Abstract: Opticalls active enantiomers of the formula I ##STR1## where R is a group of the formulae ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, among others, are halogen or CF.sub.3 and Z is a carboxyl, carboxylate, carboxylic acid ester, thioester, carbonamide, carboxylic acid anilide, carbohydrazide or thioamide group, are interesting herbicides the effect of which is considerably superior to that of the optically inactive racemates.

Abstract: The agents according to the invention which containa) herbicides selected from the group of the imidazolinones of the formula (I) and (II) as claimed in claim 1 and, if desired, additionally phosphinothricin or known analogs,b) C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 -fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfates as wetting agents andc) customary additives,permit a surprisingly lower application rate of active ingredient compared with herbicidal agents without wetting agent b, while having the same effectiveness.

Abstract: Liquid herbicidal agents which contain a compound of the formula ##STR1## in the form of the racemate or of the L enantiomer, lower alkyl esters thereof or salts thereof with acids or bases (I) in combination with surfactants in the form ofa) alkyldimethyl-, fatty acid amidopropyldimethyl- or fatty acid amido ethyldimethylamine oxides orb) the betaine of coconut alkyldimethylaminoacetic acid or of coconut alkylaminopropionic acid orc) alkanesulfonates and mixtures thereof with fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfosuccinic acid monoesters or fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfates ord) alkylsulfosuccinic acid monoesters or fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfosuccinic acid monoesters and fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfosuccinic esters and their mixtures with fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfates ore) .alpha.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid herbicidal compositions comprising a compound of the formula ##STR1## and an alkyl polyglycoside or an alkyl polyglycoside and at least one surfactant from the series comprising fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfate, alkyldimethylamine oxide, alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and coconut alkyldimethylaminoacetic acid or a salt thereof. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of these compositions and their use for controlling undesired vegetation.

Abstract: Optically active enantiomers of the formula I ##STR1## where R is a group of the formulae ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, among others, are halogen or CF.sub.3 and Z is a carboxyl, carboxylate, carboxylic acid ester, thioester, carbonamide, carboxylic acid anilide, carbohydrazide or thioamide group, are interesting herbicides the effect of which is considerably superior to that of the optically inactive racemates.

Abstract: Optically active enantiomers of the formula I ##STR1## where R is a group of the formulae ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, among others, are halogen or CF.sub.3 and Z is a carboxyl, carboxylate, carboxylic acid ester, thioester, carbonamide, carboxylic acid anilide, carbohydrazide or thioamide group, are interesting herbicides the effect of which is considerably superior to that of the optically inactive racemates.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## exhibit, in the pre-emergence process and in the post-emergence process, a good herbicidal action against a number of dicotyledonous weeds, they are well tolerated in monocotyledonous crops, such as wheat, barley, rice, sorghum and maize, and are also selectively active in some dicotyledonous crops such as soy beans, groundnuts and the like.

Abstract: Herbicidal agents, containing a compound of the formula ##STR1## the lower alkyl ester thereof or the salts thereof with acids or bases as the active ingredient (I) and coconut fatty alkyl-benzyldimethylammoniumchloride (II) or the alkali metal salt or ammonium salt of a (C.sub.12 -C.sub.16) alcohol polyglycol ether sulfate (III) as an additive, exhibit an increased herbicidal activity compared to active ingredient preparations which do not contain the additives (II) or (III), and, in addition, can form stable aqueous solutions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydroxyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkylthio, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4)alkenyloxy, cyclohexyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, phenoxy or phenylthio both optionally substituted once or twice with halogen, benzyloxy, benzylthio or -O-cat in which "cat" stands for the cation of an inorganic or organic base, have a very good effect on wild oat, barnyard grass, bristle grass and rayegrass in a much lower concentration than known analogous compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is H or Hal and R.sub.2 is a variety of functional groups among which is hydroxy, alkoxy and (substituted) amino, are valuable grass herbicides.

Abstract: Herbicidal agents containing as active ingredient a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -halogeno-alkyl, NO.sub.2 SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, --COOCH.sub.3, CN, with the proviso that R.sub.2 cannot be alkoxy when (R).sub.n is alkyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, CH.sub.2 Cl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, X is oxygen or sulfur and n is an integer of from 1 to 3 are especially useful for combatting annual weed grasses in dicotyledonous and even monocotyledonous crop plants.

Abstract: Phenoxyphenoxy-propionic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## exhibit an outstanding herbicidal activity against a wide variety of weed grasses and are well tolerated by dicotyledonous crop plants and various cereals.

Abstract: Benzhydryl-imidazole derivatives having carboxyl functions in the imidazole ring have valuable properties in plant protection and growth regulation in agriculture and horticulture. They are also effective as antimycotis, fungicides and herbicides and can be used for combating plant-pathogenic bacteria.

Abstract: Phenoxy-phenoxypropionic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or halogen, and R.sub.1 is substituted alkyl, cyclohexenyl, phenylalkenyl or (substituted) alkinyl, are interesting selective herbicides having a special activity against weed grasses. They are obtained for example by reaction of corresponding phenoxypropionic acid halides with hydroxy compounds of the formula HO--R.sub.1.

Abstract: Herbicidal agents, containing as active ingredient a compound of the formula ##STR1## or their salts with acids, are useful for combatting a great variety of mono- and dicotyledonous weeds. In the formula R.sub.1 is methyl or halomethyl, R.sub.2 is OH, SH, OM or SM (M=equivalent of a base), R.sub.3 is the same as R.sub.2 or an ester, amide or hydrazide group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are preferably hydrogen and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, NO.sub.2 or S-CH.sub.3, R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -alkenylamino, N,N-di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino), C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkylamino or a saturated N-heterocycle having from 4 to 8 C-atoms altogether of which 1 or 2 may stand in the side chain and in which one CH.sub.2 group of the cycle may be replaced by oxygen or sulfur, R.sub.3 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, X is oxygen or sulfur and n is zero or a whole number in the range of from 1 to 3 exhibit a good herbicidal effect on some economically important weed grasses and dicotyledonous weeds and simultaneously they have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## exhibit, in the pre-emergence process and in the post-emergence process, a good herbicidal action against a number of dicotyledonous weeds, they are well tolerated in monocotyledonous crops, such as wheat, barley, rice, sorghum and maize, and are also selectively active in some dicotyledonous crops such as soy beans, groundnuts and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which (R).sub.n is hydrogen, halogen, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, CN, alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio,A is O, S, NH, or N-alkyl,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl andZ is a carboxylic acid, carboxylic ester, thiol ester, carbonamide, carbohydrazide, thioamide, nitrile, hydroxymethyl, acyloxymethyl, carbamoylmethyl, or sulfonyloxymethyl group,Are valuable herbicides for the selective control of weed grasses. The novel compounds are prepared by known methods, for example by reacting halo-benzthiazoles, -benzoxazoles or -benzimidazoles with unilaterally etherified hydroquinones.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is halogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, halo-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, phenyl, --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2 or --CN;R' is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or halogen;n is an integer of from 1 to 3;n.sub.1 is zero or an integer of from 1 to 3;Y is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkylene andX is --COOH, --COO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkyl, --CONH.sub.2, --CONH--NH.sub.2, --CN or --COO--Cat,"Cat" being the cation of an inorganic or organic base, are useful as selective grass herbicides.

Abstract: Compositions containing (I) chlorophenoxy-phenoxy-.alpha.-propionic acid (esters) and (II) 3-methoxy-carbonylaminophenyl-N-(3'-methylphenyl)-carbamate as active ingredients are used as synergistic herbicides against grassy and broad-leaf weeds.