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To: Miljenko Zuanic who wrote (245)2/3/1999 12:44:00 AM
From: Miljenko Zuanic  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 804
 
So this is first crop protecting agent:
(R)-S-benzyl 1,2-dimethylpropyl (ethyl)thiocarbamate, or R-Esprocarb

Pat. # 5,866,512

Plant growth inhibition using the R-isomer of esprocarb

Abstract
Compositions for controlling growth of plant species, and methods for using the compositions, are disclosed. The compositions contain a single-isomer enantiomeric S-benzyl thiocarbamate and are particularly useful in controlling annual weeds associated with rice, soybeans and corn.