Hexahydroisoindole derivatives, and their production and use

Abstract

A novel hexahydroisoindole derivative of the formula, ##STR1## which can be produced by dehydration of the corresponding 3a-hydroxy-octahydroisioindole derivative or by reaction of the corresponding 3-chloro-hexahydroisoindole with a thiol sulfonate. The derivative is useful as an intermediate for producing a compound having a substituted or unsubstituted thiol group at 3-position and can be utilized as a herbicide possessing low toxicity to crops and animal.

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