Inventors:
Bruce C. Hamper - Kirkwood MO
Kindrick L. Leschinsky - Ellisville MO
Assignee:
Monsanto Company - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
C07C 4545
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel 4-halo-2-fluoro-5-alkoxybenzoyl compounds and their methods of manufacture. These compounds are useful for the preparation of agricultural chemicals and medicines, particularly as intermediates for an active class of arylhaloalkylpyrazole and aryl alkylsulfonylpyrazole herbicides.