The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 and G are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are thought to be suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof.

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The present invention relates to novel 1-methyl-3-dihalogenomehtyl-5-halogenopyrazole(thio)biphenyl carboxamides, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

The present invention relates to novel 1-methyl-3-dihalogenomehtyl-5-halogenopyrazole(thio)biphenyl carboxamides, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the serotonin 5HT.sub.2A receptor. Formula (Ia). Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of insomnia and related sleep disorders, platelet aggregation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or symptoms thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de Ia Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorders, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like. The present invention also relates to the methods for the treatment of 5-HT.sub.2A serotonin receptor mediated disorders in combination with other pharmaceutical agents administered separately or together.

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Pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the serotonin 5HT.sub.2A receptor. Formula (Ia). Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of insomnia and related sleep disorders, platelet aggregation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or symptoms thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de Ia Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorders, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like. The present invention also relates to the methods for the treatment of 5-HT.sub.2A serotonin receptor mediated disorders in combination with other pharmaceutical agents administered separately or together.

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A method is disclosed for preparing pyrazole derivative 3-bromo-5-methyl-1-H-pyrazole-N-2-chloropyridine (compound of Formula I) by reacting of a compound of Formula II with halogen substituted pyridine optionally in the presence of base and organic solvent or by decarboxylation of pyrazole carboxylic acid of Formula XI in the presence of acid. In addition, provided a method of preparation of synthetic precursors of Formula II, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula XI, and a method of preparing a compound of Formula VII comprising reacting a compound of Formula I with an oxidant optionally in the presence of a catalyst. Also disclosed a compound of Formula I as useful synthetic precursor for preparation of anthranilamide of Formula VIII.

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A method is disclosed for preparing pyrazole derivative 3-bromo-5-methyl-1-H-pyrazole-N-2-chloropyridine (compound of Formula I) by reacting of a compound of Formula II with halogen substituted pyridine optionally in the presence of base and organic solvent or by decarboxylation of pyrazole carboxylic acid of Formula XI in the presence of acid. In addition, provided a method of preparation of synthetic precursors of Formula II, Formula IV, Formula V, Formula VI, Formula XI, and a method of preparing a compound of Formula VII comprising reacting a compound of Formula I with an oxidant optionally in the presence of a catalyst. Also disclosed a compound of Formula I as useful synthetic precursor for preparation of anthranilamide of Formula VIII.

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The present invention relates to certain compositions of a 5-HT.sub.2A serotonin receptor modulator and methods for their preparation. The compositions disclosed herein are useful for increasing slow wave sleep, improving sleep consolidation, improving sleep maintenance and improving sleep quality, and for treating insomnia and related sleep disorders, dyssomnias, parasomnias and nonrestorative sleep and the like. The compositions disclosed herein are further useful for treating platelet aggregation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, thrombosis, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or symptoms thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorders, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, diabetic-related disorders and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like.

The present invention relates to the processes for the preparation of substituted pyrazole derivatives of formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (IV-a) (V), (VII), which are useful as intermediates in anthranilamide insecticides production. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for the preparation of anthranilamides of formula (VIII) using substituted pyrazole derivatives of formula (I), (III), (IV), (V), (VII). Furthermore, the present invention is directed to substituted halo-pyrazole compounds of formula (III), (IV) and (V), wherein X is halogen and R.sup.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl.

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The present invention relates to the processes for the preparation of substituted pyrazole derivatives of formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (IV-a) (V), (VII), which are useful as intermediates in anthranilamide insecticides production. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for the preparation of anthranilamides of formula (VIII) using substituted pyrazole derivatives of formula (I), (III), (IV), (V), (VII). Furthermore, the present invention is directed to substituted halo-pyrazole compounds of formula (III), (IV) and (V), wherein X is halogen and R.sup.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl.

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