| abstract |
Improved methods for preparing chemical precursors to sulfonyl chloride III, which are important intermediates in the preparation of pyroxsulam herbicide, are provided. Also provided are compounds of Formula III, Formula VII, and IV, wherein R1 is a C1-C6 alkyl, X is Cl or OH, Y is halogen, OH, or OR2, and R2 is a C1-C6 alkyl. |