| abstract |
HERBICIDE COMPOSITION ABSTRACT The invention relates to 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 carrier(s), preferably grist(s) of native or synthetic material(s); and/or with inert solvent(s), preferably xylene(s) and/or cyclohexanone; and optionally with surface active agent(s), preferably anionic and/or nonionic emulsifying or dispensing agent(s). The invention further relates to both above active ingredients as well as a process for the preparation thereof. The compounds according to the invention possess an outstanding herbicidal effect (over 90%) and advantageous selectivity threshold values against cultivated plants. |