The present invention relates to a method of controlling weeds in crops of rice, which comprises applying compound A-13, whose structure is plants or to the locus thereof; a method of controlling Echinochloa weeds and/or Leptochloa weeds in crops of useful plants, which comprises applying compound A-13 to the plan...

A compund of formula (I) wherein X is O or S; n is 0 or 1; Y is O, S or NR<7>; R<1> is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 aklyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C3-6 cycloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy(C1-6)alkyl or SF5; R<2> is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 haloalkoxy, ...

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PROCESS FOR PREPARING 3-ISOCHROMANONE

CHEMICAL PROCESS FOR THE EXTRACTION OF 2- HYDROXY PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES, 2-HYDROXYQUINOLINE, AND 2- HYDROXYBENZOTHIAZOLE

An agrochemical composition packaged in a water-soluble or water-dispersible sachet, the agrochemical composition comprising a water-soluble, agrochemically active ingredient, water and an agent to minimise water loss through the walls of the sachet.

1 A process for preparing an ink which comprises the following steps: (a) preparing an azo compound of general Formula (1) and salts thereof (Formula Removed) Formula (1) wherein: the preparation comprises the following steps: (i) diazotisation of amines of the general formula Ar1NH2 a...

Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for use as herbicides: wherein R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or cyclopropyl, R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, vinyl, propenyl, ethynyl, propynyl, halogen, or optionally substituted phenyl, R2 is methyl, ethyl, vinyl,...

The invention provides a berbicidal composition comprising a mixture of: (a) polymeric microparticles containing a first herbicide wherein the first herbicide is a synthetic auxin herbicide (e.g. dicamba MCPA or 2 4 D) or an acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor herbicide(e.g. triasulfuron tribenuron methyl iodosulf...

The invention relates to a compound of formula (I), which is suitable for use as a herbicide wherein G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or latentiating group; Q is a unsubstituted or substituted C3-C8 saturated or mono-unsaturated heterocyclyl containing at least one heteroatom ...

A bioperformance enhancing adjuvant of.Formula (I) RlO[BO]n[AO]mR2 where BO is butylene oxide; and each A0 is independently propylene oxide or ethylene oxide; n is from 1 to 12; m is from 0 to 20; R1 is optionally substituted C4-20 alkyl or optionally substituted C4-20 alkenyl; and R2 is hydrogen or optionally su...

This invention relates to a composition comprising an agrochemical and a compound of formula (I) wherein each A is independently selected from c 1-10 alkanediyl;n is an integer selected from 0 to 45 inclusive; and m is an integer selected from 1,2, 3 and 4; R is a branched or linear C1-C24 hydrocarbon either fully...

The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): R4 is of sub-formula (a) or (b): and wherein the other substituents are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as herbicides.

Compounds of formula wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt thereof wherein:R is selected from the group consisting of (A1) (A2) and (A3) wherein X is N or CR X is N or CR Xis N or CR X is N or CR R R R R R R R and R are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal ...

A composition comprising a compound of formula I CH3CH(OH)CC=O)NR1R2 (I) where R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen; or C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C2-6 cycloalkyi, each of which is optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from phenyl, hydroxy, C1-5 alkoxy, morpholinyl and NR3R4...

A composition comprising a compound of formula (I) CH3CH(OH)C(=O)NR1R2 where R1 and R2 are each independenly hydrogen; or C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from phenyl, hydroxy, C1-5 alkoxy, morpholinyl and NR3R4 wh...

The present invention relates to a method of controlling weeds using mixtures of HPPD inhibiting herbicides and plant growth regulators. It also relates to mixtures of HPPD inhibiting herbicides and plant growth regulators per se, and compositions comprising the same.

The present invention relates, inter alia, a method of selectively controlling weeds at a locus comprising crop plants and weeds, wherein the method comprises application to the locus of a weed controlling amount of a pesticide composition comprising an homogentisate solanesyltransferase (HST) inhibiting herbicide a...

The present invention relates to herbicidal benzyloxy-substituted phenyl-diones and phenyl-dioxo-thiazinones of formula (I), as well as to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, and to the use of such compounds or compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth, in particular in controlling weeds, s...

This invention relates to the use of aromatic phosphate esters of formula (I) wherein R R and R are as defined within the description as adjuvants in compositions particularly for agrochemical use as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic phosphate ester in combination with at least one agrochemical and op...

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a com pound of Formula (I), and to their use for controlling weeds, in particular ...

The present invention relates to methods of reducing the viscosity of an aqueous agrochemical concentrate comprising a) an adjuvant selected from an alkoxylated aliphatic acid an alkoxylated aliphatic alcohol an alkoxylated aliphatic amide and an alkoxylated aliphatic amine wherein the concentration of adjuvant in t...

The present invention relates to substituted heterobicyclic carboxylic acid derivatives, as well as N-oxides and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use in controlling plant growth, particularly undesirable plant growth, in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions compr...

The present invention relates to compositions for protecting crop of useful plants from the harmful effects of certain sulphonanilide derivative herbicides as well as methods for protecting crops of useful plants from the harmful effects of these herbicides and methods for combating weeds in crops of useful plants. ...

Cyclohexanedione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) wherein R is of sub formula (a) or (b) and wherein the other substituents are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula (I) are potentially useful as herbicides.

The present invention relates to solid forms of herbicide safeners to processes for their preparation compositions comprising the solid forms and methods of their use as safeners

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), to intermediates used in the preparation of compounds of formula (I), to...

The present invention relates to methods of initiating a reaction represented by scheme (1), wherein Q is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is halogen or a sulphonate; P is an organic radical; R is hydrogen or an organic radical; wherein the catalyst comprises copper and a ligand; c...

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein R1, R2" X, R4, R5 and R7 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), and to their use for controlling weeds, in part...

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, X, R1, R2 and R6 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), and to their use for controlling we...

The present invention relates to methods of preparing compounds of formula (I): comprising the step of reacting the corresponding amide with the corresponding substituted aryl in the presence of a catalyst, which catalyst comprises copper and a ligand, Y is CHCHR6(R7) or C=C(A)Z, CY2(R2)Y3(R3), C=N-NR4(R5); Y2 and ...

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or an agronomically ac ceptable salt of said compounds wherein X 1, R1, R2, R3, R5, G and „ are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), and to their use for controlling weeds...

Compounds of formula wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

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

A process for the preparation of a compound of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is a 4-pyrimidinyl ring substituted at the 6-position by halo, hydroxy, 2-cyanophenoxy, 2,6-difluorophenoxy, 2-nitrophenoxy or 2- thiocarboxamidophenoxy and R2 is any group which can be transesterified to form a methyl ester, which ...

A process for the preparation of a compound of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is a 4-pyrimidinyl ring substituted at the 6-position by halo, hydroxy, 2-cyanophenoxy, 2,6-difluorophenoxy, 2-nitrophenoxy or 2- thiocarboxamidophenoxy and R2 is any group which can be transesterified to form a methyl ester, which ...

A process for the preparation of a compound of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is a 4-pyrimidinyl ring substituted at the 6-position by halo, hydroxy, 2-cyanophenoxy, 2,6-difluorophenoxy, 2-nitrophenoxy or 2- thiocarboxamidophenoxy and R2 is any group which can be transesterified to form a methyl ester, which ...

The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formulawherein R1, R2, R3, Ra, Rc and Rd are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of usin...

The present invention relates to substituted pyrimidine derivatives, as well as N- oxides thereof and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use to control undesired plant growth, in particular in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, N-oxides...

The invention relates to the use of aromatic esters as adjuvants in compositions particularly for agrochemical use as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic ester in combination with at least one agrochemical and at least one surfactant. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such com...

The present invention relates to improvements in processes towards the production 3- difluoromethyl-1 -methyl- 1 H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid, which is a useful intermediate in fungicide production. In particular, the invention relates to a process for treating a compound of formula III, wherein R1 is C1-C6 alkyl an...

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; R is fluorine or bromine; Ris ethynyl C Calkoxy C Chaloalkoxy or C Calkoxy C Calkoxy ; and Q is a pyran 3 5 dione 4 yl a thiopyran 3 5 dione 4 yl a piperidine 3 5 dione 4 yl a cyclopentane 1 3 dione 2 yl a cyclohexane 1 3 5...

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of synthetic pyrethroid insecticides. The process involves coupling of carboxylic acid (IV) with an alcohol (V) in the presence of a catalyst wherein R1, R2, R3 and Ar are defined in the specification.

The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): using, as a catalyst 1,4- diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.

An agrochemical concentrate having a continuous water-containing phase said continuous phase comprising an oil-based adjuvant and a hydrotrope capable of solubilising said adjuvant in said continuous phase; where the adjuvant is selected from long chain ethoxylate versions of synthetic or fatty acids, alcohols and a...

An agrochemical concentrate having a continuous water-containing phase said continuous phase comprising an oil-based adjuvant and a hydrotrope capable of solubilising said adjuvant in said continuous phase; and a second phase dispersed in the continuous phase where the second phase is solid and comprises an agrochem...

The present invention relates to a process for coating a surface with micelles which comprise an AB block copolymer comprising the step of treating the surface with an apolar liquid containing the micelles; and to surfaces coated with such micelles.

The present invention relates to crystalline particles [particularly organic particles or agrochemical particles] coated with micelles of copolymers to compositions comprising such particles to a process for preparing the coated particles and to uses of the particles and the compositions[for example to produce surfa...

The invention includes an aqueous compatibilized herbicidal formulation. In typical embodiments, formulations comprise a diammonium salt of glyphosate and a sodium salt of fomesafen. The invention also includes storage and transport systems containing formulation embodiments. The invention also includes methods inhi...

The present invention relates to novel herbicidal [l,8]-naphthyridines of Formula (la) or (lb), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compound wherein R2, R3, R4, R5,R6,R7, R8, n, m, X and Q are as defined herein. The invention further relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of the [l,8]-nap...

The present invention relates to methods of controlling undesired plant growth in crops of soya through the use of certain substituted pyrimidine derivatives. It also relates to certain novel substituted pyrimidine derivatives. Effective weed control is thereby obtained, whilst at the same time achieving unexpected ...

The present invention relates to novel herbicidal oxopyridine and thionopyridine derivatives of Formula (I), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compound wherein R1, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2 and Q are as defined herein. The invention further relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of the oxopyri...

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of fungicidally active compounds such as tricyclic amine derivatives (I). The process involves coupling of a carboxylic acid e.g. a compound of formula (II) with an aniline, e.g. a compound of formula (III) in the presence of a boronic acid catalyst or an antimo...

A bioperformance enhancing adjuvant of.Formula (I) R1O[BO]n[AO]mR2 where BO is butylene oxide; and each AO is independently propylene oxide or ethylene oxide; n is from 1 to 12; m is from 0 to 20; R1 is optionally substituted C4-20 alkyl or optionally substituted C4-20 alkenyl; and R2 is hydrogen or optionally su...

The present invention relates to 6,6-dioxo-6-thia-l,4-diaza-naphthalene derivatives of formula (I) where R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal co...

A composition comprising a pesticide (A) selected from avermectin and a photo-protecting agent, wherein the mean diameter of the pesticide (A) particles is from 0.1 to 100µm and where the amount of photo-protecting agent in the composition does not exceed 20% of the total weight of the pesticide (A) particles plus t...

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of intermediates useful in the preparation of fungicidally active phenylpropargylether derivatives. The process involves coupling of carboxylic acid with an amine in (a) the absence of a catalyst; (b) the presence of a boronic acid catalyst. ...

This invention relates to a formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) where R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen optionally substituted C1 18 alkyl optionally substituted C1 18 alkenyl optionally substituted C3 8 cycloalkyl optionally substituted C3 8 cycloalkenyl or optionally substituted aryl; provided...

The invention relates to a method of controlling insects that are resistant to neo- nicotinoid insecticides, using the compound 4,5-dihydro-6-methyl-4-(3-pyridylmethyleneamino)-1,2,4-triazin-3(2H)-one in free form or in agrochemically acceptable salt form as well as the use of compositions comprising said compound t...

This invention relates to agrochemical compositions comprising a benzamide compound of formula (I) where R1 is fluoro, methoxy or C1-4 alkyl; R2 and R3 are each independently optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl or optionally substituted C2-6 alkenyl; or R3 is hydrogen and R3 is optionally substituted C5-8 alkyl or opt...

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

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The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): using, as a catalyst 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.

The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): using a quinuclidine-based catalyst or an optionally 3-substituted N-methyl pryrrolidine-based catalyst.

1. A recombinant nucleic acid sequence which comprises a promoter sequence of the ZmC5 gene in maize. Or a variant or fragment thereof. Which acts as a promoter in pollen.

Fungicidal compounds of the general formula (1) wherein one of X and Y is N or N-oxide and the other is CR or both of X and Y are N.

N-alkynyl-2-(substituted phenoxy) alkylamides of the general formula (1) wherein X and Y are both chloro, bromo or methyl or X is methoxy and Y is cyano; R1 is ethyl or n- propyl and R2 is methyl or ethyl; provided that X and Y are both chloro or methyl when R1 is ethyl.

Fungicidal compounds of the general formula (1) wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the definitions given in claim 1.

The present invention relates to phenoxyalkanoic acid amide compounds of the general formula (I): wherein X, Y and Z are all chloro or methyl, or X and Z are both chloro or bromo and Y is H or methyl, or X and Z are both methyl or methoxy and Y is H, chloro, bromo or alkylthio, or X is methoxy, Y is H and Z is ...

The present invention relates to a compound N-alkynyl-2-alkoxy-2-(substituted phenoxy alkylamides) of the general formula (I): wherein X, Y and Z are independently H, halogen, C1-4 alkyl, R1 is a straight-chain C1-4 alkyl group; R2 is H,C1-4 alkyl, R3 and R4 are independently H, C1-3 alkyl, or R...

The present invention relates to a process for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein X is fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, which process comprises reacting a compound of formula (II) wherein the substituents are as defined for formula (I), with inorganic nitrite in an acidic aqueous ...

A process for producing optically pure R-hydroxyphenoxypropanoic acid or a salt or ester thereof by reaction of hydroquinone or a salt thereof with an S-halopropanoic acid or a salt thereof in the presence of a mild reducing agent.

A method of enhancing the stability of a particulate suspension comprising an aqueous phase containing substantially no miscible organic solvent having suspended therein an agrochemical solid substantially insoluble in said aqueous phase which comprises (i) forming a polymeric stabiliser having a hydrophilic moi...

1. A high strength aqueous glyphosate concentrate comprising the potassium salt of glyphosate, an alkyl glycoside surfactant and an alkoxylated alkylamine surfactant. 2. A high strength aqueous glyphosate concentrate as claimed in claim 1 wherein the glyphosate concentration is greater than 400 g/1 based on glyphos...

A low-foaming herbicidal composition comprising glyphosate and a polyalkylene oxide alkanol having the formula wherein R1 and R2 are methyl or ethyl, R3 is a straight chain alkylene group containing from 5 to 12 carbon atoms, R4 is an alkylene group containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms and n is from 4 to 20. ...

A process for producing compounds of formula (VIIa) and (VIIb) wherein X is a leaving group; Y and Y¹ are idependently Cl or Br; and Z is Cl, Br or a haloalkyl group said process comprises a) reacting a compound of formula (VII) wherein X, Y, Y¹ and Z are as defined for compounds (VIIa) and (VIIb) with a optically p...

A process for the preparation of gamma-cyahlothrin comprising a) chlorinating 1R cis-Z 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-l-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropanecarboxylic acid to give 1R cis-Z 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-l- propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropanecarboxylic acid chloride; b) esterifying 1R cis-Z 3-(2-chloro-...

The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions and in particular to aqueous agrochemical compositions containing a water soluble agrochemical active ingredient and an adjuvant; preferably cyclic amines or cyclic amides having at least one tertiary amine group or tertiary nitrogen. The amines or amides of...

A method of dermal protection following contact between the skin and a composition containing a bipyridylium herbicide such as praquat or diquat comprises incorporating an alginate in said composition.

This invention relates to mixtures of triazole compounds and in particular to the use of such mixtures in non-crystallising compositions. It relates to mixtures that are concentrated solutions and also to the use of the concentrated solutions in water diluted form. Furthermore, it relates to the use of such mixtures...

A product comprising microcapsules which themselves comprise (a) a polymeric shell; and (b) a core comprising an agrochcmicai which has a meltinc point greater than or equal to 25°C characterised in that the agrochcmicai is dispersed as a solid in a hydrophobic material which has a melting point greater than or equ...

Aqueous compositions comprising a water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent wherein the water-insoluble liquid an-tifoam is incorporated into the composition as a solution in an organic solvent.

An aqueous composition comprising a water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent wherein the antifoam agent is incorporated into the composition as a solution in an organic solvent wherein the organic solvent has a flash point of greater than 40 °C and comprises at least one member selected from the class of alkyl, aralkyl...

The present invention relates to a method of controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth which comprises applying to the plants or to the locus thereof a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; or salts or N-oxides thereof. Furthermore,...

A microencapsulated agrochemical composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules containing (a) an agrochemical (b) a water-insoluble, bioperformance enhancing adjuvant for said agrochemical wherein said adjuvant has little or no surfactant properties and (c) a water-immiscible solvent in which both the...

The present invention relates to physically stable oil dispersions. It also relates to a method for activating bentones that are designed for use with a low polarity organic systems. It also relates to physically stable oil dispersions comprising said activated bentone.

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A method of controlling plants that are resistant to paraquat or glufosinate, the method comprising applying to the plants or to a locus of the plants a synergistic combination of a PSl inhibitor and glutamine synthetase inhibitor.

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R , R , R , R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), to methods of controlling plants and compositions comprising compounds of ...

An aqueous agrochemical composition and in particular an agrochemical concentrate comprises (a) a non-encapsulated aqueous solution or dispersion of an agrochemical and (b) a suspension in said aqueous solution or dispension of a microencapsulated liquid, water-insoluble, bioperformance-enhancing adjuvant for said a...

The present invention relates to an isolated DNA, having specific promoter activity in the phloem in plant vascular bundle tissues comprising a nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 ranging from nucleotide 296 (G) to nucleotide 1403 (C) , or an isolated DNA which hybridizes with said DNA under highly stringent condit...

The present invention relates to novel solid forms of 3-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (9-isopropyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,4-methano-naphthalen-5-yl)-amide, such as crystal modifications and hydrates, compositions comprising these novel solid forms and to the use thereof in the control of diseas...

A process for the preparation of 3-isochromanone which comprises the steps of: (a) partially chlorinating o-tolylacetic acid with sulphuryl chloride or chlorine gas in an inert organic solvent of the kind such as herein described in the presence of a free radical initiator of the kind such as herein described to fo...

The present invention relates to co-crystals of propiconazole and a co-crystal forming compound.

The present invention relates to an herbicidal composition comprising a. at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide; b. at least one HPPD-inhibiting herbicide; c. at least one saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. The present invention further relates to a method of controlling weeds at a locus which comprise applying to ...

A product comprising microcapsules which themselves comprise (a) a polymeric shell; and (b) a core which comprises (i) a solid agrochemical dispersed in a matrix and (ii) a water-immiscible liquid characterised in that the matrix is distributed non-continuously throughout the water-immiscible liquid. ...

A process for the preparation of a compound of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is a 4-pyrimidinyl ring substituted at the 6-position by halo, hydroxy, 2-cyanophenoxy, 2,6-difluorophenoxy, 2-nitrophenoxy or 2-thiocarboxamidophenoxy and R2 is any group which can be transesterified to form a methyl ester, wh...

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A method of producing male or female sterile plants comprising the steps of transforming plant material with a polynucleotide which encodes at least one enzyme which reacts with a non-phytotoxic substance to produce a phytotoxic one, and regenerating the thus transformed material into a plant, wherein the said non-p...

Agrochcmical concentrates having a continuous water-containing single phase, where said continuous phase also comprises an oil-based adjuvant and a hydrolrope capable of solubilising said adjuvant in said conlinuous phase, a process lor making these concentrates and a method of using these concentrates. ...

The present invention relates to substituted pyrimidine derivatives of as well as N-oxides and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use to control undesired plant growth, in particular in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, N-oxides and/or...

The present invention relates to a method of controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth which comprises applying to the plants or to the locus thereof a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or TV-oxide thereof. Furthermore, t...

The present invention relates to a method of controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth which comprises applying to the plants or to the locus thereof a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthe...

This invention relates to the use of lactamide compounds of formula (I): CH3CH(OH)C(=O)NR1R2, where R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen; or C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from phenyl, hydroxy, C1-5 alkoxy, ...

The present invention relates to, inter alia, the use of 2-(2-Nitro-4- Trifluoromethylbenzoyl)-1,3-Cyclohexanedione (compound 2) in the treatment of a neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson's disease. The invention also relates to the use of the compound depicted as compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptabl...

Novel compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n, R5, R6, n and Y are as defined in claim 1; or N-oxides, salts and optical isomers thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them...

The present invention relates to novel rodent control agents comprising antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to proteins expressed in rodents and in particular antibodies or antigen-binding fragments that bind to proteins expressed in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of rodents, as well as to m...

A dispersion comprising a discontinuous phase of solid particles or liquid droplets in a liquid continuous phase; a polymeric dispersant having a segment soluble in the continuous phase and a segment insoluble in the continuous phase; and a network around the solid particles or liquid droplets of the discontinuous p...

An a insecticidal protein comprising the sequence: X1X2ICTPAGVKCPAALPCCPGLRCIGGVNNKVCR wherein X1 and X2 are any amino acid.

A process for making microcapsules comprising i) forming a solution of a cross-linker in a liquid; ii) forming a slurry of a surface-modified particulate inorganic material in an aqueous medium; and iii) dispersing the solution of step i) in the slurry of step ii) and causing or allowing the cross-linker to react wi...

A method of selectively controlling weeds in a field, the field comprising weeds and plants, the method comprising application to the field of a glyphosate type herbicide in an amount sufficient to control the weeds without substantially affecting the plants, wherein said plants comprise a glyphosate resistant EPSPS...

Lambda Cyhalothrin whenever prepared by a) treating the compound of formula I with a dehydration agent of the kind such as hereindescribed to obtain a compound of formula: CF3-CXCI-CH=CH-C (CH3)2-CH2-CO2R (VI) b) treating the compound of formula VI with at least one molar equivalent of a base of the kind such as he...

The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives of the formula: Y1 represents -O-, -S-, -CH2, -SO-, -S02, -NR5CO-. -CONR6-, -SO2NR7-, -NR8SO2- or -NR9 - (wherein R5 , R6 , R7 , R8 and R9 each independently represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl); R1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogeno, nitro, trifluoromet...

A process for the preparation of a compound of general formula I: wherein: R1 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl or C2-C6 alkynyl, any of which may optionally be substituted with one or more substituents selected from halogen and OH; or COOR4, COR6, CONR4R5 or CONHSO2R4; R4 and R5 are each independently hy...

Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides

The invention concerns quinazoline derivatives of the formula I wherein X1 is a direct link or a group such as CO, C(R2)2 and CH(OR2); wherein Q is phenyl, naphthyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl moiety and Q1 optionally bears up to 3 substituents; wherein m is 1 or 2 and each R1 may be a group such as hydroge...

A compound of formula (III) wherein M is a metal atom.

Bicyclic dione compounds, and derivatives thereof, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides. Also claimed is a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, wherein m is 2 and n is 1, and the other substituents are defined as in claim 1, formula (la) by reacting a compound of the for...

The present invention provides compounds of formula I: (I) along with methods of making the same, compositions thereof, and methods, of use thereof, particularly methods of use as fugicides.

The present invention provides, inter aha, a glyphosate resistant EPSPS enzyme wherein in comparison with the wild type enzyme the EPSPS protein sequence is modified in that a first position is mutated so that the residue at this position is IIe rather that Thr and a second position is mutated so that the residue at...

PURIFICATION OF 2-NITRO-4-METHYLSULPHONYLBENZOIC ACID

A novel microcapsule comprising an encapsulated material which is enclosed within a solid permeable shell of a polymer resin having surface modifying compounds capable of reacting with isocyanate incorporated therein is disclosed. The process for producing such microcapsules is likewise disclosed. ...

The present invention relates to methods of analysing gene expression, metabolite or protein levels, the use of such methods to generate distinctive profiles of a cell, and the use of such profiles in the diagnosis of disease and mode of action of novel compounds used in the treatment of a cell. These simplified met...

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A process for the preparation of enantiomerically pure pyrethroid insecticide compounds of formula (VIIa) and (VIIb) wherein X is a leaving group; Y and Y1 are independently C1 or Br; and Z is CI, Br or a haloalkyl group, said process comprises a) reacting a compound of formula (VII) wherein X, Y, Y1 and Z ...

A process of controlling triazine-tolerant weeds by the application of a combination of mesotrione and a triazine to the locus said weeds.

The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): which comprises cither (a) reacting a compound of formula (II): with 2-cyanophenol, or a salt thereof, in the presence of between 0.1 and 2 mol % of 1 ,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, or (b) reacting a compound of the formu...

Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

The present invention relates to substituted pyrimidine derivatives as well as N-oxides and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use to control undesired plant growth, in particular in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, N-oxides and/or sa...

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

The present invention relates to co-crystals of propiconazole and a co-crystal forming compound

The present invention relates to a method for improving the lifetime of compounds that are prone to photo-degradation by containing the compounds in microcapsules, which have light protecting particles bonded chemically to the capsule walls. In particular, the present invention relates to a microcapsule comprising a...

ABSTRACT The present invention relates to, inter alia, the use of a compound capable of inhibiting 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) in an animal in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment and/or prevention of depression. The invention also provides for the use of a compound capable of inh...

Bicyclic dione compounds, and derivatives thereof, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

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

The present invention provides a herbicidal composition comprising: (i) a compound of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined herein; and (ii) a safener of Formula (II) or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds, wherein Ra, Rb and Rc are as defined herein. ...

The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising as active ingredient a mixture of a) a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein: R1 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, halogen, difuoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy or trifluoromethyl, R2 is phenyl or phenyl substituted by C1-C4 ...

The present invention relates to certain substituted picolinic acid derivatives as well as N oxides and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof and their use in controlling plant growth particularly undesirable plant growth in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such c...

This invention relates to a formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) where R1 is hydrogen methyl ethyl propyl or butyl; R2 is methyl or ethyl; R3 is hydrogen methyl or ethyl; and n is 1 2 or 3; to the use of a compound of formula (I) as a solvent; and to certain novel compounds of formula (I). ...

The present invention relates to a method for obtaining substantially pure hybrid cereal seed and a machine for use thereof. In particular the invention describes a method for separating hybrid barley seed from a mixed population of inbred barley seed and hybrid barley seed on the basis of a difference which is dete...

A compound N-alkylnyl-2-(substituted pyridyloxy) alkylamides, in which X is chloro or bromo and Y is H; R1 methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl; R2 is H; R3 and R4 are both methyl; and R5 is H, methyl, hydroxymethyl, methoxymethyl, l-methoxyethyl, tert-butyldimethyl-silyloxymethyl, 3- methylthiopropyl, 3-methanesulp...

The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, Rb, Rc, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of fomriula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods...

A pathogen sensor comprising a growth medium upon which and/or within which a pathogen may grow the growth medium comprising nutrients which facilitate growth of the pathogen wherein the pathogen sensor further comprises an electronic detection apparatus configured to detect an electrochemical change mediated by the...

Fungicidal compounds of the general formula (I): wherein X and Y are independently H, halo, C¿1-8? alkyl, C¿3-6? cycloalkyl, C¿2-8? alkenyl, C¿2-8? alkynyl, C¿1-8? alkoxy, C¿1-8? alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono- or di-(C¿1-6?)alkylamino, mono- or di-(C¿2-6?)alkenylamino, mono- or di-(C¿2-6?)alkynylamino, formylamino, ...

A process for the preparation of gamma-cyhalothrin comprising steps of a) chlorinating R cis-Z 3-(A2-chloro-3.3.3-trifluoro-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropanecarboxylic acid to give 1R cis-Z 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-l-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropanecarboxylic acid chloride and b) esterifying 1R cis-Z 3-(2-...

An insecticidal composition having as an adjuvant a phosphonate or an alkoxylated derivative or dimer thereof. Preferred phosphonates are bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-2­ethylhexylphosphonate, bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-octylphosphonate and bis-(butyl)­butylphosphonate.

The present invention provides a method for reducing the incidence of resistance of pests to pesticidal plants. In particular, there is provided a locus at which plant pests feed comprising at least two regions, characterised in that: a) a first region comprises plants which produce at least a first pesticidal toxin...

Insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compounds of formula (I) wherein Y is a single bond, C=O C=S or C=(O)q where q is 0, 1 or 2; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R8, R9 and R10 are as defined in the claims or salts or N-oxides thereof, processes for preparing them and compositions containing them. ...

The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, R", R", R3, Ra, Rb. RC and R~ are as defined in the specification. Further more. the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compostionns comprising these compounds and to...

This invention relates to the use of aromatic esters as adjuvants in compositions particularly for agrochemical use as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic ester in combination with at least one agrochemical and at least one surfactant. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such co...

A process for extracting from aqueous solution the alkali metal or ammonium salt of a phenol, naphthol, anthrol or phenanthrol or the corresponding thiol, which comprises contacting an aqueous alkaline or neutral solution of the alkali metal or ammonium salt, in which is dissolved an alkali metal or ammonium fluorid...

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; R is methyl or chlorine; R is hydrogen methyl ethyl n propyl cyclopropyl vinyl ethynyl fluorine chlorine bromine methoxy ethoxy or fluoromethoxy; and G R R R and R are as defined herein; wherein the compound o...

Compounds of formula wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

The invention relates to the use of aromatic esters as adjuvants in compositions particularly for agrochemical use as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic ester in combination with at least one agrochemical. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such compositions. In particular the...

PESTICIDAL INDAZOLE OR BENOTRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES

Compounds of formula wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions comprising certain benzamide compounds and to the use of those benzamide compounds as adjuvants especially in formulations in particular in agrochemical formulations and in environmentally friendly formulations. The invention further extends to certain novel...

THE PRESENT INVENTION RELATES TO NOVEL HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS OF FORMULA (I) OR AN AGRONOMICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT OF SAID COMPOUND WHEREIN R R A R R R AND R ARE AS DEFINED HEREIN. THE INVENTION FURTHER RELATES TO COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISE THE HERBICIDAL COMPOUNDS AND TO THEIR USE FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS IN PARTICULAR I...

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I), wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; R 1 is methyl or chlor- —-. ine; R2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, -propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, Ci-Csalkoxy, Ci-C 2- fluoroalkoxy, Ci-C 2alkoxy-Ci-C alkoxy- or Cifluoroalkoxy-Ci-C alkoxy...

Pyranone, thiopyranone and cyclohexenedione compounds of formula (I), which are suitable for use as herbicides.

The present invention relates to co-crystals of cyprodinil or pyrimcthanil and a co- crystal forming compound which has at least one organic acid functional group. In particular, the present invention relates to co-crystals of cyprodinil and benzoic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, oxalic acid, pyrazi...

The present invention provides compounds of formula (I); wherein X is S, O, or NR5, along with salts thereof and compositions containing the same. The compounds are useful as, among other things, crop protection agents to combat or prevent fungal infestations, or to control other pests such as weeds, insects, or ...

The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X R R R R R and R are as defined in the specification. Furthermore the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I) to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using the...

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; R is fluorine or bromine; R is ethynyl C Calkoxy C Chaloalkoxy or C Calkoxy C Calkoxy ; and Q is a pyran 3 5 dione 4 yl a thiopyran 3 5 dione 4 yl a piperidine 3 5 dione 4 yl a cyclohexane 1 3 5 trione 2 yl a cyclohexane 1 ...

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: R8 and R9, independently of each other, are hydrogen, fluorine or Ci-Csalkyl; R10 is hydrogen or methyl (preferably hydrogen); and the other substituents are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an ag...

Compounds of formula wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

The present invention relates to compositions for protecting crop of useful plants from the harmful effects of certain pyridine derivative herbicides as well as methods for protecting crops of useful plants from the harmful effects of these herbicides and methods for combating weeds in crops of useful plants. ...

A process for preparing an expression system for use in the controlof fertility of a plant or plant cell or for use in expression in anappropriate organism, tissue, cell or medium, wherein the processcomprises the step of mixing the following :(a) a first pollen specific promoter sequ...

A process for the preparation of 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetraflurobenzyl alcohol comprising:(a) hydrogenating 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetraflurobenzonitrile to 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylamine; and(b) converting 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetraflurobenzylamine to 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetraflurobenzyl alc...

A process for the preparation of l,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene comprising:a] fluorinating 2,3,5,6-tetrachloroterephthalonitrile in the presence of a fluoride exchange agent in an aprotic solvent at 100-150°C to obtain 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile;b] hydrogenatin...

A microencapsulated agrochemical formulation incorporating a bioperformance enhancing adjuvant having the formula (I)wherein R1 is a C16 to C20 straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group, R2 is ethyl or isopropyl, n is from 8 to 30 and m is 0 or 1 and when R2 is ethyl, R3 is a C1 to C7 alkyl gro...

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A process for colouring a synthetic textile material or fibre blend thereof which comprises applying to the synthetic textile material a compound or mixture thereof, which is free from water solubilising groups, of Formula (l):wherein:A and D each independently is an optionally substituted hetero...

An expression cassette comprising:-(a) a first gene promoter sequence which is a male flower specificpromoter;(b) a disrupter gene encoding a. product capable of disrupting male fertility operably linked to the first gene promoter sequence; (c) a second gene promoter sequence ...

Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds of formula (I), which are suitable for use as herbicides.