The present invention relates to tiglien-3-one compounds and their use in methods of treating or preventing protozoal infections, bacterial infections, parasitic infections and cell proliferative disorders. The tiglien-3-one compounds are also used in methods of controlling pests in humans, animals, plants and the environment.

A polyether dendrimer of formula (I), ##STR00001##
wherein the symbols and indices have the following meanings: each Y is independently [R.sup.1(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2).sub.pO]; each Z is independently [R.sup.2(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2).sub.q(OCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2).sub.rO]; each R.sup.1 is independently H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2-C.sub.4-alkyl; each R.sup.2 is independently linear or branched C.sub.8-C.sub.22-alkyl; X is H or C.sub.1-C.sub.4-alkyl; m is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; n, o are rational positive numbers >0, with the proviso that the sum of n and o is 2.sup.m; p is a natural number from 5 to 50; q is a natural number from 1 to 50; r is 0 or is a natural number from 1 to 30, with the proviso that 5q+r50, and denotes the bonding of the respective group to the dendron scaffold,
is useful for solubilizing sparingly-water soluble active ingredients, in particular pesticides.

A polyether dendrimer of formula (I), ##STR00001##
wherein the symbols and indices have the following meanings: each Y is independently [R.sup.1(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2).sub.pO]; each Z is independently [R.sup.2(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2).sub.q(OCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2).sub.rO]; each R.sup.1 is independently H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2-C.sub.4-alkyl; each R.sup.2 is independently linear or branched C.sub.8-C.sub.22-alkyl; X is H or C.sub.1-C.sub.4-alkyl; m is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; n, o are rational positive numbers >0, with the proviso that the sum of n and o is 2.sup.m; p is a natural number from 5 to 50; q is a natural number from 1 to 50; r is 0 or is a natural number from 1 to 30, with the proviso that 5q+r50, and denotes the bonding of the respective group to the dendron scaffold,
is useful for solubilizing sparingly-water soluble active ingredients, in particular pesticides.

The present invention relates to methods and uses for controlling herbicide resistant or tolerant weed species by applying the herbicidal compound ()-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof. The methods and uses are particularly suitable for the protection of crops. The invention also relates to specific herbicidal compositions comprising said herbicidal compound.

The present invention relates to methods and uses for controlling herbicide resistant or tolerant weed species by applying the herbicidal compound ()-2-exo-(2-Methylbenzyloxy)-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, any of its individual enantiomers or any non-racemic mixture thereof. The methods and uses are particularly suitable for the protection of crops. The invention also relates to specific herbicidal compositions comprising said herbicidal compound.

Rat attractant compositions attractive to the rat species Rattus norvegicus are disclosed, which compositions are constituted of compounds found in the headspace volatiles of male urine odor or female urine odor. Said compositions are respectively termed male pheromone blend (MPB) and comprises 2-heptanone, 4-heptanone, 3-ethyl-2-heptanone, 2-octanone, 2-nonanone, and 4-nonanone in a ratio of 10:100:10:1:1:10 respectively, or female pheromone blend (FPB) and comprises 2-methyl-butyric acid, 3-methyl-butyric acid, heptanal, hexanoic acid, 2-phenylacetaldehyde, nonanal, and decanal in a ratio of 20:20:10:30:5:20:10. Devices including the rat attractant compositions, and methods of using said rat attractant compositions, are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.

The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.

The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein L represents an oxygen atom or CH.sub.2, E represents a C2-C10 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.1 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.2 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.] or its N oxide or agriculturally acceptable salt, which is a compound that have excellent pests controlling effects. ##STR00001##

The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein L represents an oxygen atom or CH.sub.2, E represents a C2-C10 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.1 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.2 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.] or its N oxide or agriculturally acceptable salt, which is a compound that have excellent pests controlling effects. ##STR00001##