Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel chloroacetanilide derivatives which act as remarkably effective herbicides when sprayed in a paddy field, the chloroacetanilide derivatives being 2',6'-diethyl-N-[(cis-alkenyloxy)methyl]-2-chloroacetanilides [A] represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is a cis-form alkenyl group having 4 or 5 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are herbicide compositions for use in a paddy field and containing at least one of said chloroacetanilide derivatives [A] and at least one pyrazole derivative [B] represented by the general formula ##STR2## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or methyl group and X is a 4-toluenesulfonyl group or benzoylmethyl group; or-.alpha.

Abstract: Indane derivatives and their salts represented by the general formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an amino group which may have lower alkyl groups as the substituents, a hydroxylimino group, an alkanoylamino group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have halogen atoms as the substituents, a lower alkylsulfonylamino group, a phenylsulfonylamino group which may have lower alkyl groups as the substituents on the phenyl ring, a benzoylamino group having lower alkyl groups as the substituents on the phenyl ring, and a phenyl-lower alkylamino group having a hydroxyl groups or a lower alkyl groups as the substituents on the phenyl ring, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, a nitro group, an amino group, an amino-lower alkyl group, a lower alkanoylamino group, a lower alkanoylamino-lower alkyl group which may have halogen atoms as the substituents, a lower alkylthio group, a 1-piperidinesulfonyl group, or a lower alkenyl group; R.sup.

Abstract: New fungicides which are N-aryl-N-acyl-3-amino-oxazolidin-2-ones and use thereof in fighting infections of useful plants by fungi are disclosed. The compounds of the invention have a high fungicidal activity combined with a good compatibility with the plants to be defended against attack by fungi.

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: Replacement with fluorine of the primary hydroxy group of 1-phenyl-2-amino-1,3-propanediol compounds wherein the secondary hydroxy group and the amino group have been suitably protected.The reaction is carried out with an inorganic fluoride in a polyglycol.New oxazoline compounds particularly useful in said process.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methyl or cyano, R.sup.2 is alkyl, R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, or propargyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, acyl, formyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl, methoxyalkylcarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted benzoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, alkylthiocarbonyl, N,N-dialkylcarbamyl, N-alkylcarbamyl, N-cycloalkylcarbamyl, N-alkoxy-N-alkylcarbamyl, unsubstituted or substituted N-phenylcarbamyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, N-alkylsulfamyl, N,N-dialkylsulfamyl, N-acyl-N-alkylsulfamyl, N-alkyl-N-methoxycarbonylsulfamyl, dialkoxyphosphoryl, dialkoxythiophosphoryl, 2-haloalkanoyl, acyloxyacetyl or alkoxyoxalyl, and R.sup.6 is alkyl, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, nitro or amino, and salts of these compounds, and the use of these compounds for controlling unwanted plant growth.

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

Abstract: Aniline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, Y, A, Z and n have the meanings given in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to new isoprenylamine derivatives and acid addition salts thereof, which are useful for controlling virus infection of vertebrate animals.

Abstract: An aminoalkylbenzene derivative of the formula: ##STR1## [wherein A is oxygen or sulfur;Y is oxo, thioxo, or cyanoimino;a is an integer of 1 to 3;b is an integer of 0 to 3;c is an integer of 1 to 4;R.sup.1 is alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together represent pyrrolidinyl;R is hydrogen, cycloalkyl, trihaloalkyl, alkoxy, dialkylamino, aryl, aroyl, heterocyclic group, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen, amino, alkyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylthio, or aryloxy;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or heterocyclic group; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together represent alkylidene or aralkylidene);with the proviso that the above aryl, aroyl, and heterocyclic group can be substituted by 1 to 3 substituents] and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts being useful as histamine H.sub.2 blockers, especially peptic ulcer remedies, are provided via several routes.

Abstract: Aralkylaniline derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where R is alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, cyanoalkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio or alkynylthio or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, Y is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or haloalkyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, Z is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, halogen, a C.sub.4 H.sub.4 -chain which is fused to the benzene radical to form an unsubstituted or substituted naphthyl radical, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, thiocyanato, cyano, ##STR2## R' and R" each, independently of one another, being hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and herbicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N,N-dimethyl-N'-(2-bromo-4-methyl-phenyl)-triazene of the formula ##STR1## comprising (a) reacting N-acetyl-p-toluidine of the formula ##STR2## with bromine at a temperature between about 0.degree. and 100.degree. C., to give the intermediate product of the formula ##STR3## (b) reacting the intermediate product with hydrochloric acid by either (i) adding a dilute solution of aqueous hydrochloric acid to the intermediate product in its reaction solution and heating the mixture to a temperature between about 50.degree. and 120.degree. C., or(ii) precipitating the intermediate product from its reaction solution by mixing with water and filtering off, and without purification or drying heating the precipitate with dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid to a temperature between about 50.degree. and 120.degree. C.

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: The present application discloses a method of correcting an imbalance of immune homeostasis caused by cytostatic treatment or radiotherapy by administering to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of a novel substituted mercapto acid amide and pharmaceutical compositions containing such novel substituted mercapto acid amides.

Abstract: Novel N-haloacetylphenylamino carbonyl oximes represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is phenyl or substituted phenyl; R.sup.1 is halomethyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or benzyl, haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or thiocyanoalkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl; n is 0 or 1; m is 0 or 1; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylthioalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cyanoalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or benzyl, or R is acyl of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, acetonyl, or the group --NR'R" wherein R' and R" are independently hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl; with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring; or R and R.sup.2 may be joined together to form a heterocyclic ring; or R and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a new process for the preparation of N-(halomethyl)acylamides by reacting the corresponding N-(alkoxymethyl)acylamide with thionyl chloride or thionyl bromide in the presence of a Lewis Acid catalyst.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a new process for the preparation of N-(halomethyl) acylamides by reacting the corresponding N-(alkoxymethyl) acetamide with a hydrogen halide.

Abstract: o-Aminophenol derivatives are described represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents --NH.sub.2 or --NH--CO--R.sup.6 ; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different, each can represent an alkyl group or an aromatic group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together can form a ring; or R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together can form a ring ; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group or an aromatic group; R.sup.4 can represent an alkyl group or an aromatic group; R.sup.5 can represent an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylthio group, an arylthio group, a halogen atom or an acylamino group; and n is 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.6 represents an alkyl group or an aromatic group; and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together can form a heterocyclic ring, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 together can form a heterocyclic ring, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 together can form a ring; and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5.sub.n have a total of 7 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: The disclosure herein pertains to the preparation of N-(alkoxymethyl)- and other N-methylene ether-substituted 2-haloacetamides from other N-methylene ether-substituted 2-haloacetamides and the appropriate alcohol by a transetherification process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of certain N-substituted-2-haloacetanilides via the reaction of a secondary 2-haloacetanilide with a haloalkyl ether, particularly, halomethyl ethers, which comprises forming the ether in situ by the in-solvent reaction of an alcohol, formaldehyde or other aldehyde and an acid halide to produce high purity haloalkyl ethers, while decreasing the concentration of undesirable bis by products, as for example bis(chloromethyl) ether. The ether formed in situ thereafter reacts with the secondary 2-haloacetanilide in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and base to form the N-substituted-2-haloacetanilide.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, are each a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, a chloromethyl group or a halogen atom, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or a halogen atom, n is an integer of 2 to 5 and X is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a methoxy group or a chlorine atom, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: Novel N-haloacetylphenylamino carbonyl oximes represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is phenyl or substituted phenyl; R.sup.1 is halomethyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or benzyl, haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or thiocyanoalkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or alkyl; n is 0 or 1; m is 0 or 1; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylthioalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cyanoalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, substituted phenyl or benzyl, or R is acyl of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, acetonyl, or the group -NR'R" wherein R' and R" are independently hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl; with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring; or R and R.sup.2 may be joined together to form a heterocyclic ring; or R and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: There is provided an oxidation process using potassium permanganate as oxidizing agent, for the preparation of certain animal growth promoters, namely, N-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-7-oxobenzo[b]thien-4-yl)amides, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-7-oxobenzo[b]-thien-4-ylureas, N-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthyl)amides and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1-naphthylureas, said process affording such compounds in markedly improved yields, and being readily suitable for scale-up.

Abstract: 3-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-ones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, alkyl or fluorinated alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms and up to 9 fluorine atoms or cycloalkylalkyl of 4-8 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is phenyl; monohalophenyl or pyridyl; R.sup.3 is F, Cl, Br or NO.sub.2, and physiologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are central nervous system depressants.

Abstract: A method is described for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops which comprises applying to the situs of infestation a nematicidal composition containing as active ingredient a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, lower alkyl, or halogen, X is hydrogen or halogen, n is 1 or 2, Y is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, and nitro when n is 1, and halogen when n is 2, with the proviso that at least 1 of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and X must be halogen. Preparation of active ingredient compounds is described, and nematicidal utility of compositions is exemplified.