Abstract: The invention relates to novel herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations comprising on the one hand known N-aryl-triazolin(ethi)ones and on the other hand known herbicidally active compounds and/or compounds which improve crop plant compatibility and which can be used with particularly good results for the selective control of weeds in various crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A herbicidal formulation comprising of incorporating the herbicide in a micelle or vesicle and adsorbing said micelle or vesicle containing herbicide on clay mineral. The formulation is suitable in particular for negatively charged herbicides at pH above 6. The herbicidal formulation provides slow release and reduced leaching of the herbicide to deep soil layers, thus reducing contamination of underground water and soil. Furthermore, the herbicide is maintained in the target vicinity, thus its efficiency is enhanced and a smaller concentration may be used.

Abstract: The invention includes a seed treatment composition containing plant macronutrients, micronutrients, a pest inhibitor and at least one growth regulator. The composition additionally contains a vitamin component, an amino acid component, a penetrant and an energy source. The invention also includes treated seed having a treatment material on at least a portion of a seed surface. The treatment material contains macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, humic acid, a pest inhibitor, a mold inhibitor, an absorbant, a penetrant and growth regulators. The invention includes methods of formulating seed treatment compositions and methods of treating seeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bicyclic triazolone derivative represented by the formula:

Abstract: N-(Triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinyl)thiophenesulfonamide compounds were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds and appropriately substituted thiophenesulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: N-(Triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinyl)thiophene-sulfonamide compounds were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds and appropriately substituted thiophene-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Novel pyrimidine derivatives of formula I as well as possible isomers and mixtures of isomers thereof. The novel compounds have plant-protective properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestations by phytopathogenic microorganisms and insecticidal attack.

Abstract: Methods for the production of reversibly male-sterile plants by introduction of a polynucleotide encoding a GA-insensitive mutant protein are disclosed along with nucleic acid constructs and transformed cells useful in the production of such plants. Also disclosed are the use of plants containing recombinant nucleic acid sequences in preventing pollination of plants with pollen containing one or more transgenes and in the introduction of economically important traits into elite varieties of plants.

Abstract: N-(5,7-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl) arylsulfonamide compounds were prepared from 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolopyrimidine and appropriately substituted benzenesulfonyl chloride and pyridinesulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)thiophenesulfonamide compounds were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted thiophenesulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an excellent flower-opening promoting agent for plants which agent comprises inosine as the effective ingredient, and a method of promoting the opening of flowers with the promoting agent.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)thiophenesulfonamide compounds were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted thiophenesulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: 2-Alkoxy-6-trifluoromethyl-N-([1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamides are prepared by introducing the 2-alkoxy substituent of the benzenesulfonamide ring in the last step by contacting the corresponding 2-fluoro substituted material with the appropriate alkoxide.

Abstract: 2-Amino-5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine is prepared from a 5-chloro or 5-methoxy substituted 3-amino-8-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]-pyrimidine by reaction with methoxide in an alcohol solvent. Both rearrangement and, when the 5-substituent is chloro, methoxy substitution can be accomplished directly.

Abstract: It consists of using a precursor compound of cyclic AMP, or an inhibitor compound of the enzymes of the Phosphodiesterases family, or a stimulating compound of the enzymes of the Adenyl-Cyclase family, or an agonist compound of the &bgr;-adrenergic receptors to which arachidonic acid or a prostaglandin is added. The composition object of the invention can be presented mixed with mineral fertilizers (such as amonic nitrate, monopotassium phosphate, etc.), with phytoregulators (such as cytoquinines, auxines, giberelines, polyamines, n-ethanolamines, sugars . . . ) or with any type of phytosanitary product (such as fungicides, herbicides etc.). The composition object of the invention can be formulated with tensoactive agents (such as Tween 80), moistening agents etc. The composition object of the invention can be applied to any species of plant and at any point in its life cycle.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel substituted triazoloazine sulphonamides of formula (I) in which Q1 stands for nitrogen or a CH group: Q2 stands for nitrogen or a CH group; R1 stands for hydrogen or halogen, or for C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkylthio, C1-C4 alkylamino or di(C1-C4 alkyl)amino, in each case optionally substituted by hydroxy, halogen or C1-C4 alkoxy; R2 stands for hydrogen or halogen, or for C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkylthio, C1-C4 alkylamino or di(C1-C4 alkyl)amino, in each case optionally substituted by halogen; and Ar stands for 4-cyano-2,5-difluoro-phenyl, 2,6-dimethoxy-phenyl, 2-bromo-3-trifluoro-methyl-phenyl, 2-bromo-5-trifluoromethyl-phenyl, 6-chloro-pyridine-3-yl-methyl or one of the 5- or 6-member (hetero)cyclic groups mentioned in the description. The invention also concerns salts of these substances, a process for preparing the novel compounds, and their use as plant-treatment agents.

Abstract: Herein are disclosed, a plant-root growth promoting agent, which comprises inosine as the effective ingredient, as well as a method for promoting plant root growth, which comprise applying such plant-root growth promoting agent to the soil or, in the case of hydroponics, to the hydroponic water.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula (I) and a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein: Rf represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)haloalkyl group; X.about.Y represents N.dbd.N or CH.dbd.N or the like; A represents a nitrogen atom or CH; Z represents an oxygen or sulfur atom; Rg represents a hydrogen or halogen atom and the like; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently represent a hydrogen or halogen atom or a nitro or cyano group or the like.

Abstract: Chlorosulfonyl substituted aromatic heterocyclic compounds, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compounds, were prepared in good yield by chloroxidation of di(aromatic heterocyclyl) disulfide compounds in a medium containing water, a water-immiscible organic solvent, and a phase transfer catalyst, such at tetrabutylammonium chloride.

Abstract: Herein are disclosed, a plant-root growth promoting agent, which comprises inosine as the effective ingredient, as well as a method for promoting plant root growth, which comprise applying such plant-root growth promoting agent to the soil or, in the case of hydroponics, to the hydroponic water.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing plant growth provide for foliar application of a substance which enhances the accumulation of formyltetrahydropteroyl polyglutamate (C.sub.1 -THF) in a treated plant. Treatment with substances that contribute to the structure of C.sub.1 -THF increase the rate and quantity of carbon fixation by the plant. Thereafter, plant growth is further improved either by exposure of the plant to elevated oxygen, illumination and heat or by foliar input of single carbon fragment sources. Optimal results are obtained by combined treatment with a substance that can serve as a sink for C.sub.1 fragments produced in the leaf.

Abstract: The present invention provides new pyrimidinone derivative encompassed by the formula: ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and G are as defined in the specification. The pyrimidinone derivatives exhibit excellent herbicidal efficacy, therefore, the pyrimidinone derivatives can be used as an active ingredient for herbicidal compositions and can be utilized in herbicidal methods, which are also discussed.

Abstract: Pyrimidinone derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 is haloalkyl; R.sup.3 is nitrogen or CH; G is optionally substituted ethylene, trimethylene, or vinylene; and Q is selected from several heterocyclic-condensed phenyl groups, are useful as the active ingredients of herbicides because of their excellent herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), and their N-oxides and agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful in controlling undesired vegetation, wherein J is Formula (II), Q is represented by Q-1 through Q-4 and X, Y, Z, R.sup.1-19, m, n, p, q, and r are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula (I) and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: Substituted aminomethylphenylsulfonylureas, their preparation, and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulatorsCompounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 and A are as defined in claim 1 and, inter alia, F.sup.5 is an acyl radical or NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 together are a heterocyclic radical, are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be prepared by the methods of known processes, using novel intermediates of the formula (II), (IV), (VI) or (VII) (cf. claim 5).

Abstract: Pyrazolo pyrimidines of the formula I ##STR1## where the indices and the substituents have the meanings defined in the specification, processes for their preparation and their use are described.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to the use of a variety of antidotal compounds to safen crop plants from the phytotoxicity of azolopyrimidine sulfonamide herbicides.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy?1,2,4!-triazolo?1,5-c!pyrimidin-2-yl)b enzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy?1,2,4!-triazolo?1,5-c!pyrim idin-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!pyridin- 2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino?1,2,4!triazolo-?1,5-c!pyrimidine and 2-amino?1,2,4!triazolo?1,5-a!-pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzene-sulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: Substituted pyridylsalicylaldehyde and --salicylic acid derivatives of the 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;Py is a substituted pyridine ring, are described.

Abstract: Composition for the regulation and promotion of the growth rate and characteristics of a variety of plants by providing a method for increasing the concentration of N-.sup.6 -Benzyladenine in a concentrated solution of a solubilizing agent including a selected alcohol(s) or hydroxy compound(s), such as a glycol and a selected hydroxide. Included is a method of preparing a plant growth promoter concentrate from stable water dilutable liquid concentrates of N.sup.6 Benzyladenine, ("N.sup.6 BA").A process of increasing iron absorption by plants utilizes a method of uniformly coating dry powdered humic acid and seaweed with a N.sup.6 BA concentrate solution by preparing a solution of N.sup.6 BA concentrate solution comprising an alcohol and an alkaline metal hydroxide, applying the N.sup.

Abstract: 3-(Het)arylcarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R is formyl, CO.sub.2 H or a radical hydrolyzable to COOH and the other substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio;X is nitrogen or CR.sup.14, where R.sup.14 is hydrogen or, together with R.sup.3, forms an alkylene or alkenylene chain, in each of which a methylene group is replaced by oxygen;R.sup.4 is phenyl or naphthyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted or an unsubstituted or substituted five-membered or six-membered heteroaromatic structure containing one to three nitrogen atoms or one sulfur or oxygen atom;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or phenyl;R.sup.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl or C.sub.3 -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: Compounds of Formula I, and their N-oxides and agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein: ##STR2## T is O or S; W is a single bond, O, S or NR.sup.6 ;X is N or CH;Y is N or CH;Z is N or CR.sup.7 provided that when Z is CR.sup.7, then Y is N;R.sup.6 is H, CH.sub.3 or OCH.sub.3 ;m is 1 or 2; andR.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.7 are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula I and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

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: Substituted N-pyridinyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(2-fluoro-4-methyl)-7-fluoro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2 -sulfonamide, were prepared bycondensation of a 2-chlorosulfonyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compound, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl-7-fluoro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, with a substituted 3-aminopyridine compound, such as 3-amino-2-fluoro-4-methylpyridine, and found to possess herbicidal utility.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof, where A is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.; X is --OH, --OR.sup.10, --SH, --SR.sup.10, --SCN, NH.sub.2, --NHacyl, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.9 or --CN; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, each represent alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, halo, alkylamino or dialkylamino; R.sup.3 is --CN, --COOR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7, --CSNH.sub.2, --CHO, --CH.dbd.Z, --CH(Oalkyl).sub.2, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.9, --COSR.sup.4a, --CS.sub.2 R.sup.4a, or a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group linked via a ring carbon atom which is between two ring heteroatoms; R.sup.4 and R.sup.4a, which may be the same or different, are each H, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or heteroaryl group; R.sup.

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: Herbicidal sulfonamides of the formula: ##STR1## and salts thereof, where: A represents a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring, or a 5- or 6-membered substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic ring; Q is --O--, --S-- or a group --CXX'--; X and X', which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen, halogen, cyano, an optionally-substituted alkyl group, or a group --OR.sup.a, --SR.sup.a, or --COR.sup.b ; or one of X and X' represents hydroxy and the other is as defined above; or X and X' together represent .dbd.O or .dbd.S; R.sup.a is an optionally-substituted alkyl, aryl or acyl group; R.sup.b is an optionally-substituted alkyl or aryl group, or a group --OR.sup.c or --NR.sup.c R.sup.d ; R.sup.c and R.sup.d, which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen, or an optionally-substituted alkyl or aryl group; Y is nitrogen or a group CR.sup.9 ; R.sup.1 is an optionally-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, benzoheterocyclyl or amino group; R.sup.

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 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: Triazolo pyrimidines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; and R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, halogen, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino, have pre- and postemergence herbicidal properties. Their preparation use thereof as herbicides are described.

Abstract: Substituted ring annulated 5-alkoxy-N-aryl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5-methoxycyclopenteno[d]-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyri midine-2-sulfonamide, were prepared by condensation of an appropriate 2-chloro-sulfonyl-5-alkoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compound, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl-5-methoxycyclopenteno[d][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, with a substituted arylamine compound, such as 2,6-dichloroaniline, and found to possess herbicidal utility.

Abstract: Substituted N-pyridinyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]-pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(2-fluoro-4-methyl)-7-fluoro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine-2 -sulfonamide, were prepared by condensation of a 2-chlorosulfonyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compound, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl-7-fluoro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, with a substituted 3-aminopyridine compound, such as 3-amino-2-fluoro-4-methylpyridine, and found to possess herbicidal utility.

Abstract: Compositions for the regulation and promotion of the growth rate and characteristics of a variety of plants including N-6-Benzyladenine in a solubilizing agent which includes alcohol or a hydroxy compound such as a glycol and a selected hydroxide.

Abstract: A class of 2-aryl-5,6-ring-fused pyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds is of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; R.sup.3 is an alkynyl or alkoxyalkyl group, --R.sup.5 ----R.sup.6 -- is a fused ring moiety bonded to the pyrimidine ring at the 5 and 6 positions; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Substituted N-indazolyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5]-c-pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide compounds, such as N-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-3-indazolyl)-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]p yrimidine-2-sulfonamide, were prepared by condensation of a 2-chlorosulfonyl[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine compound, such as 2-chlorosulfonyl-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, with a substituted 3-aminoindazole compound, such as 3-amino-4-fluoro-1-methylindazole, and found to possess herbicidal utility.

Abstract: A class of 6-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds is of the general formulae: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrogen, halo, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, haloalkyl, polyhaloalkyl, haloalkenyl, polyhaloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, polyhaloalkynyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, cyano, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, or dialkylaminocarbonyl group; R.sup.3 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or haloalkyl group; R.sup.5 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenynyl, or alkoxyalkyl, group; R.sup.6 is an aryl group (e.g. aromatic ring); and X is oxygen or sulfur. R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may form a fused ring.

Abstract: Glycol aldehyde and lactic acid derivatives and their sulfur analogs of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the specification, X is oxygen, sulfur or a single bond, and Y is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenylene chain where in each case a methylene group may be substituted by an oxo group (.dbd.O), environmentally compatible salts of the compounds I, methods of preparing the compounds I, and their use as herbicides.