Novel organotin herbicidal compounds
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorDonald J. Peterson
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Abstract
Disclosed are novel organotin compounds and a process for preparing same. These organotin compounds correspond to the general formula: R--S--CH.sub.2 --Sn--R'.sub.3 where R is alkyl of from 1 to 14 carbon atoms; aryl; or substituted aryl; and each R' is alkyl of 1 to 14 carbon atoms. The organotin compounds of the invention having pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicidal activity are employed in the formulation of herbicidal compositions effective for controlling or combating the growth of weeds and other undesirable vegetation.
Claims4
A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises applying to the locus infested with such vegetation a herbicidal amount of a compound having the formula
- R -- S -- CH.sub.2 -- Sn -- R.sub.3 '
- where R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of from 1 to 14 carbon atoms;
- naphthyl;
- phenyl;
- and substituted phenyl;
- and each R' is alkyl of from 1 to 14 carbon atoms.
A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises applying to the locus infested with such vegetation a herbicidal amount of a compound having the formula
- R -- S -- CH.sub.2 -- SN -- R.sub.3 '
- wherein R is alkyl of from 1 to 14 carbon atoms, and R' is alkyl of from 1 to 14 carbon atoms.
A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises applying to the locus infested with such vegetation a herbicidal amount of a compound having the formula
- R -- S -- CH.sub.2 -- Sn -- R.sub.3 '
- wherein R is methyl, and R' is alkyl of from 1 to 14 carbon atoms.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.