THE USE OF PHENYLALKYL ISOTHIOCYANATES FOR THE CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANTS

摘要

1,180,175. Combating aquatic plants with isothiocyanates. FARBENFABRIKEN RAYER A.G. 23 Oct., 1968 [22 Nov., 1967], No. 50255/68. Heading A5E. A method of combating aquatic plants comprises applying to the plants or to the water a phenylalkylisothiocyanate of formula: wherein R is F, Cl, Br or alkyl; R' is H or alkyl; m is 0 to 4; n is 1 or 2; and m + n is up to 5, the isothiocyanate being applied alone or in admixture with a diluent or carrier. Examples of phenylalkylisothiocyanates which may be used are: