Herbicidal 3-(pyrazolylphenyl)propanoic acids and derivatives

Abstract

Novel herbicidal compounds, compositions containing them, and methods for their preparation and use in controlling weeds are disclosed. The novel herbicidal compounds are 3-(pyrazolylphenyl)propanoic acids and derivatives having the formula: wherein X is H or halogen; Y is halogen, trihaloalkyl or cyano; Z and R are halogen; R1 is carboxyl or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthiocarbonyl, alkoxyalkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, or alkylsulfonylaminocarbonyl; and R2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl.

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