Abstract: The invention relates to a novel herbicide composition, which comprises the (S) enantiomer or racemate of a compound of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R stands for a methyl or ethyl group, as active ingredient in an amount of 0.01 to 95% by weight together with one or more solid and/or liquid carrier(s), preferably grist(s) of native or synthetic material(s) and/or with inert solvents(s), preferably xylene(s) and/or cyclohexanone; and optionally with surface active agents(s), preferably anionic and/or nonionic emulsifying or dispersing agent(s).The invention further relates to the above compounds of the general formula (I) as well as to a process for the preparation thereof.The compounds according to the invention possess an outstanding herbicidal effect (over 90%) and advantageous selectivity threshold values against cultivated plants.

Abstract: A herbicide composition, which comprises (S)-1'-methoxycarbonylethyl 2-bromo-5-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy) benzoate or (S)-1'-ethoxycarbonylethyl 2-bromo-5-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)benzoate as active ingredient in an amount of 0.01 to 95.0% by weight together with one or more solid and/or liquid carriers, preferably grists of native or synthetic materials; and/or with inert solvents, preferably xylenes and/or cyclohexanone; and optionally with surface active agents, preferably anionic and/or nonionic emulsifying or dispersing agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aryloxy phenoxy acyl malonates of the Formula I ##STR1## a process for the preparation thereof and herbicidal compositions comprising the same.In the Formula IR.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy or cyano;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, or methyl; andR.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and the R.sup.3 substitutents may be the same or different,X stands for --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd. andn is 0 or 1.The new compound of the Formula I possess valuable herbicidal properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aryloxy phenoxy acyl malonates of the general Formula I ##STR1## a process for the preparation thereof and herbicidal compositions comprising the same.In the general Formula IR.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy or cyano;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen or methyl;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and the R.sup.3 substituents may be the same or different,X stands for --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd. andn is 0 or 1.The compounds of the general Formula I may be prepared by reacting a compound of the general Formula II ##STR2## with a metal derivative of a malonate of the general Formula III ##STR3## or in the presence of a metal compound with a malonate of the general Formula III; or reacting a compound of the general Formula IV ##STR4## with a compound of the general Formula V; ##STR5## or reacting a compound of the general Formula VI ##STR6## with a compound of the general Formula VII ##STR7## (in which Formulae R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.