Diaryl ethers and processes for their preparation and herbicidal and desiccant compositions containing them

摘要

Diaryl ether compounds useful in the control of weeds are described. An exemplary compound is represented by the general formula (I):In this formula Q is represented by Q1X and Y represent a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, cyano group, nitro group or (C1-6)haloalkyl group; R1 is halogen; R2 and R3 represent a hydrogen atom, a (C1-6)alkyl group or a (C1-6)haloalkyl group . Methods of making the compounds are also described.