Uracil derivatives and herbicides containing the same as active ingredient

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Disclosed herein is uracil derivatives having a haloalkyl group at the 5-position and a phenyl group at the 2-position which has a specific substituent which, are represented by the formula (I): (see formula I), These compounds show penetrative translocation activity and a very high herbicidal activity, in which as compared with the conventional herbicidal compounds the said uracil derivatives can be applied for either soil treatment or foliage treatment, thereby producing a quick and high herbicidal effect even at a very low dosage against a large variety of weeds including perennial weeds, and have the property to residual effect for an appropriate period of time.