Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has herbicidal activity and methods of use. The composition is defined by the following generic formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and trifluoromethyl; n is either 0 or 1; m is either 0 or 1; and R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3, inclusive, and lower alkoxy from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3, inclusive, or R and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is cyclohexyl or alkyl having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and n is 0, 1, or 2, are active as insecticides.

Abstract: Triphenylphosphine oxide is reduced to triphenylphosphine by the steps of(a) reacting triphenylphosphine oxide with a dialkylaluminum hydride either formed externally to the reaction system or generated in situ by the application of heat to a trialkylaluminum in which at least one alkyl group contains from 2 to 15 carbon atoms and in which the .beta.-carbon on said alkyl group is directly bonded to at least one hydrogen atom, and(b) hydrolyzing the product of step (a) to produce triphenylphosphine.

Abstract: Cyclopropane thiolcarboxylates of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is halo or lower alkyl, m is 0 or 1, and n is 0, 1, 2, or 3 are effective miticides.

Abstract: Insecticidally active compounds are disclosed, defined by the general formula ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of methyl, methoxy, ethyl, and ethoxy;R.sup.3 is alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; andX is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Miticidally active compounds, which are defined by the following generic formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 in general are selected from the group consisting of benzhydryl, 3'-(2'-ethylhexoxy)-propyl, allyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and alkyl, are described herein.

Abstract: Insecticidally active compounds are disclosed, defined by the general formula ##STR1## in which R is alkyl or alkoxy each having 1 to 6 carbon atoms;R.sup.1 is alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; andX is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: This invention relates to tetrahydrofuranyl bromoacetates having the formula ##STR1## AND TO THEIR UTILITY AS SELECTIVE BIOCIDAL AGENTS SHOWING EFFICACY ON BACTERIA, ALGAE AND FUNGI.

Abstract: Insecticidally active compounds are disclosed, defined by the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is methoxy, ethoxy, or alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 is alkoxy having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or phenyl; andX is sulfur or oxygen;And intermediates for the preparation of such compounds defined by the general formula ##STR2## IN WHICH R.sup.3 is as defined above.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which is useful as an activated insecticide.

Abstract: Compounds which are useful as insecticide activators are described herein. The compounds are defined by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, and methylenedioxy; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive.

Abstract: Thiolcarbmates are prepared by a process comprising reacting an amine of the formula ##STR1## with carbonyl sulfide and an unsaturated compound selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.2 .dbd.C.dbd.CR.sup.4 R.sup.5, CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH-R.sup.6, and ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of the following substituted or unsubstituted groups: alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, and cycloalkyl; orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 joined to each other form, together with the nitrogen atom, a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring;R.sup.4, r.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and the following substituted or unsubstituted groups: alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxyalkenyl, alkylthioalkenyl, and heterocyclic ring groups; andR.sup.

Abstract: Miticidally active compounds, defined by the generic formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is either methyl or ethyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently either hydrogen or methyl, and n is 1 or 2, are described herein.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has herbicidal activity and methods of use. The composition is defined by the following generic formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and trifluoromethyl; n is either 0 or 1; m is either 0 or 1; and R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3, inclusive, and lower alkoxy from C.sub.1 to C.sub.3, inclusive, or R and R.sub.

Abstract: Miticidally active compounds are described herein, which are defined by the following generic formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, fluorine, and trifluoromethyl; Y and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, and methyl; R.sup.1 is either methyl or ethyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; and R.sup.4 is either methyl or --C.tbd.CH.

Abstract: A composition of matter is described herein which has insecticidal activity and methods of use. The insecticide composition is defined by the following formula: ##STR1## in which R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, 2-halogen, 4-halogen, and 2,6-dihalogen. An additional composition of matter is described herein which is useful as an intermediate in the manufacture of the insecticide composition described above.

Abstract: A process of manufacture is disclosed herein, whereby .alpha.-chloropropionyl chloride, a compound which is useful as an intermediate in the production of N,N-diethyl 2(.alpha.-naphthoxy) propionamide, a useful herbicide, is produced by the chlorination of 1,2-dichloropropane to form 1,1,2-trichloropropane, which is cracked to form 1,1-dichloropropene-1, which is subsequently oxidized to produce the desired product, .alpha.-chloropropionyl chloride.

Abstract: An improvement in a process for recovering residual amounts of ethylene in ethylene chlorination effluents is disclosed, whereby ureacted chlorine is virtually eliminated. Elimination of the chlorine is accomplished by reacting it with the clorinated hydrocarbons in the stream over a novel ferric chloride catalyst mixture.