The present invention relates to novel phenyl(oxy/thio)alkanol derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds and to their use as biologically active compounds, in particular for controlling harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.本發明係有關新穎之苯基(氧基/硫基)烷醇衍生物、製備彼等化合物之方法、包含彼等化合物之組成物及有關其作為生物活性化合物之用途,特別是於作物保護及物料保護上用以防治有害微生物及作為植物生長調節劑之用途。