Patent Publication Number: US-5152826-A

Title: Certain substituted bis(2-benzoyl-3-oxo-cyclohexenyl) thioglycols

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Herbicidal compounds having the structural formula ##STR2## wherein R through R 8  are as defined below and m is the integer 0,1 or 2, and R 9  is C 1  -C 4  alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, cyano; --(CH 2 ) x  C(O)O--(C 1  -C 4  alkyl); wherein x is the integer 1, 2 or 3; are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,837,352 which is incorporated herein by reference. 
     DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     This invention relates to certain substituted bis(2-benzoyl-3-oxo-cyclohexenyl)thioglycols and their use as herbicides. 
     One embodiment of this invention is an herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally active substituted bis(2-benzoyl-3-oxo-cyclohexenyl)thioglycols and an inert carrier therefor wherein the 2-position of each benzoyl moiety is substituted as herein recited and the 4-position preferably is substituted with an electron withdrawing group such as halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl or nitro. The 4-, 5- and 6-positions of each cyclohex-2-enone moiety can be substituted, preferably with the groups hereinafter recited. More preferably, the cyclohex-2-enone moieties have no substitution or the 4- or 6-positions are substituted with one or two methyl groups. The 3-, 4- and 5-positions of the benzoyl moieties can be substituted, preferably with the groups hereinafter recited. 
     Also embodied within the scope of this invention are novel compounds having the following structural formula ##STR3## 
     R is halogen; C 1  -C 2  alkyl, preferably methyl; C 1  -C 2  alkoxy, preferably methoxy; nitro; cyano; C 1  -C 2  haloalkyl, preferably trifluoromethyl; or R a  SO n  -- wherein n is 0 or 2, preferably 2 and R a  is C 1  -C 2  alkyl, preferably methyl. Preferably, R is chlorine, bromine, C 1  -C 2  alkyl, C 1  -C 2  alkoxy, cyano, nitro, C 1  -C 2  alkylthio or C 1  -C 2  alkylsulfonyl; more preferably chlorine, nitro, methyl, trifluoromethyl or methylsulfonyl; 
     R 1  is hydrogen or C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably C 1  -C 2  alkyl, more preferably methyl, most preferably R 1  is hydrogen or methyl; 
     R 2  is hydrogen; C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably C 1  -C 2  alkyl, more preferably methyl, most preferably R 2  is hydrogen or methyl; or 
     R 1  and R 2  together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; 
     R 3  is hydrogen or C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably C 1  -C 2  alkyl, more preferably methyl, most preferably R 3  is hydrogen or methyl; 
     R 4  is hydrogen or C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably C 1  -C 2  alkyl, more preferably methyl, most preferably R 4  is hydrogen or methyl; or 
     R 3  and R 4  together are oxo; 
     R 5  is hydrogen or C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably C 1  -C 2  alkyl, more preferably methyl, most preferably R 5  is hydrogen or methyl; 
     R 6  is hydrogen or C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably C 1  -C 2  alkyl, more preferably methyl, most preferably R 6  is hydrogen; or 
     R 5  and R 6  together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; 
     R 7  and R 8  independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen, preferably chlorine, fluorine or bromine; (3) C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably methyl; (4) C 1  -C 4  alkoxy, preferably methoxy or ethoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C 1  -C 4  haloalkyl, more preferably trifluoromethyl; (9) R b  SO n  -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2, preferably 0 or 2; and 
     R b  is 
     (a) C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably methyl; 
     (b) C 1  -C 4  alkyl substituted with halogen, preferably chloromethyl, or trifluoromethyl or cyano; 
     (c) phenyl; or 
     (d) benzyl; 
     (10) --NR c  R d  wherein R c  and R d  independently are hydrogen or C 1  -C 4  alkyl; (11) R e  C(O)-- wherein R e  is C 1  -C 4  alkyl or C 1  -C 4  alkoxy; (12) --SO 2  NR c  R d  wherein R c  and R d  are as defined; (13) --N(R c )C(O)R d  wherein R c  and R d  are as defined; and (14) --CH 2  CH 2  OCH 3  or --CH 2  CH 2  OC 2  H 5  ; with the provision that R 7  is not in the 6-position; and 
     R 9  is C 2  -C 6  alkylene, preferably C 2  -C 4  alkylene, more preferably ethylene. 
     The term &#34;C 1  -C 4  alkyl&#34; includes methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl and t-butyl. The term &#34;halogen&#34; includes chlorine, bromine, iodine and fluorine. The term &#34;C 1  -C 4  alkoxy&#34; includes methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, n-butoxy, sec-butoxy, isobutoxy and t-butoxy. The term &#34;C 1  -C 4  haloalkyl&#34; includes the alkyl groups defined above under C 1  -C 4  alkyl in which one or more hydrogen is replaced by chloro, bromo, iodo or fluoro. 
     Preferably, R is chlorine, bromine, nitro, methyl or trifluoromethyl, preferably R 7  is in the 3-position. More preferably R 7  is hydrogen, C 1  -C 4  alkoxy, --CH 2  CH 2  OCH 3 , --CH 2  CH 2  OC 2  H 5 , or C 1  -C 4  thioalkyl. More preferably, R 7  is hydrogen, methylthio, methoxy, ethoxy, --CH 2  CH 2  OCH 3  or --CH 2  CH 2  OC 2  H 5 . Most preferably, R 8  is halogen, trifluoromethyl, or R b  SO n  wherein R b  is C 1  -C 4  alkyl, preferably methyl or ethyl, and n is the integer 0 or 2. 
     The compounds of this invention are active herbicides of a general type. That is, they are herbicidally effective against a wide range of plant species. The method of controlling undesirable vegetation of the present invention comprises applying an herbicidally effective amount of the above-described compounds to the area where control is desired. 
     The compounds of the present invention can be prepared by the following two-step general method. ##STR4## wherein R through R 8  are as defined. 
     Generally, in step (a) the benzoyl dione is dissolved in an inert solvent such as methylene dichloride and an excess, usually 150 to 200 mole percent, of oxalyl chloride is added followed by a catalytic amount (0.1 equivalent) of dimethylformamide. The reaction mixture is stirred from one hour to one day at room temperature. The reaction product is isolated using conventional techniques. ##STR5## wherein R through R 9  are as defined. 
     Generally, in step (b) 2 mole of the 3-chloro-2-benzoylcycloalk-2-enone are reacted with a mole of the thioglycol and a mole of a non-nucleophilic base such as triethylamine in an inert solvent. The mixture is stirred 1 to 18 hours and the desired product is isolated using conventional techniques. 
    
    
     The following examples teach the synthesis of a representative compound of this invention. 
     EXAMPLE I 
     3-Chloro 6,6-dimethyl-2-(2-nitro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl) cyclohex-2-enone ##STR6## 2-(2-nitro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl)-cyclohexane-1,3-dione (11.4 grams (g), 30 millimole (mmol)) was dissolved in 100 milliliters (mL) methylene chloride and stirred at room temperature. To this solution was added oxalyl chloride (5.7 g, 45 mmol) followed by dimethylformamide (0.5 mL) in portions small enough to control effervescence. The resulting solution was stirred for 4 hours and then poured into water and extracted with methylene chloride. The organic layer was washed again with water, saturated K 2  CO 3  solution and then dried with MgSO 4  and the solvent evaporated to yield 3-chloro-2-(2-nitro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl)-6,6 dimethyl cyclohex-2-enone (7.3 g, 61 percent (%)) as an oil which was used without further purification. 
     EXAMPLE II 
     S,S&#39;-di(2-(2-nitro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl)-3-oxo-4,4-dimethyl-cyclohexenyl)thioethylene glycol ##STR7## 3-Chloro-6,6-dimethyl-2(2-nitro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl) cyclohex-2-enone (5.7 g, 14.8 mmol) was dissolved in 100 mL methylene chloride and stirred at room temperature. To this solution was added a mixture of 1,2-ethanedithiol 6.70 g, 7.4 mmol) and triethylamine (1.5 g, 14.8 mmol), and the solution stirred for 2 hours at room temperature and then heated under reflux for 2 hours. After cooling the mixture, additional methylene chloride was added and the organic layer was washed with 2N HCl, saturated NaCl solution, saturated NaHCO 3  solution, dried with MgSO 4  and the solvent evaporated almost to dryness. The resulting oil was then titurated with ether to obtain 4.3 g of a brown solid. To further purify and separate the resulting mixture, column chromatography was done using silica and 1:1 hexane:ethyl acetate as eluent yielding 2.6 g of a solid Spectroscopic data: &#39;H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR),  13  C NMR, infra red, and mass spectroscopy are consistent with the proposed structure. 
     The following is a table of certain selected compounds that are preparable according to the procedure described herein. Compound numbers are assigned to each compound and are used throughout the remainder of the application. 
     
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 ##STR8##                                                                 
Cmpd.                                                                     
No. R  R.sup.1                                                            
          R.sup.2                                                         
             R.sup.3                                                      
                R.sup.4                                                   
                  R.sup.5                                                 
                     R.sup.6                                              
                        R.sup.7                                           
                               R.sup.8 R.sup.9                            
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1..sup.a)                                                                 
    NO.sub.2                                                              
       CH.sub.3                                                           
          CH.sub.3                                                        
             H  H H  H  H      SO.sub.2 CH.sub. 3                         
                                       CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                  
2.  Cl H  H  CH.sub.3                                                     
                H H  H  3-OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3                              
                               SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3                 
                                       CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                  
3.  Cl H  H  H  H H  H  3-OCH.sub.2 CN.sub.3                              
                               SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                          
                                       CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                  
4.  NO.sub.2                                                              
       CH.sub.3                                                           
          CH.sub.3                                                        
             H  H H  H  H      H       CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                  
5.  NO.sub.2                                                              
       CH.sub.3                                                           
          CH.sub.3                                                        
             O    CH.sub.3                                                
                     CH.sub.3                                             
                        H      CF.sub.3                                   
                                       CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                  
6.  Cl H  H  H  H H  H  3-Cl   Cl      CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                  
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 .sup.a) Prepared in Example I.                                           
 
    
     Herbicidal Screening Tests 
     As previously mentioned, the herein described compounds produced in the above-described manner are phytotoxic compounds which are useful and valuable in controlling various plant species. Selected compounds of this invention were tested as herbicides in the following manner. 
     Pre-emergence Multi-weed Herbicide Test: On the day preceding treatment, seeds of several different weed species are planted in loamy sand soil in individual rows using one species per row across the width of a flat. The weeds used are blackgrass (ALOMY) (Alopecurus myosuroides), wild oat, (AVEFA) (Avena fatua), broadleaf signalgrass (BRAPP) (Brachiaria platphylla), watergrass (ECHCG) (Echinochloa crusgalli), giant foxtail (SETFA) (Setaria faberi), green foxtail (SETVI) (Setaria viridis), velvetleaf (ABUTH) (Abutilon theophrasti), redroot pigweed (AMARE) (Amaranthus retroflexus), sicklepod (CASOB) (Cassia obtusifolia), morningglory (IPOSS) (Ipomoea sp.), scented mayweed (MATCH) (Matricaria recutita), annual morningglory (PHBPU) (Ipomoea purpurea), hemp sesbania (SEBEX) (Sesbania exaltata), wild mustard (SINAR) (Brassica kaber), common chickweed (STEME) (Stellaria media), cocklebur (XANPE) (Xanthium pensylvanicum), and yellow nutsedge (CYPES) (Cyperus esculentus). Ample seeds are planted to give about 20 to 40 seedlings per row, after emergence, depending upon the size of the plants. 
     Using an analytical balance, 400 milligrams (mg) of the compound to be tested are weighed out on a piece of glassine weighing paper. The paper and compound are placed in a 60 milliliter (ml) wide-mouth clear bottle and dissolved in a solution of 20 ml of acetone and 20 ml water containing enough polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate emulsifier to give a final solution of 0.5% (v/v). The solution is then sprayed on a seeded flat on a linear spray table calibrated to deliver 400 L/ha. The application rate was 4.0 kg/ha. 
     After treatment, the flats are placed in the greenhouse at a temperature of 70° to 80° F and watered by sprinkling. Two weeks after treatment, the degree of injury or control is determined by comparison with untreated check plants of the same age. The injury rating from 0 to 100% is recorded for each species as percent control with 0% representing no injury and 100% representing complete control. 
     Several compounds were evaluated at an application rate of 1.0 or 0.25 kg/ha for pre- and post-emergence activity against several of the weed species that are listed in the above-described pre-emergent multi-herbicide test. 
     The process was generally similar to the pre-emergence herbicide test procedure described above except that only 1000 or 250 milligrams of test compound were weighted out. 
     The results of the 4.0 kg/ha pre-emergence test are shown in Table II. The results of the 1.0 kg/ha pre- and post-emergence test are shown in the following Table IV. The results of the 0.25 kg/ha pre-emergence test are shown in the Table VI. 
     
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Pre-emergence Herbicidal Activity                                         
Application Rate - 4.0 kg/ha                                              
Compd.                                                                    
No.  AVEFA                                                                
          ECHCG                                                           
               SETVI                                                      
                   ABUTH                                                  
                        PHBPU                                             
                             SINAR                                        
                                  CYPES                                   
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1    80   100  100 100  100  100  95                                      
4    40   90    50 100  10   100  80                                      
5    75   20   100 100  10    95   0                                      
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     Post-emergence Multi-weed Herbicide Test: This test is conducted in an identical manner to the testing procedure for the pre-emergence multi-weed herbicide test, except the seeds of the eight different weed species are planted 10-12 days before treatment. Also, watering of the treated flats is confined to the coil surface and not to the foliage of the sprouted plants. 
     The results of the post-emergence multi-weed herbicide test are reported in Tables III, V and VII. 
     
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Post-emergence Multi-weed Herbicidal Activity                             
Application Rate - 4.0 kg/ha                                              
Compd.                                                                    
No.  AVEFA                                                                
          ECHCG                                                           
               SETVI                                                      
                   ABUTH                                                  
                        PHBPU                                             
                             SINAR                                        
                                  CYPES                                   
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1    85   100  100 100  100  100  95                                      
4    80   90   100 100  80   100  80                                      
5    10   10    10 100  20    40  10                                      
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Pre-emergence Herbicidal Activity                                         
Application Rate - 1.0 kg/ha                                              
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Compd.                                                                    
No.  ALOMY                                                                
          AVEFA                                                           
               BRAPP                                                      
                    ECHCG                                                 
                         SETFA                                            
                              ABUTH                                       
                                   AMARE                                  
                                        CASOB                             
                                             IPOSS                        
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3    10   20   100  100  60   100  10   35   65                           
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                        Compd.                                            
                        No.  MATCH                                        
                                  SEBEX                                   
                                       STEME                              
                                            XANPE                         
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                        3    100  100  100  --                            
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 (--) = Not tested.                                                       
 
    
     
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Post-emergence Herbicidal Activity                                        
Application Rate - 1.0 kg/ha                                              
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Compd.                                                                    
No.  ALOMY                                                                
          AVEFA                                                           
               BRAPP                                                      
                    ECHCG                                                 
                         SETFA                                            
                              ABUTH                                       
                                   AMARE                                  
                                        CASOB                             
                                             IPOSS                        
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3    5    20   85   100  65   100  15   5    85                           
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                        Compd.                                            
                        No.  MATCH                                        
                                  SEBEX                                   
                                       STEME                              
                                            XANPE                         
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                        3    100  90   100  75                            
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 (--) = Not tested.                                                       
 
    
     
                                           TABLE VI                                
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Pre-emergence Herbicidal Activity                                         
Application Rate - 0.25 kg/ha                                             
Compd.                                                                    
No.  ECHCG                                                                
          SETFA                                                           
               SORVU                                                      
                    ABUTH                                                 
                         CASOB                                            
                              IPOSS                                       
                                  AMARE                                   
                                       XANST                              
                                            CYPES                         
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2    0    0    0    20   0    10  50   0    0                             
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 (--) = Not tested.                                                       
 
    
     
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Post-emergence Herbicidal Activity                                        
Application Rate - 0.25 kg/ha                                             
Compd.                                                                    
No.  ECHCG                                                                
          SETFA                                                           
               SORVU                                                      
                    ABUTH                                                 
                         CASOB                                            
                              IPOSS                                       
                                  AMARE                                   
                                       XANST                              
                                            CYPES                         
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2    0    0    0    40   0    0   0    --   0                             
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 (--) = Not tested.                                                       
 
    
     The compounds of the present invention are useful as herbicides and can be applied in a variety of ways at various concentrations. In practice, the compounds herein defined are formulated into herbicidal compositions, by admixture, in herbicidally effective amounts, with the adjuvants and carriers normally employed for facilitating the dispersion of active ingredients for agricultural applications, recognizing the fact that the formulation and mode of application of a toxicant may affect the activity of the materials in a given application. Thus, these active herbicidal compounds may be formulated as granules of relatively large particle size, as wettable powders, as emulsifiable concentrates, as powdery dusts, as solutions or as any of several other known types of formulations, depending upon the desired mode of application. Preferred formulations for pre-emergence herbicidal applications are wettable powders, emulsifiable concentrates and granules. These formulations may contain as little as about 0.5% to as much as about 95% or more by weight of active ingredient. A herbicidally effective amount depends upon the nature of the seeds or plants to be controlled and the rate of application varies from about 0.05 to approximately 10 pounds per acre, preferably from about 0.1 to about 4 pounds per acre. 
     Wettable powders are in the form of finely divided particles which disperse readily in water or other dispersants. The wettable powder is ultimately applied to the soil either as a dry dust or as a dispersion in water or other liquid. Typical carriers for wettable powders include fuller&#39;s earth, kaolin clays, silicas and other readily wet organic or inorganic diluents. Wettable powders normally are prepared to contain about 5% to about 95% of the active ingredient and usually also contain a small amount of wetting, dispersing, or emulsifying agent to facilitate wetting and dispersion. 
     Emulsifiable concentrates are homogeneous liquid compositions which are dispersible in water or other dispersant, and may consist entirely of the active compound with a liquid or solid emulsifying agent, or may also contain a liquid carrier, such as xylene, heavy aromatic naphthal, isophorone and other non-volatile organic solvents. For herbicidal application, these concentrates are dispersed in water or other liquid carrier and normally applied as a spray to the area to be treated. The percentage by weight of the essential active ingredient may vary according to the manner in which the composition is to be applied, but in general comprises about 0.5% to 95% of active ingredient by weight of the herbicidal composition. 
     Granular formulations wherein the toxicant is carried on relatively coarse particles, are usually applied without dilution to the area in which suppression of vegetation is desired. Typical carriers for granular formulations include sand, fuller&#39;s earth, bentonite clays, vermiculite, perlite and other organic or inorganic materials which absorb or which may be coated with the toxicant. Granular formulations normally are prepared to contain about 5% to about 25% of active ingredients which may include surface-active agents such heavy aromatic naphthas, kerosene or other petroleum fractions, or vegetable oils; and/or stickers such as dextrins, glue or synthetic resins. 
     Typical wetting, dispersing or emulsifying agents used in agricultural formulations include, for example, the alkyl and alkylaryl sulfonates and sulfates and their sodium salts; polyhydric alcohols; and other types of surface-active agents, many of which are available in commerce. The surface-active agent, when used, normally comprises from 0.1% to 15% by weight of the herbicidal compositions. 
     Dusts, which are free-flowing admixtures of the active ingredient with finely divided solids such as talc, clays, flours and other organic and inorganic solids which act as dispersants and carriers for the toxicant, are useful formulations for soil-incorporating application. 
     Pastes, which are homogeneous suspensions of a finely divided solid toxicant in a liquid carrier such as water or oil, are employed for specific purposes. These formulations normally contain about 5% to about 95% of active ingredient by weight, and may also contain small amounts of a wetting, dispersing or emulsifying agent to facilitate dispersion. For application, the pastes are normally diluted and applied as a spray to the area to be affected. 
     Other useful formulations for herbicidal applications include simple solutions of the active ingredient in a dispersant in which it is completely soluble at the desired concentration, such as acetone, alkylated naphthalenes, xylene and other organic solvents. Pressurized sprays, typically aerosols, wherein the active ingredient is dispersed in finely-divided form as a result of vaporization of a low boiling dispersant solvent carrier, such as the Freons, may also be used. 
     The phytotoxic compositions of this invention are applied to the plants in the conventional manner. Thus, the dust and liquid compositions can be applied to the plant by the use of power-dusters, boom and hand sprayers and spray dusters. The compositions can also be applied from airplanes as a dust or a spray because they are effective in very low dosages. In order to modify or control growth of germinating seeds or emerging seedlings, as a typical example, the dust and liquid compositions are applied to the soil according to conventional methods and are distributed in the soil to a depth of at least 1/2 inch below the soil surface. It is not necessary that the phytotoxic compositions be admixed with the soil particles since these compositions can also be applied merely by spraying or sprinkling the surface of the soil. The phytotoxic compositions of this invention can also be applied by addition to irrigation water supplied to the field to be treated. This method of application permits the penetration of the compositions into the soil as the water is absorbed therein. Dust compositions, granular compositions or liquid formulations applied to the surface of the soil can be distributed below the surface of the soil by conventional means such as discing, dragging or mixing operations. 
     
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General Formula with Ranges                                               
                   Specific Formula                                       
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EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE FORMULATIONS                                     
herbicidal compound                                                       
            5-55   herbicidal compound                                    
                               54                                         
surfactant(s)                                                             
            5-25   proprietary blend of oil-                              
                               10                                         
solvent(s) 20-90   soluble sulfonates and                                 
           100%    polyoxyethylene ethers                                 
                   polar solvent                                          
                               27                                         
                   petroleum hydrocarbon                                  
                                9                                         
                                100%                                      
WETTABLE POWDER FORMULATIONS                                              
herbicidal compound                                                       
            3-90   herbicidal compound                                    
                               80                                         
wetting agent                                                             
           0.5-2   sodium dialkyl                                         
                                 0.5                                      
dispersing agent                                                          
           1-8     naphthalene sulfonate                                  
diluent(s) 8.5-87  sodium lignosulfonate                                  
                                7                                         
           100%    attapulgite clay                                       
                                 12.5                                     
                                100%                                      
EXTRUDED GRANULAR FORMULATIONS                                            
herbicidal compound                                                       
            1-20   herbicidal compound                                    
                               10                                         
binding agent                                                             
            0-10   lignin sulfonate                                       
                                5                                         
diluent(s) 70-99   calcium carbonate                                      
                               85                                         
           100%                 100%                                      
FLOWABLE FORMULATIONS                                                     
herbicidal compound                                                       
           20-70   herbicidal compound                                    
                               45                                         
surfactant(s)                                                             
            1-10   polyoxyethylene ether                                  
                                5                                         
suspending agent(s)                                                       
           0.05-1  attagel        0.05                                    
antifreeze agent                                                          
            1- 10  propylene glycol                                       
                               10                                         
antimicrobial agent                                                       
            1-10   BIT            0.03                                    
antifoam agent                                                            
           0.1-1   silicone defoamer                                      
                                  0.02                                    
solvent     7.95-76.85                                                    
                   water         39.9                                     
           100%                 100%                                      
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     The phytotoxic compositions of this invention can also contain other additives, for example, fertilizers, other herbicides and other pesticides, used as adjuvant or in combination with any of the above-described adjuvants. Fertilizers useful in combination with the active ingredients include, for example, ammonium nitrate, urea and superphosphate. 
     The herbicidal compounds of this invention can be used in combination with other herbicidal compounds for broader spectrum control of undesirable vegetation. Examples of other herbicidal compounds are as follows: 
     1. Anilides 
     Alachlor--2-chloro-2&#39;,6&#39;-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl) acetanilide 
     Metolachlor--2-chloro-2&#39;-methyl-6&#39;ethyl-N-methoxy-isopropyl-2-acetanilide 
     Propanil--N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)propionanilide 
     Acetachlor--2-chloro-2&#39;-methyl-6&#39;ethyl-N-ethoxymethylacetanilide 
     2. Triazines 
     Atrazine--2-chloro-4-(ethylamino)-6-isopropylamino)-s-triazine 
     Cyanazine--2-chloro-4-(1-cyano-1-methylethylamino)-6-ethylamino-s-triazine 
     Metribuzin--4-amino-6 -tert-butyl-3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one 
     3. Thiocarbamates 
     Molinate--S-ethyl hexahydro-1H-azepine-1-carbothioate 
     Butylate--S-ethyl diisobutylthiocarbamate 
     4. Ureas 
     Monuron--3-(p-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea 
     Linuron--3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1-methoxy-1-methylurea 
     5. Toluidines 
     Trifluralin--α,α,α-trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-p-toluidine 
     Pendimethalin--N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzeneamine 
     6. Hormones 
     2,4-D--(2,4-dichlorophnoexy) acetic acid 
     MCPA--(2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy) acetic acid 
     7. Diazines 
     Bentazon--3-isopropyl-1H-2,3,1-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide 
     Oxadiazon--2-tert-butyl-4-(2,4-dichloro-5-isopropoxyphenyl)-Δ 2  -1,3,4-oxadiazolin-5-one 
     8. Diphenyl ethers 
     Acifluorfen--sodium 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoate 
     Fluazifop-butyl -(±)-butyl 2-[4[(5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy]phenoxy]propanoate 
     Chlomethoxynil--2,4-dichlorophenyl 3-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl ether 
     9. Imidazolinones 
     Imazaquin--2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-quinolin carboxylic acid 
     10. Sulfonyl ureas 
     Bensulfuron methyl--methyl 2-[[[[[(4,6-dimethoxypyridimidin-2-yl)amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]methyl]benzoate 
     Chlorimuron ethyl--ethyl 2-(((((4-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)amino)carbonyl)amino)sulfonyl) benzoate 
     11. 2-(2-Substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones 
     2- (2&#39;-chloro-4-methysulfonyl benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione 
     12. Miscellaneous compounds 
     Dimethazone--2-(2-chlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone 
     Norflurazon--4-chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)-3-(2H)-pyridazinone 
     Dalapon--2,2-dichloropropionic acid 
     Glyphosate--isopropyl amine salt of N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine 
     Fenoxaprop-ethyl--(+)-ethyl-2,4-((6-chloro-2-benzoxazolyloxy)phenoxy)propanoate