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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7056862 | Herbicide potentiators The invention provides an agricultural chemical enhancer and an agricultural chemical composition which are safely used for crops without any phytotoxicity, have a potency enhancing action on various agricultural chemicals and promote the growth of a plant body to b... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6653258 | Hetero-aryl compounds having herbicidal, fungicidal and insecticidal activity Fungicidal compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein R1 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; Y is oxygen, sulphur or NR4 ; R2, R3 and R4... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6337306 | Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives and their use as herbicides Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, Xn and A are as defined herein, and a process for preparing the derivatives. The derivatives are used as herbicides.... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6251833 | 2-arylcyclopentan-1,3-diones The present invention relates to novel 2-aryl-3-hydroxy-Ɗ2 -cyclopentene-1-one derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, B, D1, D2, G, W, X, Y and Z are each as defined in the description, to processes for their... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6204220 | Substituted 2-oxo-3-alkynoic acids and methods of use thereof Pyruvate acid analogues are provided which have utility as herbicidal agents.... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6090752 | Herbicidal compositions A method and composition for inhibiting the growth of a weed is described. The herbicidal composition comprises an agriculturally-acceptable carrier in combination with a compound of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 is alkylcarbonyl or ary... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6087305 | Mixture crop protection composition comprising the mixture and its use A mixture consisting essentially of: a) one or more dicarboxylic acid esters of the formula I ROOC--A--COOR (I) in which the radicals R independently of one another are alkyl groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and A is ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5972839 | 2-fluoroacrylic acid derivatives, novel mixtures of herbicides and antidotes, and their use The invention relates to novel -fluoroacrylic acid derivatives, to active compound/antidote combinations which comprise -fluoroacrylic acid derivatives and are outstandingly suitable for use in crops of useful plants, to their use and to met... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5840658 | Process for the controlled fixing of scale inhibitor in a subterranean formation A process for fixing of a scale inhibitor in a subterranean formation, which comprises: a) injecting into the formation a solution comprising a polymeric scale inhibitor, a metal cation, a precursor and a weak organic acid, wherein the polymeric scale inh... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5834404 | Substituted bicycloheptanedione derivative and herbicide The present invention is directed to substituted bicycloheptanedion e derivatives represented by a general formula I!; ##STR1## wherein R represents C1 -C4 alkyl, R1 represents hydrogen, C1 -C10 | 11/10/1998 |
| 5573999 | ଲ-substituted cinnamic acid derivative ଲ-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R1 is alkyl, chlorine or bromine, --X-- is --O--, --S--, ##STR2## m is 0 or 1, --Y is --OR4, --O--N.dbd.CR5 R6, --NR7 | 11/12/1996 |
| 5538940 | ଲ-substituted cinnamic acid derivative ଲ-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and R1 can also be chlorine or bromine, --X-- is --O--, --S--, ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5416068 | Alpha-phenylacrylic acid derivatives, their preparation and their use for controlling pests and harmful fungi -Phenylacrylic acid derivatives I ##STR1## n=1; y=1; R1 =methyl R2 =methyl, ethyl or methoxymethyl R3 =H; R4 is 2,5-dimethylphenyl, 2,5-dichloropehnyl, 2-methyl-5-chlorophenyl, 2,4-dimethylphenyl, 2-chlor... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5256626 | Herbicidal compositions safened by 5-heterocyclic-substituted oxazolidine dihaloacetamides compounds The disclosure herein relates to a new family of haloalkyl oxazolidinyl derivatives as antidotal compounds to reduce injury to crop plants by a variety of herbicides. The antidotal compounds are characterized particularly by having heterocyclyl or spirohe... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5228898 | Substituted bicycloheptandione derivatives This invention relates to substituted bicycloheptadione derivatives with high herbicidal activity which are represented by general formula (I) ##STR1## (where R1 is a lower alkyl group, a phenyl group which may be substituted, an aralkyl g... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5089046 | Aryl and heteroaryl diones Cyclic 1-one-2-ene-3-ol compounds substituted in 2-position by an aroyl or heteroaroyl group bearing a hydrocarbylsulfonyloxy or hydrocarbylsulfonylamino substituent exhibiting herbicidal activity.... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5087417 | Control of senescence in fruits, vegetables and flowers Senescence in perishable plant tissue is inhibited by the application thereto of an effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each selected from th... | 02/11/1992 |
| 4977270 | Substituted 2,4-dioxodiazolidines and -thiadiazolidines and their use as herbicides Specific substituted 2,4-dioxodiazolidines and 2,4-dioxothiadiazolidines falling within the general formula ##STR1## in which R is lower alkyl; X is H, halo, lower alkyl, trifluoromethyl, or lower alkoxy, including multiple substituents; Y is H, halo... | 12/11/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4943310 | Cyclohexenecarboxylic acid derivatives as plant growth regulants The invention relates to new 4-benzoyl-3-hydroxy-5-oxo-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B, R1, R2, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in the description... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4921526 | Substituted bicycloakly-1,3-diones Substituted benzoyl-bicycloalkyl-1,1,3-diones and related compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said diones for the control of weeds.... | 05/01/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4902334 | Regulation of plant metabolism by alpha, beta-or beta, gamma-unsaturated carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof A plant metabolism regulating agent comprising as an active ingredient an alpha,beta or beta,gamma-un-saturated carboxylic acid or its derivative. It is useful for controlling the metabolism of a plant, facilitating the growth of a beneficial plant such a... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4888043 | Herbicidal amino-mesityl cyclohexane-1,3-dione compounds The invention concerns compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: Z is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl, sulfamoyl, carboxy and trifluoroacetamido; Y is selected from various carboxy or thiocarboxy groups, haloalkanoyl, alkylsulfonyl and hal... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4877811 | Chemical compounds Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof wherein X and Y, which are the same or different, are hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkylalkyl, optionally ... | 10/31/1989 |
| 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 |
| 4806146 | Certain 2-(2-substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C1 -C4 alkoxy, C1 -C4 alkyl, C1 -C4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, S(O)n R wherein R is C1 -C4 alkyl ... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4795489 | Certain 1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propanediones Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; halogen; C1 -C2 alkyl; C1 -C2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C1 -C2 haloalkyl; or Ra SOn -- wherein n is 0 or 2 an... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4789397 | Methods of inducing plant growth responses Desirable growth responses, such as, for example, a retardation of abscission layer formation, or an increase in the size, yield quality or sugar content of fruit are induced in fruit bearing plants by applying to the fruit or to the plant prior to harves... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4786731 | Resolution of enantiomers of 2-(phenyl or phenoxy/propionic acids using optically active alkanolamines A method for the chromatographic resolution and analysis of the enantiomers of 2-(phenyl or phenoxy)propionic acids or the C1 -C4 alkyl esters thereof which comprises converting a racemic or partially resolved mixture of said 2-(phen... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4783213 | Certain 2-(2-substituted benzoyl)-4-(substituted oxy or substituted thio)-1,3-cyclohexanediones Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; R is halogen; C1 -C2 alkyl; C1 -C2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C1 -C2 haloa... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4781750 | Herbicidally active enols Enols, their geometric isomers, tautomers and halogen addition products having the formula ##STR1## as defined herein and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4780569 | Certain 1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propanediones Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; halogen; C1 -C2 alkyl; C1 -C2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C1 -C2 haloalkyl; or Ra SOn - wherein n is 0 or 2 and... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4780127 | Certain 2-(substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones and their use as herbicides Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C1 -C4 alkoxy, C1 -C4 alkyl, C1 -C4 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, S(O)n R wherein R is C1 -C4 alkyl ... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4746350 | Herbicidal bis(cyclohexane-1,3-dione)derivatives The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: Y is selected from phenyl, furyl, thienyl and pyrrolyl rings (each optionally substituted by group X), optionally branched alkylene or alkylenethio(oxy)alkylene; X which may be... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4704161 | Photosynthesis enhancement by substituted -hydroxybutynoic acids and derivatives Novel substituted -hydroxybutynoic compounds and compositions, are used to increase photosynthesis in plants.... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4681621 | Herbicidal 2-(2-substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclopentanediones Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine; C1 -C4 alkoxy, preferably methoxy; nitro; cyano; --S(O)n R' wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2, preferably 2 and R' is C1 | 07/21/1987 |
| 4678496 | Cyclohexane derivatives having plant-growth regulating activities, and uses of these derivatives As new compound is provided a cyclohexane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group; and R1 represents an alkyl group,... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4659372 | Biocidal 2-aryl-1,3-cyclohexanedione enol ester compounds 2-Aryl-1,3-cyclohexanedione enol ester compounds exhibit outstanding miticidal, mite ovicidal and herbicidal activity.... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4632698 | Biocidal 2-aryl-1,3-cyclopentanedione enol ester compounds 2-Aryl-1,3-cyclopentanedione enol ester compounds exhibit outstanding acaricidal and herbicidal activity.... | 12/30/1986 |