Abstract: A cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of broad leafed weeds, including barnyard grass, green foxtail, velvet leaf, livid amaranth and hairy beggar ticks.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein m represents 1 or 2, X represents O, S, CH.sub.2 or substituted CH.sub.2, R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 represent hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon groups, and Q represents a substituted phenyl group. These compounds are useful as herbicides and are active in small doses with high selectivity between useful plants and weeds.

Abstract: 1-cycloalkenyltetrazolinone derivatives of the following herbicidal formula ##STR1## R.sup.1 is cycloalkenyl which may optionally be substituted by halogen C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or bicycloalkenyl which may optionally be substituted by halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently is alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl (optionally substituted by a member selected from the group consisting of nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy and alkylthio), alkenyl and alkynyl,orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the N-atom to which they are bonded form, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which may optionally contain a further hetero atom, said heterocyclic ring optionally being benzo-condensed, or a C-.sub.

Abstract: Compounds such as Formula I having herbicidal utility are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## R.sub.1 is H; alkyl, haloalkyl or halogen R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halogens, OR.sup.8, CN, COR.sup.9, CO.sub.2 R.sup.31 or CONR.sup.32 R.sup.33 ; CN; CO.sub.2 R.sup.34 ; CONR.sup.35 R.sup.36 ; S(O).sub.n R.sup.8 ; S(O).sub.n NR.sup.19 R.sup.8 or COR.sup.37 ; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be taken together along with the carbon to which they are attached to form C.dbd.CHCO.sub.2 R.sup.31 ; C.dbd.(CH.sub.3)CO.sub.2 R.sup.31 ; C.dbd.(C.sub.2 H.sub.5)CO.sub.2 R.sup.31 ; C.dbd.CHCONR.sup.32 R.sup.33 ; C.dbd.C(CH.sub.3)CONR.sup.32 R.sup.33 or C.dbd.C(C.sub.2 H.sub.5)CONR.sup.32 R.sup.33.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidal tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form an optionally benzofused heterocyclic ring, which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl,n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, andR.sup.3 each independently is nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkylthio or phenoxy.

Abstract: A herbicide composition which comprises a herbicide and a small but herbicide absorption enhancing effective amount of a water soluble, non-aromatic polyorganic acid or a salt or copolymer thereof such as polyaspartic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## such as 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)pheno xy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy )phenoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N-methyl-N-dichlorophenyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-quinoxalyloxy)p henoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N,N-dibutyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-py ridyloxy)phenoxy-2-butanone, and the like, which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of gramineous weeds.

Abstract: Pyridine-N-oxide-substituted salicylaldehyde and salicylic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is a formyl group, a CO.sub.2 H group or a radical which can be hydrolyzed to CO.sub.2 H and the other substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.2 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio;X is nitrogen or CR.sup.13, R.sup.13 being hydrogen or halogen or together with R.sup.3 forming a 3- to 4-membered alkylene or alkenylene chain in which at least one methylene group is replaced by oxygen;R.sup.3 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio, or R.sup.3 is linked with R.sup.13 as indicated above to give a 5- or 6-membered ring;Y is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.14 -R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1H-3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, B, X, Y and G have the meanings given in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: There are provided substituted 3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## The new compounds (I) have highly pronounced insecticidal, acaricidal and herbicidal properties.

Abstract: A condensed heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R is a hydroxyl group, R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 is an alkoxy group, W is an oxygen atom, Yn is a hydrogen atom, Z is a methine group, and A is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which may be substituted, and a herbicide, are presented. When used for paddy field treatment, upland soil treatment and foliage treatment, the condensed heterocyclic derivative of the present invention exhibits excellent herbicidal activities against gramineous and non-gramineous weeds without adversely affecting crop plants.

Abstract: There is provided a 1-(3-heterocyclylphenyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: Substituted isoindolones I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 =H, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl, formyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylcarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenylcarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, or, if R.sup.1 =H, R.sup.2 additionally=unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded, are an unsubstituted or substituted 3- to 8-membered carbo- or heterocycle;where R.sup.3 to R.sup.6 have the meanings given in the specification. The compounds are useful as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: It has been discovered that certain hydroxybenzimidazole compounds provide beneficial characteristics to certain agricultural species. Treatment of certain plants with an effective amount of the hydroxybenzimidazole compounds of the present invention has been observed to cause an increase in water use efficiency of plants thus treated, which reduces plant transpiration.Hydroxybenzimidazole compounds of the present invention are thus beneficial and useful for improving plant resistance to drought.

Abstract: As isothiazole derivative represented by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y and Z have the same meanings as defined in the description of the specification, and it is useful as an active ingredient for fungicidal and/or bactericidal compositions for use in industry, agriculture and medical treatment.

Abstract: There are provided novel (2-imidazolin-2-yl) fused heteropyridine compounds, and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-H-3-phenyl-5-cyloalkylpyrrolidine-2,4-diones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A represents optionally substituted cycloalkyl andB represents hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl,X represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy,Y represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or halogenoalkyl,Z represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy,n represents a number 0, 1, 2 or 3,G represents hydrogen (a) or the groups ##STR2## These compounds possess herbicidal and pesticidal activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to new sulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Q represents oxygen, sulphur or one of the following groups ##STR2## (in which the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the description),as well as to salts of compounds of the formula (I), to processes and novel intermediates for the preparation of the novel compounds, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: There are provided novel (2-imidazolin-2-yl) fused heteropyridine compounds, and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.

Abstract: There is disclosed an iminothiazoline derivative of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is (halo)alkyl, (halo)alkenyl, (halo)alkynyl or the like; R.sub.2 is (halo)alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, formyl, cyano or the like; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, (halo)alkyl or the like; and Q is a group of the particular general formula. Also disclosed are a herbicide containing a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative and a method for controlling unfavorable weeds, which includes applying a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative to an area where the unfavorable weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxazine ether derivatives of Formula I, to compositions containing them, to methods of using the compounds or compositions to control the growth of undesired vegetation and novel intermediates for their preparation. ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, and Q are defined in the text.

Abstract: Dialkyl-1-H-3-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-pyrrolidine-2,4-diones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A represents alkyl which is optionally substituted by halogen andB represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkyl orA and B together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded represent an unsubstituted cycle,G represents hydrogen (a) or the groups ##STR2## E represents a metal ion equivalent or an ammonium ion, L and M represent oxygen and/or sulphur. These compounds possess herbicidal and pesticidal activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutarimide compounds exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is carbonyl, thiocarbonyl or methylene, Al is carbonyl or methylene, Q is O or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0 or 1, D is CH or N and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of using these compounds as herbicides and algicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-chloro-2-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)oxybenzoic acid iminoester derivative of the general formula I; process of their preparation and a method for their application as herbicides: ##STR1## wherein R and Q are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Pyrimidinyloxy- and triazinyloxy- and pyrimidinylthio- and triazinylthio-butyric acid derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## A is hydroxy or a group ##STR3## and the other substituents are as described in patent claim 1, and salts of compounds of formula I, have herbicidal action and are suitable as active ingredients in weed control compositions.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition which comprises as the active ingredients (a) 2-[7-floro-3,4-dihydro-3-oxo-4-(2-propynyl) -2H-1,4-benzooxazin-6-yl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-isoindol-1,3 (2H)-dione and (b) N-methoxymethyl-2',6'-diethyl-2-chloroacetanilide or 2-chloro-'6-ethyl-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)Acet-O-toluidide and an inert carrier or diluent, which exerts a synergistically enhanced herbicidal potency.

Abstract: Substituted triazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and X having the meanings defined in the specification, are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents, e. g., hydroxyl or alkoxy,R.sup.2 to R.sup.8 represent, e. g., hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 represent, e.g., methyl or methoxy,X represents, e.g., oxygen,Y represents, e.g., oxygen or sulphur andZ represents, e.g., CH or N,as well as salts of the free acid (R.sup.1 =OH) and their further functional derivatives, and furthermore to processes and novel intermediates for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.In addition, a novel process is described for preparing certain 2-keto-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, which are required as intermediates, starting from correspondingly substituted .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl compounds (of the methacrolein type) and .beta.-keto acid esters (of the acetoacetic acid ester type).

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal pyridine compounds, agriculturally suitable compositions and a method of use of herbicidal pyridine compounds.

Abstract: Novel biphenyl derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and Y are as defined hereinafter.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein A is CR.sub.7 ; and R.sup.1 through R.sup.7 are substituents such as hydrogen, halogen, branched and straight chain hydrocarbons, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatics, and sulfur and nitrogen containing functional groups. Further, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form a group ##STR2## in which R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are further functional groups. The compounds are useful in herbicidal compositions, particularly in combination with carriers and surfactants. A process for making this compound is also presented.

Abstract: 3-Pyrimidinyloxy-substituted picolinic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and their salts are useful as herbicides against annual and perennial gramineous and broadleaf weeds while exhibiting low phytotoxicity to desired crop plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to substituted cyclohexanedione compounds, the preparation of said compounds, compositions containing said compounds and the use of said compositions in the selective pre- and postemergent kill and control of grassy weeds in the presence of various broad-leafed and grassy crop plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-aryluracils of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is a group of formula ##STR2## in which the linkage to the ring nitrogen atom is through the carbon atom: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkynyl;R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or fluoro;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 C.sub.4 haloalkyl;R.sub.6 to R.sub.9 are each independently of one another hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or phenyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atom, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups; or R.sub.7 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atoms, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are a sulfonamide compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y represents a lower akyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a halo-lower alkyl group, a cyano-lower alkyl group or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 (OR.sup.1) where R.sup.1 represents a lower akyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a halo-lower alkyl group or a cyano-lower alkyl group; Q represents a substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl group or --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 where R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group; and R.sup.3 represents a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a phenyl group or a benzyl group; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be combined to form a cycloamino group; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and Z represents a nitrogen atom or --CH.dbd. group;processes for preparing the same and a herbicide containing the same as an active ingredient(s).

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds ##STR1## in which Q represents a group --C(O)--C(CN).dbd.CH--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents alkyl, or together represent alkylene optionally interrupted by oxygen, m is O or m is an integer from 1 to 3 and the or each Y independently represents halogen or alkyl and n is O or n is an integer from 1 to 5 and the or each X independently represents halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkylthio, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, cyano, nitro, alkylsulphonyl, alkysulphinyl, sulphonamido, or phenyl optionally substituted by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or halogen.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel pyrimidone derivatives of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or ethyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl, and Q is ##STR2## A is fluorine, chlorine or bromine; and R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl or haloalkyl.Also disclosed are a herbicidal composition containing a herbicidally effective amount of the compound (I) as an active ingredient and a method for exterminating undesired weeds by applying a herbicidally effective amount of the compound (I) to an area where the undesired weeds grow or will grow.

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: Hydantoin for the control of weeds are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining whether a compound inhibits acetohydroxyacid synthase. The invention further provides a method for determining whether a plant is resistant to an acetohydroxyacid synthase inhibiting compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an uracil derivative represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl or haloalkyl; R.sup.2 represents haloalkyl; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxymethyl, halogen or nitro; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, halogen, nitro or cyano; X represents oxygen or sulfur: provided that the case where both of Da and Db represent hydrogen is excluded and a herbicide containing the same. The compound can be safely applied to important crops and shows high effect against many weeds in a low amount.

Abstract: A benzoxazine derivative having the formula (I) and a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein A, X, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as described in the disclosure, and a herbicide containing the compound of the formula (I) as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, Z is a methylene group or a group of the formula: N--R.sub.5 (in which R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkynyl group, a halo(C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonylmethyl group), R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkynyl group, a halo(C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)alkyl group, a halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)alkenyl group, a cyano(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonylmethyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are, the same or different, each is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; n is an integer of 0 or 1, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trifluoromethyl group or a pentafluoroethyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 alkynyl group, a halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group, a halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)alkenyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl group and X is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## and their use as antidotes against the phytotoxicity of many herbicides used on crops, without diminishing the effect of the herbicide against weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclyltriazolinones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or represents alkyl or cycloalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, mercapto or halogen or represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, arylalkyl, amino or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionally substituted, andHet represents an optionally substituted heterocycle of the formula ##STR2## in which X in each case represents oxygen, sulphur, an NH group or an N-alkyl group,a process for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives and sulfur analogs thereof of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein the substituents are herein below defined.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to titled compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein the R.sub.1 -(R.sub.4).sub.n members are as defined in the claims. Characteristic features of these compounds are the haloalkyl R.sub.2 radical and cyclization of two R.sub.4 members at the meta and para positions of the phenyl ring to form a substituted benzoxazinone ring fused to the phenyl or benzthiazinone ring. Such compounds are useful as active ingredients in herbicidal compositions to control undesirable weeds in various crops.

Abstract: A pyrazole derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; B is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylthioalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc.; Y is --OR.sup.1 (wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, etc), --O--L--O--R.sup.1 (wherein L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl), --O--L--OH, --O--L--O--L--O--R.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, etc.), --O--L--R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 is phenyl which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, etc.), --O--M (wherein M is a 3- to 6-membered alicyclic group), --O--L--M, --O--L--NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 (wherein each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.