New dicyclic thiophene compounds having the structural formula STR1 wherein X is an ester or cyano group and Y is a substituted amino group. The compounds are useful as agricultural chemicals and particularly as ripeners for sugarcane.
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(2008/06/13)
Use of polycyclic thiophene compounds as ripeners for sugarcane
Sucrose yield of sugarcane is increased by treating the cane crop a few weeks prior to harvest with a certain type of polycyclic thiophene compound of the formula SPC1 Wherein X is cyano, carboalkoxy or carbamido and Y is an amino or substituted amino group, or with mixtures comprising one or more such compounds.
