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ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Phenoxypropane compounds represented by the general formula (I): (I) wherein X is a 4-halophenoxy group, a 2,4-dihalophenoxy group, a 4-trifluoromethylphenoxy group, a 2-halo-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy group, a 5-halopyridyl-2-oxy group or a 3,5-dihalo-pyridyl-2-oxy groups and Y is a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a (C1-C4)-alkoxy group in which the alkyl moiety thereof may be substituted with a hydroxy group(s), a (C1-C4)alkylcarbonyl-oxy group or a phenylcarbonyloxy group in which the phenyl moiety thereof may be substituted with a halogen atom(s), useful as a herbicide; a herbicidal composition containing the compound; and methods of controlling weeds using such materials. |