| abstract |
2-Benzoylcyclohexane-1,3-dione compounds in which the benzoyl moiety is substituted in the 2-position with groups such as halo or alkyl, in the 4-position with an alkylsulfonyl group, and in the 3-position with an acyclic or cyclic derivatized amino group, such as 2-(2-chloro-4-methylsulfonyl-3-(morpholin-4-yl)benzoyl)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, were prepared and found to be useful for the control of a variety of broad-leaf and grassy weeds. The compounds can be applied either preemergently or postemergently and can be used to control undesirable vegetation in corn, rice, and wheat crops. |