Claims
- 1. A compound of the formula: ##STR3## wherein X is hydrogen, halo, trifluoromethyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, or Y is hydrogen, halo or trifluoromethyl; and Z is hydroxy substituted (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group.
- 2. A method of controlling weeds which comprises applying to the surface of the growth medium prior to the emergence of the weeds from the growth medium a compound according to claim 1 in an amount sufficient to control the growth of the weeds.
- 3. The method of claim 3 wherein the compound is applied at a rate of about 0.1 to about 12 pounds per acre.
- 4. A method of controlling weeds which comprises applying to weed seedlings a compound according to claim 1 in an amount sufficient to control the growth of the seedlings.
- 5. The method of claim 4 wherein the compound is applied at a rate of about 0.1 to about 12 pounds per acre.
- 6. A herbicidal composition comprising a compound according to claim 1 and an agronomically acceptable carrier.
- 7. A composition according to claim 6 wherein the carrier is an organic solvent.
- 8. A composition according to claim 6 which also comprises a surfactant.
THE DISCLOSURE
This is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 926,355 filed July 20, 1978, now abandoned which is of C-I-P of application Ser. No. 808,415 filed June 20, 1977 now U.S. Pat. No. 4,185,995 which is a division of application Ser. No. 617,562, filed Sept. 29, 1975, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,046,798 granted Sept. 6, 1977, which is in turn a division of Ser. No. 331,719, filed Feb. 12, 1973 now U.S. Pat. No. 3,928,416, granted Dec. 23, 1975, which is in turn a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 234,651, filed Mar. 14, 1972 now U.S. Pat. No. 3,798,276, granted Mar. 19, 1974.
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