HERBICIDAL HALOGENATED PHENOXYBENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES

摘要

This invention relates to and discloses novel diphenyl ether compounds of the formula (I) (I) wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom; Y is a halogen atom; and R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a cation; which has herbicidal properties and is effective for controlling weeds using soil and/or foreign application and herbicidal compositions containing the same. These compounds exhibit growth-inbibiting activities against such growths as barnyard grasses irrespective of whether these weeds are growing in aquatic or dry environments and of whether these compounds are used for soil or foliage treatment.