Patents Assigned to Novartix AG
  • Auxin transport inhibitor compounds
    Patent number: 6156704
    Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of Formula XA ##STR1## wherein X and Y represent independently hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine, Z.sub.1 is fluorine or chlorine and M is hydrogen or a salt forming moiety and Z.sub.2 ' is chlorine or fluorine; and the corresponding herbicidal composition and methods of use. The compounds of the invention are useful as auxin transport inhibitors (i.e. useful as herbicides) and useful as potentiators or enhancers of herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Novartix AG
    Inventors: Richard J. Anderson, Ian S. Cloudsdale, Robert J. Lamoreaux, Kristine J. Schaefer, Jost Harr