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 a new process for the preparation of aminodiaryl sulfoxide derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, alkoxy having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a group --(N,R,R.sup.1), in which p1 R and R.sup.1 are hydrogen or alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl or phenylthio both optionally substituted by one or more identical or different halogen(s) and/or amino group(s),and acid addition salts thereof.The compounds of formula (I) are pharmaceutically active, in particular are potent anthelmintics, or can be used as active ingredients in pesticidal compositions. The invention therefore relates to pharmaceutical and pesticidal compositions containing compounds of formula (I) or salts thereof as active ingredient.Compounds of formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined above, but if X stands for a group --N(R,R.sup.1) in which R and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of aminodiaryl sulfoxide derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, alkoxy having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a group --(N,R,R.sup.1), in whichR and R.sup.1 are hydrogen or alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl or phenylthio both optionally substituted by one or more identical or different halogen(s) and/or amino group(s),and acid addition salts thereof.The compounds of formula (I) are pharmaceutically active, in particular are potent anthelmintics, or can be used as active ingredients in pesticidal compositions. The invention therefore relates to pharmaceutical and pesticidal compositions containing compounds of formula (I) or salts thereof as active ingredient.Compounds of formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined above, but if X stands for a group --N(R,R.sup.1) in which R and R.sup.