Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazole(thio)tetrahydronaphthyl carboxamides, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1-methyl-3-dihalogenomethyl-5-halogenopyrazole(thio)indanyl carbox-amides, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical cosmetic skin care method and composition. The method and composition is for treating facial skin to cause contraction and tightening of the facial skin, by effecting contraction of the collagen of the skin using an active agent/s that induces fibroblast contraction of the extra cellular matrix of the skin. A preferred active agent is a beta-2-adrenergic receptor (beta2AR) inhibitor.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: 1,3-Dipole-functional compounds (e.g., azide functional compounds) can be reacted with certain alkynes in a cyclization reaction to form heterocyclic compounds. Useful alkynes (e.g., strained, cyclic alkynes) and methods of making such alkynes are also disclosed. The reaction of 1,3-dipole-functional compounds with alkynes can be used for a wide variety of applications including the immobilization of biomolecules on a substrate.

Abstract: 1,3-Dipole-functional compounds (e.g., azide functional compounds) can be reacted with certain alkynes in a cyclization reaction to form heterocyclic compounds. Useful alkynes (e.g., strained, cyclic alkynes) and methods of making such alkynes are also disclosed. The reaction of 1,3-dipole-functional compounds with alkynes can be used for a wide variety of applications including the immobilization of biomolecules on a substrate.

Abstract: 1,3-Dipole-functional compounds (e.g., azide functional compounds) can be reacted with certain alkynes in a cyclization reaction to form heterocyclic compounds. Useful alkynes (e.g., strained, cyclic alkynes) and methods of making such alkynes are also disclosed. The reaction of 1,3-dipole-functional compounds with alkynes can be used for a wide variety of applications including the immobilization of biomolecules on a substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of cyclic oximes of Formula I: wherein A, X, Y, Z, W, R1, R2, R3 and n are as described in the summary of the invention; useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders mediated by lymphocyte interactions, particularly diseases associated with EDG receptor mediated signal transduction.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators having the structure: wherein R1 to R6 and R8 are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators having the structure where R1–R5 are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Alkoxyimino-substituted bicyclic derivatives or salts thereof having an excellent effect of controlling diseases and insect pests are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chromotropic nitrone spin trapping agents, methods of making these agents, compositions comprising same, and methods of their use. In particular, azulenyl nitrones of the present invention are effective agents for trapping free radical species and find use as efficient antioxidants in physicochemical and biological systems. Accordingly, the invention also relates to spin adducts formed from the combination of azulenyl nitrones with free radicals. The compounds of the present invention are readily prepared from available starting materials and find further use in assays and in a number of diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic applications, including but not limited to the alleviation, modulation and inhibition of the negative effects of carbon-centered or oxygen-centered radical species and other products of oxidation. Moreover, the combination adducts may be colorimetrically detected and, optionally, isolated and characterized to obtain valuable information (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chromotropic nitrone spin trapping agents, methods of making these agents, compositions comprising same, and methods of their use. In particular, azulenyl nitrones of the present invention are effective agents for trapping free radical species and find use as efficient antioxidants in physicochemical and biological systems. Accordingly, the invention also relates to spin adducts formed from the combination of azulenyl nitrones with free radicals. The compounds of the present invention are readily prepared from available starting materials and find further use in assays and in a number of diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic applications, including but not limited to the alleviation, modulation and inhibition of the negative effects of carbon-centered or oxygen-centered radical species and other products of oxidation. Moreover, the combination adducts may be calorimetrically detected and, optionally, isolated and characterized to obtain valuable information (e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to new oxime derivatives, to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclohexane-1-3-dione derivatives of formula (1) useful as herbicides and plant-growth regulants, ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 sulfamoyl, and N, N-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl)sulfamoyl group; (X)n represents the number of X substituents which may be substituted on benzene ring, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3. Also, cyclohexyl moiety, one of the substituents on benzofuran ring, is substituted at C-4, C-5, C-6 or C-7 position on benzene ring; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl and C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl group; R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: New seco-D steroid derivatives, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions are provided, which are active on the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of largely isomerically pure .alpha.-bisoximes of the formula IaR.sup.1 O--N.dbd.CR.sup.2 --CR.sup.3 .dbd.N--OR.sup.4 Iawhere the groups R.sup.1 O-- and R.sup.2 on the N.dbd.C bond are cis to one another and where the radicals have the following meanings:R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen or a C-organic radical;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen or an organic radical which can be bonded to the structure directly or via an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atom;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino or cycloalkyl,from a mixture of the isomers of the a-bisoximes Ia and Ib ##STR1## is described.

Abstract: A hydroxylamine derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, cycloalkyl group, haloalkyl group, haloalkynyl group, alkoxy - alkyl group, phenoxy - alkyl group, alkylthio - alkyl group, alkylsulfonyl - alkyl group, alkylamino - alkyl group, phenyl group, benzyl group, phenethyl group, cinnamyl group, pyridyl group, furyl group, thienyl group, X represents CO.sub.2, CO or SO.sub.2, and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and n represents 0 or 1, and fungicides contain said compound as an active ingredient.The compounds of the present invention have excellent effects for controlling wood-rot fungi, plant diseases and fungi of humans and animals, and are useful as industrial, agricultural and medical fungicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.

Abstract: A compound of the following structure: ##STR1## wherein, when R.sub.8 =H: R.sub.1 =alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, aryl;R.sub.2 =cycloalkyl, aryl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alkyl;X,Y=O, S(O).sub.n, NH;Z=CHO, CO.sub.2 R.sub.3, CONHR.sub.4 R.sub.5, CN, COR.sub.6, H, halo, HCN, NHCONR.sub.4 R.sub.5, CONR.sub.4 OR.sub.5, CONR.sub.4 NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, 1-tetrazole, S(O).sub.n OH, S(O).sub.n NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, C.dbd.NOH, C(.dbd.N(OH)NH.sub.2, OCONR.sub.7 R.sub.6, P(O)(OR.sub.4).sub.2, C(.dbd.N(YR.sub.3))R.sub.4, NH.sub.2, SH, OH, OS(O).sub.2 R.sub.3, C(.dbd.NYC(.dbd.O)R.sub.3)R.sub.4, C(O)CO.sub.2 R.sub.3, C(O)CONR.sub.3 R.sub.4, CH(OH)CO.sub.2 R.sub.3, CHFCO.sub.2 R.sub.3, CF.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R.sub.3, CH(OH)CONR.sub.3 R.sub.4, CF.sub.2 CONR.sub.3 R.sub.4, C.dbd.NNH.sub.2, C(.dbd.NOC(.dbd.O)R.sub.3)R.sub.4, C(.dbd.NNHC(.dbd.O)R.sub.3)R.sub.4, C(.dbd.NOH)R.sub.3, C(.dbd.NNR.sub.3)R.sub.4, NHC(.dbd.O)R.sub.6 or C(O)CONH.sub.2 ;R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, pharmaceutically active benz[e]indene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, further to the use of the said benz[e]indene derivatives in the treatment of certain diseases and in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of said diseases.The new benz[e]indene derivatives according to the invention correspond to the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula alk-NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein alk represents a C.sub.2-7 alkylene group optionally carrying a hydroxy substituent,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-7 alkyl, C.sub.2-7 alkenyl, C.sub.2-7 alkynyl, mono(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl, di(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the hydroxyalkylation of aldoximes and ketoximes by reacting said oximes with unsubstituted or substituted ethylene or propylene carbonate in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises the use of catalytic amounts of a N-alkylated, stable, organic amidinc base or a pyridine which is substituted by a secondary amino group. The compounds are important intermediates for the synthesis of herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with antiretroviral (e.g. anti HIV-1) compounds having the formula ##STR1## Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds of formula (I-a) or (I-b), and processes of preparing said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, Y and Z have the meanings given in the disclosure, processes for their manufacture, herbicidal and growth-regulating agents containing the novel active ingredients, and processes for combating unwanted plant growth and for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: Herbicidal disubstituted naphthalenes of the formula ##STR1## in which A represents optionally branched alkanediyl,R represents hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted alkyl or phenyl,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.3 represents halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio or trifluoromethylsulphonyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or halogen,X represents nitrogen or the group C--R.sup.5, whereR.sup.5 represents hydrogen or halogen,Y represents oxygen or sulphur, andZ represents oxygen, the group N--(O).sub.n --R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, wherein --X-- is --O--, --CH.sub.2 -- or --; .dbd.Y is .dbd.O or a derivatized keto group which is hydrolyzable or enzymatically convertible to a keto group; R is alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms or aralkyl having from 7 to 20 carbon atoms; and Ar is the 3-aromatic or heterocyclic residue of a 1-alkylamino-2-propanol having an aromatic or heterocyclic substituent at the 3-position and having .beta.-adrenergic blocking properties; are useful as .beta.-adrenergic blocking agents and are of particular interest in the treatment of glaucoma or for lowering intraocular pressure.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: W are selected from alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl;X are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime and imine derivatives thereof, and an alkylene group which bridges two adjacent carbon atoms of the benzene ring;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl;p is zero or an integer selected form 1 to 4;n is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 3; andm is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Drugs with high anticonvulsant and analgesic activities constituted by symmetrical .beta.-dialkoxyiminocycloalklene derivatives in which the imine double bonds are conjugated with the cyclic double bond or bonds belonging to one or more fused benzene rings.

Abstract: A novel cyclohexane compound represented by the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl group, R.sup.2 represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkynyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkylmethyl, halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, cyano(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxymethyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthiomethyl or benzyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and when R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom, R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxycarbonyl group,, and when R.sup.5 is a methyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: Ortho-aminomethylphenol compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or halogen, R is hydrogen or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and A is alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl, benzyl or a bivalent radical selected from --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- and --O(CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- and joined together with the 3 or 5 position of the benzene nucleus to form a bicycle, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a method of preparing said compounds and a pharmaceutical composition containing said compounds, are disclosed.Such compounds exhibit antiinflammatory, analgesic, diuretic and antihypertensive activities, so they are useful in the treatment for diseases caused by inflammation, edema or hypertension.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: m is an integer selected from 1 to 4;n is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 4;x are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino, the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.p C(.dbd.A)Z in which p is zero or one A is oxygen or sulfur, and Z is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl, substituted alkyl, amino or substituted amino; the group --NHC(.dbd.B(NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 in which B is oxygen or sulfur and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl; andR.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano and alkoxycarbonyl.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.5 is a bicyclic aryl or nitrogen-containing heteroaryl ring system such as naphthyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl or tetrahydroisoquinolyl, optionally substituted by a wide variety of groups;R.sup.4 and R.sup.1 are preferably hydrogen but may be other groups andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are selected from alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl and alkynyl, show high general grass-killing activity with good selectivity to many broad-leaf crops and in some instances selectivity to small-grain cereals. Processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, intermediates in the preparation of compounds I and the herbicidal properties of compounds I are described.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I and isomers thereof ##STR1## wherein: n is an integer selected from 2 to 4;m is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 3;X, which may be the same or different, are independently selected from halogen, alkyl, alkoxy and alkylthio;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl; andR.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano and alkoxycarbonyl.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is cycloalkyl of 3 to 12 carbon atoms which may or may not be olefinically monounsaturated to tetraunsaturated, can be substituted by not more than 3 methyl or ethyl groups, one vinyl, methylvinyl or allyl group, 1 or 2 chlorine atoms or one alkoxy group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and can be bridged by an alkylene chain of not more than 4 carbon atoms, X is alkylene of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, which can be monounsaturated or diunsaturated, interrupted by not more than 2 sulfur or oxygen atoms and substituted by not more than 3 alkyl groups of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen of alkoxycarbonyl where alkoxy is of 1 to 2 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 3 or 4 carbon atoms, propargyl or haloalkenyl of 3 or 4 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 halogen atoms, and the salts of these compounds, processes for their preparation, herbicides containing these compounds, and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to new bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents a C.sub.1-12 alkyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkoxy group, a C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group or a phenyl-(lower alkyl) group optionally substituted on (I), phenyl ring by one or more lower alkoxy groups or halogen atoms.The invention relates further to plant growth regulating compositions comprising as active agent 0.001 to 95% by weight of a racemic and/or optically active compound of the general formula I, wherein R has the above defined meanings, along with a conventional organic or inorganic, solid and/or liquid carrier and/or filler and/or diluent and/or surfactant.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenylphosphinyloxy- and phenylphosphinylthio-iminocarboxylates, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of said novel compounds for the control of weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to new bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents a C.sub.1-12 alkyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkoxy group, a C.sub.2-4 alkenyl group or a phenyl-(lower alkyl) group optionally substituted on the phenyl ring by one or more lower alkoxy groups or halogen atoms.The invention relates further to plant growth regulating compositions comprising as active agent 0.001 to 95% by weight of a racemic and/or optically active compound of the general formula I, wherein R has the above defined meanings, along with a conventional organic or inorganic, solid and/or liquid carrier and/or filler and/or diluent and/or surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel oxime ethers of the general formula /I/ and acid addition salts and quaternary ammonium derivatives thereof, ##STR1## wherein A represents a C.sub.2-6 straight or branched alkylene chain,R and R.sup.1 each represent a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or they form together with the adjacent nitrogen atom a heterocyclic ring containing 4 to 7 carbon atoms and optionally a further hetero atom, i.e. an oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atom, and said ring may be optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl group,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each denote a hydrogen atom or together form a valency bond,R.sup.4 denotes a C.sub.1-10 alkyl or C.sub.2-10 alkenyl group, andn denotes an integer from 3 to 7.The compounds of the general formula /I/ are prepared according to the invention by reacting a cycloalkane derivative of the general formula /II/ ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and n have the same meaning as above, whereasY denotes an oxygen or sulphur atom or a .dbd.

Abstract: Diphenylalkanoether and diphenylalkanone oxime-ether derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently an aryl group optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, nitro, cyano, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino, amino, benzyloxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanoylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino and N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl-N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkanoylamino, Z.sup.1 is a group of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or an ar(C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A compound effective in the treatment of diabetic angiopathy, i.e. a selective .beta.-receptor blocker has the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.2 is a hydrogen or alkyl having one to five carbon atoms,R.sup.3 is alkyl having one to five carbon atoms, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted with hydroxyl or phenyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a five- to eight-membered ring optionally containing also other heteroatoms and/or fused with another ring, preferably phenyl, naphthyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, pyridyl, pyrazolyl,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or alkyl having one to four carbon atoms, cycloalkyl or phenyl optionally substituted with halogen, alkoxy having one to four carbon atoms or alkyl having one to four carbons,R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl having one to four carbon atoms or phenyl, m=0, 1 or 2, and n=0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: Racemic or optically active 2-(propargyloxyimino)-1,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2,2,1]heptane of the formula (I) ##STR1## or a mixture of these isomers is prepared by reacting a racemic or optically active 1,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2,2,1]heptane derivative of the general formula (II), ##STR2## wherein Y stands for oxygen atom, sulfur atom or oxime group, with a propyne derivative of the general formula (III),R--CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.CH (III)whereinR stands for halogen atom or aminooxy group, with the proviso that if Y represents oxime group, R may stand only for halogen, and if R represents aminooxy group, Y may stand only for oxygen or sulfur atom.The resulting product is new and possesses strong plant growth promoting and insecticidal effects.