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3-aryldihydrouracils

US4927451A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1988
Grant dateMay 22, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N43/54
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 --C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 aralkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 haloaralkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; X is halogen; Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or halogen; and Z is oxygen or sulfur is disclosed. In addition, a process for forming the compound is set forth. A method for controlling weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the compound recited above is also described. Finally, a composition, useful as a herbicide, including the compound of this invention and a suitable carrier therefor is taught.

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