Abstract: Quinoxaline derivatives having the formula I wherein X represents a halogen atom; R represents —COR1, —CH═CH—COOR2(R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group); —CN or —CH2OH, and R1 represents —S—R3 (R3 represents a C1-C4 alkyl or alkenyl group or phenyl or chlorophenyl group), —NH—R4 (R4 represents a C1-C4 alkoxy carbonylalkyl group, hydroxy alkyl group, phenyl group, C1-C4 alkoxy alkyl group or di C1-C4 alkyl amino group) are remarkably effective as selective herbicides.

Abstract: A mixture of a compound represented by the formula (1) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of phenmedipham, ethofumesate, chloridazon, metamitron and triflusulfuron-methyl, which is safe for sugar beet and has excellent properties.

Abstract: An iminosulfonylurea compound or a salt thereof which is useful as a herbicide and growth control agent against weeds.

Abstract: An iminosulfonylurea derivative of the formula (1) or its salt ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## wherein the variables are herein below defined, and a herbicidal and and growth control method.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel iminosulfonylurea derivatives which are useful as herbicides with excellent activity and selectivity. These derivatives can be used to protect rice, wheat, corn, soybean, cotton and sugar beet from weeds.

Abstract: Quinoxaline derivatives having the formula I ##STR1## wherein X represents a halogen atom; R represents ##STR2## --CH.dbd.CH--COOR.sup.2 (R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group); --CN or --CH.sub.2 OH, and R.sup.1 represents ##STR3## --S--R.sup.3 (R.sup.3 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkenyl group or phenyl or chlorophenyl group), --NH--R.sup.4 (R.sup.4 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy carbonylalkyl group, hydroxy alkyl group, phenyl group; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy alkyl group or di C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl amino group), are remarkably effective as selective herbicides.

Abstract: A pyridinesulfonamide derivative of the formula (I) and a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a halogen atom, a trifluoromethyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or di-alkylaminocarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or poly-halogenoalkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or poly-halogenoalkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or di-alkylaminosulfonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxyaminosulfonyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a nitro group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl group, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sup.

Abstract: A sulfamidosulfonamide derivative of the formula (1) and an agriculturally suitable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and G is ##STR3## which are useful as herbicide.

Abstract: A pyridinesulfonamide derivative of the formula (I) and a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a halogen atom, a trifluoromethyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or di-alkylaminocarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkxoy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or poly-halogenoalkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or poly-halogenoalkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or di-alkylaminosulfonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxyaminosulfonyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a nitro group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl group, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group;R.sup.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy) alkanoic acid, its ester or alkali metal salt, or an optical isomer thereof, which comprises condensing hydroquinone or an alkali metal salt of hydroquinone with a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a p-toluenesulfonyl group, a methanesulfonyl group, a benzylsulfonyl group, a p-chlorobenzenesulfonyl group or a benzenesulfonyl group, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkali metal cation, or its optical isomer in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition which comprises an adjuvant and an active ingredient of heterocyclic ether type phenoxy fatty acid derivative having the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents --CH-- or --N--; X represents a halogen atom; n is 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom; a lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents --OH; --O-alkyl group; --OM group (M is an inorganic or organic salt moiety); ##STR2## --O-lower alkenyl group; --O-benzyl group; --O-lower alkylalkoxy group; --O-phenyl; --O-cyclohexyl, --O-halogenoalkyl, --O-lower alkynyl and --O-cyanoalkyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 respectively represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: 1-Phenylethyl sulfone derivatives substituted by a halogenated alkyloxy group is represented by the general formula ##STR1## where R is an alkyl group substituted by a halogen atom, n is 1 or 2, each of P and Q is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group and each of X and Y is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a halogen atom. The compounds are effective as a herbicide. Also disclosed is a process for their preparation.