aminoalkanoic acids and their pharmacologically-acceptable salts (with a base) are useful, e.g., in pharmaceutical-composition form for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases which are based on inadequate performance of the pancreas, the bile and/or the liver. The compounds are prepared, e.g., by reacting an N-(mono- or di-substituted) .omega.-amino-alkanoic acid with an N-(unsubstituted or monosubstituted) .omega.-aminoalkanoic acid.

Abstract: Novel .alpha.-amino-phenylacetic acid derivatives, said phenyl having at least one substituent other than hydrogen, are useful as herbicidal, algicidal and plant growth regulatng agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is (a) optionally-substituted and optionally-hydrogenated biphenylyl, (b) optionally-substituted and optionally-hydrogenated bicyclic aryl having from 8 to 12 ring carbon atoms or (c) a radical of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.1 is aliphatic hydrocarbyl, alicyclic hydrocarbyl or optionally-substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is --H or lower aliphatic hydrocarbyl;R.sup.3 is --H, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally-substituted phenyl or, with R.sup.4, alkylene;R.sup.4 is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally-substituted phenyl, optionally-(nuclearly)-substituted phenalkyl or, with R.sup.3, alkylene;or R.sup.2,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, together with the carbon to which each is bound, are adamantyl; andn is 3, 4 or 5;and salts thereof with a base are pharmacologically active. Esters thereof are valuable intermediates for the preparation of the pharmacologically-active compounds. Physiologically-acceptable embodiments are administered, e.g.

Abstract: This disclosure describes 11-deoxy-11-substituted members of the E.sub.2, F.sub.2, E.sub.1, F.sub.1, dihydro E.sub.1 and dihydro F.sub.1 prostaglandin series which are useful as hypotensive agents and as anti-ulcer agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A is lower alkyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, thienyl, furyl, indolyl or thiaindolyl radical, R, X.sub.4 and X.sub.5 are hydrogen or lower alkyl, Y is hydrogen, hydroxy, etherified hydroxy, substituted amino, or N-attached heterocyclyl, X.sub.0 is O or OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O, R' represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or acetyl; and acid-addition salts thereof, are novel and useful in pharmacy as hypolipaemiant, hypocholosterolaemiant and cholagogic agents or in the preparation of such agents.

Abstract: New phenoxy-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives which have a herbicidal action and which are effective in regulating plant growth are described. They correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which A is the cyano group, a carboxylic acid, a salt, ester, thioester or amide thereof,Q is a mono- to trisubstituted phenyl or pyrid-2-yl radical,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl or carbamoyl,R.sub.4 is alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or benzyl, andX, Y and Z are each oxygen or sulfur.They can be used as selective herbicides in cereal and rice crops, or for reducing the vegetative growth, for example in soya-bean crops, and also for defoliation and desiccation in cotton or potato crops shortly before the harvesting thereof.

Abstract: The compound of the formula: ##STR1## is active as an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Aryl substituted diketones and keto-esters, useful as antiviral agents and insecticides, are prepared by reacting an arylalkyl or arylalkenyl iodide with a metal salt of the appropriate diketone or keto-ester. The intermediate iodides are prepared by condensing a methyl cyclopropyl ketone with an aromatic aldehyde to give an arylvinyl cyclopropyl ketone, reducing the latter to an arylethyl cyclopropyl carbinol or arylvinyl cyclopropyl carbinol, treating the carbinol with phosphorus tribromide and then with zinc bromide to give an arylalkyl or arylalkenyl bromide, and then replacing the bromine atom by iodine.

Abstract: New optically active bis phosphine compounds which are usful in optically active catalysts. Such catalysts are particularly useful in catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation.

Abstract: Racemic and optically active compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --COOR.sub.6, where R.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; --OCO--R.sub.9, where R.sub.9 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl (alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms) or phenyl; --Q--CO--NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, where Q is a single bond, oxygen, --NH--, --CH2-- or --CH.sub.2 --NH--, and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, taken together with the nitrogen, are pyrrolidino, piperidino or morpholino; cyano-phenyl; carboxyl-phenyl; cyano-phenoxy; or carboxyl-phenoxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkanoyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, amino, nitro or, together with R.sub.1, 3,4-methylenedioxy;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or, together with R.sub.2 in the ortho-position, --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where n is an integer from 3 to 5;R.sub.

Abstract: Bicyclic compounds useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of allergic diseases, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of administration of the compositions, intermediates useful in preparing the compounds and conversion of the intermediates to the bicyclic compounds. Examples of compounds are substituted coumarins and indanediones and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: Bicyclic compounds useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of allergic diseases, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of administration of the compositions, intermediates useful in preparing the compounds and coversion of the intermediates to the bicyclic compounds. Examples of compounds are substituted coumarins and indanediones and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to .omega.-aryl substituted .omega.-nor prostaglandin analogues bearing an oxygenated function at C-10, such as a hydroxy radical, or a 9,10- or 10,11-epoxide. A typical compound is 16-(3-chlorophenoxy)-9.alpha.,10.beta.,11.alpha.,15.alpha.-tetrahydroxy-17 ,18,19,20-tetranor-5-cis,13-trans-prostadienoic acid. Also disclosed are chemical processes for the manufacture of said compounds, pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions containing said compounds, and a method of achieving luteolysis in mammals by the use of such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: m is 1 or 2; n is 4 to 8; X is CO, protected CO, or CROH wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and wherein the OH moiety may be protected; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or CO.sub.2 R.sub.1 represents an ester group in which the R.sub.1 moiety contains from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is hydroxy, or protected hydroxy; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are separately hydrogen, C.sub.1-9 alkyl, C.sub.5-8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5-8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl C.sub.1-6 alkyl, naphthyl, naphthyl C.sub.1-6 alkyl, any of which phenyl or naphthyl moieties may be substituted by one or more halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 taken with the carbon atom to which they are joined represent a C.sub.5-8 cycloalkyl group; and salts thereof; except that when one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl then the other of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 cannot be hydrogen or C.sub.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with new herbicidally active 4-phenoxy-.alpha.-phenoxy-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives, especially propionic acid esters of the type ##STR1## bearing in the first phenoxy radical a nitro group besides another substituent R.sub.1 which is preferably a halogen atom, the CF.sub.3 group is lower alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxycarbonyl group. The invention is further concerned with herbicidal compositions containing such new derivatives and with methods for the selective control of grass-like weeds in crops of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous cultivated plants such as cereals.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.1' are identical or different and represent hydrogen, an alkyl radical or alkoxy radical having 1-4 carbon atoms, the allyl group, a halogen atom or the nitro group, R.sup.2 represents an acrylic acid radical or an acrylic acid nitrile radical of the formulae ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, an alkyl radical having 1-5 carbon atoms, an aryl radical or aryl-lower alkyl radical either unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl or alkoxy, R.sup.6 represents hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1-8 carbon atoms, R.sup.7 represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl radical or an aryl-lower alkyl radical, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent together with the nitrogen atom a heterocyclic ring with 5-7 members being optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, in which ring one carbon atom may be replaced by one oxygen atom, sulfur atom or one further nitrogen atom, the latter may be substituted, or wherein R.sup.3 represents hydrogen and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides dibenzodiazepines represented by the formula ##STR1## The compounds of this invention are useful as antischizophrenics.

Abstract: Prostaglandin derivatives wherein the atom at the position 13 of the lower side-chain is replaced by nitrogen.The new compounds have abortifacient activity.

Abstract: 2-Nitro-5-(substituted-phenoxy)benzoic acids and esters, salts, amides, and acyl halides thereof comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: 2-Nitro-5-(substituted-phenoxy)benzoic acids and esters, salts, amides, and acyl halides thereof comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: New insecticidal (.beta.-phenylvinyl)cyclopropanecarboxylates having on the phenyl ring one or more substituents such as halogen, cyano, nitro, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, aryloxy, arylthio, lower haloalkyl, di(lower alkyl)amino, or methylenedioxy are described, and their preparation and insecticidal utility are exemplified.

Abstract: A dye of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or hydrogen,R.sub.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or hydrogen, and R and R.sub.1 can be substituted,Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are nonionic substituents or hydrogen, andM is hydrogen or a cation,And A and B can carry nonionic substituents and/or an optionally modified --COOH group. The new dyestuffs dye polyester fibers in brilliant red shades with excellent fastness.

Abstract: Intermediates for insecticidal (.beta.-phenyl-.beta.-substituted-vinyl)cyclopropanecarboxylates in which the .beta.-substituent may be halogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, cyano, carbomethoxy, or carbethoxy are described and exemplified.

Abstract: Bicyclic compounds useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of allergic diseases, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of administration of the compositions, intermediates useful in preparing the compounds and conversion of the intermediates to the bicyclic compounds. Examples of compounds are substituted coumarins and indanediones and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## exhibit, in the pre-emergence process and in the post-emergence process, a good herbicidal action against a number of dicotyledonous weeds, they are well tolerated in monocotyledonous crops, such as wheat, barley, rice, sorghum and maize, and are also selectively active in some dicotyledonous crops such as soy beans, groundnuts and the like.

Abstract: A method of treating mammals for allergy and anaphylactic reactions of a reagin or non-reagin mediated nature which comprises administering prophylactically to said mammal an anti-allergy or anaphylactic reaction effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## Novel compounds and compositions are also claimed.