abstract |
Novel benzoate derivatives having a powerful herbicidal effect on various weeds grown in paddy fields, upland fields, and other places have been found out, which are represented by the formula <IMAGE> (I) wherein X is -SR, -O-CH2CH2O)nR, -OCH2CH2SR, <IMAGE> herein R being lower alkyl and n being an integer of 1 to 3. |