The present invention discloses phenylimidazole derivatives having herbicidal activities, represented by general formula (I) ##STR1## (R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent an alkyl group or the like; R.sup.3 represents an alkoxy group or the like; X is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and two Ys each represent a halogen atom); processes for producing said derivatives; herbicidal compositions each comprising said derivative as an active ingredient; and a method for weed control, using said herbic...

This invention relates to a catalyst and a method for producing said catalyst. At least 60 percent by weight of the catalyst consists of copper oxide, aluminum oxide-spinel and 60-100 percent of the copper present is bound to aluminum oxide as copper oxide, aluminum oxide-spinel, where the molar ratio Cu:Al=0.25-0.50. The catalyst itself contains 1-20 percent by weight of zinc oxide which is present in the pores of the spinel. Further amounts of zinc oxide may be admixed mechanically or be prese...

A process for the preparation of a mixture of compounds having a sandalwood aroma is disclosed, which process comprises: 1. Reacting catechol with camphene in the presence of a Friedel Crafts Catalyst to form a first alkylation product; and then 2. Treating said first alkylation product with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, thus forming, initially, the diol intermediate of our invention and then, on continuing the hydrogenation, the novel mixture of our invention And sandalw...

A novel carbonyl reductase useful for producing alcohol, particularly derivatives of (S)-4-halo-3-hydroxybutyrate ester, is provided. A novel carbonyl reductase derived from Kluyveromyces aestuarii and the nucleic acid encoding the enzyme are provided. The carbonyl reductase has excellent reductase activity and stereoselectivity. The carbonyl reductase reduces ketone to produce alcohol. It can be particularly advantageous when used in industrial production of (S)-4-halo-3-hydroxybutyrate ester.

Phenolic antioxidants such as 1,1-dimethyl-2-(3,5-di tert.butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) ethyl amine and a method of preparing said antioxidants involving the reaction between a 3,5-di tert.alkyl-4-hydroxybenzyl halide; N,N-dialkyl amine or dithiocarbamate such as 3,5-di tert.butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl chloride; 2,6-di tert.butyl-4-dimethylaminomethylphenol or 3,5-di tert.butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate and a nitroalkane such as 2-nitropropane to produce a nitro compound such as 1,1-dimethy...

A tire having a reticulated or foraminous plastic reinforcing member within an elastomeric body. This tire can be made by reticulating polyester or nylon type plastic to give a foraminous member and then injecting a liquid elastomer or elastomer precursor into a mold to fill the interstices of the foraminous body.

A housing for a vehicle component and a method for making the same. The housing comprises a housing body having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The outer wall of the housing is formed with a plurality of longitudinal splines and a plurality of longitudinal troughs located between confronting splines. A spiral groove is cut into the interior surface of the outer wall so as to remove material sufficient to engage at least one of the troughs thereby forming a plurality of apertures hav...

A novel carbonyl reductase useful for producing alcohol, particularly derivatives of (S)-4-halo-3-hydroxybutyrate ester, is provided. A novel carbonyl reductase derived from Kluyveromyces aestuarii and the nucleic acid encoding the enzyme are provided. The carbonyl reductase has excellent reductase activity and stereoselectivity. The carbonyl reductase reduces ketone to produce alcohol. It can be particularly advantageous when used in industrial production of (S)-4-halo-3-hydroxybutyrate ester.

Nutritional compositions comprising at least one of aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are disclosed. Nutritional compositions comprising aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia tea, fenugreek tea, coleus forskohli tea, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are al...

An inserted lid (1) for a box (2) is formed so that a contact region (5) can be pressed against the inside of the side wall of the box. In the non-inserted state, said side wall is slightly larger than the box opening (4). On insertion of the lid (1) into the box (2), the largest circumferential line of the contact region (5) must fit the inside of the side wall of the box as a result of an elastic deformation of the closure surface (3). To prevent the forces emanating on insertion from the side...