The invention relates to novel 4-alkoxy-cyclohexane-1-amino-carboxylic
esters of the formula (IV) ##STR00001## in which R.sup.1 represents
OR.sup.3, R.sup.2 represents alkyl, and R.sup.3 represents alkyl, to
intermediates and processes for their preparation, and to their use as
intermediates in the synthesis of insecticidal, acaricidal, and
herbicidal compounds or pharmaceutically active compounds.