The present invention provides a compound having the structure: ##STR00001##

The present invention provides a compound having the structure: ##STR00001##
and use of the compound for inhibiting the growth of or killing a fungus.

A composition for and methods of preserving a topical cosmetic, toiletry or pharmaceutical formulation against microbiological contamination or growth are described in which the compositions used herein include at least one hydroxamic acid, salt or complex thereof, and the methods include addition of an effective amount of such compounds to a cosmetic, toiletry or pharmaceutical formulation. Compositions further including alkanediols and/or solubilizing agents in blends with hydroxamic acid are also described.

A composition for and methods of preserving a topical cosmetic, toiletry or pharmaceutical formulation against microbiological contamination or growth are described in which the compositions used herein include at least one hydroxamic acid, salt or complex thereof, and the methods include addition of an effective amount of such compounds to a cosmetic, toiletry or pharmaceutical formulation. Compositions further including alkanediols and/or solubilizing agents in blends with hydroxamic acid are also described.

Antimicrobial compositions can include an antimicrobial boosting agent that increases the antimicrobial effectiveness of the composition. A composition can include a carrier providing at least 90% of a total weight of the composition and an antimicrobial agent. The composition can also include an antimicrobial boosting agent comprising an amphocarboxylate. The antimicrobial boosting agent can provide 1.0% or less of the total weight of the composition. The composition can be substantially free from a short-chain alcohol.

Antimicrobial compositions can include an antimicrobial boosting agent that increases the antimicrobial effectiveness of the composition. A composition can include a carrier providing at least 90% of a total weight of the composition and an antimicrobial agent. The composition can also include an antimicrobial boosting agent comprising an amphocarboxylate. The antimicrobial boosting agent can provide 1.0% or less of the total weight of the composition. The composition can be substantially free from a short-chain alcohol.

Substituted 4-heteroaryloxypyridines and salts thereof and use thereof as herbicidal active substances Substituted 4-heteroaryloxypyridines of the general formula (I) are described,

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and their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The present invention further relates to herbicidal and/or plant growth-regulating compositions comprising one or more compounds of the general formula (I).

Substituted 4-heteroaryloxypyridines and salts thereof and use thereof as herbicidal active substances Substituted 4-heteroaryloxypyridines of the general formula (I) are described,

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and their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The present invention further relates to herbicidal and/or plant growth-regulating compositions comprising one or more compounds of the general formula (I).

The present invention provides a harmful organism control method including applying 3-endo-[2-propoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxyl]-9-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyloxy]-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane in combination with an insecticidal or acaricidal active ingredient such as an active ingredient of an insecticidal or acaricidal agent having an action mechanism classified by the IRAC code.

The present invention provides a harmful organism control method including applying 3-endo-[2-propoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxyl]-9-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyloxy]-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane in combination with an insecticidal or acaricidal active ingredient such as an active ingredient of an insecticidal or acaricidal agent having an action mechanism classified by the IRAC code.