2-(poly-substituted aryl)-6-amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their use as herbicides

... 6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

SAFENED HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent to the vegetation or applying to soil or water to limit the emergence or growth of vegetation a safened herbicidal composition comprising a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide and a safener. Also disclosed herein are compositions for controlling undesirable vegetation in cereals.

4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

4-amino-6-(halo-substituted-alkyl)-picolinates and their use as herbicides

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(halo-substituted-alkyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides.

Safened herbicidal compositions comprising pyridine carboxylic acids

Disclosed herein are safened herbicidal compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide, or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) an azole carboxylate safener, or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide, or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) an azole carboxylate safener, or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Safening 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-5-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylate herbicide injury on cereal crops

Herbicidal injury caused by 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-5-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates in wheat and barley is reduced with the use of a safener selected from the group consisting of cloquintocet, fenchlorazole, mefenpyr and mixtures thereof.

Safened herbicidal compositions including 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carbox) acid or a derivative thereof for use in corn (maize)

A safened herbicidal composition for use in corn (maize) including a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a compound of formula (I): or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) a safener or a compatible herbicide capable of safening such as AD67, benzenesulfonamide, benoxacor, N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (2-CBSU), daimuron, dichlormid, dichloroacetamide, dicyclonon, fenchlorazole-ethyl, fenclorim, fluxofenim, furilazole, isoxadifen-ethyl, mefenpyr-diethyl, naphthopyranone, naphthalic anhydride (NA), oxabetrinil, oxime, phenylpyrimidine, phenylurea, a chemical from the quinolinyloxyacetate family of chemicals, or agriculturally acceptable salts, esters, or mixtures thereof. Methods for using the safened herbicidal composition for controlling undesirable vegetation in corn (maize) also are described.

SAFENED HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent to the vegetation or applying to soil or water to limit the emergence or growth of vegetation a safened herbicidal composition comprising a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide and cloquintocet. Also disclosed herein are compositions for controlling undesirable vegetation in cereals. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicide and the cloquintocet are applied simultaneously.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicide and the cloquintocet are applied post-emergence to the undesirable vegetation.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cloquintocet includes cloquintocet-mexyl.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the herbicide (in g ae/ha) to cloquintocet (in g ai/ha) is from 1:8 to 2:1.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition does not include a herbicidal active ingredient in addition to (a).8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition does not include a safener in addition to (b).9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cereal crops are spring wheat claim 1 , winter wheat claim 1 , durum wheat claim 1 , spring barley claim 1 , or a combination thereof.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the undesirable vegetation includes wild buckwheat claim 1 , kochia claim 1 , Russian thistle claim 1 , wild pansy claim 1 , bird's-eye speedwell claim 1 , Canada thistle claim 1 , lambsquarters claim 1 , wild mustard claim 1 , wild chamomile claim 1 , shepherd's purse claim 1 , pigweed claim 1 , or a combination thereof.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in crops tolerant to glyphosate claim 1 , glufosinate claim 1 , dicamba claim 1 , phenoxy auxins claim 1 , pyridyloxy auxins claim 1 , aryloxyphenoxypropionates claim 1 , acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitors claim 1 , imidazolinones claim 1 , acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitors claim 1 , 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) ...

Safened herbicidal compositions comprising a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide

Disclosed herein are safened herbicidal compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof and (b) a quinolinyloxyacetate safener or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof and (b) an quinolinyloxyacetate safener or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof.

SYNERGISTIC WEED CONTROL FROM APPLICATIONS OF PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACID HERBICIDES AND SYNTHETIC AUXIN HERBICIDES AND/OR AUXIN TRANSPORT INHIBITORS

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein Rand R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris ...

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides. 132-. (canceled)35. A herbicidal composition claim 34 , comprising a herbicidally effective amount of at least one compound as claimed in .36. The herbicidal composition as claimed in claim 35 , in a mixture with at least one formulation auxiliary.37. The herbicidal composition as claimed in claim 35 , comprising at least one further pesticidally active compound selected from the group consisting of insecticides claim 35 , acaricides claim 35 , herbicides claim 35 , fungicides claim 35 , safeners and growth regulators.38. The herbicidal composition as claimed in claim 37 , comprising a safener.39. The herbicidal composition as claimed in claim 38 , comprising a further herbicide.40. A method for controlling an unwanted plant claim 34 , comprising applying an effective amount of at least one compound as claimed in claim 34 , to a plant and/or on a site of unwanted plant growth.41. A compound as claimed in claim 34 , wherein said compound is capable of being used for controlling an unwanted plant in a plant crop.42. A compound as claimed in claim 41 , wherein the plant crop is a transgenic plant crop.43. A method for controlling an unwanted plant claim 35 , comprising applying an effective amount of a herbicidal composition as claimed in claim 35 , to a plant and/or on a site of unwanted plant growth. The invention relates to herbicidal compounds and compositions and to methods for controlling undesirable vegetation.The occurrence of undesirable vegetation, e.g., weeds, is a constant problem facing farmers in crops, pasture, and other settings. Weeds compete with crops and negatively impact crop yield. The use of chemical herbicides is an important tool in controlling undesirable vegetation.There remains a need for new chemical herbicides that offer a broader spectrum of weed control, ...

Synergistic weed control from applications of pyridine carboxylic acid herbicides and synthetic auxin herbicides and/or auxin transport inhibitors

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinates and their use as herbicides

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinic acids having a halogen, alkyl or mono-, di-tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

3-ALKENYL-6-HALO-4-AMINOPICOLINATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

3-Alkenyl-6-halo-4-aminopicolinic acids and their derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. 2. The compound of further comprising an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the carboxylic acid group.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein said composition is administered in an amount sufficient to control the growth of a weed.5. The compound of further comprising an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the carboxylic acid group.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein said composition is administered in an amount sufficient to control the growth of a weed.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the weed is selected from the group consisting of woody plants claim 7 , grasses claim 7 , sedges and broadleaf weeds.9. The method according to further comprising an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the carboxylic acid group.10. The method according to claim 6 , wherein Formula I is administered prior to emergence of the weed.11. The method according to claim 6 , wherein Formula I is administered post-emergence of the weed.12. The method according to claim 6 , wherein Formula I is administered directly to the weed.13. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil to prevent the emergence of vegetation an herbicidally effective amount of a compound according to .14. A mixture comprising the compound of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.15. A composition comprising the compound of Formula I of further comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fungicides claim 3 , insecticides claim 3 , nematocides claim 3 , miticides claim 3 , arthropodicides claim 3 , and bactericides.16. A mixture comprising the composition of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.17. The method according to further comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fungicides ...

6-AMINO-2-SUBSTITUTED-5-VINYLSILYLPYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND ESTERS AND 4-AMINO-6-SUBSTITUTED-3-VINYLSILYLPYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND ESTERS AS HERBICIDES

6-Amino-2-substituted-5-vinylsilylpyrimidine-4-carboxylates and 4-amino-6-substituted-3-vinylsilylpyridine-picolinates and their amine and acid derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control 2. The compound of further comprising an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the carboxylic acid group.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein said composition is administered in an amount sufficient to control the growth of a weed.5. The composition of further comprising an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the carboxylic acid group.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the weed is selected from the group consisting of woody plants claim 6 , grasses claim 6 , sedges and broadleaf weeds.8. The method according to claim 6 , further comprising an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the carboxylic acid group.9. The method according to claim 6 , wherein Formula I is administered prior to emergence of the weed.10. The method according to claim 6 , wherein Formula I is administered post-emergence of the weed.11. The method according to claim 6 , wherein Formula I is administered directly to the weed.12. A composition comprising the compound of Formula I of further comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fungicides claim 3 , insecticides claim 3 , nematocides claim 3 , miticides claim 3 , arthropodicides claim 3 , and bactericides.13. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil to prevent the emergence of vegetation an herbicidally effective amount of a compound according to .14. A mixture comprising the compound of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.15. A mixture comprising the composition of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.16. A The method according to further comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fungicides claim 6 , insecticides ...

ARYLALKYL ESTERS OF 4-AMINO-6-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS SELECTIVE HERBICIDES FOR CROPS

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs. 2. The compound of in which Y represents substituted phenyl.3. The compound of in which Z represents Cl claim 1 , —CH═CHor OCH.4. The compound of in which Rand Rrepresent H.5. The compound of in which Rrepresents a benzyl.6. The compound of in which Rrepresents an unsubstituted or ortho- claim 1 , meta- or para-monosubstituted benzyl.8. The compount of in which X represents H.9. The compount of in which X represents F.10. The compound of in which Y represents substituted phenyl.11. The compound of in which Z represents Cl.12. The compound of in which Rand Rrepresent H.13. The compound of in which Rrepresents a benzyl.14. The compound of in which Rrepresents an unsubstituted or ortho- claim 7 , meta- or para-monosubstituted benzyl.15. An herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula IA claim 7 , according to claim 7 , or a compound of Formula IB claim 7 , according to claim 7 , in a mixture with an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.16. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting the vegetation via foliar or water application or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil or water to prevent the emergence of vegetation an herbicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula IA claim 7 , according to claim 7 , or a compound of Formula IB claim 7 , according to .17. A method for the selective postemergent control of undesirable vegetation in the presence of rice claim 7 , wheat or forage which comprises applying to said undesirable vegetation icidally effective amount of a compound of Formula IA claim 7 , according to claim 7 , or a compound of Formula IB claim 7 , according to claim 7 , or an herbicidal composition thereof. This application claims the benefit of ...

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinates and their use as herbicides

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinic acids having a halogen, alkyl or mono-, di- tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(POLY-SUBSTITUTED ARYL)-6-AMINO-5-HALO-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. 20. A herbicidal composition comprising a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.21. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising (a) post-emergently contacting the vegetation or locus thereof or (b) pre-emergently contacting the area where the undesirable vegation is to be controlled a herbicidally effective amount of the compound of .22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled by post-emergently contacting the vegetation of locus thereof.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled by pre-emergently contacting the area where the undesirable vegation is to be controlled.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of rice claim 21 , wherein the rice is not injured.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the rice is not injured one to twenty days after performing (a) or (b).26. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of rice claim 21 , wherein the rice is injured to a lesser extent than the undesirable vegetation.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of wheat or barley claim 21 , wherein the wheat or barley is not injured.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the wheat or barley is not injured one to twenty days after performing (a) or (b).29. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of wheat or barley claim 21 , wherein the wheat or barley is injured to a lesser extent than the undesirable vegetation.30. The method of claim 21 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is CHEAL claim 21 , ABUTH claim 21 , HELAN claim 21 , LAMPU claim 21 , PAPRH claim 21 , VERPE claim 21 , SCPJU claim 21 , CYPDI ...

2-(2-FLUORO-SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-6-AMINO-5-CHLORO-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

2-(2-Fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidine carboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is6-amino-5-chloro-2-(4-chloro-2,3-difluorophenyl)pyrimidine-4-caroxylic acid methyl ester6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2,3-difluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2,3-difluoro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2,5-difluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(4,5-dichloro-2-fluorophenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(4-chloro-2,3-difluorophenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2,3-difluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2,3-difluoro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(4,5-dichloro-2-fluorophenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid;6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2,5-difluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid; or6-amino-5-chloro-2-(4-chloro-2,5-difluorophenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is 6-amino-5-chloro-2-(4-chloro-2 claim 1 ,3-difluorophenyl)pyrimidine-4-caroxylic acid methyl ester.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein compound is 6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is 6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2 claim 1 ,3-difluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is 6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2 claim 1 ,3-difluoro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is 6-amino-5-chloro-2-(2 claim 1 ,5-difluoro-4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester.8. The compound of claim ...

2-SUBSTITUTED-6-AMINO-5-ALKYL, ALKENYL OR ALKYNYL-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND 6-SUBSTITUTED-4-AMINO-3-ALKYL, ALKENYL OR ALKYNYL PICOLINIC ACIDS AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

6-Amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 5-position and 4-aminopicolinic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 3-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. 16. A herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally effective amount of a compound according to claim 1 , in a mixture with an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.17. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil or irrigation water to prevent the emergence of vegetation an herbicidally effective amount of a compound according to . This application is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 12/581,913 filed on Oct. 20, 2009, which is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 12/243,469 filed on Oct. 1, 2008, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/997,210 filed on Oct. 2, 2007 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/049,536 filed on May 1, 2008.This invention relates to certain novel 2-(substituted)-6-amino-5-(alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl)-4-pyrimidine-carboxylates and 6-(substituted)-4-amino-3-(alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl) picolinates and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as herbicides.A number of pyrimidine carboxylic acids and their pesticidal properties have been described in the art. WO 2005/063721 A1, WO 2007/092184 A2 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,300,907 B2 disclose a genus of 2-substituted-6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their derivatives with halogen, cyano, thiocyanato, nitro, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino substituents in the 5-position and their use as herbicides.A number of picolinic acids and their pesticidal properties have been described in the art. U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,297,197 B1; 6,784,137 B2; and 7,314,849 B2 and US Patent Application Publication 2004/0198608 A1 disclose a genus of 6- ...

2-(POLY-SUBSTITUTED ARYL)-6-AMINO-5-HALO-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. 20. A herbicidal composition comprising a herbicidally effective amound of a compound of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.21. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising (a) post-emergently contacting the vegetation or locus thereof or (b) pre-emergently contacting the area where the undesirable vegetation is to be controlled a herbicidally effective amound of the compound of .22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled by post-emergently contacting the vegetation of locus thereof.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled by pre-emergently contacting the area where the undesirable vegetation is to be controlled.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of rice claim 21 , wherein the rice is not injured.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the rice is not injured one to twenty days after performing (a) or (b).26. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of rice claim 21 , wherein the rice is injured to a lesser extent than the undesirable vegetation.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of wheat or barley claim 21 , wherein the wheat or barley is not injured.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the wheat or barley is not injured one to twenty days after performing (a) or (b).29. The method of claim 21 , wherein (a) or (b) is performed in the presence of wheat or barley claim 21 , wherein the wheat or barley is injured to a lesser extent than the undesirable vegetation.30. The method of claim 21 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is CHEAL claim 21 , ABUTH claim 21 , HELAN claim 21 , LAMPU claim 21 , PAPRH claim 21 , VERPE claim 21 , SCPJU claim 21 , ...

SAFENING 6-(TRISUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-4-AMINO-2-PYRIDINECARBOXYLATE HERBICIDE INJURY ON CEREAL CROPS

Herbicidal injury caused by 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylates in wheat and barley is reduced with the use of AD67 (MON 4660), benoxacor, 2-CBSU, daimuron, dichlormid, dicyclonon (BAS 145 138H), fenchlorazole-ethyl, fenclorim, fluxofenim, furilazole (MON 13900), glyphosate, isoxadifen-ethyl, mefenpyr-diethyl, naphthalic anhydride, oxabetrinil and mixtures thereof. 2. The composition of in which the 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide is a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative or a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(2 claim 1 ,4-dichloro-3-methoxy-phenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative.3. The composition of in which the weight ratio of the safener to 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide is between about 16:1 and about 1:32.5. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the weight ratio of the safener to 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide is between about 16:1 and about 1:32.12Triticum aestivumHordeum vulgare.. The method of claim 4 , wherein the wheat and barley is or This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/117,332 filed on Nov. 24, 2008. This invention concerns the safening of the herbicidal injury caused by 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylates in cereal crops.When agrochemicals, such as plant protection agents and especially herbicides, are used, the cultivated plants may be damaged to a certain degree, depending on factors such as the dose of agrochemicals and their method of application, the species of cultivated plant, the nature of the soil and climatic conditions, for example, length of time of exposure to light, temperature and amounts of precipitation. Thus, it is known that cultivated plants which are to be protected from the adverse effect of undesirable plant growth may be damaged to a certain degree when an effective dose of herbicide is used. ...

N-ALKOXYAMIDES OF 6-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-4-AMINOPICOLINATES AND 2-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-6-AMINO-4-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS SELECTIVE HERBICIDES FOR CROPS

N-Alkoxyamides of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are selective herbicides for corn, canola and sugar beet. This application is a divisional of Ser. No. 12/12,483, filed 25, Feb. 2010; and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/156,088 filed on 27, Feb. 2009.This invention relates to use of certain novel N-alkoxyamides of 6-(substituted phenyl)-4-aminopicolinates and 2-(substituted phenyl)-6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates as selective herbicides for corn, canola (oilseed rape) and sugar beet and to methods of making the compounds.A number of picolinic acids and their pesticidal properties have been described in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 6,784,137 B2 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,314,849 B2 disclose a genus of 6-aryl-4-aminopicolinic acids and their derivatives and their use as selective herbicides, particularly for rice and cereals such as wheat and barley. WO 2005/063721 A1, WO 2007/082076 A1, U.S. Patent Appl. Publ. 2009/0062125 A1, U.S. Patent Appl. Publ. 2009/0088322 A1, U.S. Patent Appl. Publ. 2007/0197391 A1 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,300,907 B2 disclose certain 2-substituted-6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their derivatives and their use as herbicides. It has now been discovered that crop selectivity of certain N-alkoxyamides of 6-(substituted phenyl)-4-aminopicolinates and of 2-(substituted phenyl)-6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates can be extended to corn, canola and sugar beet.It has now been found that certain N-alkoxyamides of 6-(substituted phenyl)-4-aminopicolinates and of 2-(substituted phenyl)-6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are superior herbicides with a broad spectrum of broadleaf weed control and with excellent selectivity to corn, canola and sugar beet. The compounds further possess excellent toxicological or environmental profiles.The invention includes compounds of Formula I:whereinX represents CH, CF, or N;Y represents halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, or phenyl substituted with 1-4 substituents ...

HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL) PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND IMIDAZOLINONES

A synergistic herbicidal composition containing (a) a compound of formula (I): 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is the compound of formula (I) claim 1 , a Calkyl ester of the compound of formula (I) claim 1 , or a benzyl ester of the compound of formula (I).3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein (a) is a benzyl ester of compound (I).4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is the compound of formula (I) claim 1 , which is the carboxylic acid.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (b) is at least one compound or an agriculturally acceptable salt claim 1 , carboxylic acid claim 1 , carboxylate salt claim 1 , or ester thereof claim 1 , selected from the group consisting of imazethapyr claim 1 , imazethapyr ammonium claim 1 , imazamox claim 1 , imazamox ammonium claim 1 , imazapic claim 1 , imazapic ammonium claim 1 , imazapyr claim 1 , imazapyr isopropylamine salt claim 1 , imazamethabenz claim 1 , imazamethabenz-methyl claim 1 , imazaquin claim 1 , and imazaquin isopropylamine salt.6. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a herbicide safener claim 1 , adjuvant and/or carrier.7. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the weight ratio of compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof to imazethapyr or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof is from about 1:70 to about 29:1.8. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the weight ratio of the compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof to imazamox or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof is from about 1:35 to about 45:1.9. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the weight ratio of the compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof to imazapic of agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof is from about 1:105 to about 5:1.10. The composition of wherein the weight ratio of the compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof to imazapyr or agriculturally acceptable salt or ...

HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL) PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND SYNTHETIC AUXIN HERBICIDES

Provided herein are herbicidal compositions containing and methods for controlling undesirable vegetation utilizing (a) a compound of formula (I): 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is present in at least one form selected from a carboxylic acid claim 1 , a carboxylate salt claim 1 , an aralkyl claim 1 , an alkyl ester claim 1 , an unsubstituted benzyl claim 1 , a substituted benzyl claim 1 , a Calkyl claim 1 , and/or an n-butyl ester.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (b) the synthetic auxin herbicide is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: 2 claim 1 ,4-D claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-D EHE claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-DMA claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline claim 1 , aminocyclopyrachlor claim 1 , aminopyralid claim 1 , aminopyralid TIPA claim 1 , clomeprop-P claim 1 , clopyralid claim 1 , clopyralid MEA claim 1 , dicamba claim 1 , dicamba DMA claim 1 , diclorprop-P claim 1 , fluoroxypyr claim 1 , fluoroxypyr MHE claim 1 , MCPA claim 1 , MCPA EHE claim 1 , mecoprop-P claim 1 , picloram claim 1 , picloram K salt claim 1 , quinclorac claim 1 , triclopyr claim 1 , triclopyr TEA claim 1 , triclopyr choline claim 1 , triclopyr BEE claim 1 , halauxifen-methyl claim 1 , halauxifen-methyl (methyl 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)picolinate) or its carboxylate potassium salt claim 1 , or an agriculturally acceptable salt claim 1 , ester claim 1 , or carboxylate salt thereof of at least one of the aforementioned synthetic auxin herbicide.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic auxin herbicide in the mixture is 2 claim 1 ,4-D claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-D EHE claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-DMA claim 1 , or 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline wherein the weight ratio of the compound of formula (I) to 2 claim 1 ,4-D claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-D EHE claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-DMA claim 1 , or 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline given in units of gae/ha to gai/ha is from about 1:2 to about 1:110.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ...

HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL) PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND CERTAIN SULFONYLUREAS

Provided herein are synergistic herbicidal compositions comprising (a) a compound of formula (I): 2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a herbicide safener.3. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.4. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation the composition of .6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in direct-seeded claim 5 , water-seeded and transplanted rice claim 5 , cereals claim 5 , wheat claim 5 , barley claim 5 , oats claim 5 , rye claim 5 , sorghum claim 5 , corn/maize claim 5 , sugarcane claim 5 , sunflower claim 5 , oilseed rape claim 5 , canola claim 5 , sugar beet claim 5 , soybean claim 5 , cotton claim 5 , pineapple claim 5 , pastures claim 5 , grasslands claim 5 , rangelands claim 5 , fallowland claim 5 , turf claim 5 , tree and vine orchards claim 5 , aquatics claim 5 , plantation crops claim 5 , vegetables claim 5 , industrial vegetation management (IVM) or rights-of-way (ROW).7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is immature.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the (a) and (b) are applied to water.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the water is part of a flooded rice paddy.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the (a) and (b) are applied pre-emergently to the weed or the crop.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the (a) and (b) are applied post-emergently to the weed or the crop.12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in glyphosate- claim 8 , 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) synthase inhibitor- claim 8 , glufosinate- claim 8 , glutamine synthetase inhibitor- claim 8 , dicamba- claim 8 , phenoxy carboxylic acid auxin- claim 8 , pyridine carboxylic acid auxin- claim 8 , synthetic auxin- claim 8 , auxin transport inhibitor- ...

HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL)PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND CERTAIN PS II INHIBITORS

Provided herein are synergistic herbicidal compositions containing (a) a compound of formula (I): 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is a Calkyl or benzyl ester of compound (I).3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is a Calkyl ester of compound (I).4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein (a) is a benzyl ester of compound (I).5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is the compound of formula (I) claim 1 , which is the carboxylic acid.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of compound (a) and compound (b) are present in proportions that result in synergistic herbicidal activity.7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of agriculturally acceptable claim 1 , herbicide safeners claim 1 , adjuvants claim 1 , and carriers.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in direct-seeded claim 8 , water-seeded and transplanted rice claim 8 , cereals claim 8 , wheat claim 8 , barley claim 8 , oats claim 8 , rye claim 8 , sorghum claim 8 , corn/maize claim 8 , sugarcane claim 8 , sunflower claim 8 , oilseed rape claim 8 , canola claim 8 , sugar beet claim 8 , soybean claim 8 , cotton claim 8 , pineapple claim 8 , pastures claim 8 , grasslands claim 8 , rangelands claim 8 , fallowland claim 8 , turf claim 8 , tree and vine orchards claim 8 , aquatics claim 8 , industrial vegetation management (IVM) or rights of way (ROW).10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the (a) and (b) are applied to water.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the water is part of a flooded rice paddy.12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the (a) and (b) are applied pre-emergently to the weed or the crop.13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the (a) and (b) are applied post-emergently to the weed or the crop.14. The method of claim 8 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in glyphosate- claim 8 , 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) synthase inhibitor- claim 8 , glufosinate ...

HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-AMINO-3-CHLORO-5-FLUORO-6-(4-CHLORO-2-FLUORO-3-METHOXYPHENYL) PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF AND TRIAZOLOPYRIMIDINE SULFONAMIDES

Provided herein are synergistic herbicidal compositions containing (a) a compound of formula (I): 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is a C-Calkyl or benzyl ester of compound (I).3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein (a) is a benzyl ester of compound (I).4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein (a) is the compound of formula (I) claim 1 , which is the carboxylic acid.5. The composition of any of claims claim 1 , wherein the (b) is cloransulam-methyl claim 1 , diclosulam claim 1 , florasulam claim 1 , flumetsulam claim 1 , metosulam claim 1 , penoxsulam claim 1 , or pyroxsulam or an agriculturally acceptable salt claim 1 , carboxylic acid claim 1 , carboxylate salt claim 1 , or ester thereof.6. The composition of any of claim 1 , further comprising a herbicide safener claim 1 , adjuvant and/or carrier.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the triazolopyrimidine sulfonamide is cloransulam-methyl or agriculturally acceptable salt claim 1 , carboxylic acid claim 1 , carboxylate salt claim 1 , or ester thereof and wherein the weight ratio of compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof to cloransulam-methyl or agriculturally acceptable salt claim 1 , carboxylic acid claim 1 , carboxylate salt claim 1 , or ester thereof is from about 1:31 to about 137:1.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the triazolopyrimidine sulfonamide is diclosulam or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof and wherein the weight ratio of the compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof to diclosulam or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof is from about 1:26 to about 26:1.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the triazolopyrimidine sulfonamide is florasulam or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof and wherein the weight ratio of the compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof to florasulam claim 1 , of agriculturally acceptable salt thereof is from about 1:5 to about 300:1.10. The ...

SAFENING COMPOSITION OF 6-(TRISUBSTITUDED PHENYL)-4-AMINO-2-PYRIDINECARBOXYLATE HERBICIDES AND CLOQUINTOCET-MEXYL FOR CEREAL CROPS

Herbicidal injury caused by 6-trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylates in wheat and barley is reduced with the use of low rates of cloquintocet. 2. The composition of in which the 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide is a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative or a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(2 claim 1 ,4-dichloro-3-methoxy-phenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative.3. The composition of in which the weight ratio of the 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide to cloquintocet acid is from 4:1 to 32:1.4. The composition of in which the weight ratio of the 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide to cloquintocet acid is from 8:1 to 64:1.66-. The method of wherein the 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide is a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative or a 4-amino-3-chloro-(2 claim 5 ,4-dichloro-3-methoxy-phenyl)-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative.7. The method of wherein the amount of cloquintocet acid applied is such that the weight ratio of 6-(trisubstituted aryl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide to cloquintocet acid is from 2:1 to 64:1.8. The method of wherein the amount of cloquintocet acid applied is such that the weight ratio of 6-(trisubstituted aryl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide to cloquintocet acid is from 4:1 to 32:1.9. The method of wherein the amount of cloquintocet acid applied is such that the weight ratio of 6-(trisubstituted aryl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylate herbicide to cloquintocet acid is from 8:1 to 64:1. This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional Application Ser. No. 61/117,330 filed on Nov. 24, 2008. This invention concerns the safening of the herbicidal injury caused by 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylates in cereal crops.When agrochemicals, such as plant protection agents and ...

SYNERGISTIC WEED CONTROL FROM APPLICATIONS OF PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACID HERBICIDES AND PHOTOSYSTEM II INHIBITORS

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C- ...

SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING CERTAIN PYRIDINE OR PYRIMIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND CERTAIN CEREAL AND RICE HERBICIDES

An herbicidal composition containing (a) a pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid component and (b) a second cereal or rice herbicide component provides synergistic control of selected weeds. 2. The mixture of in which claim 1 , for the compound of Formula I claim 1 , X represents CH or N claim 1 , hal represents F or Cl and R represents methyl.3. The mixture of in which the pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid of the formula (I) is a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxy-phenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid derivative.4. The mixture of additionally comprising an herbicide safener.5. The mixture of in which the herbicide safener is cloquintocet mexyl.6. The mixture of in which the herbicide safener is mefenpyr-diethyl.7. The mixture of in which the weight ratio of the pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid of formula (I) component to the second herbicide component is between about 5:1 and about 1:256.8. An herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally effective amount of the herbicidal mixture of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.9. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation an herbicidally effective amount the herbicidal mixture of . This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/966,340 filed Aug. 27, 2007.This invention concerns a synergistic herbicidal composition containing (a) an herbicidal pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid component and (b) a cereal or rice herbicide component.The protection of crops from weeds and other vegetation which inhibit crop growth is a constantly recurring problem in agriculture. To help combat this problem, researchers in the field of synthetic chemistry have produced an extensive variety of chemicals and chemical formulations effective in the control of such unwanted growth. Chemical herbicides of many types have been ...

ARYLALKYL ESTERS OF 4-AMINO-6-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-PYRIMIDINECARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS SELECTIVE HERBICIDES FOR CROPS

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs. 2. The compound of in which Y represents substituted phenyl.3. The compound of in which Z represents Cl claim 1 , —CH═CHor OCH.4. The compound of in which Rand Rrepresent H.5. The compound of in which Rrepresents a benzyl.6. The compound of in which Rrepresents an unsubstituted or ortho- claim 1 , meta- or para-monosubstituted benzyl. This application is a divisional of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 13/356,668 filed Jan. 24, 2012 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/435,925 filed Jan. 25, 2011.This invention relates to certain novel esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)-picolinic acids and 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and to the use of these compounds as herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.A number of picolinic acids and their pesticidal properties have been described in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 6,784,137 B2 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,314,849 B2 disclose a genus of 4-amino-6-arylpicolinic acids and their derivatives and their use as selective herbicides, particularly for rice and cereals such as wheat and barley. WO 2005/063721 A1, WO 2007/082076 A1, U.S. Pat. No. 7,863,220 B2, U.S. Pat. No. 7,300,907 B2, U.S. Pat. No. 7,642,220 B2, and U.S. Pat. No. 7,786,044 B2 disclose certain 6-amino-2-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their derivatives and their use as herbicides. It has now been discovered that certain esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)picolinic acids and of 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids can provide superior weed control especially in rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.Certain arylalkyl esters of ...

SAFENED HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACID HERBICIDE

Disclosed herein are safened herbicidal compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof and (b) a quinolinyloxyacetate safener or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof and (b) an quinolinyloxyacetate safener or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, C-Chaloalkylthio, amino, C-Calkylamino, or C-Chaloalkylamino;'}{'sup': 6', '6′', '6″, 'sub': 1', '4', ' ...

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides. 132-. (canceled)34. The compound of claim 33 , whereinX is N or CY, wherein Y is hydrogen or halogen;{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio.'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, C-Chaloalkylthio, amino, C-Calkylamino, or C-Chaloalkylamino;'}{'sup': 6', '6′', '6″, 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '2, 'R, R, and R are independently hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, cyclopropyl, halocyclopropyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, CN, or NO;'}{'sup': 7', '7′, 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4, 'Rand R are independently hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, cyclopropyl, amino or C-Calkylamino;'}{'sup': '8', 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '4', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', ...

SYNERGISTIC WEED CONTROL FROM APPLICATIONS OF PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACID HERBICIDES AND PHOTOSYSTEM II INHIBITORS

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C- ...

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides. 132-. (canceled)34. The compound of claim 33 , wherein R is hydrogen or C-Calkyl.35. The compound of claim 34 , wherein R is hydrogen.37. The compound of claim 34 , wherein R is C-Calkyl.38. The compound of claim 37 , wherein R is methyl.40. The compound of claim 33 , wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted Carylalkyl group.41. The compound of claim 40 , wherein R is a benzyl group.42. A herbicidal composition comprising a compound of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.43. The composition of claim 42 , further comprising an additional herbicidal compound.44. The composition of claim 42 , further comprising a safener.46. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of .47. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of .48. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of .49. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of .50. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to control the emergence or ...

SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING CERTAIN PYRIDINE OR PYRIMIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND CERTAIN CEREAL AND RICE HERBICIDES

An herbicidal composition containing (a) a pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid component and (b) a second cereal or rice herbicide component provides synergistic control of selected weeds. 111-. (canceled)131. The mixture of claim wherein X is CH , hal is F or Cl , and R is methyl.141. The mixture of claim in which the pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid of the formula (I) is a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid derivative.15. The mixture of in which the pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid of the formula (I) is 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester claim 21 , 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxy-phenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid potassium salt claim 21 , or 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxy-phenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid triethylammonium salt.16. The mixture of claim 19 , further comprising an herbicide safener.17. The mixture of in which the herbicide safener is cloquintocet mexyl.18. The mixture of in which the herbicide safener is mefenpyr-diethyl.19. The mixture of claim 19 , comprising 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxy-phenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester claim 19 , pyroxsulam and cloquintocet mexyl.20. The mixture of claim 19 , wherein the second herbicide is amidosulfuron and the weight ratio of the compound of Formula (1) to amidosulfuron is from 14:1 to 3.5:1.21. The mixture of claim 19 , wherein the second herbicide is bensulfuron and the weight ratio of the compound of Formula (1) to bensulfuron is from 2:1 to 1:8.22. The mixture of claim 19 , wherein the second herbicide is bentazone and the weight ratio of the compound of Formula (1) to bentazone is from 8.75:120 to 70:120.23. The mixture of claim 19 , wherein the second herbicide is bispyribac and the weight ratio of the compound of Formula (1) to bispyribac is from 8.75:7 to 4.38:28.24. The mixture of claim 19 , wherein the second herbicide ...

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides. 132-. (canceled)34. The compound of claim 33 , wherein{'sub': 1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3, 'X is CY, wherein Y is C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 1', '1′', '1″', '1″′', '1′', '1″', '1″′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10', '1', '12', '3', '12', '3', '12, 'Ris OR or NRR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl, and R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, or C-Calkynyl;'}{'sup': 2', '17', '18', '19', '20', '21', '17', '18', '19', '20', '21, 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '10', '3', '6', '1', '10, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, C-Chaloalkylthio, amino, C-Calkylamino, C-Chaloalkylamino, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, cyano, or a group of the formula —CR═CR—SiRRR, wherein Ris hydrogen, F, or Cl; Ris hydrogen, F, Cl, C-Calkyl, or C-Chaloalkyl; and R, R, and Rare independently C-Calkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, C-Calkoxy, or OH;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, C-Calkoxycarbonyl, C-Calkylcarbamyl, C-Calkylsulfonyl, C-Ctrialkylsilyl, C-Cdialkylphosphonyl, or Rand Rtaken together with N is a 5- or 6-membered saturated ring, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), ...

3-ALKOXY, THIOALKYL AND AMINO-4-AMINO-6-(SUBSTITUTED)PICOLINATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinic acids having a halogen, alkyl or mono-, di-tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Q is C-Calkoxy or C-Chaloalkoxy.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Q is SRor NRR4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Q is C-Calkoxy.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Q is methoxy.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is H or F.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Y is Ar.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is para-substituted phenyl with or without other substituents.9. The compound of claim 8 , wherein the para-substituted phenyl has no other substitutents.10. The compound of claim 8 , wherein the para-substituted phenyl has one or two other substitutents.11. The compound of claim 8 , wherein the para-substituted phenyl has three or four other substitutents.12. The compound of claim 8 , wherein the other substituents is each independently halogen or Calkoxy.13. The compound of claim 1 , wherein:a. Q is methoxy,b. X is H or F,c. Y is para-substituted phenyl with or without other substituents, and{'sup': 1', '2, 'd. Rand Rindependently represent H.'}14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is the compound of formula A or claim 1 , with respect to the carboxylic acid moiety of Formula A claim 1 , a C-Calkyl ester or benzyl ester thereof.16. A herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally effective amount of a compound of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.17. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with claim 1 , or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence of vegetation claim 1 , an herbicidally effective amount of a compound of .20. The compound of claim 18 , wherein the compound is a compound of Formula II or a C-Calkyl ester or benzyl ester thereof. This ...

WEED CONTROL FROM APPLICATIONS OF PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACID HERBICIDES AND 4-HYDROXYPHENYL-PYRUVATE DIOXYGENASE (HPPD) INHIBITORS

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions containing a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each applied in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C- ...

SAFENED HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Disclosed herein are safened herbicidal compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide, or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) an azole carboxylate safener, or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide, or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) an azole carboxylate safener, or agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein R and Rare independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, C-Chaloalkylthio, amino, C-Calkylamino, or C-Chaloalkylamino;'}{'sup': 6', '6′', '6″, 'sub': 1', '4', ' ...

SYNERGISTIC WEED CONTROL FROM APPLICATIONS OF PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACID HERBICIDES AND PHOTOSYSTEM II INHIBITORS

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C- ...

SYNERGISTIC WEED CONTROL FROM APPLICATIONS OF PYRIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACID HERBICIDES AND SYNTHETIC AUXIN HERBICIDES AND/OR AUXIN TRANSPORT INHIBITORS

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein Ris hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein Rand Rare independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris ...

4-AMINO-6-(HALO-SUBSTITUTED-ALKYL)-PICOLINATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(halo-substituted-alkyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris a fluoro substituted C-Calkyl.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris difluoromethyl.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris 1-fluoroethyl.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris Cl.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris H and W is NH.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris CHand W is NH.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris 1-fluoroethyl claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris Cl.9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris difluoromethyl claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , and Ris Cl.10. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.11. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a herbicide safener.12. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting undesirable vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of the undesirable vegetation the composition of .13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in glyphosate tolerant crops claim 12 , glufosinate tolerant crops claim 12 , dicamba tolerant crops claim 12 , 2 claim 12 ,4-D tolerant crops claim 12 , ALS tolerant crops claim 12 , or ACCase tolerant crops.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in wheat.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in rice.16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in corn.17. The method of claim 12 , wherein the undesirable vegetation is controlled in pasture grass. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/915,309, filed Dec. 12, 2013, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.The occurrence of undesirable ...

SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING CERTAIN PYRIDINE OR PYRIMIDINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND CERTAIN CEREAL AND RICE HERBICIDES

An herbicidal composition containing (a) a pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid component and (b) a second cereal or rice herbicide component provides synergistic control of selected weeds. 111-. (canceled)13. The mixture of in which claim 12 , for the compound of Formula (1) claim 12 , hal represents For Cl and R represents methyl.14. The mixture of in which the first herbicide is a 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid or an agriculturally acceptable salt claim 12 , ester or amide thereof.15. The mixture of in which the 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid derivative is 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester claim 14 , 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid potassium salt or 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid triethylammonium salt.16. The mixture of in which the second herbicide is aminopyralid or an agriculturally acceptable salt claim 12 , ester or amide thereof.17. The mixture of claim 12 , additionally comprising an herbicide safener.18. The mixture of in which the herbicide safener is cloquintocet.19. The mixture of in which the herbicide safener is mefenpyr.20. The mixture of in which the weight ratio of the pyridine carboxylic acid of formula (I) component to the second herbicide component is between 5:1 and 1:256.21. An herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally effective amount of the herbicidal mixture of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or carrier.22. A method of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprises contacting the vegetation or the locus thereof with or applying to the soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation an herbicidally effective amount of the herbicidal mixture of .23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the herbicidal mixture is applied at an application rate of between ...

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-amino-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides. 3. The compound of whereinX is CH, CF, or N;{'sup': 1', '1′', '1′, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10, 'Ris OR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio.'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calknyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), wherein Rand R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Calknyl, C-Calkoxy or C-Calkylamino;'}A is A1, A2, A3, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A21, A22, A23, A24, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, or A32;{'sup': '5', 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '2', '4, 'Ris hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, C-Chaloalkylthio, amino, C-Calkylamino, or C-Chaloalkylamino;'}{'sup': 6', '6′', '6″, 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '2, 'R, R, and R are independently hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, cyclopropyl, halocyclopropyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, CN, or NO;'}{'sup': 7', '7′, 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4, 'Rand R are independently hydrogen, halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, cyclopropyl, amino or C-Calkylamino;'}{'sup': '8', 'sub ...

4-AMINO-6-(4-SUBSTITUTED-PHENYL)-PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(4-SUBSTITUTED-PHENYL)-PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids and their derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is Ar1.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is Ar2.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is Ar3.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is Ar4.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is Ar5.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is Ar6.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris OR.9. The compound of claim 8 , wherein Ris H or C-Calkyl.10. The compound of claim 9 , wherein R is H or methyl.11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is N.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is CY.13. The compound of claim 12 , wherein Y is hydrogen claim 12 , halogen claim 12 , C-Calkyl claim 12 , C-Chaloalkyl claim 12 , C-Calkoxy claim 12 , C-Chaloalkoxy claim 12 , C-Calkoxy claim 12 , C-Calkylthio claim 12 , or C-Chaloalkylthio.14. The compound of claim 13 , wherein Y is H claim 13 , F claim 13 , Cl claim 13 , or CH.15. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris halogen claim 1 , C-Calkenyl claim 1 , C-Chaloalkenyl claim 1 , C-Calkoxy claim 1 , C-Chaloalkoxy claim 1 , C-Calkylthio claim 1 , or C-Chaloalkylthio.16. The compound of claim 15 , wherein Ris halogen claim 15 , C-Calkenyl claim 15 , C-Chaloalkenyl claim 15 , or C-Calkoxy.17. The compound of claim 16 , wherein Ris Cl claim 16 , OCH claim 16 , or vinyl.18. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare each independently hydrogen claim 1 , C-Calkyl claim 1 , C-Chaloalkyl claim 1 , C-Calkenyl claim 1 , C-Chaloalkenyl claim 1 , C-Calkynyl claim 1 , formyl claim 1 , (C-Calkyl)carbonyl claim 1 , (C-Chaloalkyl)carbonyl claim 1 , (C-Calkoxy)carbonyl claim 1 , (C-Calkyl)carbamyl claim 1 , tri(C-Calkyl)silyl claim 1 , or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CRR claim 1 , wherein R and R are each independently hydrogen claim 1 ...

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

Novel 4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives are useful to control undesirable vegetation. 2. The compound of wherein Ris halogen claim 1 , C-C-alkenyl claim 1 , C-Chaloalkenyl claim 1 , or C-C-alkoxy.3. The compound of wherein Ris Cl claim 2 , methoxy claim 2 , vinyl claim 2 , or 1-propenyl.4. The compound of wherein Rand Rare both hydrogen.5. The compound of wherein X is N claim 1 , CH claim 1 , or CF.6. The compound of wherein Ris hydrogen or halogen.7. The compound of wherein Ris hydrogen or F.8. The compound of wherein Ris hydrogen or F.9. The compound of wherein R is hydrogen.10. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, or C-C-alkoxy;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare both hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.11. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-C-alkenyl, or C-C-alkoxy;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF;Ar is Ar1, Ar3, Ar7, Ar9, Ar10, Ar13, Ar15, Ar16, Ar19, Ar21, or Ar22;{'sup': '5', 'Ris hydrogen or F;'}{'sup': '6', 'Ris hydrogen or F;'}{'sup': '6′', 'R is hydrogen;'}{'sup': 7', '7′', '8', '8′', '9', '9′', '9″', '9′″, 'R, R, R, R, R, R, R, and R, if applicable to the relevant Ar group, are independently hydrogen or fluorine.'}12. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'Ris chlorine, methoxy, vinyl, or 1-propenyl.'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.13. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'Ris chlorine;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.14. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'Ris methoxy;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.15. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'Ris vinyl or 1-propenyl;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.16. A herbicidal composition comprising the compound of and an agriculturally acceptable adjuvant or ...

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

Novel 4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives are useful to control undesirable vegetation. 2. The compound of wherein Ris halogen claim 1 , C-C-alkenyl claim 1 , C-Chaloalkenyl claim 1 , or C-C-alkoxy.3. The compound of wherein Ris Cl claim 2 , methoxy claim 2 , vinyl claim 2 , or 1-propenyl.4. The compound of wherein Rand Rare both hydrogen.5. The compound of wherein X is N claim 1 , CH claim 1 , or CF.6. The compound of wherein Ar is Ar1 or Ar2.7. The compound of wherein Ar is Ar1 or Ar2 and Ris hydrogen or F.8. The compound of wherein Ris hydrogen or F.9. The compound of wherein R is hydrogen.10. The compound of wherein Ar is Ar3 or Ar4 and R″ is hydrogen or halogen.11. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, or C-C-alkoxy;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.12. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, or C-C-alkoxy;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen;'}X is N, CH, or CF;Ar is Ar1 or Ar2;{'sup': '5', 'Ris hydrogen or F; and'}{'sup': '6', 'Ris hydrogen.'}13. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4, 'Ris halogen, C-C-alkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, or C-C-alkoxy;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen;'}X is N, CH, or CF;Ar is Ar3 or Ar4;{'sup': '6', 'Ris hydrogen or F;'}{'sup': '6′', 'R is hydrogen; and'}{'sup': '6', 'R″ is hydrogen or halogen.'}14. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'Ris chlorine;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.15. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'Ris vinyl or 1-propenyl;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}X is N, CH, or CF.16. The compound of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'Ris methoxy;'}{'sup': 3', '4, 'Rand Rare hydrogen; and'}is N, CH, or CF.17. A herbicidal composition comprising the compound of and an ...

NOVEL 4-AMINO-6-(PYRIDYL AND 2-SUBSTITUTEDPHENYL)-PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(PYRIDYL AND 2-SUBSTITUTEDPHENYL)-PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

4-amino-6-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is N.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is CY claim 1 , and wherein Y is hydrogen or F.47-. (canceled)8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris OR claim 1 , wherein R is H or methyl.910-. (canceled)11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris halogen claim 1 , C-Calkenyl claim 1 , C-Chaloalkenyl claim 1 , C-Calkoxy claim 1 , or C-Chaloalkoxy.12. (canceled)13. The compound of claim 11 , wherein Ris Cl claim 11 , vinyl claim 11 , or methoxy.1419-. (canceled)20. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare both hydrogen.22. (canceled)23. The compound of claim 21 , wherein X is CY claim 21 , wherein Y is halogen claim 21 , and Xis F claim 21 , Cl claim 21 , Br claim 21 , I claim 21 , or C-Chaloalkyl.24. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. The compound of claim 25 , wherein X is CY claim 25 , wherein Y is halogen claim 25 , and Xis F claim 25 , Cl claim 25 , Br claim 25 , I claim 25 , or C-Chaloalkyl.28. (canceled)30. (canceled)31. The compound of claim 29 , wherein X is CY claim 29 , wherein Y is halogen claim 29 , and Xis F claim 29 , Cl claim 29 , Br claim 29 , I claim 29 , or C-Chaloalkyl.32. (canceled)33. The compound of claim 29 , wherein Zis hydrogen.35. (canceled)36. The compound of claim 34 , wherein X is CY claim 34 , wherein Y is halogen claim 34 , and Xis F claim 34 , Cl claim 34 , Br claim 34 , I claim 34 , or C-Chaloalkyl.37. (canceled)38. The compound of claim 34 , wherein Zis Cl claim 34 , methyl claim 34 , or methoxy.39. (canceled)41. (canceled)42. The compound of claim 40 , wherein X is CY claim 40 , wherein Y is halogen claim 40 , and Xis F claim 40 , Cl claim 40 , Br claim 40 , I claim 40 , or C-Chaloalkyl.4345-. (canceled)47. (canceled)48. The compound of claim 46 , wherein X is CY claim 46 , wherein Y ...

Safened herbicidal compositions including 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof for use in corn (maize)

A safened herbicidal composition for use in corn (maize) including a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a compound of formula (I): or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) a safener or a compatible herbicide capable of safening such as AD67, benzenesulfonamide, benoxacor, N-(aminocarbonyl)-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (2-CBSU), daimuron, dichlormid, dichloroacetamide, dicyclonon, fenchlorazole-ethyl, fenclorim, fluxofenim, furilazole, isoxadifen-ethyl, mefenpyr-diethyl, naphthopyranone, naphthalic anhydride (NA), oxabetrinil, oxime, phenylpyrimidine, phenylurea, a chemical from the quinolinyloxyacetate family of chemicals, or agriculturally acceptable salts, esters, or mixtures thereof. Methods for using the safened herbicidal composition for controlling undesirable vegetation in corn (maize) also are described.

Synergistic weed control from applications of pyridine carboxylic acid herbicides and synthetic auxin herbicides and/or auxin transport inhibitors

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

4-AMINO-6-(HETEROCYCLIC)PICOLINATES AND 6-AMINO-2-(HETEROCYCLIC)PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides. 132-. (canceled)34. The compound of claim 33 , wherein{'sub': 1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '3, 'X is CY, wherein Y is C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkoxy, C-Calkylthio, or C-Chaloalkylthio;'}{'sup': 1', '1′', '1″', '1′″', '1′', '1″', '1′″, 'sub': 1', '8', '7', '10', '1', '12', '3', '12', '3', '12, 'Ris OR or NRR, wherein R is hydrogen, C-Calkyl, or C-Carylalkyl, and R and R are independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Calkenyl, or C-Calkynyl;'}{'sup': 2', '17', '18', '19', '20', '21', '17', '18', '19', '20', '21, 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '4', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '10', '3', '6', '1', '10, 'Ris halogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, C-Calkoxy, C-Chaloalkoxy, C-Calkylthio, C-Chaloalkylthio, amino, C-Calkylamino, C-Chaloalkylamino, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, cyano, or a group of the formula —CR═CR—SiRRR, wherein Ris hydrogen, F, or Cl; Ris hydrogen, F, Cl, C-Calkyl, or C-Chaloalkyl; and R, R, and Rare independently C-Calkyl, C-Ccycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, C-Calkoxy, or OH;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '3', '4', '3', '4', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′', '3′', '4′, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '3', '1', '3', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '3', '6', '3', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rand Rare independently hydrogen, C-Calkyl, C-Chaloalkyl, C-Calkenyl, C-Chaloalkenyl, C-Calkynyl, formyl, C-Calkylcarbonyl, C-Chaloalkylcarbonyl, C-Calkoxycarbonyl, C-Calkylcarbamyl, C-Calkylsulfonyl, C-Ctrialkylsilyl, C-Cdialkylphosphonyl, or Rand Rtaken together with N is a 5- or 6-membered saturated ring, or Rand Rtaken together represent ═CR(R), ...

2-substituted-6-amino-5-alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and 6-substituted-4-amino-3- alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl picolinic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 5-position and 4-aminopicolinic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 3-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

Herbicidal compositions comprising 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl) pyridine-2-carboxylic acid

Provided herein are synergistic herbicidal compositions containing (a) a compound of formula (I): 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) a sulfonylurea e.g., amidosulfuron, azimsulfuron, bensulfuron-methyl, chlorsulfuron, cyclosulfamuron, ethametsulfuron-methyl, ethoxysulfuron, flazasulfuron, flucetosulfuron, flupyrsulfuron-methyl sodium, foramsulfuron, imazosulfuron, iofensulfuron, iodosulfuron-methyl sodium, mesosulfuron-methyl, metsulfuron-methyl, nicosulfuron, orthosulfamuron, primisulfuron-methyl, propyrisulfuron, prosulfuron, pyrimisulfan, pyroxasulfone, rimsulfuron, sulfometuron-methyl, sulfosulfuron, thifensulfuron-methyl, triafamone, triasulfuron, tribenuron-methyl or trifloxysulfuronsodium, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. The compositions and methods provide control of undesirable vegetation, e.g., in crops and other settings, e.g., in directseeded, water-seeded and transplanted rice, cereals, wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, corn or maize, sugarcane, sunflower, oilseed rape, canola, sugar beet, soybean, cotton, pineapple, pastures, grasslands, rangelands, fallowland, turf, tree and vine orchards, aquatics, plantation crops, vegetables, industrial vegetation management (IVM) or rights-of-way (ROW).

Arylalkyl esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinates and their use as herbicides

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinic acids having a halogen, alkyl or mono-, di- tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

Novel 4-aminopyridine and 6-aminopyrimidine carboxylates as herbicides

4-Amino-6-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6- amino-2-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

Novel 4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives are useful to control undesirable vegetation.

4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids and their derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides.

4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

Synergistic weed control from applications of pyridine carboxylic acid herbicides and photosystem II inhibitors

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

2-(poly-substituted aryl)-6-amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(Poly-substituted aryl)-6-amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(2-fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

2-(2-Fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidine carboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(2-fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

2-(2-Fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidine carboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(2-Fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidine carboxylates and their use as herbicides

2-(2-Fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidine-carboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(2-fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

2-(2-Fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

Synergistic herbicidal composition containing certain pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acids and certain cereal and rice herbicides

An herbicidal composition containing (a) a pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid component and (b) a second cereal or rice herbicide component provides synergistic control of selected weeds.

2-(substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-alkoxy, thioalkoxy and aminoalkyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

2-(Substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-alkoxy, thioalkoxy and aminoalkyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating broad spectrum of weed control.

2-substituted-6-amino-5-alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and 6-substituted-4-amino-3-alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl picolinic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 5-position and 4-aminopicolinic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 3-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-substituted-6-amino-5-alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and 6-substituted-4-amino-3- alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl picolinic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 5-position and 4-aminopicolinic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 3-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-substituted-6-amino-5-alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and 6-substituted-4-amino-3-alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl picolinic aids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 5-position and 4-aminopicolinic acids having alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituents in the 3-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

N-alkoxyamides of 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-aminopicolinates and their use as selective herbicides for crops

N-Alkoxyamides of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are selective herbicides for corn, canola and sugar beet.

N-alkoxyamides of 6-(substituted phenyl)-4-aminopicolinates and 2-(substituted phenyl)-6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as selective herbicides for crops

N-Alkoxyamides of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are selective herbicides for corn, canola and sugar beet.

Arylalkyl esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as selective herbicides for crops

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinates and their use as herbicides

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.

Arylalkyl esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.

Arylalkyl esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as selective herbicides for crops

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.

Arylalkyl esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

Novel 4-aminopyridine and 6-aminopyrimidine carboxylates as herbicides

4-amino-6-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

4-amino-6-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

Novel 4-amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives and 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives are useful to control undesirable vegetation.

Synergistic weed control from applications of pyridine carboxylic acid herbicides and synthetic auxin herbicides and/or auxin transport inhibitors

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

2-(poly-substituted aryl)-6-amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(poly-substituted aryl)-6-amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(poly-substituted aryl)-6-amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids and their use as herbicides

6-Amino-5-halo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acids having poly-substituted aryl substituents in the 2-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinates and their use as herbicides

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinic acids having a halogen, alkyl or mono-, di- tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-alkoxy, thioalkoxy and aminoalkyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

2-(Substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-alkoxy, thioalkoxy and aminoalkyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid and its derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating broad spectrum of weed control.

2-(2-Fluoro-substituted phenyl)-6-amino-5-chloro-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

2-(substituted phenyl)-6-hydroxy or alkoxy-5-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

The invention relates to a compound of the formula I (see formula I) wherein Q represents a halogen, cyano, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, C2-C4 alkenyl or an epoxide thereof, C2-C4 haloalkenyl or an epoxide thereof, C2-C4 alkynyl or C2-C4 haloalkynyl; R1 represents H or C1-C4 alkyl; W represents H or halogen; X represents halogen; Y represents halogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkylthio, C1-C4 haloalkyl, C1-C4 haloalkoxy, C1-C4 haloalkylthio, -NR2R3, C1-C4 alkoxy-substituted C1-C4 alkyl, haloalkoxy-substituted C1-C4 alkyl, C2-C4 alkenyl, C2-C4 haloalkenyl or C1-C4 haloalkyl-substituted carbonyl; Z represents halogen, C1-C4 alkyl or C1-C4 haloalkyl; and R2 and R3 independently represent H or C1-C4 alkyl; or an agriculturally acceptable derivative of the carboxylic acid group, for use as a herbicide demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids and their derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides.

4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids and their 5 derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides.

4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids and their derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides.

4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinates and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their use as herbicides

Provided herein are 4-amino-6-(4-substituted-phenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives, and 6-amino-2-(4-substituted-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids and their derivatives, compositions comprising the acids and their derivatives, and methods of use thereof as herbicides.

Safening 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-5-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylate herbicide injury on cereal crops

Herbicidal injury caused by 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-5-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates in wheat and barley is reduced with the use of a safener selected from the group consisting of cloquintocet, fenchlorazole, mefenpyr and mixtures thereof.

Arylalkyl esters of 4-amino-6-(substituted phenyl)picolinates and 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates and their use as herbicides

Arylalkyl esters of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are herbicides for control of weeds especially those species common to rice and wheat cropping systems and in pasture management programs.

3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinates and their use as herbicides

3-halo-(arly)-4-iminotetrahydropicolinates and their use as herbicides

3-Halo-6-(aryl)-4-iminotetrahydropicolinic acids having mono-, di- tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

6-(poly-substituted aryl)-4-aminopicolinates and their use as herbicides

4-Aminopicolinic acids having tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their amine and acid derivatives, are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.