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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7011838 | Malononitrile compounds and their use as pesticides The present invention relates to malononitrile compounds of formula wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and independently C1–C5 (halo)alkyl, C1–C5 ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6815563 | Method for producing bicyclic 1,3-diketones A process for preparing bicyclic 1,3-diketones of the formula I where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4 | 11/09/2004 |
| 6482962 | Pesticidal and parasiticidal use of 1-aryl-1-(substituted thio, sulfinyl and sulfonyl)-2-nitroethane compounds The present invention relates to the pesticidal use of 1-aryl-1-(substituted thio, sulfinyl and sulfonyl)-2-nitroethane compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1##... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6040274 | 2-Aroylcyclohexanediones, their preparation and their use as herbicides or plant growth-regulating agents 2- Aroylcyclohexanediones I ##STR1## where X, Y=O or S; Ar=phenyl or heteroaryl in each case having 1-4 substituents: halogen, cyano, nitro, --N.dbd.N--Ph, C1 -C4 -alkoxycarbonyl, --N(R9)--COR10, --N(R... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5801120 | Substituted benzoyl (hetero) cyclic diones Substituted aryl or heteroaryl in particular benzoyl bicycloalkanediones and related compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said diones for the control of weeds.... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5801123 | Epoxycyclohexane derivative and plant growth regulator The present invention relates to a plant growth regulator comprising as an active ingredient an epoxycyclohexane derivative represented by general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a C1 -C6, alkyl g... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5756426 | Phenyl acetic acid derivatives as pesticides Described herein are compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and the isomers thereof, in which either a) X is an N atom and Y is OR11 or N(R12)R13, or b) X is CH and Y is OR11, and in which furthermore: R11 is... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5399545 | Substituted benzyl carbamates with herbicial properties Substituted benzyl carbamates of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro or C1 -C3 haloalkoxy; Z is hydrogen or halogen; or Z and R together in 2- and 3-position of the phenyl ring form the group -... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5234899 | Substituted 2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxyl-4-ketone herbicides The invention relates to novel substituted 2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxyl-4-ketones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R1 represents a group from the series comprising --CN; --CO2 R5 or ##STR2## wher... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5207817 | Herbicidal 5H-furan-2-one derivatives Herbicidal 5H-furan-2-one derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents the radical OR1 or the radical ##STR2## q represents the number 0 or 1, R2 is optionally substituted aryl, and R3 and R6 | 05/04/1993 |
| 5192357 | Acrylate fungicides The invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein W, D, R1, R2, R3, x, m, n and p are as defined in the description. The compound have valuable pesticidal activity especially against fungi, insects, nemat... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5098464 | Pyrazole compounds and herbicidal use thereof A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or a salt, enamine or the like, acylate, sulphonate, carbamate or ether derivative thereof; wherein X, X1 and X2 are independently oxygen or sulphur, R1 is an optionally substituted... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5011950 | Aromatic amine derivatives Novel aromatic amine derivatives of specific structure are useful intermediates for herbicides. The aromatic amine compounds have the structure shown by formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar and A are as defined herein.... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5002605 | Alkylidine aminooxyamide compounds useful in controlling undesirable vegetation Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C1 -C6 lower alkoxy; C1 -C6 lower alkylthio; 3- to 6-membered heterocycle or substituted heterocycle; phenyl or substituted phenyl; R1 is hydrog... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4999042 | Phenyl oximino-acetate fungicides Compounds of the fomrula (I): ##STR1## and sterioisomers thereof, wherein X is halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, amino, arylazo, heteroarylalkyl, heteroaryloxyalkyl, acylamino nitro, nitride, trifluoromet... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4961775 | Brassinosteroid derivatives and plant growth regulators Disclosed herein is a novel brassinosteroid derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R3 represents C1-2 -alkyl, R1 and R2 which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen or acyl, respe... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4959093 | (22R,23R,24 S)-22,23-epoxy-2댓-isopropylidenedioxy-B-homo-7-oxa-5 -stigmastan-6-one and plant growth regulating method containing the same This invention relates to (22R,23R,24S)-22,23-epoxy2댓-isopropylidenedioxy-B-homo-7-oxa -5-stigmastan-6-one which is of value as a plant growth regulator, a process for preparation thereof and a plant growth regulating composition ... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4954160 | Oximino ether compounds The invention provides compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted alkyl or acyl group, or an alkenyl or alkynyl group or an inorganic or organic cation; R1 represents an alk... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4952235 | (Hetero)aryloxynaphthalenes having substituents bonded via sulphur (Hetero) aryloxynaphthalenes having substituents bonded via sulphur having herbicidal activity and of the formula ##STR1## in which m represents the number 0, 1 or 2, n represents the numbers 0 or 1, R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano or tr... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4921524 | Oximino ether compounds The invention provides compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted alkyl or acyl group, or an alkenyl or alkynyl group or an inorganic or organic cation; R1 represents an alk... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4911754 | Herbicidally active aryloxy saturated 5-membered benzo fused hetero-cyclic compounds This invention relates to aryloxy dihydrobenzofuran, oxoindole or benzofuranone derivatives having herbicidal activity and to the use of such compounds to control the growth of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4838924 | Aromatic urea derivatives and their use as herbicide This invention relates to novel compounds of formula [I], a process for their production, and their use as a herbicide. ##STR1## wherein A represents the bond ##STR2## in which X is a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom, a nitro group or a trif... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4816066 | Certain 2-(2-substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C1 -C4 alkoxy, C1 -C4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, S(O)n R wherein R is C1 -C4 alkyl and n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and ... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4816059 | Method of controlling undesirable vegetation with certain 2-phenylacetyl-1,3,5-cyclohexanetriones Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; halogen; C1 -C2 alkyl; C1 -C2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C1 -C2 haloalkyl; or Ra SOm -- wherein m is 0 or 2 an... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4753674 | Herbicidal composition containing a phenoxyalkylamide derivative and method for controlling weeds by the use of the same There are disclosed a herbicidal composition containing, as an active ingredient, a phenoxyalkylamide derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X, n, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 have the same meanings as defined ... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4734121 | Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings stated in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4729781 | 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzohydroxamic acid derivatives and use as herbicidal agents Disclosed are herbicidal compounds of the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein A is O-alkylene of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, O-alkenylene of 3 to 6 carbon atoms in which the unsaturation is non-adjacent the oxygen atom thereof or NH-alkylene in which the al... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4709077 | 7-(aryloxy)-2-naphthoxyalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives, processes for the preparation of these compounds, as well as agents having herbicidal activity containing these compounds Novel 7-(Aryloxy)-2-naphthoxyalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in racemic or separated isomeric form, have herbicidal activity.... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4668275 | Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings stated in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4626271 | Cyanobacterin herbicide An herbicidal composition comprising cyanobacterin and a surfactant. Cyanobacterin obtained from extracts of blue-green algae or chemical synthesis when combined with a sticker such as non-ionic surfactants provides an heribicidal formulation which will a... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4602934 | Anilide herbicides Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein D is hydrogen, halogen, (halo)alkyl or (halo)alkoxy; R is alkyl or is cycloalkyl optionally 1-substituted by alkyl or halogen and R1 is the hydrocarbyl residue of a saturated oxygen-heterocyc... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4602933 | Phenylurea herbicides Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein D is hydrogen, halogen, (halo)alkyl or (halo)alkoxy; R is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy and R1 is the hydrocarbyl residue of a saturated oxygen-heterocyclic alcohol, are useful as herbicides.... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4594092 | Substituted nitro and cyanoguanidines and their use of increasing crop yields Novel substituted phenyl and benzyl nitroguanidine and phenyl and benzyl cyanoguanidine compounds. Methods for increasing crop yield, inhibiting lodging of graminaceous crops, and inducing cytokinin-like responses in crop plants with said novel guanidine ... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4592773 | Substituted propargyloxyacetonitrile derivatives, process for production thereof, and herbicide and agricultural-horticultural fungicide comprising said derivatives as active ingredients Substituted propargyloxyacetonitrile derivative represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower haloalkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a methylenedioxy group, a n... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4579582 | 5-deoxy-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene--D-xylofuranose herbicide derivatives 5-Deoxy-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-a-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4554015 | Herbicides Herbicides containing thiocarbamate derivatives represented by the general formula (I) as an active ingredient ##STR1## wherein X is 5-indanyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthyl, 1,4-methano-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-naphthyl, 1,4-ethano-1,2,3,4-tetrahyd... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4554010 | 5-Deoxy-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-substituted-alkylidene-alpha-D-xylofuranose herbicide derivatives 5-Deoxy-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted aryl-methyl-1,2-O-substituted-alkylidene or cycloalkylidene-alpha-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl, alkylidenyl and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4521240 | 5-C-Alkyl-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene- - 5-C-alkyl-3-O-substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene--D-xylo-pentodialdofuranoses, 5-C-alkyl-3-O-substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene--D-gluco- and ଲ-L-ido-pentofuranoses. The compounds exhibit herbicidal activity and especial... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4517010 | 2-Nitro-5(substituted-phenoxy) benzoyl derivatives as herbicides There is provided a new class of derivatives of 2-nitro-5-(substituted-phenoxy) benzoyl compounds that have pre- and post-emergence herbicidal activity. The derivatives include certain substituted phenyl esters, phenyl thioesters; heterocyclic esters; ... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4515618 | 5-Deoxy-3-O-thienylmethyl or furylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-alpha-D-xylofuranose herbicide derivatives 5-Deoxy-3-O-thienylmethyl or furylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-alpha-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl, alkylidene and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.... | 05/07/1985 |