Enko Chem, Inc.

Peter Stchur, Iii

Neville J Anthony

Paul Galatsis

David Jeffrey Lauffer

The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors

The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides&#x2014;i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

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Waterford, CT, United States of America

Peter Stchur, Iii