Graminicide for use in broad-leaf crops. Inhibits acetyl CoA carboxylase which catalyzes the first step in fatty acid formation. General prepn: R. Becker et al., EP 071707; eidem US 4422864 (both 1983 to BASF). Comprehensive description: E. Kibler et al., Brighton Crop Prot. Conf. - Weeds 1999, 59-64. Efficacy vs black-grass: R. E. Ruske, S. R. Moss, ibid. 191. HPLC-UV determn in drinking water: P. Sandin-Espa~na et al., Chromatographia 55, 681 (2002). Mechanism of action study: A. Takahashi et al., Weed Biol. Manage. 2, 84 (2002).