The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.3fluoroalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-, or C.sub.1fluoroalkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-; provided that when R.sup.1 is ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl, then R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl or ethynyl; and Y is O, S, S(O), S(O).sub.2, N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkyl), N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy), C(O), CR.sup.8R.sup.9 or CR.sup.10R.sup.11CR.sup.12R.sup.13; and G, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are as defined herein; wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are 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. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.3fluoroalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-, or C.sub.1fluoroalkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-; provided that when R.sup.1 is ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl, then R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl or ethynyl; and Y is O, S, S(O), S(O).sub.2, N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkyl), N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy), C(O), CR.sup.8R.sup.9 or CR.sup.10R.sup.11CR.sup.12R.sup.13; and G, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are as defined herein; wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are 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. ##STR00001##

The invention relates to compounds of Formula I,

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wherein the variables are as defined in the claims, which are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections in a subject. The invention further relates to the use of a compound of Formula I in the manufacture of a medicament, and medical devices when used in a method of treating or preventing a bacterial infection in a subject, and related aspects.

The invention relates to compounds of Formula I,

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wherein the variables are as defined in the claims, which are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections in a subject. The invention further relates to the use of a compound of Formula I in the manufacture of a medicament, and medical devices when used in a method of treating or preventing a bacterial infection in a subject, and related aspects.

The present invention relates to photoinitiator compounds of the formula (1) wherein X is O, S or a direct bond; Y is O, S or CR.sub.9R.sub.10; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently of each other are hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl, C.sub.5-C.sub.10cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.18alkenyl, phenyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkoxy, C.sub.5-C.sub.7cycloalkoxy, phenoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.4-alkylthio, C.sub.5-C.sub.7cycloalkylthio, phenylthio, di(C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl)amino, di(C.sub.5-C.sub.7cycloalkyl)amino, N-morpholinyl, N-piperidinyl or a group of formula (2) provided that one or more than one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 or R.sub.8 is a group of formula (2); R.sub.9, R.sub.10 independently of each other are hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.12alkenyl, C.sub.5-C.sub.10cycloalkyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl, phenyl or together with the C atom to which they are attached form a 5-membered, 6-membered or 7-membered ring; and R.sub.11 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl, C.sub.5-C.sub.10cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.12alkenyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl or phenyl. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to photoinitiator compounds of the formula (1) wherein X is O, S or a direct bond; Y is O, S or CR.sub.9R.sub.10; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently of each other are hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl, C.sub.5-C.sub.10cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.18alkenyl, phenyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkoxy, C.sub.5-C.sub.7cycloalkoxy, phenoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.4-alkylthio, C.sub.5-C.sub.7cycloalkylthio, phenylthio, di(C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl)amino, di(C.sub.5-C.sub.7cycloalkyl)amino, N-morpholinyl, N-piperidinyl or a group of formula (2) provided that one or more than one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 or R.sub.8 is a group of formula (2); R.sub.9, R.sub.10 independently of each other are hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.12alkenyl, C.sub.5-C.sub.10cycloalkyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl, phenyl or together with the C atom to which they are attached form a 5-membered, 6-membered or 7-membered ring; and R.sub.11 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl, C.sub.5-C.sub.10cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.12alkenyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl or phenyl. ##STR00001##

The invention provides compounds that are useful for treating or preventing cancer.

The invention provides compounds that are useful for treating or preventing cancer.

The invention provides efficient cyclization processes of hydroxyalkenoic acids and products produced therefrom. The following reactions are claimed: Formula (I), (II), (V) and (VI).

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The invention provides efficient cyclization processes of hydroxyalkenoic acids and products produced therefrom. The following reactions are claimed: Formula (I), (II), (V) and (VI).

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