Abstract: The invention relates to novel fungicidally active compounds, a process for the preparation thereof, composition comprising the said composition as active ingredient and their use for agricultural purpose.The novel (trifluoromethyl)-phenoxy benzoic acid derivate can be described by formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or halogen, preferably chlorine, nitro or trifluoromethyl,Y is hydrogen or halogen, preferably chlorine,Z is hydrogen, trifluoromethyl or nitro,V is hydrogen, halogen, preferably chlorine, or nitro,W is hydrogen, nitro or trifluoromethyl,R.sub.1 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, preferably ethyl, hydrogen, alkali metal, preferably sodium, potassium, or ammonium or ammonium-ion having a formula (II),NH.sub.3.sup.+ R.sub.2 (II)whereinR.sub.

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.