Substituted cyclic amides and their use as herbicides
Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides of the compounds and salts of the compounds and N-oxides: wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , Q 1 , Q 2 , J, Y 1 , and Y 2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds, N-oxides and salts, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of such a compound. N-oxide, salt or composition.
1. A compound of the following Formula
wherein R 1 is Me; Q 1 is Ph(3-CF 3 ); R 5 is Me; R 6 is H; and Q 2 is Ph(2-F).
2. The compound of claim 1 enriched compared to the racemic mixture.
3. The compound of claim 1 in the trans configuration.
4. The compound of claim 1 present as a mixture of stereoisomers, individual stereoisomers or as an optically active form.
5. The compound of claim 1 wherein the C(O)N(Q 2 )(R 6 ) moiety bonded to the carbon at the 3-position of the cyclic amide ring and Q 1 bonded to the carbon at the 4-position of the cyclic amide ring are found in the trans configuration.
6. The compound of claim 1 wherein the enantiomeric ratio is at least a 50%, 75%, 90% or 94% ER.
7. The compound of claim 1 that is enantiomerically pure.