Heteroaryl-substituted (AZA)quinoxaline derivatives as pesticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl-substituted (aza)quinoxaline derivatives of the general formula (I), in which the structural elements A1, A2, A3, A4, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meaning given in the description, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and for their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

Description

[0001] HETEROARYL-SUBSTITUTED (AZA)QUINOXALINE DERIVATIVES AS PESTICIDES

[0002] The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl-substituted (aza)quinoxaline derivatives, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and to their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

[0003] Certain heteroaryl-triazole compounds are disclosed for the use in controlling ectoparasites on animals in WO 2017 / 192385 and for the use in controlling animal pests including arthropods and insects in the field of plant protection in WO 2019 / 170626 and WO 2019 / 215198. Further, the patent applications WO 2019 / 197468, WO 2019 / 201835, WO 2019 / 202077, WO 2019 / 206799, WO 2021 / 013719, WO 2021 / 013720, WO 2021 / 069575, WO 2021 / 069567, WO 2021 / 069569, WO 2021 / 099303, WO 2021 / 105091, WO 2021 / 165195, WO 2021 / 224323, WO 2021 / 259997, WO 2022 / 233777 and WO 2023 / 025682 disclose certain heteroaryl-triazole, annulated imidazole-amide or or heteroaryl-pyrazine compounds for the use in controlling ectoparasites on animals and for the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in the field of plant protection. WO 2020 / 002563, WO 2020 / 053364, WO 2020 / 053365, WO 2020 / 070049, WO 2020 / 079198, WO 2020 / 094363, WO 2020 / 169445, WO 2020 / 182649, WO 2020 / 188014, WO 2020 / 188027, WO 2020 / 193341, WO 2020 / 201079, WO 2020 / 201398, WO 2020 / 208036, WO 2021 / 037614, WO 2021 / 122645, W02021 / 170881, WO 2022 / 258481, WO 2023 / 025617, WO 2023 / 037249, WO 2023 / 041422, WO 2023 / 058748, WO 2023 / 072849, WO 2023 / 104564, WO 2023 / 104714, WO 2023 / 200911 and WO 2024 / 064274 describe azole-amide and pyrazine-amide compounds all of which can be used as insecticides.

[0004] Modern plant protection products and veterinary ectoparasiticides have to meet many demands, for example in relation to efficacy, persistence, spectrum and resistance breaking properties. Questions of toxicity, the combinability with other active compounds or formulation auxiliaries play a role, as well as the question of the expense that the synthesis of an active compound requires. Furthermore, resistances may occur. Resistant parasites are an increasing problem both for farm animals as well as for companion animals and also in crop pests. For all these reasons, the search for novel crop protection compositions or veterinary ectoparasiticides cannot be considered to be complete, and there is a constant need for novel compounds having properties which, compared to the known compounds, are improved at least in respect of individual aspects. It is in particular desirable to find new pesticides and parasiticides that overcome resistance.

[0005] It was an object of the present invention to provide compounds which widen the spectrum of the pesticides in various aspects.

[0006] Therefore, the invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) in which (Configuration 1-1):

[0007] X is O or S;

[0008] A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0009] A1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0010] A2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0011] A3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; or

[0012] A4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; or

[0013] A2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; or

[0014] A1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; or

[0015] A1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;

[0016] R1is hydrogen; or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-

[0017] C6cycloalkylC1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6haloalkcnyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C2 -C6haloalkynyl; or phenyl-C1-C6alkyl, wherein the phenyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, -Si(CH3)3, -SF5, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- C6cycanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1- C3cyanoalkyl, C1 -C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1- C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1- C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C1- C3cyanoalkylsulfonyl; or heterocyclyl-C1-C6alkyl, wherein the heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of saturated and partially unsaturated 3- to 10-membered heterocyclyl, 5-membered heteroaryl, 6-membered heteroaryl, 9-membered heteroaryl and 10-membered heteroaryl and wherein the heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, -Si(CH3)3, -SF5, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- Cecycanocycloalkyl, Q-Cehalocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1- C3cyanoalkyl, C'l-C'ralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1- C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1- C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C1- C3cyanoalkylsulfonyl;

[0018] R2is phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SF5; and in each case optionally substituted C1-Cealkyl, C2-Cealkenyl, C2-Cealkynyl, C3- Cecycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C3-C6cycloalkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C6alkyl, -CO2C1-C6alkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -N(C1-C6alkyl)2, -S-C1- C6alkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfinimidoyl, - S-C2-C6alkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, - S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, - C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl, -Si(C1-C6alkyl)3; and the substructures SI - S10, in which the bond to the phenyl or 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO or SO2;

[0019] S9 S10 wherein

[0020] R21is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C1-

[0021] C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

[0022] R22is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-Cealkyl, C1- C6haloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C1-C6cycloalkyl and C3-C6cycloalkyl;

[0023] R23is independently selected from in each case optionally substituted C1-

[0024] C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl;

[0025] R24is in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkenyl, C2-

[0026] C6alkynyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl; or

[0027] R21and R22together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms; and

[0028] 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl each containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein the 3- to 6- membered heterocyclyl or the 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl substituent may optionally carry one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, -Si(CH3)3, -SF5, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cycanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6aIkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1- Cralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1- C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfonyl;

[0029] R3is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, C3-C6-cycloalkyl and C1-C6-alkoxy;

[0030] R4is a monocyclic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of 5 -membered heteroaryl, 6- membered heteroaryl and 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl, each of which containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and each of which is optionally substituted by one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, oxo, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SF5; and in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkcnyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C1- C6alkoxy, C3-C6cycloalkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C6halkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -NH(C 1 -C6alkyl-C3 -C6cycloalkyl) , -N(C 1 -C6alkyl)2, -N(C 1 -C6alkyl)(C 1 -C6alkyl-C3 - C6cycloalkyl), -CO2C1 -C6alky I, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C3-

[0031] C6cycloalkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkcnylsult'inimidoyl, -S-C2-

[0032] Cealkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C3-

[0033] C6cycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-

[0034] C6alkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=O)-C1-C6alkyl, -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, -C(=NOC1- C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl; and

[0035] 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein the 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl substituent may optionally carry one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, - Si(CH3)3, -SF5, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cycanocycloalkyl, C3- C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1- Cralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1- C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfonyl; and the following substructures SI 1 - S19, in which the bond to the 5-membered heteroaryl, to the 6-membered heteroaryl or to the 3 -to 6-membered heterocyclyl is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO or SO2:

[0036] wherein

[0037] R41is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C1-

[0038] C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, - C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl;

[0039] R42is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C1-

[0040] Cehaloalkyl and C3-C6cycloalkyl;

[0041] R43is independently selected from in each case optionally substituted C1-

[0042] Cealkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl;

[0043] R44is in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2- Cealkynyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl; or

[0044] R41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms;

[0045] R5is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, or in each case optionally substituted C1-C3-alkyl, C1-C3- haloalkyl, C1 -C3cy anoalky 1, C3-C4-cycloalkyl, C3-C4halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, -CO 2(C1-C3 alkyl), -CH-(C1-C3alkoxy)2, -CONH(C1-C4alkyl), -CON(C1-C4alkyl)2, -NHCO-C1-C4alkyl, -N(C1-C4alkyl)CO-C1- C4alkyl, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)H, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)-C1-C4alkyl,

[0046] -NH2, -NH(C1-C3alkyl), -N(C1-C3alkyl)2, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfmyl, C1- C3alkylsulfonyl, C3-C6cycloalkylthio, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinyl, or C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl; and salts and N-oxides thereof.

[0047] The compounds of the formula (I) described anywhere herein likewise encompass any diastereomers or enantiomers and E / Z isomers which exist, and also salts and N-oxides of compounds of the formula (I).

[0048] The compounds of the formula (I) described anywhere herein may possibly also, depending on the nature of the substituents, be in the form of stereoisomers, i.e. in the form of geometric and / or optical isomers or isomer mixtures of varying composition. This invention provides both the pure stereoisomers and any desired mixtures of these isomers, even though it is generally only compounds of the formula (I) that are discussed here.

[0049] However, preference is given in accordance with the invention to using the optically active, stereoisomeric forms of the compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof.

[0050] The invention therefore relates both to the pure enantiomers and diastereomers and to mixtures thereof.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention dextrorotatory compounds of formula (I) are preferred, i.e. those isomers which rotate plane-polarized light clockwise ((+) -direction). Such enantiomers are usually designated with “(+)“. Methods of separating enantiomers are well-known in the art, e.g. separation via chiral chromatography.

[0052] At the carbon atom in formula (I) which carries R3the present cocompounds can have R- or S- configuration (according to the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules). The present invention relates to compounds which have R- or S-configuration at this site as well as to mixtures of these isomers. According to a further embodiment compounds of formula (I) are preferred which have an S-configuration at the carbon atom which carries R3.

[0053] If appropriate, the compounds of the formula (I) may be present in various polymorphic forms or as a mixture of various polymorphic forms. Both the pure polymorphs and the polymorph mixtures are provided by the invention and can be used in accordance with the invention.

[0054] The invention further relates to preferred embodiments as defined in the following aspects of the invention:

[0055] Preference (Configuration 2-1) is given to the compounds of the formula (I) in which

[0056] X is O or S; A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0057] A1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0058] A2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0059] A3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; or

[0060] A4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; or

[0061] A2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; or

[0062] A1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; or

[0063] A1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;

[0064] R1is hydrogen; or C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkylC1-C6alkyl, each of which is optionally substituted by one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1- Cialkyl, C1 -C3haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C 1-C3alkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3 alkylsulfinyl and C1-C3alkylsulfonyl; or

[0065] C2-C6alkenyl, Ci-Cehaloalkcnyl, C2 -C6alkynyl, C'l-Cehaloalkynyl; or phenyl-C1-C3alkyl, in which phenyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1 -C3haloalkyl, Ci-Cralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- Cialkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3hhloalkylthio, C1- Cihaloalkylsulfinyl, and C'l-Cihaloalkylsulfonyl; or hctcrocyclyl-C1-C3halky I, wherein the heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of saturated and partially unsaturated 3- to 10-membered heterocyclyl, 5-membered heteroaryl, 6-membered heteroaryl, 9-membered heteroaryl and 10-membered heteroaryl and the heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C'l-C'ralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- Cialkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- Cihaloalkylsulfinyl, and C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl;

[0066] R2is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiophene, triazole and pyrazole, each of which is optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SO2NH2, -SF5; and C1-C6alkyl, optionally substituted with -CN, -OH or C3-C6cycloalkyl; C2-C6alkenyl, optionally substituted with halogen and -CN; C2-C6alkynyl, optionally substituted with halogen and -CN; C3-C6cycloalkyl, optionally substituted with halogen, -CN, C1 -C3alkyl or C1-C3haloalkyl; C1-C6haloalkyl, optionally substituted with -CN or C1-C6alkoxy; C1- C6alkoxy, optionally substituted with -CN; C3-C6cycloalkoxy, optionally substituted with halogen or -CN; C1-C6haloalkoxy, -CO2C1-C6alkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -N(C1- C6alkyl)2, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C3-C6cycloalkylsulf'inimidoyl, -S-C2- C6alkenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S- C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-

[0067] C6alkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl, and - Si(C1-C6alkyl)3; and the substructures SI - S10, in which the bond to phenyl, pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiophene and pyrazole is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO and SO2;

[0068] S9 S10 wherein

[0069] R21is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cy anoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-

[0070] C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, C1-C33 haloalky 1, Ci-Cralkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 thio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, Ci- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl;

[0071] R22is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, or C3- C6cycloalkyl;

[0072] R23is independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6alkyl, C1- C6cyanoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3- C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1- C3 haloalkyI, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3alky 1 th io, C1-C3alky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, and C1- C3haloalkylsulfonyl;

[0073] R24is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3- C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1- Cealkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- 3i haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3i haloalky 1 sulfonyl; or

[0074] R21and R22together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms, and each of the monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to four substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl; and

[0075] 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl each containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein the 3- to 6- membered heterocyclyl or the 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl substituent may optionally carry one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- Cecycanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C'l-Cihaloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, Ci-Cralkoxy, C'l-Cihaloalkoxy, Ci- Cicyanoalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 th io, C1-C3ialky 1 sulfinyl. C1-C3ialky 1 sulfonyl, Ci- Cihaloalkylthio, C1-C3ihaloalky 1 sulfinyl. C1-C3ihaloalky 1 sulfonyl, C'l-Cicyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C'l-Cicyanoalky I sulfonyl;

[0076] R3is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, Ci-C'e-cycloalkyl and C1-C6-alkoxy;

[0077] R4is a monocyclic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, oxazole, thiadiazole, oxadiazole, pyrazole, imidazole and triazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, oxo, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SF5; and C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, C2-C6alkcnyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- Cecyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C3-C6cycloalkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C1-C6cy anoalkoxy, hydroxy-C1- C6alkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -NH(C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl), -N(C1-C6alkyl)2, -N(C1- C6alkylXC1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl), -CChC1-C6alkyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfinimidoyl, -S- C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-

[0078] Cealkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, - S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=O)-C1-C6alkyl, C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, and -C(=NO C1-C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl; and the following substructures S11 - S19, in which the bond to the monocyclic heterocycle is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO and SO2:

[0079] wherein

[0080] R41is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cy anoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-

[0081] C6cyanocycloalkyl, C i-Cehalocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, Ci-Cralkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 thio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, Cj-Cihaloalkylthio, C1- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3ihaloalky I sulfonyl;

[0082] R42is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, -C1-Ch3alky I -C1- Cecycloalkyl, or C3-C6cycloalkyl;

[0083] R43is independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6alkyl, C1- Cecyanoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3- Cehalocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1- C3 haloalkyI, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C33 haloalkoxy, C1-C3alky 1 th io, C1-C3alky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, and C1- C3haloalkylsulfonyl; R44is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3- C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1- C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1- C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- C3haloalkyIsulfinyl, and C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl; or

[0084] R41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms, and each of the monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to four substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C'l-Cihaloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- Cxalkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- Ci haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3i haloalky 1 sulfonyl;

[0085] R5is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, -NH2, C1-C3-alkyl, C1-C3-haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C4- cycloalkyl, C3-C4halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3cyanoalkoxy, -NH(C1-C3 alkyl), -N(C1-C3alkyl)2, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1- C3alkylsulfonyl, C3-C6cycloalkylthio, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinyl, or C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl; and salts and N-oxides thereof.

[0086] Further preferred (Configuration 3-1) are the compounds of the formula (I) in which

[0087] X is O or S;

[0088] A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0089] A1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0090] A2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0091] A3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; or

[0092] A4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; or A2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; or

[0093] A1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; or

[0094] A1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;

[0095] R1is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkylC1-C3alkyl, C2-

[0096] C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C1-C3alkoxyC1-C3alkyl, C1-C3alkylthioC1-C3alkyl, C1- C3alkylsulfinylC1-C3alkyl, or C1-C3alkylsulfonylC1-C3alkyl;

[0097] R2is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridine, and pyrazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -NO2, -NH2, -SO2NH2, -SF5, C1- C4alkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1- C3 alkylsulfonyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfanyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3ihaloalky I th io. C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C4alkyl, -NH(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)2, -NHCO-C1-C4alkyl, -NHCO-C3- C6cycloalkyl, -NHSO2(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)CO-C1-C4alkyl, -N(C1-C4alkyl)CO-C3- C6cyclolkyl, -N(C1-C4alkyl)SO2C1-C4alkyl, -N(SO2C1-C4alkyl)2, -OSO2C1-C4alkyl, - OSO2C3-C6cycloalkyl, -CO2C1-C4alkyl, -CONH(C1-C4alkyl), -CONH(C3-C6cycloalkyl), - CONH-phenyl, -CON(C1-C4alkyl)2, -CON(C1-C4alkyl)(C3-C6cycloalkyl), -CON(C1- C4alkyl)-phenyl, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)H, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)-C1-C4alkyl, -SO2NH(C1- C4alkyl), phenylsulfonyl, and 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein phenyl groups of the aforementioned substituents and the 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl substituent may optionally carry one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy and C1-C3haloalkoxy;

[0098] R3is hydrogen or C1-C3alkyl;

[0099] R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, pyrazole, triazole and oxotriazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -COOH, - NO2, -NH2, -NH(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)2, -SF5, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1- C4alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3- Cecyanocycloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, and -CO2C1 -C6alkyl; or R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, pyrazole, imidazole, triazole and oxotriazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SF5, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, Ci-Cralkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C'l-Cihaloalkoxy, C1-

[0100] C3cyanoalkoxy, CO2C1-C6alkyl and -C(=O)-C1-C6alkyl; and each of which is furthermore substituted by one substituent selected from the group consisting of following substructures Sil - S19, in which the bond to the aforementioned pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, pyrazole, imidazole, triazole and oxotriazole is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO and SO2:

[0101] S19 wherein

[0102] R41is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, C3-C6cycloalkyl, or -C1-C3alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl;

[0103] R42is hydrogen, Ci-Cralkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, C3-C6cycloalkyl, or -C 1 -C3alkyl-C3 -C6cycloalkyl ;

[0104] R43is C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, or C3-C6cycloalkyl;

[0105] R44is C1-C4alkyl, C2-Cealkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, or C3-C6cycloalkyl; or

[0106] R41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic 5- to 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms, and each of the monocyclic or polycyclic to 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to four substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3- Cecycloalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 thio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl;

[0107] R5is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C3-haloalkyl, Ci-CC-cycloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy, or

[0108] C1-C3haloaIkoxy; and salts and N-oxides thereof.

[0109] Particularly preferred (Configuration 4-1) are the compounds of the formula (I) in which

[0110] X is O or S;

[0111] A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0112] A1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0113] A2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0114] A3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; or

[0115] A4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; or

[0116] A2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; or

[0117] A1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; or

[0118] A1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;

[0119] R1is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, methoxyethyl, methylthioethyl, methylsulfinylethyl or methylsulfonylethyl;

[0120] R2is selected from substructure QI, Q2, Q3 and Q4, in which the bond to the C=X-group is marked with a #: wherein

[0121] R25is hydroxy, -CN, -NH2, -SO2NH2, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1- Cihaloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, Ci-C'ehalocycloalkyl, C3- Cecyanocycloalkyl, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C3- Cecycloalkylsulfanyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulf'inyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl, Ci- Cihaloalkylthio, C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C4alkyl, -NH(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)2, -NHCO-C1-C4alkyl, -NHCO- C3-C6cycloalkyl, -NHSO2(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)CO-C1-C4alkyl, -N(Ci- C4alkyl)CO-C3-C6cyclolkyl, -N(C1-C4alkyl)SO2C1-C4alkyl, -N(SO2C1-C4alkyl)2, - OSChCi-Qalkyl, -OSChC3-C6cycloalkyl, -CChCi-Qalkyl, -CONH(C1-C4alkyl), - CONH(C3-C6cycloalkyl), -CONH-phenyl, -CON(C1-C4alkyl)2, -CON(C1-C4alkyl)(C3- C6cycloalkyl), -CON(C1-C4alkyl)-phenyl, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)H, -C(=NOC,-C4alkyl)- C1-C4alkyl, -Si(C1-C4alkyl)3, -SO2NH(C1-C4alkyl), phenylsulfonyl, or 3- to 6- membered heterocyclyl containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein phenyl groups of the aforementioned substituents and the 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl substituent may optionally carry one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, Ci-Cfalkoxy and C1-C3haloalkoxy; and

[0122] R26is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -NO2, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1- C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, Ci -CNal ky Isu Ifiny 1 , C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3ihaloalky I th io, C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl, C3-

[0123] C6cycloalkylsulfanyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, or C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl;

[0124] R27is hydrogen, or C1-C4alkyl;

[0125] R3is methyl;

[0126] R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridin-2-yl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrimidin-4-yl, pyrazin-

[0127] 2-yl, pyrazol-l-yl, pyrazol-3-yl, imidazol-l-yl, l,2,3-triazol-2-yl, 1,2,4-triazol-l-yl and 5- oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two substituent independently selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, -CN, -NO2, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, tert-butyl, cyclopropyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, difluoroethoxy, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl and acetyl; and the following substructures SI 3, in which the bond to the aforementioned pyridin-2-yl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrimidin-4-yl, pyrazin-3-yl, pyrazol-l-yl, pyrazol-3-yl, imidazol-l-yl, l,2,3-triazol-2-yl, 1 ,2,4-triazol-2-yl and 5-oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl is marked with a # and Z is CO: wherein

[0128] R41is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyanomethyl, cyclopropyl, difluoroethyl, or trifluoroethyl;

[0129] R42is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyanomethyl, cyclopropyl, difluoroethyl, or trifluoroethyl; or

[0130] R41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a morpholine, optionally substituted by one to four methyl;

[0131] R5is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, -CN, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, methoxy, ethoxy, difluoromethoxy, or trifluoromethoxy ; and salts and N-oxides thereof.

[0132] Very particular preference is also given (Configuration 5-1) to the compounds of the formula (I) in which

[0133] X is O;

[0134] A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0135] A1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0136] A3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; or A4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; or

[0137] A1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; or

[0138] A1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;

[0139] R1is hydrogen;

[0140] R2is selected from the group consisting of [3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl], [3,5-bis(l , 1 - difluoroethyl)phenyl] , [3-bromo-5-(l -fluoro- 1 -methyl-ethyl)phenyl] , [3,5- bis(difhroromethoxy)phenyl], [3,5-bis(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl], [3-(l-cyano-l-methyl- ethyl)-5-(trifhioromethoxy)phenyl] , (3-chloro-5-methylsulfonyl-phenyl), [3 -( 1 , 1 - difluoroethyl) -5 -methylsulfonyl-phenyl] , [3 - [chloro(difluoro)methyl] -5 -methylsulfonyl- phenyl] , [3-(difluoromethoxy)-5-methylsulfonyl-phenyl] , [3-methylsulfonyl-5- (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , (3-chloro-5-cyclopropylsulfonyl-phenyl), [3- cyclopropylsulfonyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl], [3-cyclopropylsulfonyl-5-

[0141] (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3-cyclopropyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3-( 1 - cyanocyclopropyl) -5 -(trifluoromethoxy )phenyl] , (3 -chloro-5 -methylsulfonyloxy-phenyl) ,

[0142] (3-chloro-5-ethylsulfonyloxy-phenyl), (3-chloro-5-isopropylsulfonyloxy-phenyl), (3-chloro- 5-cyclopropylsulfonyloxy-phenyl), [3-methylsulfonyloxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3- cyclopropylsulfonyloxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl], [5-(difluoromethyl)-2-methyl- pyrazol-3-yl], and [2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-3-yl];

[0143] R3is methyl;

[0144] R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridin-2-yl, 5-fluoro-pyridin-2-yl, 5-chloro-pyridin-

[0145] 2-yl, 5-bromo-pyridin-2-yl, 5-cyano-pyridin-2-yl, 5-(difluoromethoxy)-pyridin-2-yl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrazin-2-yl, lH-pyrazol-3-yl, 4-fluoropyrazol-l-yl, 4-chloropyrazol-l-yl, 4-cyanopyrazol-l-yl, 4-nitropyrazol-l-yl, 4-carbamoylpyrazol-l-yl, 4-acetylpyrazol-l-yl, 4- methoxypyrazol-l-yl, 4-(difluoromethyl)pyrazol-l-yl, 4-carbamoylimidazol-l-yl, 1,2,4- triazol-l-yl, 4-methyl-5-oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl and 3,4-dimethyl-5-oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl;

[0146] R5is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy; and salts and N-oxides thereof.

[0147] Very particular preference is also given (Configuration 5-2) to the compounds of the formula (I) in which

[0148] X is O;

[0149] A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; or A1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; or

[0150] A3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; or

[0151] A4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; or

[0152] A1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; or

[0153] A1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;

[0154] R1is hydrogen;

[0155] R2is selected from the group consisting of [3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl], [3,5-bis(l , 1 - difluoroethyl)phenyl] , [3-bromo-5-(l -fluoro- 1 -methyl-ethyl)phenyl] , [3,5- bis(difhroromethoxy)phenyl], [3,5-bis(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl], [3-(l-cyano-l-methyl- ethyl)-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , (3-chloro-5-methylsulfonyl-phenyl), [3 -( 1 , 1 - difluoroethyl) -5 -methylsulfonyl-phenyl] , [3 - [chloro(difluoro)methyl] -5 -methylsulfonyl- phenyl] , [3-(difluoromethoxy)-5-methylsulfonyl-phenyl] , [3-methylsulfonyl-5- (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , (3-chloro-5-cyclopropylsulfonyl-phenyl), [3- cyclopropylsulfonyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl], [3-cyclopropylsulfonyl-5-

[0156] (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3-cyclopropyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3-( 1 - cyanocyclopropyl) -5 -(trifluoromethoxy )phenyl] , (3 -chloro-5 -methylsulfonyloxy-phenyl) ,

[0157] (3 -chloro-5 -ethylsulfonyloxy-phenyl), (3-chloro-5-isopropylsulfonyloxy-phenyl), (3-chloro- 5-cyclopropylsulfonyloxy-phenyl), [3-methylsulfonyloxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3- cyclopropylsulfonyloxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl], [5-(difluoromethyl)-2-methyl- pyrazol-3-yl], [2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-3-yl], and [2,6- bis(difluoromethoxy)pyrid-4-yl] ;

[0158] R3is methyl;

[0159] R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridin-2-yl, 5-fluoro-pyridin-2-yl, 5-chloro-pyridin-

[0160] 2-yl, 5-bromo-pyridin-2-yl, 5-cyano-pyridin-2-yl, 5-(difluoromethoxy)-pyridin-2-yl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrazin-2-yl, lH-pyrazol-3-yl, 4-fluoropyrazol-l-yl, 4-chloropyrazol-l-yl, 4-cyanopyrazol-l-yl, 4-nitropyrazol-l-yl, 4-carbamoylpyrazol-l-yl, 4-acetylpyrazol-l-yl, 4- methoxypyrazol-l-yl, 4-(difluoromethyl)pyrazol-l-yl, 4-carbamoylimidazol-l-yl, 1,2,4- triazol-l-yl, 4-methyl-5-oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl and 3,4-dimethyl-5-oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl;

[0161] R5is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy; and salts and N-oxides thereof.

[0162] In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-i) in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2).

[0163] In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-ii)

[0164] (Hi). in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2).

[0165] In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-iii)

[0166] (I-iii). in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2). In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-iv) in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2).

[0167] In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-v) in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2).

[0168] In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-vi) in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2). In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-vii) in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2).

[0169] In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-viii)

[0170] (I-viii), in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2).

[0171] In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-a) in which the structural elements Ai, A2, A3, A4, R1, R2, R3, R4and X have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2). In a further preferred embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I-b) in which the structural elements Ai, A2, A3, A4, R1, R2, R3, R4and X have the meanings given in Configuration (1-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (2-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (3-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (4-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-1) or the meanings given in Configuration (5-2).

[0172] Particularly, the invention covers the intermediate compounds INT-001 to INT-014 and in case of amines and acids also the salts thereof and in case of amine hydrochlorides or triflates also the free amines (see table 2):

[0173] INT -001 ( 1 S) - 1 - [3 -(5 -chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethanamine hydrochloride

[0174] INT -002 ( 1 S) - 1 - [3 -(5 -fluoro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethanamine hydrochloride

[0175] INT -003 ( 1 S) - 1 -(3 -pyr azin-2-ylquinoxalin-2-yl)ethanamine hydrochloride

[0176] INT -004 ( 1 S) - 1 - [3 -(2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethanamine hydrochloride

[0177] INT-005 l-[3-(4-chloropyrazol-l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine hydrochloride

[0178] INT -006 1 - [3-( 1 ,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine hydrochloride

[0179] INT-007 6-[3-(l-aminoethyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]pyridine-3-carbonitrile

[0180] INT -008 [( 1 S) - 1 - [3 -(5 -bromo-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethyl] ammonium chloride

[0181] INT-009 l-(3-pyrimidin-2-ylquinoxalin-2-yl)ethanamine hydrochloride

[0182] INT-010 3-(l,l-difluoroethyl)-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoic acid

[0183] INT-011 3-trifluoromethoxy-5-cyclopropylsulfonyloxybenzoic acid

[0184] INT-012 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoic acid

[0185] INT-013 3,5-bis(l,l-difluoroethyl)benzoic acid INT-014 (lS)-l-[3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-yl]ethanamine hydrochloride

[0186] Definitions

[0187] The person skilled in the art is aware that, if not stated explicitly, the expressions "a" or "an" as used in the present application may, depending on the situation, mean "one (1)", "one (1) or more" or "at least one (1)". For all the structures described herein, such as ring systems and groups, adjacent atoms must not be -O- O- or -O-S-. Structures having a variable number of possible carbon atoms (C atoms) may be referred to in the present application as Ciower limit of carbon atoms-Cupper limit of carbon atoms structures (CLL-CUL structures). in order thus to be stipulated more specifically. Example: an alkyl group may consist of 3 to 10 carbon atoms and in that case corresponds to Cs-Cioalkyl. Ring structures composed of carbon atoms and heteroatoms may be referred to as "LL- to UL-membered" structures. One example of a 6-membered ring structure is toluene (a 6- membered ring structure substituted by a methyl group).

[0188] If a collective term for a substituent, for example CLL-Curalkyl, is at the end of a composite substituent, for example CLL-CuLcycloalkyl-CLL-Curalkyl, the constituent at the start of the composite substituent, for example the Cix-Curcycloalkyl, may be mono- or polysubstituted identically or differently and independently by the latter substituent, for example CLL-Curalkyl. All the collective terms used in this application for chemical groups, cyclic systems and cyclic groups can be stipulated more specifically through the addition "CLL-CUL" or "LL- to UL-membered".

[0189] In the definitions of the symbols given in the above formulae, collective terms which are generally representative of the following substituents were used:

[0190] Halogen relates to elements of the 7th main group, preferably fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, more preferably fluorine, chlorine and bromine, and even more preferably fluorine and chlorine.

[0191] Examples of heteroatom are N, O, S, P, B, Si. Preferably, the term "heteroatom" relates to N, S and O.

[0192] According to the invention, "alkyl" - on its own or as part of a chemical group - represents straight-chain or branched hydrocarbons preferably having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, 1 -methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl, 1,2- dimethylpropyl, 1,1 -dimethylpropyl, 2,2-dimethylpropyl, 1 -ethylpropyl, hexyl, 1 -methylpentyl, 2- methylpentyl, 3-methylpentyl, 4-methylpentyl, 1 ,2-dimethylpropyl, 1,3-dimethylbutyl, 1,4- dimethylbutyl, 2,3-dimethylbutyl, 1,1 -dimethylbutyl, 2,2-dimethylbutyl, 3,3-dimethylbutyl, 1,1,2- trimethylpropyl, 1 ,2,2-trimethylpropyl, 1 -ethylbutyl and 2-ethylbutyl. Preference is also given to alkyls having 1 to 4 carbon atoms such as, inter alia, methyl, ethyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, s-butyl or t-butyl. The inventive alkyls may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0193] According to the invention, "alkenyl" - on its own or as part of a chemical group - represents straightchain or branched hydrocarbons preferably having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and at least one double bond, for example vinyl, 2-propenyl, 2-butenyl, 3-butenyl, l-methyl-2-propenyl, 2-methyl-2-propenyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-pentenyl, 4-pentenyl, l-methyl-2-butenyl, 2-methyl-2-butenyl, 3-methyl-2-butenyl, l-methyl-3- butenyl, 2-methyl-3-butenyl, 3-methyl-3-butenyl, l,l-dimethyl-2-propenyl, 1 ,2-dimethyl-2-propenyl, 1- ethyl-2-propenyl, 2-hexenyl, 3-hexenyl, 4-hexenyl, 5-hexenyl, l-methyl-2-pentenyl, 2-methyl-2- pentenyl, 3-methyl-2-pentenyl, 4-methyl-2-pentenyl, 3-methyl-3-pentenyl, 4-methyl-3-pentenyl, 1- methyl-4-pentenyl, 2-methyl-4-pentenyl, 3-methyl-4-pentenyl, 4-methyl-4-pentenyl, l,l-dimethyl-2- butenyl, l,l-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 1 ,2-dimethyl-2-butenyl, l,2-dimethyl-3-butenyl, l,3-dimethyl-2- butenyl, 2,2-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 2,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 2,3-dimethyl-3-butenyl, l-ethyl-2-butenyl, 1- ethyl-3-butenyl, 2-ethyl-2-butenyl, 2-ethyl-3-butenyl, 1 , 1 ,2-trimethyl-2-propenyl, 1 -ethyl- l-methyl-2- propenyl and l-ethyl-2-methyl-2-propenyl. Preference is also given to alkenyls having 2 to 4 carbon atoms such as, inter alia, 2-propenyl, 2-butenyl or l-methyl-2-propenyl. The inventive alkenyls may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0194] According to the invention, "alkynyl" - on its own or as part of a chemical group - represents straightchain or branched hydrocarbons preferably having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and at least one triple bond, for example 2-propynyl, 2-butynyl, 3-butynyl, l-methyl-2-propynyl, 2-pentynyl, 3-pentynyl, 4-pentynyl, 1- methyl-3-butynyl, 2-methyl-3-butynyl, l-methyl-2-butynyl, l,l-dimethyl-2-propynyl, l-ethyl-2- propynyl, 2-hexynyl, 3-hexynyl, 4-hexynyl, 5-hexynyl, l-methyl-2-pentynyl, l-methyl-3-pentynyl, 1- methyl-4-pentynyl, 2-methyl-3-pentynyl, 2-methyl-4-pentynyl, 3-methyl-4-pentynyl, 4-methyl-2- pentynyl, l,l-dimethyl-3-butynyl, l,2-dimethyl-3-butynyl, 2,2-dimethyl-3-butynyl, l-ethyl-3-butynyl, 2- ethyl-3-butynyl, 1 -ethyl- l-methyl-2-propynyl and 2,5-hexadiynyl. Preference is also given to alkynyls having 2 to 4 carbon atoms such as, inter alia, ethynyl, 2-propynyl or 2-butynyl-2-propenyl. The inventive alkynyls may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0195] According to the invention, "cycloalkyl" - on its own or as part of a chemical group - represents mono-, bi- or tricyclic hydrocarbons preferably having 3 to 10 carbons, for example cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl, bicyclo[2.2.2]octyl or adamantyl. Preference is also given to cycloalkyls having 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 carbon atoms such as, inter alia, cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl. The inventive cycloalkyls may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0196] According to the invention, "alkylcycloalkyl" represents mono-, bi- or tricyclic alkylcycloalkyl preferably having 4 to 10 or 4 to 7 carbon atoms, for example methylcyclopropyl, ethylcyclopropyl, isopropylcyclobutyl, 3 -methylcyclopentyl and 4-methylcyclohexyl. Preference is also given to alkylcycloalkyls having 4, 5 or 7 carbon atoms such as, inter alia, ethylcyclopropyl or 4-methylcyclohexyl. The inventive alkylcycloalkyls may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0197] According to the invention, "cycloalkylalkyl" represents mono-, bi- or tricyclic cycloalkylalkyl preferably having 4 to 10 or 4 to 7 carbon atoms, for example cyclopropylmethyl, cyclobutylmethyl, cyclopentylmethyl, cyclohexylmethyl and cyclopentylethyl. Preference is also given to cycloalkylalkyls having 4, 5 or 7 carbon atoms such as, inter alia, cyclopropylmethyl or cyclobutylmethyl. The inventive cycloalkylalkyls may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0198] According to the invention, "hydroxyalkyl" represents a straight-chain or branched alcohol preferably having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, isobutanol, s-butanol and t-butanol. Preference is also given to hydroxyalkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The inventive hydroxy alkyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0199] According to the invention, "alkoxy" represents a straight-chain or branched O-alkyl preferably having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, n-butoxy, isobutoxy, s-butoxy and t-butoxy. Preference is also given to alkoxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The inventive alkoxy groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0200] According to the invention, "alkylthio", or “alkylsulfanyl” represents straight-chain or branched S-alkyl preferably having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methylthio, ethylthio, n-propylthio, isopropylthio, n- butylthio, isobutylthio, s-butylthio and t-butylthio. Preference is also given to alkylthio groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The inventive alkylthio groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0201] According to the invention, "alkylsulfinyl" represents straight-chain or branched alkylsulfinyl preferably having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methylsulfinyl, ethylsulfinyl, n-propylsulfinyl, isopropylsulfinyl, n-butylsulfinyl, isobutylsulfinyl, s-butylsulfinyl and t-butylsulfinyl. Preference is also given to alkylsulfinyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The inventive alkylsulfinyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals and embrace both enantiomers.

[0202] According to the invention, "alkylsulfonyl" represents straight-chain or branched alkylsulfonyl preferably having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methylsulfonyl, ethylsulfonyl, n-propylsulfonyl, isopropylsulfonyl, n-butylsulfonyl, isobutylsulfonyl, s-butylsulfonyl and t-butylsulfonyl. Preference is also given to alkylsulfonyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The inventive alkylsulfonyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0203] According to the invention, "cycloalkylthio" or “cycloalkylsulfanyl” represents -S-cycloalkyl preferably having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, for example cyclopropylthio, cyclobutylthio, cyclopentylthio, cyclohexylthio. Preference is also given to cycloalkylthio groups having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The inventive cycloalkylthio groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0204] According to the invention, “cycloalkylsulfinyl” represents -S(O)-cycloalkyl preferably having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, for example cyclopropylsulfinyl, cyclobutylsulfinyl, cyclopentylsulfinyl, cyclohexylsulfinyl. Preference is also given to cycloalkylsulfinyl groups having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The inventive cycloalkylsulfinyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals and embrace both enantiomers.

[0205] According to the invention, “cycloalkylsulfonyl” represents -SCh-cycloalkyl preferably having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, for example cyclopropylsulfonyl, cyclobutylsulfonyl, cyclopentylsulfonyl, cyclohexylsulfonyl. Preference is also given to cycloalkylsulfonyl groups having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The inventive cycloalkylsulfonyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0206] According to the invention, "phenylthio", or “phenylsulfanyl” represents -S-phenyl, for example phenylthio. The inventive phenylthio groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0207] According to the invention, “phenylsulfinyl” represents -S(O)-phenyl, for example phenylsulfinyl. The inventive phenylsulfinyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals and embrace both enantiomers.

[0208] According to the invention, “phenylsulfonyl” represents -SCh-phcnyl for example phenylsulfonyl. The inventive phenylsulfonyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0209] According to the invention, "alkylcarbonyl" represents straight-chain or branched alkyl-C(=O) preferably having 2 to 7 carbon atoms such as methylcarbonyl, ethylcarbonyl, n-propylcarbonyl, isopropylcarbonyl, s-butylcarbonyl and t-butylcarbonyl. Preference is also given to alkylcarbonyls having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The inventive alkylcarbonyls may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0210] According to the invention, "alkoxycarbonyl" - alone or as a constituent of a chemical group - represents straight-chain or branched alkoxycarbonyl, preferably having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkoxy moiety, for example methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, n-propoxycarbonyl, isopropoxycarbonyl, s-butoxycarbonyl and t-butoxycarbonyl. The inventive alkoxycarbonyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0211] According to the invention, "alkylaminocarbonyl" represents straight-chain or branched alkylaminocarbonyl having preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms or 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, for example methylaminocarbonyl, ethylaminocarbonyl, n-propylaminocarbonyl, isopropylaminocarbonyl, s-butylaminocarbonyl and t-butylaminocarbonyl. The inventive alkylaminocarbonyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0212] According to the invention, 'W,lV-dialkylaminocarbonyl" represents straight-chain or branched N,N- dialkylaminocarbonyl having preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms or 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, for example A,Al-dimethylaminocarbonyl, A,lV-diethylaminocarbonyl, A,lV-di(n-propylamino)carbonyl, lV,lV-di(isopropylamino)carbonyl and A,lV-di-(s-butylamino)carbonyl. The inventive N,N- dialkylaminocarbonyl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0213] According to the invention, "aryl" represents a mono-, bi- or polycyclic aromatic system having preferably 6 to 14, especially 6 to 10, ring carbon atoms, for example phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, phenanthrenyl, preferably phenyl. In addition, aryl also represents fused polycyclic systems such as tetrahydronaphthyl, indenyl, indanyl, fluorenyl, biphenyl, where the bonding site is on the aromatic system. The inventive aryl groups may be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals.

[0214] Examples of substituted aryls are the arylalkyls, which may likewise be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals in the Ci-Cralkyl and / or Ce-Cuaryl moiety. Examples of such arylalkyls include benzyl and phenyl- 1 -ethyl.

[0215] According to the invention the term “polycyclic” ring refers to fused, bridged and spirocyclic carbocyclic and heterocyclic rings as well as ring systems linked through single or double bonds.

[0216] According to the invention, "heterocycle", "heterocyclic ring" or "heterocyclic ring system" represents a carbocyclic ring system having at least one ring in which at least one carbon atom is replaced by a heteroatom, preferably by a heteroatom from the group consisting of N, O, S, P, B, Si, Se, and which is saturated, unsaturated or heteroaromatic and may be unsubstituted or substituted, where the bonding site is on a ring atom. Unless defined differently, the heterocyclic ring contains preferably 3 to 9 ring atoms, especially 3 to 6 ring atoms, and one or more, preferably 1 to 4, especially 1, 2 or 3, heteroatoms in the heterocyclic ring, preferably from the group consisting of N, O, and S, although no two oxygen atoms should be directly adjacent. The heterocyclic rings usually contain not more than 4 nitrogen atoms and / or not more than 2 oxygen atoms and / or not more than 2 sulphur atoms. In the case of optionally substituted heterocyclyl, the invention also embraces polycyclic ring systems, for example 8- azabicyclo[3.2.1]octanyl, l-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl, l-oxa-5-azaspiro[2.3]hexyl or 2,3-dihydro-lH- indole.

[0217] Inventive heterocyclyl groups are, for example, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, dihydropyranyl, tetrahydropyranyl, dioxanyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, thiazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, dioxolanyl, dioxolyl, pyrazolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, oxetanyl, oxiranyl, azetidinyl, aziridinyl, oxazetidinyl, oxaziridinyl, oxazepanyl, oxazinanyl, azepanyl, oxopyrrolidinyl, dioxopyrrolidinyl, oxomorpholinyl, oxopiperazinyl and oxepanyl.

[0218] Of particular significance are heteroaryls, i.e. heteroaromatic systems. According to the invention, the term heteroaryl represents heteroaromatic compounds, i.e. completely unsaturated aromatic heterocyclic compounds which fall under the above definition of heterocycles. Preference is given to 5- to 7-membered rings having 1 to 3, preferably 1 or 2, identical or different heteroatoms from the group above. Inventive heteroaryls are, for example, furyl, thienyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, 1,2,3- and 1 ,2,4-triazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, 1,2,3-, 1,3,4-, 1,2,4- and 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl, azepinyl, pyrrolyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, 1,3,5-, 1,2,4- and 1,2,3-triazinyl, 1,2,4-, 1,3,2-, 1,3,6- and 1,2,6-oxazinyl, oxepinyl, thiepinyl, 1 ,2,4-triazolonyl and 1 ,2,4-diazepinyl. The inventive heteroaryl groups may also be substituted by one or more identical or different radicals. According to the invention, the substituent =0 (oxo) can replace two hydrogen atoms of a methylene (CH2) group or the lone pairs of a sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorous atom which bears only substituents other than hydrogen. For example the radical Ch-alkyl becomes for example -COCH3 through susbstiution by =0 (oxo) while the heterocycle thietan-3-yl- becomes for example l-oxothietan-3-yl through substitution by one =0 (oxo) group or l,l-dioxothietan-3-yl through substitution by two =0 (oxo) groups.

[0219] According to the invention, the substituent =S (thiono) can replace two hydrogen atoms of a methylene (CH2) group. For example the radical C2-alkyl becomes for examples -CSCH3 through susbstiution by =S (thiono).

[0220] The expression “optionally substituted” as used herein means that the optionally substituted group either is substituted with further substituents or is not substituted with further substituents.

[0221] The term “in each case optionally substituted” means that a group / substituent, such as a alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, phenyl, benzyl, heterocyclyl and heteroaryl radical, is substituted, meaning, for example, a substituted radical derived from the unsubstituted base structure, where the substituents, for example, one (1) substituent or a plurality of substituents, preferably 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, are selected from a group consisting of amino, hydroxyl, halogen, nitro, cyano, isocyano, mercapto, isothiocyanato, Ch-Chcarboxyl, carbonamide, SF5, aminosulphonyl, Ci-Cralkyl, Ci-Crhaloalkyl, Ch-Chcycloalkyl, C2-C4alkenyl, Ch-Chcycloalkcnyl, C2- Chalkynyl, A-mono-Ci-Cralkylamino, M A-di-Ch-Chalkylamino, MCh-Chalkanoylamino, Ch-Chalkoxy, Ch-Chhaloalkoxy, C2-C4alkenyloxy, C2-C4alkynyloxy, C3-C4cycloalkoxy, Ch-Chcycloalkcnyloxy, C1- C4alkoxycarbonyl, C2-C4alkenyloxycarbonyl, C2-C4alkynyloxycarbonyl, C6-,Cio-,Ci4-aryloxycarbonyl, C1-C4alkanoyl, C2-C4alkenylcarbonyl, C2-C4alkynylcarbonyl, C6-,C10-,C14-arylcarbonyl, Ci-C4alkylthio, C1-C4haloalkylthio, C3-C4cycloalkylthio, C2-C4alkenylthio, Ch-Chcycloalkcnylthio, C2-C4alkynylthio, C1- C4alkylsulfinyl, including both enantiomers of the Ch -Chalky I sulfinyl group, Ch -Chhaloalky I sulfinyl, including both enantiomers of the Ch -Chhaloalky I sulfinyl group, Ch -Chalky I sulfonyl, C1- Chhaloalkylsulfonyl, AAnono-Ch-Chalkylaminosulfonyl, M A-di-Ch-Chalkylaminosulfonyl, C1- Chalkylphosphinyl, Ch-Chalkylphosphonyl, including both enantiomers of Ch -Chalky I phosph iny I and C1- Chalkylphosphonyl, MCh-Chalkylaminocarbonyl, MA-di-Ch-Chalkylaminocarbonyl, N-C1- Chalkanoylaminocarbonyl, N-Ch-Chalkanoyl-N-Ch-Chalkylaminocarbonyl, Ce-,Cio-,Ci4-aryl, Ce-,Cio-,Ci4- aryloxy, benzyl, benzyloxy, benzylthio, C6-,C10-,C14-arylthio, C6-,C10-,C14-arylamino, benzylamino, heterocyclyl and trialkylsilyl, substituents bonded via a double bond, such as C1-C4alkylidcnc (e.g. methylidene or ethylidene), an oxo group, an imino group and a substituted imino group. When two or more radicals form one or more rings, these may be carbocyclic, heterocyclic, saturated, partly saturated, unsaturated, for example including aromatic rings and with further substitution. The substituents mentioned by way of example ("first substituent level") may, if they contain hydrocarbonaceous components, optionally have further substitution therein ("second substituent level"), for example by one or more of the substituents each independently selected from halogen, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, cyano, isocyano, azido, acylamino, an oxo group and an imino group. The term "(optionally) substituted" group preferably embraces just one or two substituent levels.

[0222] The inventive halogen-substituted chemical groups or halogenated groups (for example alkyl or alkoxy) are mono- or polysubstituted by halogen up to the maximum possible number of substituents. Such groups are also referred to as halo groups (for example haloalkyl). In the case of polysubstitution by halogen, the halogen atoms may be the same or different, and may all be bonded to one carbon atom or may be bonded to a plurality of carbon atoms. Halogen is especially fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, preferably fluorine, chlorine or bromine and more preferably fluorine. More particularly, halogen-substituted groups are monohalocycloalkyl such as 1 -fluorocyclopropyl, 2-fluorocyclopropyl or 1 -fluorocyclobutyl, monohaloalkyl such as 2-chloroethyl, 2-fluoroethyl, 1 -chloroethyl, 1 -fluoroethyl, chloromethyl, or fluoromethyl; perhaloalkyl such as trichloromethyl or trifluoromethyl or CF2CF3, polyhaloalkyl such as difluoromethyl, 2-fluoro-2-chloroethyl, dichloromethyl, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl or 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl. Further examples of haloalkyls are trichloromethyl, chlorodifluoromethyl, dichlorofluoromethyl, chloromethyl, bromomethyl, 1 -fluoroethyl, 2-fluoroethyl, 2,2-difluoroethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 2,2,2- trichloroethyl, 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethyl, pentafluoroethyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl and pentafluoro-t-butyl. Preference is given to haloalkyls having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and 1 to 9, preferably 1 to 5, identical or different halogen atoms selected from fluorine, chlorine and bromine. Particular preference is given to haloalkyls having 1 or 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 identical or different halogen atoms selected from fluorine and chlorine, such as, inter alia, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl or 2,2-difluoroethyl. Further examples of halogen-substituted compounds are haloalkoxy such as OCF3, OCHF2, OCH2F, OCF2CF3, OCH2CF3, OCH2CHF2 und OCH2CH2CI, haloalkylsulfanyls such as difluoromethylthio, trifluoromethylthio, trichloromethylthio, chlorodifluoromethylthio, 1-fluoroethylthio, 2-fluoroethylthio, 2,2-difluoroethylthio,

[0223] 1.1.2.2-tetrafluoroethylthio, 2,2,2-trifluoroethylthio or 2-chloro-l,l,2-trifluoroethylthio, haloalkylsulfinyls such as difluoromethylsulfinyl, trifluoromethylsulfinyl, trichloromethylsulfinyl, chlorodifluoromethylsulfinyl, 1 -fluoroethylsulfinyl, 2-fluoroethylsulfinyl, 2,2-difluoroethylsulfinyl,

[0224] 1.1.2.2-tetrafluoroethylsulfinyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfinyl and 2-chloro- 1 , 1 ,2-trifluoroethylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyls such as difluoromethylsulfinyl, trifluoromethylsulfinyl, trichloromethylsulfinyl, chlorodifluoromethylsulfinyl, 1 -fluoroethylsulfinyl, 2-fluoroethylsulfinyl, 2,2-difluoroethylsulfinyl,

[0225] 1 , 1 ,2,2-tetrafluoroethylsulfinyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfinyl and 2-chloro- 1 , 1 ,2-trifluoroethylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfonyl groups such as difluoromethylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, trichloromethylsulfonyl, chlorodifluoromethylsulfonyl, 1 -fluoroethylsulfonyl, 2-fluoroethylsulfonyl, 2,2- difluoroethylsulfonyl, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylsulfonyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfonyl and 2-chloro- 1,1,2- trifluoroethylsulfonyl.

[0226] In the case of radicals having carbon atoms, preference is given to those having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, especially 1 or 2 carbon atoms. Preference is generally given to substituents from the group of halogen, e.g. fluorine and chlorine, (Ci-Crjalkyl, preferably methyl or ethyl, (Ci-Crjhaloalkyl, preferably trifluoromethyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, preferably methoxy or ethoxy, (C1-C4)haloalkoxy, nitro and cyano.

[0227] Particular preference is given here to the substituents methyl, methoxy, fluorine and chlorine.

[0228] Substituted amino such as mono- or disubstituted amino means a radical from the group of the substituted amino radicals which are ^-substituted, for example, by one or two identical or different radicals from the group of alkyl, hydroxy, amino, alkoxy, acyl and aryl; preferably N-mono- and MN-di alkyl ami no, (for example methylamino, ethylamino, A / N-dimethylamino, N, N-diethylamino, N, N-di-n-propylamino, N,N- diisopropylamino or A / N-dibutylamino), W-mono- or N,N-dialkoxyalkylamino groups (for example N- methoxymethylamino, N-methoxyethylamino, N,N-di(methoxymethyl)amino or N,N- di(methoxyethyl)amino), N-mono- and A / N-diarylamino, such as optionally substituted anilines, acylamino, A / N-diacylamino, N-alkyl-N-arylamino, N-alkyl-N- acylamino and also saturated N- heterocycles; preference is given here to alkyl radicals having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; here, aryl is preferably phenyl or substituted phenyl; for acyl, the definition given further below applies, preferably (C1-C4)- alkanoyl. The same applies to substituted hydroxylamino or hydrazino.

[0229] Substituted amino also includes quaternary ammonium compounds (salts) having four organic substituents on the nitrogen atom.

[0230] Optionally substituted phenyl is preferably phenyl which is unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted, preferably up to trisubstituted, by identical or different radicals from the group of halogen, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, (C1-C4)alkoxy-(C1-C4)alkoxy, (C1-C4)alkoxy-(C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)haloalkyl, (C1- C4)haloalkoxy, (C1-C4)alkylthio, (C1-C4)haloalkylthio, (C1-C4)alkylsulfinyl (C1-C4) haloalkylsulfinyl, (C1-C4)alkylsulfonyl (C1-C4)haloalkylsulfonyl, cyano, isocyano and nitro, for example o-, m- and p-tolyl, dimethylphenyls, 2-, 3- and 4-chlorophenyl, 2-, 3- and 4-fluorophenyl, 2-, 3- and 4-trifluoromethyl- and 4-trichloromethylphenyl, 2,4-, 3,5-, 2,5- and 2,3-dichlorophenyl, o-, m- and p-methoxyphenyl, 4- heptafluorophenyl.

[0231] Optionally substituted cycloalkyl is preferably cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or mono- or poly substituted, preferably up to trisubstituted, by identical or different radicals from the group of halogen, cyano, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, (C1-C4)alkoxy-(C1-C4)alkoxy, (C1-C4)alkoxy-(C1-C4)alkyl, (C1- C4)haloalkyl and (C1-C4)haloalkoxy, especially by one or two (C1-C4)alkyl radicals.

[0232] Inventive compounds may occur in preferred embodiments. Individual embodiments described herein may be combined with one another. Not included are combinations which contravene the laws of nature and which the person skilled in the art would therefore rule out on the basis of his / her expert knowledge. Ring structures having three or more adjacent oxygen atoms, for example, are excluded.

[0233] Isomers Depending on the nature of the substituents, the compounds of the formula (I) may be in the form of geometric and / or optically active isomers or corresponding isomer mixtures in different compositions. These stereoisomers are, for example, enantiomers, diastereomers, atropisomers or geometric isomers. Accordingly, the invention encompasses both pure stereoisomers and any mixture of these isomers.

[0234] Isotopic variants

[0235] The present invention also encompasses all suitable isotopic variants of the compounds of the formula (I). An isotopic variant of such a compound is understood to mean a compound of the formula (I) in which at least one atom is replaced by another atom of the same atomic number, but with a different atomic mass than the atomic mass usually or predominantly occurring in nature. Examples of isotopes that can be incorporated into a compounds of the formula (I) are those of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, such as2H (deuterium),3H (tritium),13C,14C,15N,17O,18O,32P,33P,33S,34S,35S,36S,18F,36C1,82Br,123I,124I,129I and131L Certain isotopic variants of a compounds of the formula (I), such as in particular those in which one or more radioactive isotopes are incorporated, can be useful, for example, for investigating the mechanism of action or the active ingredient distribution, for example in the body of a pathogen; for this purpose, compounds labeled with3H or14C isotopes are particularly suitable, because their production and detection which is comparatively easy. In addition, the incorporation of isotopes, such as, for example, deuterium, can lead to advantages, for example as a result of greater metabolic stability of the compound, such as, for example, an extension of the half-life or a reduction in the required effective dose. Isotopic modifications of the compounds of the formula (I) can therefore also represent a preferred embodiment of the invention. Isotopic variants of the compounds of the formula (I) can be prepared by methods known to the person skilled in the art, for example by the methods described below and the instructions given in the exemplary embodiments, by using appropriate isotopic modifications of the respective reagents and / or starting compounds (educts).

[0236] Methods and uses

[0237] The invention also relates to methods for controlling animal pests, in which compounds of the formula (I) are allowed to act on animal pests and / or their habitat. The control of the animal pests is preferably conducted in agriculture and forestry, and in material protection. Preferably excluded herefrom are methods for the surgical or therapeutic treatment of the human or animal body and diagnostic methods carried out on the human or animal body.

[0238] The invention furthermore relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) as pesticides, in particular crop protection agents.

[0239] In the context of the present application, the term "pesticide" in each case also always comprises the term "crop protection agent". The compounds of the formula (I), having good plant tolerance, favourable homeotherm toxicity and good environmental compatibility, are suitable for protecting plants and plant organs against biotic and abiotic stressors, for increasing harvest yields, for improving the quality of the harvested material and for controlling animal pests, especially insects, arachnids, helminths, in particular nematodes, and molluscs, which are encountered in agriculture, in horticulture, in animal husbandry, in aquatic cultures, in forests, in gardens and leisure facilities, in the protection of stored products and of materials, and in the hygiene sector.

[0240] Within the context of the present patent application, the term “hygiene” is understood to mean any and all measures, procedures and practices which aim to prevent disease, in particular infectious disease, and which serve to protect the health of humans and animals and / or to protect the environment, and / or which maintain cleanliness. In accordance with the invention, this especially includes measures for cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of, for example, textiles or hard surfaces, especially surfaces of glass, wood, concrete, porcelain, ceramics, plastic or also of metal(s), and for ensuring that these are kept free of hygiene pests and / or their excretions. Preferably excluded from the scope of the invention in this regard are surgical or therapeutic treatment procedures applicable to the human body or to the bodies of animals and diagnostic procedures which are carried out on the human body or on the bodies of animals.

[0241] The term “hygiene sector” thus covers all areas, technical fields and industrial applications in which these hygiene measures, procedures and practices are important, in relation for example to hygiene in kitchens, bakeries, airports, bathrooms, swimming pools, department stores, hotels, hospitals, stables, animal husbandries, etc.

[0242] The term “hygiene pest” is therefore understood to mean one or more animal pests whose presence in the hygiene sector is problematic, in particular for health reasons. It is therefore a primary objective to avoid or minimize the presence of hygiene pests, and / or exposure to them, in the hygiene sector. This can be achieved in particular through the application of a pesticide that can be used both to prevent infestation and to tackle an infestation which is already present. Preparations which avoid or reduce exposure to pests can also be used. Hygiene pests include, for example, the organisms mentioned below.

[0243] The term “hygiene protection” thus covers all actions to maintain and / or improve these hygiene measures, procedures and practices.

[0244] The compounds of the formula (I) can preferably be used as pesticides. They are active against normally sensitive and resistant species and against all or some stages of development. The abovementioned pests include: pests from the phylum of the Arthropoda, in particular from the class of the Arachnida, for example Acarus spp., for example Acarus siro, Aceria kuko, Aceria sheldoni, Aculops spp., Aculus spp., for example Aculus fockeui, Aculus schlechtendali, Amblyomma spp., Amphitetranychus viennensis, Argas spp., Boophilus spp., Brevipalpus spp., for example Brevipalpus phoenicis, Bryobia graminum, Bryobia praetiosa, Centruroides spp., Chorioptes spp., Dermanyssus gallinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermacentor spp., Eotetranychus spp., for example Eotetranychus hicoriae, Epitrimerus pyri, Eutetranychus spp., for example Eutetranychus banksi, Eriophyes spp., for example Eriophyes pyri, Glycyphagus domesticus, Halotydeus destructor, Hemitarsonemus spp., for example Hemitarsonemus latus (=Polyphagotarsonemus latus), Hyalomma spp., Ixodes spp., Latrodectus spp., Loxosceles spp., Neutrombicula autumnalis, Nuphersa spp., Oligonychus spp., for example Oligonychus coffeae, Oligonychus coniferarum, Oligonychus ilicis, Oligonychus indicus, Oligonychus mangiferus, Oligonychus pratensis, Oligonychus punicae, Oligonychus yothersi, Ornithodorus spp., Ornithonyssus spp., Panonychus spp., for example Panonychus citri (=Metatetranychus citri), Panonychus ulmi (=Metatetranychus ulmi), Phyllocoptruta oleivora, Platytetranychus multidigituli, Polyphagotarsonemus latus, Psoroptes spp., Rhipicephalus spp., Rhizoglyphus spp., Sarcoptes spp., Scorpio maurus, Steneotarsonemus spp., Steneotarsonemus spinki, Tarsonemus spp., for example Tarsonemus confusus, Tarsonemus pallidus, Tetranychus spp., for example Tetranychus canadensis, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, Tetranychus turkestani, Tetranychus urticae, Trombicula alfreddugesi, Vaejovis spp., Vasates lycopersici; from the class of the Chilopoda, for example Geophilus spp., Scutigera spp.; from the order or the class of the Collembola, for example Onychiurus armatus; Sminthurus viridis; from the class of the Diplopoda, for example Blaniulus guttulatus; from the class of the Insecta, for example from the order of the Blattodea, for example Blatta orientalis, Blattella asahinai, Blattella germanica, Leucophaea maderae, Loboptera decipiens, Neostylopyga rhombifolia, Panchlora spp., Parcoblatta spp., Periplaneta spp., for example Periplaneta americana, Periplaneta australasiae, Pycnoscelus surinamensis, Supella longipalpa; from the order of the Coleoptera, for example Acalymma vittatum, Acanthoscelides obtectus, Adoretus spp., Aethina tumida, Agelastica alni, Agrilus spp., for example Agrilus planipennis, Agrilus coxalis, Agrilus bilineatus, Agrilus anxius, Agriotes spp., for example Agriotes linneatus, Agriotes mancus, Agriotes obscurus, Alphitobius diaperinus, Amphimallon solstitialis, Anobium punctatum, Anomala dubia, Anoplophora spp., for example Anoplophora glabripennis, Anthonomus spp., for example Anthonomus grandis, Anthrenus spp., Apion spp., Apogonia spp., Athous haemorrhoidales, Atomaria spp., for example Atomaria linearis, Attagenus spp., Baris caerulescens, Bruchidius obtectus, Bruchus spp., for example Bruchus pisorum, Bruchus rufimanus, Cassida spp., Cerotoma trifurcata, Ceutorrhynchus spp., for example Ceutorrhynchus assimilis, Ceutorrhynchus quadridens, Ceutorrhynchus rapae, Chaetocnema spp., for example Chaetocnema confinis, Chaetocnema denticulata, Chaetocnema ectypa, Cleonus mendicus, Conoderus spp., Cosmopolites spp., for example Cosmopolites sordidus, Costelytra zealandica, Ctenicera spp., Curculio spp., for example Curculio caryae, Curculio caryatrypes,Curculio obtusus, Curculio sayi, Cryptolestes ferrugineus, Cryptolestes pusillus, Cryptorhynchus lapathi, Cryptorhynchus mangiferae, Cylindrocopturus spp., Cylindrocopturus adspersus, Cylindrocopturus furnissi, Dendroctonus spp., for example Dendroctonus ponderosae, Dermestes spp., Diabrotica spp., for example Diabrotica balteata, Diabrotica barberi, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi, Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Diabrotica virgifera zeae, Dichocrocis spp., Dicladispa armigera, Diloboderus spp., Epicaerus spp., Epilachna spp., for example Epilachna borealis, Epilachna varivestis, Epitrix spp., for example Epitrix cucumeris, Epitrix fuscula, Epitrix hirtipennis, Epitrix subcrinita, Epitrix tuberis, Faustinus spp., Gibbium psylloides, Gnathocerus cornutus, Hellula undalis, Heteronychus arator, Heteronyx spp., Hoplia argentea, Hylamorpha elegans, Hylotrupes bajulus, Hypera postica, Hypomeces squamosus, Hypothenemus spp., for example Hypothenemus hampei, Hypothenemus obscurus, Hypothenemus pubescens, Lachnosterna consanguinea, Lasioderma serricorne, Latheticus oryzae, Lathridius spp., Lerna spp., Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Leucoptera spp., for example Leucoptera coffeella, Limonius ectypus, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus, Listronotus (= Hyperodes) spp., Lixus spp., Luperodes spp., Luperomorpha xanthodera, Lyctus spp., Megacyllene spp., for example Megacyllene robiniae, Megascelis spp., Melanotus spp., for example Melanotus longulus oregonensis, Meligethes aeneus, Melolontha spp., for example Melolontha melolontha, Migdolus spp., Monochamus spp., Naupactus xanthographus, Necrobia spp., Neogalerucella spp., Niptus hololeucus, Oryctes rhinoceros, Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Oryzaphagus oryzae, Otiorhynchus spp., for example Otiorhynchus cribricollis, Otiorhynchus ligustici, Otiorhynchus ovatus, Otiorhynchus rugosostriarus, Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Oulema spp., for example Oulema melanopus, Oulema oryzae, Oxycetonia jucunda, Phaedon cochleariae, Phyllophaga spp., Phyllophaga helleri, Phyllotreta spp., for example Phyllotreta armoraciae, Phyllotreta pusilia, Phyllotreta ramosa, Phyllotreta striolata, Popillia japonica, Premnotrypes spp., Prostephanus truncatus, Psylliodes spp., for example Psylliodes affinis, Psylliodes chrysocephala, Psylliodes punctulata, Ptinus spp., Rhizobius ventralis, Rhizopertha dominica, Rhynchophorus spp., Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, Rhynchophorus palmarum, Scolytus spp., for example Scolytus multistriatus, Sinoxylon perforans, Sitophilus spp., for example Sitophilus granarius, Sitophilus linearis, Sitophilus oryzae, Sitophilus zeamais, Sphenophorus spp., Stegobium paniceum, Sternechus spp., for example Sternechus paludatus, Symphyletes spp., Tanymecus spp., for example Tanymecus dilaticollis, Tanymecus indicus, Tanymecus palliatus, Tenebrio molitor, Tenebrioides mauretanicus, Tribolium spp., for example Tribolium audax, Tribolium castaneum, Tribolium confusum, Trogoderma spp., Tychius spp., Xylotrechus spp., Zabrus spp., for example Zabrus tenebrioides; from the order of the Dermaptera, for example Anisolabis maritime, Forficula auricularia, Labidura riparia; from the order of the Diptera, for example Aedes spp., for example Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Aedes sticticus, Aedes vexans, Agromyza spp., for example Agromyza frontella, Agromyza parvicornis, Anastrepha spp., Anopheles spp., for example Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Anopheles gambiae, Asphondylia spp., Bactrocera spp., for example Bactrocera cucurbitae, Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera oleae, Bibio hortulanus, Calliphora erythrocephala, Calliphora vicina, Ceratitis capitata, Chironomus spp., Chrysomya spp., Chrysops spp., Chrysozona pluvialis, Cochliomya spp., Contarinia spp., for example Contarinia johnsoni, Contarinia nasturtii, Contarinia pyrivora, Contarinia schulzi, Contarinia sorghicola, Contarinia tritici,Cordylobia anthropophaga, Cricotopus sylvestris, Culex spp., for example Culex pipiens, Culex quinquefasciatus, Culicoides spp., Culiseta spp., Cuterebra spp., Dacus oleae, Dasineura spp., for example Dasineura brassicae, Delia spp., for example Delia antiqua, Delia coarctata, Delia florilega, Delia platura, Delia radicum, Dermatobia hominis, Drosophila spp., for example Drosphila melanogaster, Drosophila suzukii, Echinocnemus spp., Euleia heraclei, Fannia spp., Gasterophilus spp., Glossina spp., Haematopota spp., Hydrellia spp., Hydrellia griseola, Hylemya spp., Hippobosca spp., Hypoderma spp., Liriomyza spp., for example Liriomyza brassicae, Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae, Lucilia spp., for example Lucilia cuprina, Lutzomyia spp., Mansonia spp., Musca spp., for example Musca domestica, Musca domestica vicina, Oestrus spp., Oscinella frit, Paratanytarsus spp., Paralauterborniella subcincta, Pegomya or Pegomyia spp., for example Pegomya betae, Pegomya hyoscyami, Pegomya rubivora, Phlebotomus spp., Phorbia spp., Phormia spp., Piophila casei, Platyparea poeciloptera, Prodiplosis spp., Psila rosae, Rhagoletis spp., for example Rhagoletis cingulata, Rhagoletis completa, Rhagoletis fausta, Rhagoletis indifferens, Rhagoletis mendax, Rhagoletis pomonella, Sarcophaga spp., Simulium spp., for example Simulium meridionale, Stomoxys spp., Tabanus spp., Tetanops spp., Tipula spp., for example Tipula paludosa, Tipula simplex, Toxotrypana curvicauda; from the order of the Hemiptera, for example Acizzia acaciaebaileyanae, Acizzia dodonaeae, Acizzia uncatoides, Acrida turrita, Acyrthosipon spp., for example Acyrthosiphon pisum, Acrogonia spp., Aeneolamia spp., Agonoscena spp., Aleurocanthus spp., Aleyrodes proletella, Aleurolobus barodensis, Aleurothrixus floccosus, Allocaridara malayensis, Amrasca spp., for example Amrasca bigutulla, Amrasca devastans, Anuraphis cardui, Aonidiella spp., for example Aonidiella aurantii, Aonidiella citrina, Aonidiella inornata, Aphanostigma piri, Aphis spp., for example Aphis citricola, Aphis craccivora, Aphis fabae, Aphis forbesi, Aphis glycines, Aphis gossypii, Aphis hederae, Aphis illinoisensis, Aphis middletoni, Aphis nasturtii, Aphis nerii, Aphis pomi, Aphis spiraecola, Aphis viburniphila, Arboridia apicalis, Arytainilla spp., Aspidiella spp., Aspidiotus spp., for example Aspidiotus nerii, Atanus spp., Aulacorthum solani, Bemisia tabaci, Blastopsylla occidentalis, Boreioglycaspis melaleucae, Brachycaudus helichrysi, Brachycolus spp., Brevicoryne brassicae, Cacopsylla spp., for example Cacopsylla pyricola, Calligypona marginata, Capulinia spp., Carneocephala fulgida, Ceratovacuna lanigera, Cercopidae, Ceroplastes spp., Chaetosiphon fragaefolii, Chionaspis tegalensis, Chlorita onukii, Chondracris rosea, Chromaphis juglandicola, Chrysomphalus aonidum, Chrysomphalus ficus, Cicadulina mbila, Coccomytilus halli, Coccus spp., for example Coccus hesperidum, Coccus longulus, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum, Coccus viridis, Cryptomyzus ribis, Cryptoneossa spp., Ctenarytaina spp., Dalbulus spp., Dialeurodes chittendeni, Dialeurodes citri, Diaphorina citri, Diaspis spp., Diuraphis spp., Doralis spp., Drosicha spp., Dysaphis spp., for example Dysaphis apiifolia, Dysaphis plantaginea, Dysaphis tulipae, Dysmicoccus spp., Empoasca spp., for example Empoasca abrupta, Empoasca fabae, Empoasca maligna, Empoasca solana, Empoasca stevensi, Eriosoma spp., for example Eriosoma americanum, Eriosoma lanigerum, Eriosoma pyricola, Erythroneura spp., Eucalyptolyma spp., Euphyllura spp., Euscelis bilobatus, Ferrisia spp., Fiorinia spp., Furcaspis oceanica, Geococcus coffeae, Glycaspis spp., Heteropsylla cubana, Heteropsylla spinulosa, Homalodisca coagulata, Hyalopterus arundinis, Hyalopterus pruni, Icerya spp., for example Icerya purchasi, Idiocerus spp., Idioscopus spp., Laodelphax striatellus, Lecanium spp., for example Lecanium corni (=Parthenolecanium corni), Lepidosaphes spp., for example Lepidosaphes ulmi, Lipaphis erysimi, Lopholeucaspis japonica, Lycorma delicatula, Macrosiphum spp., for example Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Macrosiphum lilii, Macrosiphum rosae, Macrosteles facifrons, Mahanarva spp., Melanaphis sacchari, Metcalfiella spp., Metcalfa pruinosa, Metopolophium dirhodum, Monellia costalis, Monelliopsis pecanis, Myzus spp., for example Myzus ascalonicus, Myzus cerasi, Myzus ligustri, Myzus ornatus, Myzus persicae,. Myzus nicotianae, Nasonovia ribisnigri, Neomaskellia spp., Nephotettix spp., for example Nephotettix cincticeps,, Nephotettix nigropictus, Nettigoniclla spectra, Nilaparvata lugens, Oncometopia spp., Orthezia praelonga, Oxya chinensis, Pachypsylla spp., Parabemisia myricae, Paratrioza spp., for example Paratrioza cockerelli, Parlatoria spp., Pemphigus spp., for example Pemphigus bursarius, Pemphigus populivenae, Peregrinus maidis, Perkinsiella spp., Phenacoccus spp., for example Phenacoccus madeirensis, Phloeomyzus passerinii, Phorodon humuli, Phylloxera spp., for example Phylloxera devastatrix, Phylloxera notabilis, Pinnaspis aspidistrae, Pianococcus spp., for example Pianococcus citri, Prosopidopsylla flava, Protopulvinaria pyriformis, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, Pseudococcus spp., for example Pseudococcus calceolariae, Pseudococcus comstocki, Pseudococcus longispinus, Pseudococcus maritimus, Pseudococcus viburni, Psyllopsis spp., Psylla spp., for example Psylla buxi, Psylla mali, Psylla pyri, Pteromalus spp., Pulvinaria spp., Pyrilla spp., Quadraspidiotus spp., for example Quadraspidiotus juglansregiae, Quadraspidiotus ostreaeformis, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus, Quesada gigas, Rastrococcus spp., Rhopalosiphum spp., for example Rhopalosiphum maidis, Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae, Rhopalosiphum padi, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale, Saissetia spp., for example Saissetia coffeae, Saissetia miranda, Saissetia neglecta, Saissetia oleae, Scaphoideus titanus, Schizaphis graminum, Selenaspidus articulatus, Sipha flava, Sitobion avenae, Sogata spp., Sogatella furcifera, Sogatodes spp., Stictocephala festina, Siphoninus phillyreae, Tenalaphara malayensis,Tetragonocephela spp., Tinocallis caryaefoliae, Tomaspis spp., Toxoptera spp., for example Toxoptera aurantii, Toxoptera citricidus, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Trioza spp., for example Trioza diospyri, Typhlocyba spp., Unaspis spp., Viteus vitifolii, Zygina spp.; from the suborder of the Heteroptera, for example Aelia spp., Anasa tristis, Antestiopsis spp., Boisea spp., Blissus spp., Calocoris spp., Campy lomma livida, Cavelerius spp., Cimex spp., for example Cimex adjunctus, Cimex hemipterus, Cimex lectularius, Cimex pilosellus, Collaria spp., Creontiades dilutus, Dasynus piperis, Dichelops furcatus, Diconocoris hewetti, Dysdercus spp., Euschistus spp., for example Euschistus heros, Euschistus servus, Euschistus tristigmus, Euschistus variolarius, Eurydema spp., Eurygaster spp., Halyomorpha halys, Heliopeltis spp., Horcias nobilellus, Leptocorisa spp., Leptocorisa varicornis, Leptoglossus occidentalis, Leptoglossus phyllopus, Lygocoris spp., for example Lygocoris pabulinus, Lygus spp., for example Lygus elisus, Lygus hesperus, Lygus lineolaris, Macropes excavatus, Megacopta cribraria, Miridae, Monalonion atratum, Nezara spp., for example Nezara viridula, Nysius spp., Oebalus spp., Pentomidae, Piesma quadrata, Piezodorus spp., for example Piezodorus guildinii, Psallus spp., Pseudacysta persea, Rhodnius spp., Sahlbergella singularis, Scaptocoris castanea, Scotinophora spp., Stephanitis nashi, Tibraca spp., Triatoma spp.; from the order of the Hymenoptera, for example Acromyrmex spp., Athalia spp., for example Athalia rosae, Atta spp., Camponotus spp., Dolichovespula spp., Diprion spp., for example Diprion similis, Hoplocampa spp., for example Hoplocampa cookei, Hoplocampa testudinea, Lasius spp., Linepithema (Iridiomyrmex) humile, Monomorium pharaonis, Paratrechina spp., Paravespula spp., Plagiolepis spp., Sirex spp., for example Sirex noctilio, Solenopsis invicta, Tapinoma spp., Technomyrmex albipes, Urocerus spp., Vespa spp., for example Vespa crabro, Wasmannia auropunctata, Xeris spp.; from the order of the Isopoda, for example Armadillidium vulgare, Oniscus asellus, Porcellio scaber; from the order of the Isoptera, for example Coptotermes spp., for example Coptotermes formosanus, Cornitermes cumulans, Cryptotermes spp., Incisitermes spp., Kalotermes spp., Microtermes obesi, Nasutitermes spp., Odontotermes spp., Porotermes spp., Reticulitermes spp., for example Reticulitermes flavipes, Reticulitermes hesperus; from the order of the Lepidoptera, for example Achroia grisella, Acronicta major, Adoxophyes spp., for example Adoxophyes orana, Aedia leucomelas, Agrotis spp., for example Agrotis segetum, Agrotis ipsilon, Alabama spp., for example Alabama argillacea, Amyelois transitella, Anarsia spp., Anticarsia spp., for example Anticarsia gemmatalis, Argyroploce spp., Autographa spp., Barathra brassicae, Blastodacna atra, Borbo cinnara, Bucculatrix thurberiella, Bupalus piniarius, Busseola spp., Cacoecia spp., Caloptilia theivora, Capua reticulana, Carpocapsa pomonella, Carposina niponensis, Cheimatobia brumata, Chilo spp., for example Chilo plejadellus, Chilo suppressalis, Choreutis pariana, Choristoneura spp., Chrysodeixis chalcites, Clysia ambiguella, Cnaphalocerus spp., Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, Cnephasia spp., Conopomorpha spp., Conotrachelus spp., Copitarsia spp., Cydia spp., for example Cydia nigricana, Cydia pomonella, Dalaca noctuides, Diaphania spp., Diparopsis spp., Diatraea saccharalis, Dioryctria spp., for example Dioryctria zimmermani, Earias spp., Ecdytolopha aurantium, Elasmopalpus lignosellus, Eldana saccharina, Ephestia spp., for example Ephestia elutella, Ephestia kuehniella, Epinotia spp., Epiphyas postvittana, Erannis spp., Erschoviella musculana, Etiella spp., Eudocima spp., Eulia spp., Eupoecilia ambiguella, Euproctis spp., for example Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Euxoa spp., Feltia spp., Galleria mellonella, Gracillaria spp., Grapholitha spp., for example Grapholita molesta, Grapholita prunivora, Hedy lepta spp., Helicoverpa spp., for example Helicoverpa armigera, Helicoverpa zea, Heliothis spp., for example Heliothis virescens, Hepialus spp., for example Hepialus humuli, Hofmannophila pseudospretella, Homoeosoma spp., Homona spp., Hyponomeuta padella, Kakivoria flavofasciata, Lampides spp., Laphygma spp., Laspeyresia molesta, Leucinodes orbonalis, Leucoptera spp., for example Leucoptera coffeella, Lithocolletis spp., for example Lithocolletis blancardella, Lithophane antennata, Lobesia spp., for example Lobesia botrana, Loxagrotis albicosta, Lymantria spp., for example Lymantria dispar, Lyonetia spp., for example Lyonetia clerkella, Malacosoma neustria, Maruca testulalis, Mamestra brassicae, Melanitis leda, Mocis spp., Monopis obviella, Mythimna separata, Nemapogon cloacellus, Nymphula spp., Oiketicus spp., Omphisa spp., Operophtera spp., Oria spp., Orthaga spp., Ostrinia spp., for example Ostrinia nubilalis, Panolis flammea, Parnara spp., Pectinophora spp., for example Pectinophora gossypiella, Perileucoptera spp., Phthorimaea spp., for example Phthorimaea operculella, Phyllocnistis citrella, Phyllonorycter spp., for example Phyllonorycter blancardella, Phyllonorycter crataegella, Pieris spp., for example Pieris rapae, Platynota stultana, Plodia interpunctella, Plusia spp., Plutella xylostella (=Plutella maculipennis), Podesia spp., for example Podesia syringae, Prays spp., Prodenia spp., Protoparce spp., Pseudaletia spp., for example Pseudaletia unipuncta, Pseudoplusia includens, Pyrausta nubilalis, Rachiplusia nu, Schoenobius spp., for example Schoenobius bipunctifer, Scirpophaga spp., for example Scirpophaga innotata, Scotia segetum, Sesamia spp., for example Sesamia inferens, Sparganothis spp., Spodoptera spp., for example Spodoptera eradiana, Spodoptera exigua, Spodoptera frugiperda, Spodoptera praefica, Stathmopoda spp., Stenoma spp., Stomopteryx subsecivella, Synanthedon spp., Tecia solanivora, Thaumetopoea spp., Thermesia gemmatalis, Tinea cloacella, Tinea pellionella, Tineola bisselliella, Tortrix spp., Trichophaga tapetzella, Trichoplusia spp., for example Trichoplusia ni, Tryporyza incertulas, Tuta absoluta, Virachola spp.; from the order of the Orthoptera or Saltatoria, for example Acheta domesticus, Dichroplus spp., Gryllotalpa spp., for example Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa, Hieroglyphus spp., Locusta spp., for example Locusta migratoria, Melanoplus spp., for example Melanoplus devastator, Paratlanticus ussuriensis, Schistocerca gregaria; from the order of the Phthiraptera, for example Damalinia spp., Haematopinus spp., Linognathus spp., Pediculus spp., Phylloxera vastatrix, Phthirus pubis, Trichodectes spp.; from the order of the Psocoptera, for example Lepinotus spp., Liposcelis spp.; from the order of the Siphonaptera, for example, Ceratophyllus spp., Ctenocephalides spp., for example Ctenocephalides canis, Ctenocephalides felis, Pulex irritans, Tunga penetrans, Xenopsylla cheopis; from the order of the Thysanoptera, for example Anaphothrips obscuras, Baliothrips biformis, Chaetanaphothrips leeuweni, Drepanothrips reuteri, Enneothrips flavens, Frankliniella spp., for example Frankliniella fusca, Frankliniella occidentalis, Frankliniella schultzei, Frankliniella tritici, Frankliniella vaccinii, Frankliniella williamsi, Haplothrips spp., Heliothrips spp., Hercinothrips femoralis, Kakothrips spp., Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus, Scirtothrips spp., Taeniothrips cardamomi, Thrips spp., for example Thrips palmi, Thrips tabaci; from the order of the Zygentoma (= Thysanura), for example Ctenolepisma spp., Lepisma saccharina, Lepismodes inquilinus, Thermobia domestica; from the class of the Symphyla, for example Scutigerella spp., for example Scutigerella immaculata; pests from the phylum of the Mollusca, for example from the class of the Bivalvia, for example Dreissena spp., and also from the class of the Gastropoda, for example Arion spp., for example Arion ater rufus, Biomphalaria spp., Bulinus spp., Deroceras spp., for example Deroceras laeve, Galba spp., Lymnaea spp., Oncomelania spp., Pomacea spp., Succinea spp.; plant pests from the phylum of the Nematoda, i.e. phytoparasitic nematodes, in particular Aglenchus spp., for example Aglenchus agricola, Anguina spp., for example Anguina tritici, Aphelenchoides spp., for example Aphelenchoides arachidis, Aphelenchoides fragariae, Belonolaimus spp., for example Belonolaimus gracilis, Belonolaimus longicaudatus, Belonolaimus nortoni, Bursaphelenchus spp., for example Bursaphelenchus cocophilus, Bursaphelenchus eremus, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Cacopaurus spp., for example Cacopaurus pestis, Criconemella spp., for example Criconemella curvata, Criconemella onoensis, Criconemella ornata, Criconemella rusium, Criconemella xenoplax (= Mesocriconema xenoplax), Criconemoides spp., for example Criconemoides ferniae, Criconemoides onoense, Criconemoides ornatum, Ditylenchus spp., for example Ditylenchus dipsaci, Dolichodorus spp., Globodera spp., for example Globodera pallida, Globodera rostochiensis, Helicotylenchus spp., for example Helicotylenchus dihystera, Hemicriconemoides spp., Hemicycliophora spp., Heterodera spp., for example Heterodera avenae, Heterodera glycines, Heterodera schachtii, Hirschmaniella spp., Hoplolaimus spp., Longidorus spp., for example Longidorus africanus, Meloidogyne spp., for example Meloidogyne chitwoodi, Meloidogyne fallax, Meloidogyne hapla, Meloidogyne incognita, Meloinema spp., Nacobbus spp., Neotylenchus spp., Paralongidorus spp., Paraphelenchus spp., Paratrichodorus spp., for example Paratrichodorus minor, Paratylenchus spp., Pratylenchus spp., for example Pratylenchus penetrans, Pseudohalenchus spp., Psilenchus spp., Punctodera spp., Quinisulcius spp., Radopholus spp., for example Radopholus citrophilus, Radopholus similis, Rotylenchulus spp., Rotylenchus spp., Scutellonema spp., Subanguina spp., Trichodorus spp., for example Trichodorus obtusus, Trichodorus primitivus, Tylenchorhynchus spp., for example Tylenchorhynchus annulatus, Tylenchulus spp., for example Tylenchulus semipenetrans, Xiphinema spp., for example Xiphinema index.

[0245] The compounds of the formula (I) can optionally, at certain concentrations or application rates, also be used as herbicides, safeners, growth regulators or agents to improve plant properties, as microbicides or gametocides, for example as fungicides, antimycotics, bactericides, viricides (including agents against viroids) or as agents against MLO (mycoplasma-like organisms) and RLO (rickettsia-like organisms). If appropriate, they can also be used as intermediates or precursors for the synthesis of other active compounds. Formulations / Use forms

[0246] The present invention further relates to formulations, in particular formulations for controlling unwanted controlling animal pests. The formulation may be applied to the animal pest and / or in their habitat.

[0247] The formulation of the invention may be provided to the end user as “ready-for-use” use form, i.e. the formulations may be directly applied to the plants or seeds by a suitable device, such as a spraying or dusting device. Alternatively, the formulations may be provided to the end user in the form of concentrates which have to be diluted, preferably with water, prior to use. Unless otherwise indicated, the wording “formulation” therefore means such concentrate, whereas the wording “use form” means the end user as “ready-for-use” solution, i.e. usually such diluted formulation.

[0248] The formulation of the invention can be prepared in conventional manners, for example by mixing the compound of the invention with one or more suitable auxiliaries, such as disclosed herein.

[0249] The formulation comprises at least one compound of the invention and at least one agriculturally suitable auxiliary, e.g. carrier(s) and / or surfactant(s).

[0250] A carrier is a solid or liquid, natural or synthetic, organic or inorganic substance that is generally inert. The carrier generally improves the application of the compounds, for instance, to plants, plants parts or seeds. Examples of suitable solid carriers include, but are not limited to, ammonium salts, in particular ammonium sulfates, ammonium phosphates and ammonium nitrates, natural rock flours, such as kaolins, clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmorillonite and diatomaceous earth, silica gel and synthetic rock flours, such as finely divided silica, alumina and silicates. Examples of typically useful solid carriers for preparing granules include, but are not limited to crushed and fractionated natural rocks such as calcite, marble, pumice, sepiolite and dolomite, synthetic granules of inorganic and organic flours and granules of organic material such as paper, sawdust, coconut shells, maize cobs and tobacco stalks. Examples of suitable liquid carriers include, but are not limited to, water, organic solvents and combinations thereof. Examples of suitable solvents include polar and nonpolar organic chemical liquids, for example from the classes of aromatic and nonaromatic hydrocarbons (such as cyclohexane, paraffins, alkylbenzenes, xylene, toluene, tetrahydronaphthalene, alkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatics or chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons such as chlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes or methylene chloride), alcohols and polyols (which may optionally also be substituted, etherified and / or esterified, such as ethanol, propanol, butanol, benzylalcohol, cyclohexanol or glycol), ketones (such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, acetophenone, or cyclohexanone), esters (including fats and oils) and (poly)ethers, unsubstituted and substituted amines, amides (such as dimethylformamide or fatty acid amides) and esters thereof, lactams (such as N-alkylpyrrolidones, in particular N-methylpyrrolidone) and lactones, sulfones and sulfoxides (such as dimethyl sulfoxide), oils of vegetable or animal origin, nitriles (alkyl nitriles such as acetonitrile, propionotrilie, butyronitrile, or aromatic nitriles, such as benzonitrile), carbonic acid esters (cyclic carbonic acid esters, such as ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, or dialkyl carbonic acid esters, such as dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, dipropyl carbonate, dibutyl carbonate, dioctyl carbonate). The carrier may also be a liquefied gaseous extender, i.e. liquid which is gaseous at standard temperature and under standard pressure, for example aerosol propellants such as halohydrocarbons, butane, propane, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

[0251] Preferred solid carriers are selected from clays, talc and silica.

[0252] Preferred liquid carriers are selected from water, fatty acid amides and esters thereof, aromatic and nonaromatic hydrocarbons, lactams, lactones, carbonic acid esters, ketones, (poly)ethers.

[0253] The amount of carrier typically ranges from 1 to 99.99%, preferably from 5 to 99.9%, more preferably from 10 to 99.5%, and most preferably from 20 to 99% by weight of the formulation.

[0254] Liquid carriers are typically present in a range of from 20 to 90%, for example 30 to 80% by weight of the formulation.

[0255] Solid carriers are typically present in a range of from 0 to 50%, preferably 5 to 45%, for example 10 to 30% by weight of the formulation.

[0256] If the formulation comprises two or more carriers, the outlined ranges refer to the total amount of carriers.

[0257] The surfactant can be an ionic (cationic or anionic), amphoteric or non-ionic surfactant, such as ionic or non-ionic emulsifier (s), foam former(s), dispersant(s), wetting agent(s), penetration enhancer(s) and any mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable surfactants include, but are not limited to, salts of polyacrylic acid, ethoxylated polya(alpha-substituted)acrylate derivatives, salts of lignosulfonic acid (such as sodium lignosulfonate), salts of phenolsulfonic acid or naphthalenesulfonic acid, polycondensates of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide with or without alcohols, fatty acids or fatty amines (for example, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters such as castor oil ethoxylate, polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ethers, for example alkylaryl polyglycol ethers), substituted phenols (preferably alkylphenols or arylphenols), salts of sulfosuccinic esters, taurine derivatives (preferably alkyl taurates), phosphoric esters of polyethoxylated alcohols or phenols, fatty esters of polyols (such a fatty acid esters of glycerol, sorbitol or sucrose), sulfates (such as alkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates), sulfonates (for example, alkylsulfonates, arylsulfonates and alkylbenzene sulfonates), sulfonated polymers of naphthalene / formaldehyde, phosphate esters, protein hydrolysates, lignosulfite waste liquors and methylcellulose. Any reference to salts in this paragraph refers preferably to the respective alkali, alkaline earth and ammonium salts.

[0258] Preferred surfactants are selected from ethoxylated polya(alpha-substituted)acrylate derivatives, polycondensates of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide with alcohols, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, alkylbenzene sulfonates, sulfonated polymers of naphthalene / formaldehyde, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters such as castor oil ethoxylate, sodium lignosulfonate and arylphenol ethoxylate. The amount of surfactants typically ranges from 5 to 40%, for example 10 to 20%, by weight of the formulation.

[0259] Further examples of suitable auxiliaries include water repellents, siccatives, binders (adhesive, tackifier, fixing agent, such as carboxymethylcellulose, natural and synthetic polymers in the form of powders, granules or latices, such as gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate, natural phospholipids such as cephalins and lecithins and synthetic phospholipids, polyvinylpyrrolidone and tylose), thickeners and secondary thickeners (such as cellulose ethers, acrylic acid derivatives, xanthan gum, modified clays, e.g. the products available under the name Bentone, and finely divided silica), stabilizers (e.g. cold stabilizers, preservatives (e.g. dichlorophene, benzyl alcohol hemiformal, l,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-on, 2- methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one), antioxidants, light stabilizers, in particular UV stabilizers, or other agents which improve chemical and / or physical stability), dyes or pigments (such as inorganic pigments, e.g. iron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue; organic dyes, e.g. alizarin, azo and metal phthalocyanine dyes), antifoams (e.g. silicone antifoams and magnesium stearate), antifreezes, stickers, gibberellins and processing auxiliaries, mineral and vegetable oils, perfumes, waxes, nutrients (including trace nutrients, such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc), protective colloids, thixotropic substances, penetrants, sequestering agents and complex formers.

[0260] The choice of the auxiliaries depends on the intended mode of application of the compound of the invention and / or on the physical properties of the compound(s). Furthermore, the auxiliaries may be chosen to impart particular properties (technical, physical and / or biological properties) to the formulations or use forms prepared therefrom. The choice of auxiliaries may allow customizing the formulations to specific needs.

[0261] The formulation comprises an insecticidal / acaricidal / nematicidal effective amount of the compound(s) of the invention. The term "effective amount" denotes an amount, which is sufficient for controlling harmful insects / mites / nematodes on cultivated plants or in the protection of materials and which does not result in a substantial damage to the treated plants. Such an amount can vary in a broad range and is dependent on various factors, such as the insect / mite / nematode species to be controlled, the treated cultivated plant or material, the climatic conditions and the specific compound of the invention used. Usually, the formulation according to the invention contains from 0.01 to 99% by weight, preferably from 0.05 to 98% by weight, more preferred from 0.1 to 95% by weight, even more preferably from 0.5 to 90% by weight, most preferably from 1 to 80% by weight of the compound of the invention. It is possible that a formulation comprises two or more compounds of the invention. In such case the outlined ranges refer to the total amount of compounds of the present invention.

[0262] The formulation of the invention may be in any customary formulation type, such as solutions (e.g aqueous solutions), emulsions, water- and oil-based suspensions, powders (e.g. wettable powders, soluble powders), dusts, pastes, granules (e.g. soluble granules, granules for broadcasting), suspoemulsion concentrates, natural or synthetic products impregnated with the compound of the invention, fertilizers and also microencapsulations in polymeric substances. The compound of the invention may be present in a suspended, emulsified or dissolved form. Examples of particular suitable formulation types are solutions, watersoluble concentrates (e.g. SL, LS), dispersible concentrates (DC), suspensions and suspension concentrates (e.g. SC, OD, OF, FS), emulsifiable concentrates (e.g. EC), emulsions (e.g. EW, EO, ES, ME, SE), capsules (e.g. CS, ZC), pastes, pastilles, wettable powders or dusts (e.g. WP, SP, WS, DP, DS), pressings (e.g. BR, TB, DT), granules (e.g. WG, SG, GR, FG, GG, MG), insecticidal articles (e.g. LN), as well as gel formulations for the treatment of plant propagation materials such as seeds (e.g. GW, GF). These and further formulations types are defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). An overview is given in the "Catalogue of pesticide formulation types and international coding system", Technical Monograph No. 2, 6th Ed. May 2008, Croplife International.

[0263] Preferably, the formulation of the invention is in form of one of the following types: EC, SC, FS, SE, OD, WG, WP, CS, more preferred EC, SC, OD, WG, CS.

[0264] Further details about examples of formulation types and their preparation are given below. If two or more compounds of the invention are present, the outlined amount of compound of the invention refers to the total amount of compounds of the present invention. This applies mutatis mutandis for any further component of the formulation, if two or more representatives of such component, e.g. wetting agent, binder, are present. i) Water-soluble concentrates (SL, LS)

[0265] 10-60 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention and 5-15 % by weight surfactant (e.g. polycondensates of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide with alcohols) are dissolved in such amount of water and / or water-soluble solvent (e.g. alcohols such as propylene glycol or carbonates such as propylene carbonate) to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. Before application the concentrate is diluted with water. ii) Dispersible concentrates (DC)

[0266] 5-25 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention and 1-10 % by weight surfactant and / or binder (e.g. polyvinylpyrrolidone) are dissolved in such amount of organic solvent (e.g. cyclohexanone) to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. Dilution with water gives a dispersion. iii) Emulsifiable concentrates (EC)

[0267] 15-70 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention and 5-10 % by weight surfactant (e.g. a mixture of calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate) are dissolved in such amount of water-insoluble organic solvent (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbon or fatty acid amide) and if needed additional water-soluble solvent to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. Dilution with water gives an emulsion. iv) Emulsions (EW, EO, ES)

[0268] 5-40 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention and 1-10 % by weight surfactant (e.g. a mixture of calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate, or polycondensates of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide with or without alcohols) are dissolved in 20-40 % by weight waterinsoluble organic solvent (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbon). This mixture is added to such amount of water by means of an emulsifying machine to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. The resulting formulation is a homogeneous emulsion. Before application the emulsion may be further diluted with water. v) Suspensions and suspension concentrates v-1) Water-based (SC, FS)

[0269] In a suitable grinding equipment, e.g. an agitated ball mill, 20-60 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are comminuted with addition of 2-10 % by weight surfactant (e.g. sodium lignosulfonate and polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether), 0.1-2 % by weight thickener (e.g. xanthan gum) and water to give a fine active substance suspension. The water is added in such amount to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. Dilution with water gives a stable suspension of the active substance. For FS type formulations up to 40 % by weight binder (e.g. polyvinylalcohol) is added. v-2) Oil-based (OD, OF)

[0270] In a suitable grinding equipment, e.g. an agitated ball mill, 20-60 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are comminuted with addition of 2-10 % by weight surfactant (e.g. sodium lignosulfonate and polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether), 0.1-2 % by weight thickener (e.g. modified clay, in particular Bentone, or silica) and an organic carrier to give a fine active substance oil suspension. The organic carrier is added in such amount to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. Dilution with water gives a stable dispersion of the active substance. vi) Water-dispersible granules and water-soluble granules (WG, SG)

[0271] 1-90 % by weight, preferably 20-80%, most preferably 50-80 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are ground finely with addition of surfactant (e.g. sodium lignosulfonate and sodium alkylnaphthylsulfonates) and potentially carrier material and converted to water-dispersible or water- soluble granules by means of typical technical appliances like e.g. extrusion, spray drying, fluidized bed granulation. The surfactant and carrier material are used in such amount to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. Dilution with water gives a stable dispersion or solution of the active substance. vii) Water-dispersible powders and water-soluble powders (WP, SP, WS)

[0272] 50-80 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are ground in a rotor-stator mill with addition of 1-20 % by weight surfactant (e.g. sodium lignosulfonate, sodium alkylnaphthylsulfonates) and such amount of solid carrier, e.g. silica gel, to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. Dilution with water gives a stable dispersion or solution of the active substance. viii) Gel (GW, GF)

[0273] In an agitated ball mill, 5-25 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are comminuted with addition of 3-10 % by weight surfactant (e.g. sodium lignosulfonate), 1-5 % by weight binder (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose) and such amount of water to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. This results in a fine suspension of the active substance. Dilution with water gives a stable suspension of the active substance. ix) Microemulsion (ME)

[0274] 5-20 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are added to 5-30 % by weight organic solvent blend (e.g. fatty acid dimethylamide and cyclohexanone), 10-25 % by weight surfactant blend (e.g. polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ether and arylphenol ethoxylate), and such amount of water to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. This mixture is stirred for 1 h to produce spontaneously a thermodynamically stable microemulsion. x) Microcapsules (CS)

[0275] An oil phase comprising 5-50 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention, 0-40 % by weight water-insoluble organic solvent (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbon), 2-15 % by weight acrylic monomers (e.g. methylmethacrylate, methacrylic acid and a di- or triacrylate) are dispersed into an aqueous solution of a protective colloid (e.g. polyvinyl alcohol). Radical polymerization initiated by a radical initiator results in the formation of poly (meth) acrylate microcapsules. Alternatively, an oil phase comprising 5-50 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention, 0-40 % by weight water-insoluble organic solvent (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbon), and an isocyanate monomer (e.g. diphenylmethene-4,4'-diisocyanatae) are dispersed into an aqueous solution of a protective colloid (e.g. polyvinyl alcohol), this resulting in the formation of polyurea microcapsules. Optionally, the addition of a polyamine (e.g. hexamethylenediamine) is also used to result in the formation of polyurea microcapsules. The monomers amount to 1-10 % by weight of the total CS formulation. xi) Dustable powders (DP, DS)

[0276] 1-10 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are ground finely and mixed intimately with such amount of solid carrier, e.g. finely divided kaolin, to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. xii) Granules (GR, FG)

[0277] 0.5-30 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are ground finely and associated with such amount of solid carrier (e.g. silicate) to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight. xiii) Ultra-low volume liquids (UL)

[0278] 1-50 % by weight of at least one compound of the invention are dissolved in such amount of organic solvent, e.g. aromatic hydrocarbon, to result in a total amount of 100 % by weight.

[0279] The formulations types i) to xiii) may optionally comprise further auxiliaries, such as 0.1-1 % by weight preservatives, 0.1-1 % by weight antifoams, 0.1-1 % by weight dyes and / or pigments, and 5-10% by weight antifreezes.

[0280] Mixtures

[0281] The compounds of the formula (I) may also be employed as a mixture with one or more suitable fungicides, bactericides, acaricides, molluscicides, nematicides, insecticides, microbiologicals, beneficial species, herbicides, fertilizers, bird repellents, phytotonics, sterilants, safeners, semiochemicals and / or plant growth regulators, in order thus, for example, to broaden the spectrum of action, to prolong the duration of action, to increase the rate of action, to prevent repulsion or prevent evolution of resistance. In addition, such active compound combinations may improve plant growth and / or tolerance to abiotic factors, for example high or low temperatures, to drought or to elevated water content or soil salinity. It is also possible to improve flowering and fruiting performance, optimize germination capacity and root development, facilitate harvesting and improve yields, influence maturation, improve the quality and / or the nutritional value of the harvested products, prolong storage life and / or improve the processability of the harvested products.

[0282] Furthermore, the compounds of the formula (I) can be present in a mixture with other active compounds or semiochemicals such as attractants and / or bird repellants and / or plant activators and / or growth regulators and / or fertilizers. Likewise, the compounds of the formula (I) can be used to improve plant properties such as, for example, growth, yield and quality of the harvested material.

[0283] In a particular embodiment according to the invention, the compounds of the formula (I) are present in formulations or the use forms prepared from these formulations in a mixture with further compounds, preferably those as described below.

[0284] If one of the compounds mentioned below can occur in different tautomeric forms, these forms are also included even if not explicitly mentioned in each case. Further, all named mixing partners can, if their functional groups enable this, optionally form salts with suitable bases or acids. Insecticides / acaricides / nematicides

[0285] The active compounds identified here by their common names are known and are described, for example, in the pesticide handbook (“The Pesticide Manual” 16th Ed., British Crop Protection Council 2012) or can be found on the Internet (e.g. http: / / www.alanwood.net / pesticides). The classification is based on the current IRAC Mode of Action Classification Scheme at the time of filing of this patent application.

[0286] (1) Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, preferably carbamates selected from alanycarb, aldicarb, bendiocarb, benfuracarb, butocarboxim, butoxycarboxim, carbaryl, carbofuran, carbosulfan, ethiofencarb, fenobucarb, formetanate, furathiocarb, isoprocarb, methiocarb, methomyl, metolcarb, oxamyl, pirimicarb, propoxur, thiodicarb, thiofanox, triazamate, trimethacarb, XMC and xylylcarb, or organophosphates selected from acephate, azamethiphos, azinphos-ethyl, azinphos-methyl, cadusafos, chlorethoxyfos, chlorfenvinphos, chlormephos, chlorpyrifos-methyl, coumaphos, cyanophos, demeton-S-methyl, diazinon, dichlorvos / DDVP, dicrotophos, dimethoate, dimethylvinphos, disulfoton, EPN, ethion, ethoprophos, famphur, fenamiphos, fenitrothion, fenthion, fosthiazate, heptenophos, imicyafos, isofenphos, isopropyl O-(methoxyaminothiophosphoryl) salicylate, isoxathion, malathion, mecarbam, methamidophos, methidathion, mevinphos, monocrotophos, naled, omethoate, oxydemeton-methyl, parathion-methyl, phenthoate, phorate, phosalone, phosmet, phosphamidon, phoxim, pirimiphos-methyl, profenofos, propetamphos, prothiofos, pyraclofos, pyridaphenthion, quinalphos, sulfotep, tebupirimfos, temephos, terbufos, tetrachlorvinphos, thiometon, triazophos, triclorfon and vamidothion.

[0287] (2) GABA-gated chloride channel blockers, preferably cyclodiene-organochlorines selected from chlordane and endosulfan, or phenylpyrazoles (fiproles) selected from ethiprole and fipronil.

[0288] (3) Sodium channel modulators, preferably pyrethroids selected from acrinathrin, allethrin, d-cis-trans allethrin, d-trans allethrin, bifenthrin, bioallethrin, bioallethrin s-cyclopentenyl isomer, bioresmethrin, cycloprothrin, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, gamma-cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, beta-cypermethrin, theta-cypermethrin, zeta-cypermethrin, cyphenothrin [(IR)-trans-isomer], deltamethrin, empenthrin [(EZ)-(lR)-isomer], esfenvalerate, etofenprox, fenpropathrin, fenvalerate, flucythrinate, flumethrin, tau-fluvalinate, halfenprox, imiprothrin, kadethrin, momfluorothrin, permethrin, phenothrin [(IR)-trans-isomer], prallethrin, pyrethrins (pyrethrum), renofluthrin, resmethrin, silafluofen, tefluthrin, tetramethrin, tetramethrin [(1R)- isomer)], tralomethrin and transfluthrin, or DDT or methoxychlor.

[0289] (4) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive modulators, preferably neonicotinoids selected from acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and thiamethoxam, or nicotine, or sulfoximines selected from sulfoxaflor, or butenolids selected from flupyradifurone, or mesoionics selected from dicloromezotiaz and triflumezopyrim, or pyridylidenes selected from Flupyrimin. (5) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric modulators (site I), preferably spinosyns selected from spinetoram and spinosad.

[0290] (6) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) allosteric modulators, preferably avermectins / milbemycins selected from abamectin, emamectin benzoate, lepimectin and milbemectin.

[0291] (7) Juvenile hormone mimics, preferably juvenile hormone analogues selected from hydroprene, kinoprene and methoprene, or fenoxycarb or pyriproxyfen.

[0292] (8) Miscellaneous non-specific (multi-site) inhibitors, preferably alkyl halides selected from methyl bromide and other alkyl halides, or chloropicrine or sulphuryl fluoride or borax or tartar emetic or methyl isocyanate generators selected from diazomet and metam.

[0293] (9) Chordotonal organ TRPV channel modulators, preferably pyridine azomethanes selected from pymetrozine and pyrifluquinazon, or pyropenes selected from afidopyropen.

[0294] (10) Mite growth inhibitors affecting CHS1 selected from clofentezine, hexythiazox, diflo vidazin and etoxazole.

[0295] (11) Microbial disruptors of the insect gut membranes selected from Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, Bacillus sphaericus, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, and B. t. plant proteins selected from Cry 1 Ab, Cry 1 Ac, CrylFa, Cry 1 A.105, Cry2Ab, Vip3A, mCry3A, Cry3Ab, Cry3Bb and Cry34Abl / 35Abl.

[0296] (12) Inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase, preferably ATP disruptors selected from diafenthiuron, or organotin compounds selected from azocyclotin, cyhexatin and fenbutatin oxide, or propargite or tetradifon.

[0297] (13) Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation via disruption of the proton gradient selected from chlorfenapyr, DNOC and sulfluramid.

[0298] (14) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channel blockers selected from bensultap, cartap hydrochloride, thiocylam and thiosultap-sodium.

[0299] (15) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis affecting CHS1, preferably benzoylureas selected from bistrifluron, chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, flucycloxuron, flufenoxuron, hexaflumuron, lufenuron, novaluron, noviflumuron, teflubenzuron and triflumuron.

[0300] (16) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 1 selected from buprofezin. (17) Moulting disruptors (in particular for Diptera, i.e. dipterans) selected from cyromazine.

[0301] (18) Ecdysone receptor agonists, preferably diacylhydrazines selected from chromafenozide, halofenozide, methoxyfenozide and tebufenozide.

[0302] (19) Octopamine receptor agonists selected from amitraz.

[0303] (20) Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitors selected from hydramethylnone, acequinocyl, fluacrypyrim and bifenazate.

[0304] (21) Mitochondrial complex I electron transport inhibitors, preferably METI acaricides and insecticides selected from fenazaquin, fenpyroximate, pyrimidifen, pyridaben, tebufenpyrad and tolfenpyrad, or rotenone (Derris).

[0305] (22) Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers, preferably oxadiazines selected from indoxacarb, or semicarbazones selected from metaflumizone.

[0306] (23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase, preferably tetronic and tetramic acid derivatives selected from spirodiclofen, spiromesifen, spiropidion and spirotetramat.

[0307] (24) Mitochondrial complex IV electron transport inhibitors, preferably phosphides selected from aluminium phosphide, calcium phosphide, phosphine and zinc phosphide, or cyanides selected from calcium cyanide, potassium cyanide and sodium cyanide.

[0308] (25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors, preferably / ?<?m-kctonitrilc derivatives selected from cyenopyrafen and cyflumetofen, or carboxanilides selected from pyflubumide.

[0309] (28) Ryanodine receptor modulators, preferably diamides selected from chlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole, cyclaniliprole, flubendiamide and tetraniliprole.

[0310] (29) Chordotonal organ nicotinamidase inhibitors selected from flonicamid.

[0311] (30) GABA-gated chlorid channel allosteric modulators, preferably meta-diamides selected from broflanilide, or isoxazoles selected from fluxametamide and isocycloseram.

[0312] (31) Baculoviruses, preferably Granuloviruses (GVs) selected from Cydia pomonella GV and Thaumatotibia leucotreta (GV), or Nucleopolyhedro viruses (NPVs) selected from Anticarsia gemmatalis MNPV, Flucypyriprole and Helicoverpa armigera NPV.

[0313] (32) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor allosteric modulators (site II) selected from GS-omega / kappa HXTX-Hvla peptide. (33) Calcium-activated potassium channel KCa2 modulators selected from acynonapyr.

[0314] (34) Mitochondrial complex III electron transfer inhibitors (non-Qo site) selected from flometoquin.

[0315] (36) Chordotonal organ modulators (undefined target site) selected from dimpropyridaz.

[0316] (UN) Compounds of unknown or uncertain MoA (target protein responsible for biological activity is unknown, or uncharacterized) selected from azadirachtin, benzoximate, benzpyrimoxan, bromopropylate, chinomethionat, dicofol, lime sulfur, mancozeb, oxazosulfyl, pyridalyl, and sulfur.

[0317] (UNB) Bacterial agents (non-Bt) of unknown or uncertain MoA (Target protein responsible for biological activity is unknown or uncharacterized) selected from Burkholderia spp., and Wolbachia pipientis (Zap).

[0318] (UNE) Botanical essence including synthetic, extracts and unrefined oils with unknown or uncertain MoA (target protein responsible for biological activity is unknown, or uncharacterized) selected from Chenopodium ambrosioides near ambrosioides extract and fatty acid monoesters with glycerol or propanediol neem oil.

[0319] (UNF) Fungal agents of unknown or uncertain MoA (Target protein responsible for biological activity is unknown, or uncharacterized) selected from Beauveria bassiana strains, Metarhizium anisopliae strain F52, and Paecilomyces fumosoroseus Apopka strain 97.

[0320] (UNM) Non-specific mechanical and physical disruptors (Target protein responsible for biological activity is unknown, or uncharacterized) selected from Diatomaceous earth, and mineral oil.

[0321] (UNP) Peptides of unknown or uncertain mode of action selected from Ul-AGTX-Talb-QA.

[0322] Inhibitory nucleic acid molecules, preferably inhibitory ribonucleic acid molecules (RNAi), preferably inhibitory ribonucleic acid molecules (RNAi) selected from Vadescana (varroa destructor calmodulin gene-specific double-stranded interfering EP15).

[0323] Further active compounds selected from Afoxolaner, Bentioflumin, Bisulflufen, Chloroprallethrin, Cryolite, Cybenzoxasulfyl, Cycloxaprid, Cyetpyrafen, Cyhalodiamide, Cyproflanilide (CAS 2375110-88- 4), Esafoxolaner, epsilon-Metofluthrin, epsilon-Momfluthrin, Fenmezoditiaz, Fluchlordiniliprole, Fluensulfone, Flufenerim, Flufenoxystrobin, Flufiprole, Fluhexafon, Fluralaner, Fufenozide, Flupentiofenox, Flupyroxystrobin, Guadipyr, Heptafluthrin, Imidaclothiz, Indazapyroxamet, Iprodione, Isoflualanam, kappa-Bifenthrin, kappa-Tefluthrin, Eotilaner, Meperfluthrin, Mivorilaner, Modoflaner, Nicofluprole (CAS 1771741-86-6), Paichongding, Pioxaniliprole, Piperflanilide, Pyriminostrobin, Sarolaner, Spidoxamat, Spirobudifen, Sulfiflumin, Tetramethylfluthrin, Tetrachlorantraniliprole, Tiapyrachlor, Tigolaner, Tiorantraniliprole, Thiofluoximate, Tyclopyrazoflor, lodomethane; furthermore preparations based on Bacillus firmus (1-1582, Votivo), azadirachtin (BioNeem), and Ledprona (Calantha®), pelargonic acid (known from WO 2023 148028 Al) and also the following compounds: 1- { 2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulphinyl]phenyl } -3-(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- 1 ,2,4-triazole-5- amine (known from WO 2006043635) (CAS 885026-50-6), 2-chloro-N-[2-{l-[(2E)-3-(4- chlorophenyl)prop-2-en- 1 -yl]piperidin-4-yl } -4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]isonicotinamide (known from WO 2006003494) (CAS 872999-66-1), 3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-l,8- diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-2-one (known from WO 2010052161) (CAS 1225292-17-0), 3-(4-chloro-2,6- dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-2-oxo-l,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl ethyl carbonate (known from EP 2647626) (CAS 1440516-42-6), PF1364 (known from JP 2010018586) (CAS 1204776-60-2), (3E)-3-[l- [(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-2-pyridylidene]-l,l,l-trifluoro-propan-2-one (known from WO 2013144213) (CAS 1461743-15-6), A-[3-(benzylcarbamoyl)-4-chlorophenyl]-l-methyl-3- (pentafluoroethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-l / 7-pyrazole-5-carboxamide (known from WO 2010 051926) (CAS 1226889- 14-0) , 5-bromo-4-chloro-A- [4-chloro-2-methyl-6-(methylcarbamoyl)phenyl] -2-(3- chloro-2-pyridyl)pyrazole-3-carboxamide (known from CN 103232431) (CAS 1449220-44-3), 4-[5-(3,5- dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-A-(cA-l-oxido-3-thietanyl)- benzamide, 4-[5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-A-(tran.s- l-oxido-3-thietanyl)-benzamide and 4-[(5S)-5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3- isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-A-(cA-l-oxido-3-thietanyl)benzamide (known from WO 2013050317 Al) (CAS 1332628-83-7), A-[3-chloro-l-(3-pyridinyl)-lH-pyrazol-4-yl]-A-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl] -propanamide, (+)-A-[3-chloro-l-(3-pyridinyl)-lH-pyrazol-4-yl]-A-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl) sulfinyl] -propanamide and (-)-A-[3-chloro-l-(3-pyridinyl)-lH-pyrazol-4-yl]-A-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3- trifluoropropyl) sulfinyl] -propanamide (known from WO 2013162715 A2, WO 2013162716 A2,

[0324] US 20140213448 Al) (CAS 1477923-37-7), 5-[[(2E)-3-chloro-2-propen-l-yl]amino]-l-[2,6-dichloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl] -4- [(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl] - 1 H-py razole-3-carbon itri le (known from

[0325] CN 101337937 A) (CAS 1105672-77-2), 3-bromo-W[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino) thioxomethyl] phenyl] - 1 -(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)- lH-pyrazole-5-carboxamide, (Liudaibenjiaxuanan, known from CN 103109816 A) (CAS 1232543-85-9), W[4-chloro-2-[[(l,l-dimethylethyl)amino] carbonyl] -6-methylphenyl] -1 -(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-3-(fluoromethoxy)- lH-pyrazole-5-carboxamide (known from WO 2012034403 Al) (CAS 1268277-22-0), A-[2-(5-amino-l, 3, 4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-4-chloro- 6-methylphenyl] -3-bromo- 1 -(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)- lH-pyrazole-5-carboxamide (known from

[0326] WO 2011085575 Al) (CAS 1233882-22-8), 4-[3-[2,6-dichloro-4-[(3,3-dichloro-2-propen-l-yl)oxy] phenoxy]propoxy]-2-methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidine (known from CN 101337940 A) (CAS 1108184-52-6), (IE)- and 2(Z)-2-[2-(4-cyanophenyl)-l-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethylidene]W-[4- (difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-hydrazinecarboxamide (known from CN 101715774 A) (CAS 1232543-85-9), 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-4-(lH-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenyl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid ester (known from CN 103524422 A) (CAS 1542271-46-4), (4aS)-7-chloro-2,5-dihydro-2- [ [(methoxycarbonyl) [4- [(trifhroromethyl)thio]phenyl] amino] carbonyl] -indeno[ 1 ,2-e] [ 1 ,3 ,4] oxadiazine- 4a(3H) -carboxylic acid methyl ester (known from CN 102391261 A) (CAS 1370358-69-2), 6-deoxy-3- 6>-ethyl-2,4-di-6>-methyl- 1 - [A- [4- [ 1 - [4-( 1 , 1 ,2,2,2-pentafluoroethoxy)phenyl] - \H- 1 ,2,4-triazol-3-yl] phenyl]carbamate]-a-L-mannopyranose (known from US 20140275503 Al) (CAS 1181213-14-8), 8-(2- cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza- bicyclo[3.2.1]octane (CAS 1253850-56-4), (8-antz)-8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl- phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.2. l]octane (CAS 933798-27-7), (8-syri)- 8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza- bicyclo[3.2.1]octane (known from WO 2007040280 Al, WO 2007040282 Al) (CAS 934001-66-8), N- [4-(aminothioxomethyl)-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-3-bromo-l-(3-chloro-2- pyridinyl)-l / 7-pyrazole-5-carboxamide (known from CN 103265527 A) (CAS 1452877-50-7), 3-(4- chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-l -methyl- l,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decane-2, 4-dione (known from WO 2014187846 Al) (CAS 1638765-58-8), 3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-l-methyl-2-oxo-l, 8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl-carbonic acid ethyl ester (known from WO 2010066780 Al, WO 2011151146 Al) (CAS 1229023-00-0), A-[l-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-lH-pyrazol-3-yl]-2-(trifluoromethyl) benzamide (known from WO 2014053450 Al) (CAS 1594624-87-9), A-[2-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-2H-l,2, 3-triazol-4-yl]-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (known from WO 2014053450 Al) (CAS 1594637-65-6), N-[l-(3,5-difluoro-2-pyridinyl)-lH-pyrazol-3-yl]-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (known from WO 2014053450 Al) (CAS 1594626-19-3), A-[3-chloro-l-(3-pyridinyl)-lH-pyrazol-4-yl]-2- (methylsulfonyl)-propanamide (known from WO 2019236274 Al) (CAS 2396747-83-2), N-[2-bromo-4- [ 1 ,2,2,2-tetrafluoro- 1 -(trifluoromethyl)ethyl] -6-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl] -2-fluoro-3- [(4-fluorobenzoyl) amino] -benzamide (known from WO 2019059412 Al) (CAS 1207977-87-4), 2-(5-cyclopropyl-3- ethylsulfonyl-2-pyridyl)-5-(trifluoromethylsulfinyl)-l,3-benzoxazole (known from WO 2017146226 Al) (CAS 2128706-04-5), 6-(5-cyclopropyl-3-ethylsulfonyl-2-pyridyl)-2,2-difluoro-7-methyl- [l,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]benzimidazole (known from WO 2020013147 Al) (CAS 2408220-91-5), l-[6-(2,2- difluoro-7-methyl-[l,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]benzimidazole-6-yl)-5-ethylsulfonyl-3- pyridyl]cyclopropanecarbonitrile (known from WO 2020013147 Al) (CAS 2408220-94-8), 2-(3- ethylsulfonyl-2-pyridyl)-5-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropoxy)pyrazine (known from WO 2017065228 Al) (CAS 2095470-94-1) 5-[[(lR,3R)-3-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2,2-dichloro-cyclopropane- carbonyl]amino]-2-chloro-N-[3-[(2,2-difluoroacetyl)amino]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]benzamide (known from WO 2022072650 Al) (CAS 2649032-72-2), 2-chloro-N-[3-[(2,2-difluoroacetyl)amino]-2,4- difluoro-phenyl]-5-[[rel-(lR,3R)-3-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2,2-dichloro-cyclopropane- carbonyl]amino]benzamide (known from WO 2018071327 Al) (CAS 2220132-55-6).

[0327] Nematicides

[0328] The active compounds identified here by their common names are known and are described, for example, in the pesticide handbook (“The Pesticide Manual” 16th Ed., British Crop Protection Council 2012) or can be found on the Internet (e.g. http: / / www.alanwood.net / pesticides). The classification is based on the current Nematicide IRAC Mode of Action Classification Groups at the time of filing of this patent application.

[0329] (Group N-l) Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, preferably (N-1A) carbamates selected from aldicarb, benfuracarb, carbofuran, carbosulfan and thiodicarb, or (N-1B) organophosphates selected from cadusafos, ethoprofos, fenamiphos, fosthiazate, imicyafos, phorate and terbufos.

[0330] (Group N-2) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) allosteric modulators, preferably avermectins selected from abamectin and emamectin benzoate.

[0331] (Group N-3) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors, especially inhibitors of succinatecoenzyme Q reductase, preferably pyridinylmethyl-benzamides selected from cyclobutrifluram and fluopyram.

[0332] (Group N-4) Lipid synthesis / growth regulation modulators, especially inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase, preferably tetronic and tetramic acid derivatives selected from spirotetramat.

[0333] (Group N-UN) Compounds of unknown or uncertain mode of action with various chemistries, selected from fluensulfone, fluazaindolizine, furfural, iprodione and tioxazafen.

[0334] (Group N-UNX) Compounds of unknown or uncertain mode of action: Presumed multi-site inhibitors, preferably volatile sulphur generators selected from carbon disulphide and dimethyl disulphide (DMDS), or carbon disulphide liberators selected from sodium tetrathiocarbonate, or alkyl halides selected from methyl bromide and methyl iodide (iodomethane), or halogenated hydrocarbons selected from 1,2- dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) and 1,3-dichloropropene, or chloropicrin, or methyl isothiocyanate generators selected from allyl isothiocyanate, diazomet, metam potassium and metam sodium.

[0335] (Group N-UNB) Bacterial agents (non-Bt) of unknown or uncertain mode of action, preferably bacterium or bacterium-derived, selected from Burkholderia spp., e.g. rinojensis A396, Bacillus spp., e.g. firmus, licheniformis , amyloliquefaciens or subtilis, Pasteuria spp., e.g. penetrans or nishizawae, Pseudomonas spp., e.g. chlororaphis or fluorescens, and Streptomyces spp., e.g. lydicus, dicklowii or albogriseolus .

[0336] (Group N-UNF) Fungal agents of unknown or uncertain mode of action, preferably fungus or fungus- derived, selected from Actinomyces spp., e.g. streptococcus, Arthrobotrys spp., e.g. oligospora, Aspergillus spp., e.g. niger, Muscodor spp., e.g. albus, Myrothecium spp., e.g. verrucaria, Paecilomyces spp., e.g. \ilacinus (Purpureocillium lilacinum), carneus or fumosoroseus, Pochonia spp., e.g. chlamydosporia, and Trichoderma spp., e.g. harzianum, virens, atroviride or viride.

[0337] (Group N-UNE) Botanical or animal derived agents, including synthetic extracts and unrefined oils, with unknown or uncertain mode of action, preferably botanical or animal derived agents selected from azadirachtin, camellia seed cake, essential oils, garlic extract, pongamia oil, Quillaja saponaria extract and terpenes, e.g. carvacrol, geraniol and thymol.

[0338] Further active compounds selected from trifluenfuronate. Further bacterial agents selected from Bacillus spp., e.g. paralicheniformis and velezensis. Further Fungal agents selected from Aspergillus spp., e.g. niger and respective metabolites selected from oxalic acid.

[0339] Fungicides

[0340] The active ingredients specified herein by their Common Name are known and described, for example, in The Pesticide Manual (16th Ed. British Crop Protection Council) or can be searched in the internet (e.g. www.alanwood.net / pesticides).

[0341] All named fungicidal mixing partners of the classes (1) to (15) can, if their functional groups enable this, optionally form salts with suitable bases or acids. Where a mixing partner can be present in tautomeric form, such a compound is understood herein above and herein below also to include corresponding tautomeric forms.

[0342] 1) Inhibitors of the ergosterol biosynthesis, for example (1.001) cyproconazole, (1.002) difenoconazole, (1.003) epoxiconazole, (1.004) fenbuconazole, (1.005) fenhexamid, (1.006) fenpropidin, (1.007) fenpropimorph, (1.008) fenpyrazamine, (1.009) Fluoxytioconazole, (1.010) fluquinconazole, (1.011) flutriafol, (1.012) hexaconazole, (1.013) imazalil, (1.014) imazalil sulfate, (1.015) ipconazole, (1.016) ipfentrifluconazole, (1.017) mefentrifluconazole, (1.018) metconazole, (1.019) myclobutanil, (1.020) paclobutrazol, (1.021) penconazole, (1.022) prochloraz, (1.023) propiconazole, (1.024) prothioconazole, (1.025) pyrisoxazole, (1.026) spiroxamine, (1.027) tebuconazole, (1.028) tetraconazole, (1.029) triadimenol, (1.030) tridemorph, (1.031) triticonazole, (1.032) 4-[[6-[(2R)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-l,l- difluoro-2-hydroxy-3-(5-thioxo-4H-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl)propyl]-3-pyridyl]oxy]benzonitrile, (1.033) 4-[[6- [(2S)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)- 1 , 1 -difluoro-2-hydroxy-3-(5-thioxo-4H- 1 ,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl)propyl]-3- pyridyl] oxy] benzonitrile, (1.034) (2R)-2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-l-(lH-l,2,4- triazol- 1 -yl)propan-2-ol, ( 1.035) (2S)-2- [4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl] - 1 -( 1 H- 1 ,2,4- triazol- 1 -yl)propan-2-ol, (1.036) 1 -( { (2R,4S)-2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl] -4-methyl- 1,3- dioxolan-2-yl Jmethyl)- 1 H- 1 ,2,4-triazole, ( 1.037) 1 -( { (2S,4S)-2- [2-chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl] - 4-methyl- 1 ,3-dioxolan-2-yl } methyl)- 1 H- 1 ,2,4-triazole, ( 1.038) 2- [6-(4-bromophenoxy)-2-

[0343] (trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridyl] - 1 -( 1 ,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl)propan-2-ol, ( 1.039) 2- [6-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-

[0344] (trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridyl]- 1 -( 1 ,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl)propan-2-ol, ( 1.040) 3 - [2-( 1 -chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(3- chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-2-hydroxy-propyl]imidazole-4-carbonitrile, (1.041) methyl 2-[2-chloro-4-(4- chlorophenoxy)phenyl]-2-hydroxy-3-(lH-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl)propanoate, (1.042) methyl (2R)-2-[2- chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl]-2-hydroxy-3-(l,2,4-triazol-l-yl)propanoate, (1.043) methyl (S)-2-[2- chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl]-2-hydroxy-3-(l,2,4-triazol-l-yl)propanoate, (1.044) N'-(2,5- dimethyl-4-(2-methylbenzyl)phenyl)-N-ethyl-N-methylformimidamide, ( 1.045) N'-(2-chloro-4-(4- cyanobenzyl)-5-methylphenyl)-N-ethyl-N-methylformimidamide, ( 1.046) N'-(2-chloro-4-(4- methoxybenzyl)-5-methylphenyl)-N-ethyl-N-methylformimidamide, (1.047) N'-(2-chloro-5-methyl-4- phenoxyphenyl)-N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, (1.048) N'-(4-benzyl-2-chloro-5-methylphenyl)-N- ethyl-N-methylformimidamide, (1.049) N'-[2-chloro-4-(2-fluorophenoxy)-5-methylphenyl]-N-ethyl-N- methylimidoformamide, (1.050) N'-[5-bromo-6-(2,3-dihydro-lH-inden-2-yloxy)-2-methylpyridin-3-yl]- N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, (1.051) N'-{4-[(4,5-dichloro-l,3-thiazol-2-yl)oxy]-2,5-dimethyl- phenyl } -N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, ( 1.052) N'- { 5-bromo-2-methyl-6-[(l -propoxypropan-2- yl)oxy]pyridin-3-yl } -N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, (1.053) N'- { 5-bromo-6-[( 1R)- 1 -(3,5- difluorophenyl)ethoxy] -2-methylpyridin-3-yl } -N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, (1.054) N'- { 5-bromo- 6-[( 1 S)- 1 -(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethoxy] -2-methylpyridin-3-yl } -N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, ( 1.055) N'- { 5-bromo-6-[(cis-4-isopropylcyclohexyl)oxy]-2-methylpyridin-3-yl } -N-ethyl-N- methylimidoformamide, (1.056) N'-{5-bromo-6-[(trans-4-isopropylcyclohexyl)oxy]-2-methylpyridin-3- yl } -N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, ( 1.057) N'- { 5-bromo-6- [ 1 -(3 ,5-difluorophenyl)ethoxy] -2- methylpyridin-3-yl} -N-ethyl-N-methylimidoformamide, (1.058) N-isopropyl-N'-[5-methoxy-2-methyl- 4-(2,2,2-trifluoro- 1 -hydroxy- 1 -phenylethyl)phenyl] -N-methylimidoformamide, ( 1.059) p-tolylmethyl 4- [(E)-[ethyl(methyl)amino]methyleneamino]-2,5-dimethyl-benzoate, (1.060) N'-(2,5-dimethyl-4- phenoxy-phenyl)-N-ethyl-N-methyl-formamidine.

[0345] 2) Inhibitors of the respiratory chain at complex I or II, for example

[0346] (2.001) benzovindiflupyr, (2.002) bixafen, (2.003) boscalid, (2.004) carboxin, (2.005) cyclobutrifluram, (2.006) flubeneteram, (2.007) fluindapyr, (2.008) fluopyram, (2.009) flutolanil, (2.010) fluxapyroxad, (2.011) furametpyr, (2.012) inpyrfluxam, (2.013) Isofetamid, (2.014) isoflucypram, (2.015) isopyrazam, (2.016) penflufen, (2.017) penthiopyrad, (2.018) pydiflumetofen, (2.019) pyrapropoyne, (2.020) pyraziflumid, (2.021) sedaxane, (2.022) Thifluzamide (aka trifluzamide), (2.023) 5,8-difluoro-N-[2-(2- fluoro-4-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]oxy}phenyl)ethyl]quinazolin-4-amine, (2.024) 5-chloro-N-[2- [ 1 -(4-chlorophenyl)pyrazol-3-yl] oxy ethyl] -6-ethyl-pyrimidin-4-amine, (2.025) N- [2- [ 1 -(4- chlorophenyl)pyrazol-3-yl]oxyethyl]quinazolin-4-amine, (2.026) l-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-N-[2'- (trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-2-yl]-lH-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.027) 2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-N- (l,l,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-lH-inden-4-yl)benzamide, (2.028) 3-(difluoromethyl)-l-methyl-N-(l,l,3- trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-lH-inden-4-yl)-lH-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.029) 3-(difluoromethyl)-l- methyl-N-[(3S)-l,l,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-lH-inden-4-yl]-lH-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.030) 3- (difluoromethyl)-N-[(3R)-7-fluoro- 1 , 1 ,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro- lH-inden-4-yl] - 1 -methyl- IH-pyrazole- 4-carboxamide, (2.031) 3-(difluoromethyl)-N-[(3S)-7-fluoro-l,l,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-lH-inden-4- yl]-l-methyl-lH-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.032) N-[(lR,4S)-9-(dichloromethylene)-l,2,3,4-tetrahydro- l,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-l-methyl-lH-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.033) N- [(lS,4R)-9-(dichloromethylene)-l,2,3,4-tetrahydro-l,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-l- methyl- lH-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.034) N-[l-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-l-methoxypropan-2-yl]-3- (difluoromethyl) - 1 -methyl- 1 H-pyr azole-4-carboxamide , (2.035) 5 -chloro- 1 ,3 -dimethyl-N - [(3S)- 1,1,3- trimethyl-3H-isobenzofuran-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.036) 5-chloro-l,3-dimethyl-N-[(3R)-l,l,3- trimethyl-3H-isobenzofuran-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.037) N-[2-[(lS)-l,3- dimethylbutyl]phenyl]-5-fluoro-l,3-dimethyl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.038) N-[2-[(lR)-l,3- dime thy Ibutyl] phenyl] -5-fluoro- 1 ,3-dimethyl-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.039) 3-(difluoromethyl)-N- methoxy- 1 -methyl-N-[(l S)- 1 -methyl-2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)ethyl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (2.040) 3- (difluoromethyl)-N-methoxy-l-methyl-N-[(lR)-l-methyl-2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)ethyl]pyrazole-4- carboxamide, (2.041) N-[2-[(lS)-l,3-dimethylbutyl]-3-thienyl]-l-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole-4- carboxamide, (2.042) N-[2-[(lR)-l,3-dimethylbutyl]-3-thienyl]-l-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole-4- carboxamide, (2.043) N-[rac-(lS,2S)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]-2-(trifluoro- methyl)nicotinamide, (2.044) 2-(difluoromethyl)-N-(3-ethyl- 1 , 1 -dimethyl-indan-4-yl)pyridine-3- carboxamide.

[0347] 3) Inhibitors of the respiratory chain at complex III, for example (3.001) ametoctradin, (3.002) amisulbrom, (3.003) azoxystrobin, (3.004) coumethoxystrobin, (3.005) coumoxystrobin, (3.006) cyazofamid, (3.007) dimoxystrobin, (3.008) enoxastrobin, (3.009) famoxadone, (3.010) fenamidone, (3.011) fenpicoxamid, (3.012) florylpicoxamid, (3.013) flufenoxystrobin, (3.014) fluoxastrobin, (3.015) kresoxim-methyl, (3.016) mandestrobin, (3.017) metarylpicoxamid, (3.018) metominostrobin, (3.019) metyltetraprole, (3.020) orysastrobin, (3.021) picoxystrobin, (3.022) pyraclostrobin, (3.023) pyrametostrobin, (3.024) pyraoxystrobin, (3.025) pyribencarb, (3.026) trifloxystrobin, (3.027) (2E)-2-{2- [( { [( 1 E) - 1 - ( 3 - { [(E)- 1 -fluoro-2-phenyl vinyl] oxy }phenyl)ethylidene] amino } oxy)methyl]phenyl } -2- (methoxyimino)-N-methylacetamide, (3.028) (2E,3Z)-5-{ [l-(4-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)-lH-pyrazol-3- yl]oxy}-2-(methoxyimino)-N,3-dimethylpent-3-enamide, (3.029) (2E,3Z)-5-{[l-(4-chlorophenyl)-lH- pyrazol-3-yl]oxy}-2-(methoxyimino)-N,3-dimethylpent-3-enamide, (3.030) (2R)-2-{2-[(2,5-dimethyl- phenoxy)methy 1] phenyl }-2-methoxy-N-methylacetamide, (3.031) (2S)-2-{2-[(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)- methyl] phenyl }-2-methoxy-N-methylacetamide, (3.032) (Z,2E)-5-[l-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)pyrazol-3- yl]oxy-2-methoxyimino-N,3-dimethyl-pent-3-enamide, (3.033) methyl (Z)-2-(5-cyclohexyl-2-methyl- phenoxy)-3-methoxy-prop-2-enoate, (3.034) methyl (Z)-2-(5-cyclopentyl-2-methyl-phenoxy)-3- methoxy-prop-2-enoate, (3.035) methyl (Z)-3-methoxy-2-[2-methyl-5-(3-propylpyrazol-l-yl)phenoxy]- prop-2-enoate, (3.036) methyl (Z)-3-methoxy-2-[2-methyl-5-[3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-l-yl]phenoxy]- prop-2-enoate, (3.037) ethyl (Z)-2-[5-(3-isopropylpyrazol-l-yl)-2-methyl-phenoxy]-3-methoxy-prop-2- enoate, (3.038) methyl {5-[3-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]-2-methylbenzyl}carbamate, (3.039) (2E) -2-methoxyimino-N -methyl-2- [3 -methyl-2- [ [(E)- 1 - [3 -(trifluoromethyl)phenyl] ethylidene- amino]oxymethyl]phenyl]acetamide, (3.040) (2E)-2-[2-[[(E)-l-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethylideneamino]- oxymethyl]-3-methyl-phenyl]-2-methoxyimino-N-methyl-acetamide, (3.041) [rac-2-(4-bromo-7-fluoro- indol- 1 -yl)- 1 -methyl-propyl] (2S)-2-[(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]propanoate,

[0348] (3.042) [rac-2-(7-bromo-4-fhroro-indol-l-yl)-l-methyl-propyl] (2S)-2-[(3-acetoxy-4-methoxy-pyridine- 2-carbonyl)amino] propanoate , (3.043) [rac-2-(7 -bromoindol- 1 -yl) - 1 -methyl-propyl] (2S) -2- [(3 -hydroxy- 4-methoxy-pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]propanoate, (3.044) [rac-2-(3,5-dichloro-2-pyridyl)-l-methyl- propyl] (2S)-2-[(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]propanoate, (3.045) [(1 S)-l-[l -( 1 - naphthyl)cyclopropyl]ethyl] (2S)-2-[(3-acetoxy-4-methoxy-pyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]propanoate, (3.046) [(lS)-l-[l-(l-naphthyl)cyclopropyl]ethyl] (2S)-2-[(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-pyridine-2-carbonyl)- amino]propanoate, (3.047) [(lS)-l-[l-(l-naphthyl)cyclopropyl]ethyl] (2S)-2-[[3-(acetoxymethoxy)-4- methoxy-pyridine-2-carbonyl] amino]propanoate, (3.048) [2- [[( 1 S)-2- [( 1 RS,2SR)-2-(3 ,5-dichloro-2- pyridyl) - 1 -methyl-propoxy] - 1 -methyl-2-oxo-ethyl] carbamoyl] -4-methoxy-3 -pyridyl] oxymethyl 2- methylpropanoate, (3.049) 2-[cyano-(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)amino]-N-(2,2-dimethylcyclobutyl)-5- methyl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.050) 2-[cyano-(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)amino]-5-methyl-N- spiro[3.4]octan-3-yl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.051) 2-[cyano-(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)amino]-N-hexyl- 5-methyl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.052) 2-[acetyl-(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)amino]-N-(2,2-dimethyl- cyclobutyl)-5-methyl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.053) 2-[(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)-(2-methylpropanoyl)- amino]-N-(2,2-dimethylcyclobutyl)-5-methyl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.054) 2-[(2,6-difluoro-4- pyridyl)-(2-methoxyacetyl)amino]-N-(2,2-dimethylcyclobutyl)-5-methyl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.055) 2-[(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)-(tetrahydrofuran-3-carbonyl)amino]-N-(2,2-dimethylcyclobutyl)-5- methyl-N-(tetrahydrofuran-3-carbonyl)thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.056) 2-[(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)- (tetrahydrofuran-3-carbonyl)amino]-N-(2,2-dimethylcyclobutyl)-5-methyl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.057) 2-[(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)-(oxetane-3-carbonyl)amino]-N-(2,2-dimethylcyclobutyl)-5-methyl- thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.058) 2-[(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)-(tetrahydropyran-4-carbonyl)amino]-N-(2,2- dimethylcyclobutyl)-5-methyl-thiazole-4-carboxamide, (3.059) N-(3-ethyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexyl)-3- formamido-2-hydroxybenzamide .

[0349] 4) Inhibitors of the mitosis and cell division, for example (4.001) carbendazim, (4.002) diethofencarb, (4.003) ethaboxam, (4.004) fluopicolide, (4.005) fluopimomide, (4.006) metrafenone, (4.007) pencycuron, (4.008) pyridachlometyl, (4.009) pyriofenone (chlazafenone), (4.010) thiabendazole, (4.011) thiophanate-methyl, (4.012) zoxamide, (4.013) 3-chloro-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-6- methylpyridazine, (4.014) 3-chloro-5-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-4-(2,4,6- trifluorophenyl)pyridazine, (4.015) 4-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl- lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.016) 4-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-bromo-6-fluorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl- lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.017) 4-(2-bromo-4-fhrorophenyl)-N-(2-bromophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol- 5-amine, (4.018) 4-(2-bromo-4-fhrorophenyl)-N-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5- amine, (4.019) 4-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-chlorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.020) 4-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-fluorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.021) 4-(2- chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.022) 4-(2-chloro- 4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.023) 4-(2-chloro-4- fluorophenyl)-N-(2-chlorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.024) 4-(2-chloro-4- fluorophenyl)-N-(2-fluorophenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.025) 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-(2,6- difluorophenyl)-3,6-dimethylpyridazine, (4.026) N-(2-bromo-6-fluorophenyl)-4-(2-chloro-4-fluoro- phenyl)-l,3-dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.027) N-(2-bromophenyl)-4-(2-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-l,3- dimethyl-lH-pyrazol-5-amine, (4.028) N-(4-chloro-2,6-difluorophenyl)-4-(2-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)- 1 ,3-dimethyl- 1 H-pyrazol-5-amine.

[0350] 5) Compounds capable to have a multisite action, for example (5.001) bordeaux mixture, (5.002) captafol, (5.003) captan, (5.004) chlorothalonil, (5.005) copper hydroxide, (5.006) copper naphthenate, (5.007) copper oxide, (5.008) copper oxychloride, (5.009) copper(2+) sulfate, (5.010) dithianon, (5.011) dodine, (5.012) folpet, (5.013) mancozeb, (5.014) maneb, (5.015) metiram, (5.016) metiram zinc, (5.017) oxine - copper, (5.018) propineb, (5.019) sulfur and sulfur preparations including calcium polysulfide, (5.020) thiram, (5.021) zineb, (5.022) ziram, (5.023) 6-ethyl-5,7-dioxo-6,7-dihydro-5H- pyrrolo[3',4':5,6] [ 1 ,4]dithiino[2,3-c] [ 1 ,2]thiazole-3-carbonitrile.

[0351] 6) Compounds capable to induce a host defence, for example (6.001) acibenzolar-S-methyl, (6.002) fosetyl-aluminium, (6.003) fosetyl-calcium, (6.004) fosetyl-sodium, (6.005) isotianil, (6.006) phosphorous acid and its salts, (6.007) probenazole, (6.008) tiadinil.

[0352] 7) Inhibitors of the amino acid and / or protein biosynthesis, for example (7.001) cyprodinil, (7.002) kasugamycin, (7.003) kasugamycin hydrochloride hydrate, (7.004) oxy tetracycline, (7.005) pyrimethanil

[0353] 8) Inhibitors of the ATP production, for example (8.001) silthiofam.

[0354] 9) Inhibitors of the cell wall synthesis, for example (9.001) benthiavalicarb, (9.002) dimethomorph, (9.003) flumorph, (9.004) iprovalicarb, (9.005) mandipropamid, (9.006) pyrimorph, (9.007) valifenalate, (9.008) (2E)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-l-(morpholin-4-yl)prop-2-en-l-one, (9.009) (2Z)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-l-(morpholin-4-yl)prop-2-en-l-one.

[0355] 10) Inhibitors of the lipid synthesis or transport, or membrane synthesis, for example (10.001) fluoxapiprolin, (10.002) natamycin, (10.003) oxathiapiprolin, (10.004) propamocarb, (10.005) propamocarb hydrochloride, (10.006) propamocarb-fosetylate, (10.007) tolclofos-methyl, (10.008) l-(4- {4-[(5R)-5-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-l,2-oxazol-3-yl]-l,3-thiazol-2-yl}piperidin-l-yl)-2-[5- methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)- 1 H-pyrazol- 1 -yl] ethanone, ( 10.009) 1 -(4- { 4- [(5S)-5-(2,6-difluorophenyl)- 4,5-dihydro- 1 ,2-oxazol-3-yl] - 1 ,3-thiazol-2-yl Jpiperidin- 1 -yl)-2-[5-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)- 1H- pyrazol-l-yl]ethanone, (10.010) 2-{(5R)-3-[2-(l-{ [3,5-bis(difluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]acetyl}- piperidin-4-yl)- 1 ,3-thiazol-4-yl] -4,5-dihydro- 1 ,2-oxazol-5-yl } -3-chlorophenyl methanesulfonate,

[0356] (10.011) 2-{(5S)-3-[2-(l-{ [3,5-bis(difluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l-yl]acetyl}piperidin-4-yl)-l,3-thiazol- 4-yl]-4,5-dihydro-l,2-oxazol-5-yl}-3-chlorophenyl methanesulfonate, (10.012) 3-[2-(l-{ [5-methyl-3- (trifluoromethyl)- 1 H-pyrazol- 1 -yl] acetyl }piperidin-4-yl)- 1 ,3-thiazol-4-yl] - 1 ,5-dihydro-2,4-benzo- dioxepin-6-yl methanesulfonate, (10.013) 9-fluoro-3-[2-(l-{ [5-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-lH-pyrazol-l- yl]acetyl }piperidin-4-yl)- 1 ,3-thiazol-4-yl] - 1 ,5-dihydro-2,4-benzodioxepin-6-yl methanesulfonate,

[0357] (10.014) 3 - [2-( 1 - { [3 ,5 -bis(difluoromethyl) - 1 H-pyrazol- 1 -yl] acetyl } piperidin-4-yl)- 1 , 3 -thiazol-4-yl] -1,5- dihydro-2,4-benzodioxepin-6-yl methanesulfonate, (10.015) 3-[2-(l-{ [3,5-bis(difhroromethyl)-lH- pyrazol- 1 -yl]acetyl }piperidin-4-yl)- 1 ,3-thiazol-4-yl]-9-fluoro- 1 ,5-dihydro-2,4-benzodioxepin-6-yl methanesulfonate.

[0358] 11) Inhibitors of the melanin biosynthesis, for example (11.001) tolprocarb, (11.002) tricyclazole.

[0359] 12) Inhibitors of the nucleic acid synthesis, for example (12.001) benalaxyl, (12.002) benalaxyl-M (kiralaxyl), (12.003) metalaxyl, (12.004) metalaxyl-M (mefenoxam).

[0360] 13) Inhibitors of the signal transduction, for example (13.001) fludioxonil, (13.002) iprodione, (13.003) procymidone, (13.004) proquinazid, (13.005) quinoxyfen, (13.006) vinclozolin.

[0361] 14) Compounds capable to act as an uncoupler, for example (14.001) fluazinam, (14.002) meptyldinocap.

[0362] 15) Further compounds, for example (15.001) abscisic acid, (15.002) aminopyrifen, (15.003) benthiazole, (15.004) bethoxazin, (15.005) capsimycin, (15.006) carvone, (15.007) chinomethionat, (15.008) chloroinconazide, (15.009) cufraneb, (15.010) cyflufenamid, (15.011) cymoxanil, (15.012) cyprosulfamide, (15.013) dipymetitrone, (15.014) D-tagatose, (15.015) feneptamidoquin, (15.016) flufenoxadiazam, (15.017) flumetylsulforim, (15.018) flutianil, (15.019) ipflufenoquin, (15.020) methyl isothiocyanate, (15.021) mildiomycin, (15.022) nickel dimethyldithiocarbamate, (15.023) nitrothal- isopropyl, (15.024) oxyfenthiin, (15.025) pentachlorophenol and salts, (15.026) picarbutrazox, (15.027) quinofumelin, (15.028) tebufloquin, (15.029) tecloftalam, (15.030) tolnifanide, (15.031) 2-(6- benzylpyridin-2-yl)quinazoline, (15.032) 2-[6-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-5-methylpyridin-2- yl]quinazoline, (15.033) 2-phenylphenol and salts, (15.034) 4-amino-5-fluoropyrimidin-2-ol (tautomeric form: 4-amino-5-fluoropyrimidin-2(lH)-one), (15.035) 4-oxo-4-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]butanoic acid, (15.036) 5-amino-l,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol, (15.037) 5-chloro-N'-phenyl-N'-(prop-2-yn-l-yl)thiophene-2- sulfonohydrazide, (15.038) 5-fluoro-2-[(4-fluorobenzyl)oxy]pyrimidin-4-amine, (15.039) 5-fluoro-2-[(4- methylbenzyl)oxy]pyrimidin-4-amine, (15.040) but-3-yn-l-yl {6-[({ [(Z)-(l-methyl-lH-tetrazol-5- yl)(phenyl)methylene] amino } oxy)methyl] pyridin-2-yl } carbamate , ( 15.041 ) ethyl (2Z)-3 -amino-2-cy ano- 3-phenylacrylate, (15.042) methyl 2-[acetyl-[2-ethylsulfonyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]amino]-5- (trifluoromethoxy)benzoate, (15.043) N-acetyl-N-[2-bromo-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-2-ethyl- sulfonyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide, (15.044) phenazine- 1 -carboxylic acid, (15.045) propyl 3,4,5- trihydroxybenzoate, (15.046) quinolin-8-ol, (15.047) quinolin-8-ol sulfate (2:1), (15.048) (2R)-2-benzyl- N-(8-fhioro-2-methyl-3-quinolyl)-2,4-dimethyl-pentanamide, (15.049) (2S)-2-benzyl-N-(8-fluoro-2- methyl-3-quinolyl)-2,4-dimethyl-pentanamide, ( 15.050) 1 -(4,5-dimethyl- 1 H-benzimidazol- 1 -yl)-4,4- difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline, (15.051) l-(4,5-dimethylbenzimidazol-l-yl)-4,4,5- trifluoro-3,3-dimethyl-isoquinoline, (15.052) l-(5-(fluoromethyl)-6-methyl-pyridin-3-yl)-4,4-difluoro-

[0363] 3.3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline, (15.053) l-(5,6-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)-4,4-difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-

[0364] 3.4-dihydroisoquinoline, (15.054) l-(6-(difluoromethyl)-5-methoxy-pyridin-3-yl)-4,4-difluoro-3,3- dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline, (15.055) l-(6-(difluoromethyl)-5-methyl-pyridin-3-yl)-4,4-difluoro- 3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline, (15.056) 4,4-difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-l-(7-methylpyrazolo[l,5- a]pyridin-3-yl)isoquinoline, (15.057) l-(6,7-dimethylpyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridin-3-yl)-4,4,5-trifluoro-3,3- dimethyl-isoquinoline, (15.058) l-(6,7-dimethylpyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridin-3-yl)-4,4-difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-

[0365] 3.4-dihydroisoquinoline, (15.059) 2-{2-fluoro-6-[(8-fluoro-2-methylquinolin-3-yl)oxy]phenyl}propan-2- ol, (15.060) 3-(4,4,5-trifluoro-3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-l-yl)quinoline, (15.061) 3-(4,4- difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-l-yl)-8-fluoroquinoline, (15.062) 3-(4,4-difluoro-5,5- dimethyl-4,5-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridin-7-yl)quinoline, (15.063) 3-(5-fluoro-3,3,4,4-tetramethyl-3,4- dihydroisoquinolin- 1 -yl)quinoline, ( 15.064) 4,4-difluoro-3 ,3-dimethyl- 1 -(4-methylbenzimidazol- 1 - yl)isoquinoline, (15.065) 4,4-difluoro-3,3-dimethyl-l-(6-methylpyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridin-3-yl)iso- quinoline, (15.066) 5-bromo-l-(5,6-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline, (15.067) 7,8-difluoro-N-[rac-l-benzyl-l,3-dimethyl-butyl]quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.068) 8-fluoro-3- (5-fluoro-3,3,4,4-tetramethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-l-yl)-quinoline, (15.069) 8-fluoro-3-(5-fluoro-3,3- dimethyl-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-l-yl)-quinoline, (15.070) 8-fluoro-N-(4,4,4-trifluoro-2-methyl-l- phenylbutan-2-yl)quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.071) 8-fluoro-N-[(lR)-l-[(3-fluorophenyl)methyl]-l,3- dimethyl-butyl]quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.072) 8-fluoro-N-[(lS)-l-[(3-fluorophenyl)methyl]-l,3- dimethyl-butyl]quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.073) 8-fluoro-N-[(2S)-4,4,4-trifluoro-2-methyl-l- phenylbutan-2-yl]quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.074) 8-fluoro-N-[rac-l-[(3-fluorophenyl)methyl]-l,3- dimethyl-butyl]quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.075) 9-fluoro-2,2-dimethyl-5-(quinolin-3-yl)-2,3-dihydro-

[0366] 1.4-benzoxazepine, (15.076) N-(2,4-dimethyl-l-phenylpentan-2-yl)-8-fluoroquinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.077) N-[(lR)-l-benzyl-l,3-dimethyl-butyl]-7,8-difluoro-quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.078) N-[(1S)- l-benzyl-l,3-dimethyl-butyl]-7,8-difluoro-quinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.079) N-[(2S)-2,4-dimethyl-l- phenylpentan-2-yl]-8-fluoroquinoline-3-carboxamide, (15.080) rac-2-benzyl-N-(8-fluoro-2-methyl-3- quinolyl)-2,4-dimethyl-pentanamide, (15.081) (5RS)-3-[3-(3-cyclopropyl-2-fluorophenoxy)-6- methylpyridazin-4-yl]-5-(2,4-dimethylbenzyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-l,2,4-oxadiazine, (15.082) (5S)-3-[3-(3- cyclopropyl-2-fluorophenoxy)-6-methylpyridazin-4-yl]-5-(2,4-dimethylbenzyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-l,2,4- oxadiazine, (15.083) (5RS)-5-(4-bromo-2-methylbenzyl)-3-[3-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)-6-methyl- pyridazin-4-yl]-5,6-dihydro-4H-l,2,4-oxadiazine, (15.084) (5RS)-3-[3-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)-6- methylpyridazin-4-yl]-5-(2-chloro-4-methylbenzyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-l,2,4-oxadiazine, (15.085) (5S)-5- (4-bromo-2-methylbenzyl)-3-[3-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)-6-methylpyridazin-4-yl]-5,6-dihydro-4H-

[0367] 1.2.4-oxadiazine, (15.086) (5R)-3-[3-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)-6-methylpyridazin-4-yl]-5-(2-chloro- 4-methylbenzyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-l,2,4-oxadiazine, (15.087) (5S)-3-[3-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)-6- methylpyridazin-4-yl] -5-(2-chloro-4-methylbenzyl)-5 ,6-dihydro-4H- 1 ,2,4-oxadiazine, (15.088) 6-chloro-

[0368] 3-(3-cyclopropyl-2-fluorophenoxy)-N-[2-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethyl]-5-methylpyridazine-

[0369] 4-carboxamide, (15.089) 3-(3-bromo-2-fluoro-phenoxy)-6-chloro-N-[2-(2-chloro-4-methylphenyl)-2,2- difluoroethyl]-5-methylpyridazine-4-carbox-amide, (15.090) 6-chloro-N-[2-(2-chloro-4-methylphenyl)- 2,2-difluoroethyl]-3-(3-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-phenoxy)-5-methylpyridazine-4-carboxamide, (15.091) 6- chloro-3-(3-cyclopropyl-2-fluorophenoxy)-N-[2-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethyl]-5- methylpyridazine-4-carboxamide, (15.092) 6-chloro-3-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)-N-[2-(2,4- dimethylphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethyl]-5-methylpyridazine-4-carbox-amide, (15.093) N-[2-(2-bromo-4- methylphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethyl]-6-chloro-3-(3-cyclopropyl-2-fluoro-phenoxy)-5-methylpyridazine-4- carboxamide, (15.094) l,l-diethyl-3-[[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]urea, (15.095) l,3-dimethoxy-l-[[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]urea, (15.096) 1- [[3-fluoro-4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)phenyl]methyl]azepan-2-one, (15.097) l-[[4-[5- (trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]piperidin-2-one, (15.098) 1 -methoxy- l-methyl-3- [[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]urea, (15.099) l-methoxy-3-methyl-l-[[4- [5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]urea, (15.100) 2-(difluoromethyl)-5-[2-[l-(2,6- difluorophenyl)cyclopropoxy]pyrimidin-5-yl] - 1 ,3 ,4-oxadiazole, (15.101) 2,2-difluoro-N-methyl-2- [4- [5- ( trifluoromethyl) - 1 ,2,4-oxadiazol-3 -yl] phenyl] acetamide, (15.102) 3 , 3 -dimethyl- 1 - [ [4- [5 -

[0370] ( trifluoromethyl)- 1 ,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]piperidin-2-one, ( 15.103) 3-ethyl- 1 -methoxy- 1 - [[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]urea, (15.104) 4,4-dimethyl-l-[[4-[5-

[0371] (trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]pyrrolidin-2-one, (15.105) 4,4-dimethyl-2-[[4-[5- ( trifluoromethyl) - 1 ,2,4-oxadiazol-3 -yl] phenyl] methyl] isoxazolidin-3 -one , (15.106) 4- [5-

[0372] (trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate, (15.107) 5,5-dimethyl-2-[[4-[5- (trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]isoxazolidin-3-one, (15.108) 5-[5-(difluoro- methyl)-l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-N-[(lR)-l-(2,6-difluorophenyl)ethyl]pyrimidin-2-amine, (15.109) 5-[5- (difhioromethyl)-l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-N-[(lR)-l-(2,6-difhiorophenyl)propyl]pyrimidin-2-amine, (15.110) 5-[5-(difluoromethyl)-l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-N-[(lR)-l-(2-fluorophenyl)ethyl]pyrimidin-2- amine, (15.111) 5-[5-(difluoromethyl)-l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-N-[(lR)-l-(2-fluorophenyl)ethyl]pyrimidin- 2-amine, (15.112) 5-[5-(difluoromethyl)-l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-N-[(lR)-l-(3,5-difluorophenyl)ethyl]- pyrimidin-2-amine, (15.113) 5- [5-(difluoromethyl)- 1 ,3 ,4-oxadiazol-2-yl] -N- [( 1 R)- 1 - phenylethyl]pyrimidin-2-amine, (15.114) 5-[5-(difluoromethyl)-l,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-N-[l-(2- fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]pyrimidin-2-amine, (15.115) 5-methyl-l-[[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]pyrrolidin-2-one, (15.116) ethyl l-{4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]benzyl}-lH-pyrazole-4-carboxylate, (15.117) methyl {4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl}carbamate, (15.118) N-(l-methylcyclopropyl)-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]benzamide, (15.119) N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l ,2,4-oxadiazol-3- yl]benzamide, (15.120) N,2-dimethoxy-N-[[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]- propanamide, (15.121) N,N-dimethyl-l-{4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]benzyl}-lH-l,2,4- triazol-3-amine, (15.122) N-[(E)-methoxyiminomethyl]-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3- yl]benzamide, (15.123) N-[(E)-N-methoxy-C-methyl-carbonimidoyl]-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]benzamide, (15.124) N-[(Z)-methoxyiminomethyl]-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]benzamide, (15.125) N-[(Z)-N-methoxy-C-methyl-carbonimidoyl]-4-[5- ( trifluoromethyl)- 1, 2, 4-oxadiazol-3-yl]benzamide, (15.126) N-[[2,3-difluoro-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-

[0373] 1.2.4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]-3,3,3-trifluoro-propanamide, (15.127) N-[[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-

[0374] 1.2.4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]propanamide, (15.128) N-[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3- yl]phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide, (15.129) N-{2,3-difluoro-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3- yl]benzyl}butanamide, (15.130) N-{4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]benzyl}cyclopropane- carboxamide, (15.131) N-{4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl}propanamide, (15.132) N- allyl-N-[[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]acetamide, (15.133) N-allyl-N-[[4- [5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]propanamide, (15.134) N-ethyl-2-methyl-N- [[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]propanamide, (15.135) N-methoxy-N-[[4- [5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide, (15.136) N-methyl- 4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]benzamide, (15.137) N-methyl-4-[5-(trifhroromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]benzenecarbothioamide, (15.138) N-methyl-N-phenyl-4-[5-(trifhroromethyl)-l,2,4- oxadiazol-3-yl]benzamide, (15.139) 2,2-difluoro-2-[4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3- yl]phenyl] acetic acid, (15.140) ethyl l-[[4-[(Z)-2-ethoxy-3,3,3-trifluoro-prop-l-enoxy]phenyl]- methyl]pyrazole-4-carboxylate, (15.141) ethyl l-[[4-[[2-(trifluoromethyl)-l,3-dioxolan-2- yl]methoxy]phenyl]methyl]pyrazole-4-carboxylate, (15.142) N-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2-[[4-[5-(trifluoro- methyl)-l,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]phenyl]methyl]oxazole-4-carboxamide, (15.143) N-[(2S)-l-{3-[(2RS)-2- (5-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-5-[(lE)-N-isopropoxyethanimidoyl]-2,6-dioxo-3,6- dihydropyrimidin- 1 (2H)-yl }propan-2-yl] -2-methylpropanamide, ( 15.144) N-[(2S)- 1 - { 3-[2-(5-fluoro-2- methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-5-[(lE)-N-isopropoxyethanimidoyl]-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin- l(2H)-yl}-3-methylbutan-2-yl]-2-methylpropanamide, (15.145) N-[(2S)-l-{3-[2-(5-fluoro-2-methoxy- phenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl] -5- [( 1 E)-N-isopropoxyethanimidoyl] -2,6-dioxo-3 ,6-dihydropyrimidin- 1 (2H)- yl } -3 -methylbutan-2-yl] -2,2-dimethylpropanamide , (15.146) N-[(2S)-l-{3 - [2-hydroxy-2-(2-methoxy- phenyl)ethyl]-5-[(lE)-N-isopropoxyethanimidoyl]-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-l(2H)-yl}propan-2- yl] -2-methylpropanamide, (15.147) N-[(2S)-l-{3 - [2-(2-cy anoethoxy) -2-(5 -fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)- ethyl] -5- [( 1 E)-N-isopropoxyethanimidoyl] -2, 6-dioxo-3 ,6-dihydropyrimidin- 1 (2H)-yl }propan-2-yl] -2- methylpropanamide, (15.148) N-[(2S)-l-{3-[(2R)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-5- [(lE)-N-isopropoxyethanimidoyl]-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-l(2H)-yl}propan-2-yl]-2-methyl- propanamide, (15.149) N-[(2S)-l-{3-[(2R)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-5-[(lE)-N- isopropoxyethanimidoyl] -2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin- 1 (2H)-yl } -3-methylbutan-2-yl]-2-methyl- propanamide.

[0375] Biological pesticides as mixing components

[0376] The compounds of the formula (I) can be combined with biological pesticides.

[0377] Biological pesticides comprise in particular bacteria, fungi, yeasts, plant extracts and products formed by microorganisms, including proteins and secondary metabolites.

[0378] Biological pesticides comprise bacteria such as spore-forming bacteria, root-colonising bacteria and bacteria which act as biological insecticides, fungicides or nematicides.

[0379] Examples of such bacteria which are employed or can be used as biological pesticides are: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, strain FZB42 (DSM 231179), or Bacillus cercus, in particular B. cercus strain CNCM 1-1562 or Bacillus firmus , strain 1-1582 (Accession number CNCM 1-1582) or Bacillus pumilus, in particular strain GB34 (Accession No. ATCC 700814) and strain QST2808 (Accession No. NRRL B- 30087), or Bacillus subtilis, in particular strain GB03 (Accession No. ATCC SD-1397), or Bacillus subtilis strain QST713 (Accession No. NRRL B-21661) or Bacillus subtilis strain OST 30002 (Accession No. NRRL B -50421) Bacillus thuringiensis, in particular B. thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (serotype FI- 14), strain AM65-52 (Accession No. ATCC 1276), or B. thuringiensis subsp. aizawai, in particular strain ABTS- 1857 (SD-1372), or B. thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain HD-1, or B. thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis strain NB 176 (SD-5428), Methylorubrum extorquens TS201, Pasteuria penetrans, Pasteuria spp. (Rotylenchulus reniformis nematode)-PR3 (Accession Number ATCC SD-5834), Streptomyces microflavus strain AQ6121 (= QRD 31.013, NRRL B-50550), Streptomyces galbus strain AQ 6047 (Acession Number NRRL 30232).

[0380] Examples of fungi and yeasts which are employed or can be used as biological pesticides are:

[0381] Beauveria bassiana, in particular strain ATCC 74040, Coniothyrium minitans, in particular strain CON / M / 91-8 (Accession No. DSM-9660), Lecanicillium spp., in particular strain HRO LEC 12, Lecanicillium lecanii, (formerly known as Verticillium lecanii), in particular strain KV01, Metarhizium anisopliae, in particular strain F52 (DSM3884 / ATCC 90448), Metschnikowia fructicola, in particular strain NRRL Y-30752, Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (now: Isariafumosorosea), in particular strain IFPC 200613, or strain Apopka 97 (Accesion No. ATCC 20874), Paecilomyces lilacinus, in particular P. lilacinus strain 251 (AGAL 89 / 030550), Talaromyces flavus, in particular strain VI 17b, Trichoderma atroviride, in particular strain SCI (Accession Number CBS 122089), Trichoderma harzianum, in particular T. harzianum rifai T39. (Accession Number CNCM 1-952).

[0382] Examples of viruses which are employed or can be used as biological pesticides are:

[0383] Adoxophyes orana (summer fruit tortrix) granulosis virus (GV), Cydia pomonella (codling moth) granulosis virus (GV), Helicoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm) nuclear polyhedrosis virus (NPV), Spodoptera exigua (beet armyworm) mNPV, Spodopterafrugiperda (fall armyworm) mNPV, Spodoptera littoralis (African cotton leafworm) NPV.

[0384] Also included are bacteria and fungi which are added as 'inoculant' to plants or plant parts or plant organs and which, by virtue of their particular properties, promote plant growth and plant health. Examples which may be mentioned are:

[0385] Agrobacterium spp., Azorhizobium caulinodans, Azospirillum spp., Azotobacter spp., Bradyrhizobium spp., Burkholderia spp., in particular Burkholderia cepacia (formerly known as Pseudomonas cepacia), Gigaspora spp., or Gigaspora monosporum, Glomus spp., Laccaria spp., Lactobacillus buchneri, Paraglomus spp., Pisolithus tinctorus, Pseudomonas spp., Rhizobium spp., in particular Rhizobium trifolii, Rhizopogon spp., Scleroderma spp., Suillus spp., Streptomyces spp.

[0386] Examples of plant extracts and products formed by microorganisms including proteins and secondary metabolites which are employed or can be used as biological pesticides are:

[0387] Allium sativum, Artemisia absinthium, azadirachtin, Biokeeper WP, Cassia nigricans, Celastrus angulatus, Chenopodium anthelminticum, chitin, Armour-Zen, Dryopteris filix-mas, Equisetum arvense, Fortune Aza, Fungastop, Heads Up (Chenopodium quinoa saponin extract), Pyrethrum / Pyrethrins, Quassia amara, Quercus, Quillaja, Regalia, "Requiem ™ Insecticide", rotenone, ryania / ryanodine, Symphytum officinale, Tanacetum vulgare, thymol, Triact 70, TriCon, Tropaeulum majus, Urtica dioica, Veratrin, Viscum album, Brassicaceae extract, in particular oilseed rape powder or mustard powder, as well as bioinsecticidal / acaricidal active substances obtained from olive oil, in particular unsaturated fatty / carboxylic acids having carbon chain lengths C16-C20 as active ingredients, such as, for example, contained in the product with the trade name FLiPPER®.

[0388] Safener as mixing components

[0389] The compounds of the formula (I) can be combined with safeners such as, for example, benoxacor, cloquintocet (-mexyl), cyometrinil, cyprosulfamide, dichlormid, fenchlorazole (-ethyl), fenclorim, flurazole, fluxofenim, furilazole, isoxadifen (-ethyl), mefenpyr (-diethyl), naphthalic anhydride, oxabetrinil, 2-methoxy-N-({4-[(methylcarbamoyl)amino]phenyl}sulphonyl)benzamide (CAS 129531- 12-0), 4-(dichloroacetyl)-l-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane (CAS 71526-07-3), 2,2,5-trimethyl-3- (dichloroacetyl)-l,3-oxazolidine (CAS 52836-31-4).

[0390] Plants and plant parts

[0391] All plants and plant parts can be treated in accordance with the invention. Here, plants are to be understood to mean all plants and plant parts such as wanted and unwanted wild plants or crop plants (including naturally occurring crop plants), for example cereals (wheat, rice, triticale, barley, rye, oats), maize, soya bean, potato, sugar beet, sugar cane, tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, melon, carrot, watermelon, onion, lettuce, spinach, leek, beans, Brassica oleracea (e.g. cabbage) and other vegetable species, cotton, tobacco, oilseed rape, and also fruit plants (with the fruits apples, pears, citrus fruits and grapevines). Crop plants can be plants which can be obtained by conventional breeding and optimization methods or by biotechnological and genetic engineering methods or combinations of these methods, including the transgenic plants and including the plant varieties which can or cannot be protected by varietal property rights. Plants should be understood to mean all developmental stages, such as seeds, seedlings, young (immature) plants up to mature plants. Plant parts should be understood to mean all parts and organs of the plants above and below ground, such as shoot, leaf, flower and root, examples given being leaves, needles, stalks, stems, flowers, fruit bodies, fruits and seeds, and also tubers, roots and rhizomes. Parts of plants also include harvested plants or harvested plant parts and vegetative and generative propagation material, for example seedlings, tubers, rhizomes, cuttings and seeds.

[0392] Treatment according to the invention of the plants and plant parts with the compounds of the formula (I) is carried out directly or by allowing the compounds to act on the surroundings, environment or storage space by the customary treatment methods, for example by immersion, spraying, evaporation, fogging, scattering, painting on, injection and, in the case of propagation material, in particular in the case of seeds, also by applying one or more coats.

[0393] As already mentioned above, it is possible to treat all plants and their parts according to the invention. In a preferred embodiment, wild plant species and plant cultivars, or those obtained by conventional biological breeding methods, such as crossing or protoplast fusion, and also parts thereof, are treated. In a further preferred embodiment, transgenic plants and plant cultivars obtained by genetic engineering methods, if appropriate in combination with conventional methods (genetically modified organisms), and parts thereof are treated. The term “parts” or “parts of plants” or “plant parts” has been explained above. The invention is used with particular preference to treat plants of the respective commercially customary cultivars or those that are in use. Plant cultivars are to be understood as meaning plants having new properties ("traits") and which have been obtained by conventional breeding, by mutagenesis or by recombinant DNA techniques. They can be cultivars, varieties, bio- or genotypes.

[0394] Transgenic plant, seed treatment and integration events

[0395] According to the invention, the compounds of formula (I) can be advantageously used to treat transgenic plants, plant cultivars or plant parts that received genetic material which imparts advantageous and / or useful properties (traits) to these plants, plant cultivars or plant parts. Therefore, it is contemplated that the present invention may be combined with one or more recombinant traits or transgenic event(s) or a combination thereof. For the purposes of this application, a transgenic event is created by the insertion of a specific recombinant DNA molecule into a specific position (locus) within the chromosome of the plant genome. The insertion creates a novel DNA sequence referred to as an “event” and is characterized by the inserted recombinant DNA molecule and some amount of genomic DNA immediately adjacent to / flanking both ends of the inserted DNA. Such trait(s) or transgenic event(s) include, but are not limited to, pest resistance, water use efficiency, yield performance, drought tolerance, seed quality, improved nutritional quality, hybrid seed production, and herbicide tolerance, in which the trait is measured with respect to a plant lacking such trait or transgenic event. Concrete examples of such advantageous and / or useful properties (traits) are better plant growth, vigor, stress tolerance, standability, lodging resistance, nutrient uptake, plant nutrition, and / or yield, in particular improved growth, increased tolerance to high or low temperatures, increased tolerance to drought or to levels of water or soil salinity, enhanced flowering performance, easier harvesting, accelerated ripening, higher yields, higher quality and / or a higher nutritional value of the harvested products, better storage life and / or processability of the harvested products, and increased resistance or tolerance against animal and microbial pests, such as against insects, arachnids, nematodes, mites, slugs and snails.

[0396] Among DNA sequences encoding proteins which confer properties of resistance or tolerance to such animal and microbial pests, in particular insects, mention will particularly be made of the genetic material from Bacillus thuringiensis encoding the Bt proteins widely described in the literature and well known to those skilled in the art. Mention will also be made of proteins extracted from bacteria such as Photorhabdus (WO 199717432 and WO 199808932). In particular, mention will be made of the Bt Cry or VIP proteins which include the CrylA, CrylAb, CrylAc, CryllA, CrylllA, CryIIIB2, Cry9c Cry2Ab, Cry3Bb and CrylF proteins or toxic fragments thereof and also hybrids or combinations thereof, especially the CrylF protein or hybrids derived from a CrylF protein (e.g. hybrid CrylA-CrylF proteins or toxic fragments thereof), the CrylA-type proteins or toxic fragments thereof, preferably the CrylAc protein or hybrids derived from the CrylAc protein (e.g. hybrid CrylAb-CrylAc proteins) or the CrylAb or Bt2 protein or toxic fragments thereof, the Cry2Ae, Cry2Af or Cry2Ag proteins or toxic fragments thereof, the CrylA.105 protein or a toxic fragment thereof, the VIP3Aal9 protein, the VIP3Aa20 protein, the VIP3A proteins produced in the COT202 or COT203 cotton events, the VIP3Aa protein or a toxic fragment thereof as described in Estruch et al. (1996), Proc Natl Acad Sci US A. 28;93(l l):5389-94, the Cry proteins as described in WO2001 / 47952, the insecticidal proteins from Xenorhabdus (as described in WO98 / 50427), Serratia (particularly from S. entomophila) or Photorhabdus species strains, such as Tc- proteins from Photorhabdus as described in WO98 / 08932. Also any variants or mutants of any one of these proteins differing in some amino acids (1-10, preferably 1-5) from any of the above named sequences, particularly the sequence of their toxic fragment, or which are fused to a transit peptide, such as a plastid transit peptide, or another protein or peptide, is included herein.

[0397] Another and particularly emphasized example of such properties is conferred tolerance to one or more herbicides, for example imidazolinones, sulphonylureas, glyphosate or phosphinothricin. Among DNA sequences encoding proteins which confer properties of tolerance to certain herbicides on the transformed plant cells and plants, mention will be particularly be made to the bar or PAT gene or the Streptomyces coelicolor gene described in WO2009 / 152359 which confers tolerance to glufosinate herbicides, a gene encoding a suitable EPSPS (5-enolpyruvylshikimat-3-phosphat-synthase) which confers tolerance to herbicides having EPSPS as a target, especially herbicides such as glyphosate and its salts, a gene encoding glyphosate-n-acetyltransferase, or a gene encoding glyphosate oxidoreductase. Further suitable herbicide tolerance traits include at least one ALS (acetolactate synthase) inhibitor (e.g. W02007 / 024782), a mutated Arabidopsis ALS / AHAS gene (e.g. U.S. Patent 6,855,533), genes encoding 2,4-D- monooxygenases conferring tolerance to 2,4-D (2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) and genes encoding Dicamba monooxygenases conferring tolerance to dicamba (3,6-dichloro-2- methoxybenzoic acid).

[0398] Further and particularly emphasized examples of such properties are increased resistance against phytopathogenic fungi, bacteria and / or viruses owing, for example, to systemic acquired resistance (SAR), systemin, phytoalexins, elicitors and also resistance genes and correspondingly expressed proteins and toxins.

[0399] Particularly useful transgenic events in transgenic plants or plant cultivars which can be treated with preference in accordance with the invention include Event 531 / PV-GHBK04 (cotton, insect control, described in W02002 / 040677), Event 1143-14A (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in WO2006 / 128569); Event 1143-5 IB (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in W02006 / 128570); Event 1445 (cotton, herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in US-A 2002-120964 or

[0400] W02002 / 034946); Event 17053 (rice, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-9843, described in

[0401] WO2010 / 117737); Event 17314 (rice, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-9844, described in

[0402] WO2010 / 117735); Event 281-24-236 (cotton, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-6233, described in W02005 / 103266 or US-A 2005-216969); Event 3006-210-23 (cotton, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-6233, described in US-A 2007-143876 orW02005 / 103266); Event 3272 (corn, quality trait, deposited as PTA-9972, described in W02006 / 098952 or US-A 2006-230473); Event 33391 (wheat, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-2347, described in W02002 / 027004), Event 40416 (corn, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-11508, described in WO 11 / 075593); Event 43A47 (corn, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-11509, described in WO2011 / 075595); Event 5307 (corn, insect control, deposited as ATCC PTA-9561, described in W02010 / 077816); Event ASR-368 (bent grass, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-4816, described in US-A 2006-162007 or W02004 / 053062); Event B16 (corn, herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in US-A 2003-126634); Event BPS-CV127- 9 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as NCIMB No. 41603, described in W02010 / 080829); Event BLR1 (oilseed rape, restoration of male sterility, deposited as NCIMB 41193, described in W02005 / 074671), Event CE43-67B (cotton, insect control, deposited as DSM ACC2724, described in US-A 2009-217423 or WO2006 / 128573); Event CE44-69D (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A 2010- 0024077); Event CE44-69D (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in WO2006 / 128571); Event CE46-02A (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in WO2006 / 128572); Event COT102 (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A 2006-130175 or W02004 / 039986); Event COT202 (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A 2007-067868 or W02005 / 054479); Event COT203 (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in W02005 / 054480); ); Event DAS21606-3 / 1606 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11028, described in WO2012 / 033794), Event DAS40278 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-10244, described in WO2011 / 022469); Event DAS-44406-6 / pD AB 8264.44.06.1 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11336, described in WO2012 / 075426), Event DAS-14536-7 / pDAB8291.45.36.2 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11335, described in WO2012 / 075429), Event DAS-59122-7 (corn, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA 11384, described in US-A 2006-070139); Event DAS-59132 (corn, insect control - herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in W02009 / 100188); Event DAS68416 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-10442, described in WO2011 / 066384 or WO2011 / 066360); Event DP-098140-6 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8296, described in US-A 2009- 137395 or WO 08 / 112019); Event DP-305423-1 (soybean, quality trait, not deposited, described in US-A 2008-312082 or W02008 / 054747); Event DP-32138-1 (corn, hybridization system, deposited as ATCC PTA-9158, described in US-A 2009-0210970 or W02009 / 103049); Event DP-356043-5 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8287, described in US-A 2010-0184079 or W02008 / 002872); Event EE-I (brinjal, insect control, not deposited, described in WO 07 / 091277); Event Fil 17 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC 209031, described in US-A 2006-059581 or WO 98 / 044140); Event FG72 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11041, described in WO2011 / 063413), Event GA21 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC 209033, described in US-A 2005-086719 or WO 98 / 044140); Event GG25 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC 209032, described in US-A 2005-188434 or W098 / 044140); Event GHB 119 (cotton, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8398, described in W02008 / 151780); Event GHB614 (cotton, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-6878, described in US-A 2010-050282 or W02007 / 017186); Event GJ11 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC 209030, described in US-A 2005-188434 or W098 / 044140); Event GM RZ13 (sugar beet, virus resistance, deposited as NCIMB-41601, described in WO2010 / 076212); Event H7-1 (sugar beet, herbicide tolerance, deposited as NCIMB 41158 or NCIMB 41159, described in US-A 2004-172669 or WO 2004 / 074492); Event JOPLIN1 (wheat, disease tolerance, not deposited, described in US-A 2008-064032); Event LL27 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as NCIMB41658, described in W02006 / 108674 or US-A 2008-320616); Event LL55 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as NCIMB 41660, described in WO 2006 / 108675 or US-A 2008-196127); Event LLcotton25 (cotton, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-3343, described in W02003 / 013224 or US- A 2003-097687); Event LLRICE06 (rice, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC 203353, described in US 6,468,747 or W02000 / 026345); Event LLRice62 (rice, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC 203352, described in W02000 / 026345), Event LLRICE601 (rice, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-2600, described in US-A 2008-2289060 or W02000 / 026356); Event LY038 (corn, quality trait, deposited as ATCC PTA-5623, described in US- A 2007-028322 or W02005 / 061720); Event MIR162 (corn, insect control, deposited as PTA-8166, described in US-A 2009-300784 or W02007 / 142840); Event MIR604 (corn, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A 2008-167456 or W02005 / 103301); Event MON15985 (cotton, insect control, deposited as ATCC PTA-2516, described in US-A 2004-250317 or WG2002 / 100163); Event MON810 (corn, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A 2002-102582); Event MON863 (corn, insect control, deposited as ATCC PTA-2605, described in W02004 / 011601 or US-A 2006-095986); Event MON87427 (corn, pollination control, deposited as ATCC PTA-7899, described in WO2011 / 062904); Event MON87460 (corn, stress tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8910, described in W02009 / 111263 or US-A 2011-0138504); Event MON87701 (soybean, insect control, deposited as ATCC PTA- 8194, described in US-A 2009-130071 or W02009 / 064652); Event MON87705 (soybean, quality trait - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-9241, described in US-A 2010-0080887 or W02010 / 037016); Event MON87708 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-9670, described in WO2011 / 034704); Event MON87712 (soybean, yield, deposited as PTA-10296, described in WO2012 / 051199), Event MON87754 (soybean, quality trait, deposited as ATCC PTA-9385, described in WO2010 / 024976); Event MON87769 (soybean, quality trait, deposited as ATCC PTA- 8911, described in US-A 2011-0067141 or W02009 / 102873); Event MON88017 (corn, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-5582, described in US-A 2008-028482 or W02005 / 059103); Event MON88913 (cotton, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-4854, described in W02004 / 072235 or US-A 2006-059590); Event MON88302 (oilseed rape, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-10955, described in WO2011 / 153186), Event MON88701 (cotton, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11754, described in WO2012 / 134808), Event MON89034 (corn, insect control, deposited as ATCC PTA-7455, described in WO 07 / 140256 or US-A 2008-260932); Event MON89788 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-6708, described in US-A 2006-282915 or W02006 / 130436); Event MSI 1 (oilseed rape, pollination control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-850 or PTA-2485, described in WO2001 / 031042); Event MS8 (oilseed rape, pollination control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-730, described in W02001 / 041558 or US-A 2003-188347); Event NK603 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-2478, described in US-A 2007-292854); Event PE-7 (rice, insect control, not deposited, described in W02008 / 114282); Event RF3 (oilseed rape, pollination control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-730, described in W02001 / 041558 or US-A 2003- 188347); Event RT73 (oilseed rape, herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in W02002 / 036831 or US-A 2008-070260); Event SYHT0H2 / SYN-000H2-5 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA- 11226, described in WO2012 / 082548), Event T227-1 (sugar beet, herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in W02002 / 44407 or US-A 2009-265817); Event T25 (corn, herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in US-A 2001-029014 or WO2001 / 051654); Event T304-40 (cotton, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8171, described in US-A 2010-077501 or W02008 / 122406); Event T342-142 (cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in WO2006 / 128568); Event TC1507 (corn, insect control - herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in US-A 2005-039226 or W02004 / 099447); Event VIP1034 (corn, insect control - herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-3925, described in W02003 / 052073), Event 32316 (corn, insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11507, described in WO2011 / 084632), Event 4114 (corn, insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA- 11506, described in W02011 / 084621), event EE-GM3 / FG72 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11041) optionally stacked with event EE-GM1 / LL27 or event EE-GM2 / LL55 (WO2011 / 063413A2), event DAS-68416-4 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N° PTA- 10442, WO2011 / 066360 Al), event DAS-68416-4 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N° PTA-10442, WO2011 / 066384A1), event DP-040416-8 (corn, insect control, ATCC Accession N° PTA- 11508, WO2011 / 075593A1), event DP-043A47-3 (corn, insect control, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11509, WO2011 / 075595 Al), event DP- 004114-3 (corn, insect control, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11506, WO2011 / 084621 Al), event DP-032316-8 (corn, insect control, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11507, WO2011 / 084632A1), event MON-88302-9 (oilseed rape, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N° PTA- 10955, WO2011 / 153186A1), event DAS-21606-3 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession No. PTA-11028, WO2012 / 033794A2), event MON-87712-4 (soybean, quality trait, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-10296, WO2012 / 051199A2), event DAS-44406-6 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-11336, WO2012 / 075426A1), event DAS-14536-7 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-11335, WO2012 / 075429 Al), event SYN-000H2-5 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-11226, WO2012 / 082548A2), event DP-061061-7 (oilseed rape, herbicide tolerance, no deposit N° available, W02012071039A1), event DP-073496-4 (oilseed rape, herbicide tolerance, no deposit N° available, US2012131692), event 8264.44.06.1 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance, Accession N° PTA-11336, WO2012075426A2), event 8291.45.36.2 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance, Accession N°. PTA-11335, WO2012075429A2), event SYHT0H2 (soybean, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-11226, WO2012 / 082548A2), event MON88701 (cotton, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11754, WO2012 / 134808A1), event KK179-2 (alfalfa, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11833, W02013 / 003558A1), event pDAB8264.42.32.1 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11993, WO2013 / 010094 Al), event MZDT09Y (corn, ATCC Accession N° PTA-13025, WO2013 / 012775 Al).

[0403] Further, a list of such transgenic event(s) is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and can be found on their website at https: / / www.aphis.usda.gov / . For this application, the status of such list as it is / was on the filing date of this application, is relevant.

[0404] The genes / events which impart the desired traits in question may also be present in combinations with one another in the transgenic plants. Examples of transgenic plants which may be mentioned are the important crop plants, such as cereals (wheat, rice, triticale, barley, rye, oats), maize, soya beans, potatoes, sugar beet, sugar cane, tomatoes, peas and other types of vegetable, cotton, tobacco, oilseed rape and also fruit plants (with the fruits apples, pears, citrus fruits and grapes), with particular emphasis being given to maize, soya beans, wheat, rice, potatoes, cotton, sugar cane, tobacco and oilseed rape. Traits which are particularly emphasized are the increased resistance of the plants to insects, arachnids, nematodes and slugs and snails, as well as the increased resistance of the plants to one or more herbicides.

[0405] Commercially available examples of such plants, plant parts or plant seeds that may be treated with preference in accordance with the invention include commercial products, such as plant seeds, sold or distributed under the GENUITY®, DROUGHTGARD®, SMARTSTAX®, RIB COMPLETE®, ROUNDUP READY®, VT DOUBLE PRO®, VT TRIPLE PRO®, BOLLGARD II®, ROUNDUP READY 2 YIELD®, YIELDGARD®, ROUNDUP READY® 2 XTEND™, INTACTA RR2 PRO®, VISTIVE GOLD®, and / or XTENDFLEX™ trade names.

[0406] Crop protection - types of treatment

[0407] The treatment of the plants and plant parts with the compounds of the formula (I) is carried out directly or by action on their surroundings, habitat or storage space using customary treatment methods, for example by dipping, spraying, atomizing, irrigating, evaporating, dusting, fogging, broadcasting, foaming, painting, spreading-on, injecting, watering (drenching), drip irrigating and, in the case of propagation material, in particular in the case of seed, furthermore as a powder for dry seed treatment, a solution for liquid seed treatment, a water-soluble powder for slurry treatment, by incrusting, by coating with one or more coats, etc. It is furthermore possible to apply the compounds of the formula (I) by the ultra-low volume method or to inject the application form or the compound of the formula (I) itself into the soil.

[0408] A preferred direct treatment of the plants is foliar application, i.e. the compounds of the formula (I) are applied to the foliage, where treatment frequency and the application rate should be adjusted according to the level of infestation with the pest in question.

[0409] In the case of systemically active compounds, the compounds of the formula (I) also access the plants via the root system. The plants are then treated by the action of the compounds of the formula (I) on the habitat of the plant. This may be done, for example, by drenching, or by mixing into the soil or the nutrient solution, i.e. the locus of the plant (e.g. soil or hydroponic systems) is impregnated with a liquid form of the compounds of the formula (I), or by soil application, i.e. the compounds of the formula (I) according to the invention are introduced in solid form (e.g. in the form of granules) into the locus of the plants, or by drip application (often also referred to as "chemigation"), i.e. the liquid application of the compounds of the formula (I) according to the invention from surface or sub-surface driplines over a certain period of time together with varying amounts of water at defined locations in the vicinity of the plants. In the case of paddy rice crops, this can also be done by metering the compound of the formula (I) in a solid application form (for example as granules) into a flooded paddy field.

[0410] Digital Technologies

[0411] The compounds of the invention can be used in combination with models e.g. embedded in computer programs for site specific crop management, satellite farming, precision farming or precision agriculture. Such models support the site specific management of agricultural sites with data from various sources such as soils, weather, crops (e.g. type, growth stage, plant health), weeds (e.g. type, growth stage), diseases, pests, nutrients, water, moisture, biomass, satellite data, yield etc. with the purpose to optimize profitability, sustainability and protection of the environment. In particular, such models can help to optimize agronomical decisions, control the precision of pesticide applications and record the work performed.

[0412] As an example, the compounds of the invention can be applied to a crop plant according to an appropriate dose regime if a model models the development of a pest and calculates that a threshold has been reached for which it is recommendable to apply the compound of the invention to the crop plant.

[0413] Commercially available systems which include agronomic models are e.g. FieldScriptsTM from The Climate Corporation, XarvioTM from BASF, AGLogicTM from John Deere, etc. The compounds of the invention can also be used in combination with smart spraying equipment such as e.g. spot spraying or precision spraying equipment attached to or housed within a farm vehicle such as a tractor, robot, helicopter, airplane, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) such as a drone, etc. Such an equipment usually includes input sensors (such as e.g. a camera) and a processing unit configured to analyze the input data and configured to provide a decision based on the analysis of the input data to apply the compound of the invention to the crop plants (respectively the weeds) in a specific and precise manner. The use of such smart spraying equipment usually also requires positions systems (e.g. GPS receivers) to localize recorded data and to guide or to control farm vehicles; geographic information systems (GIS) to represent the information on intelligible maps, and appropriate farm vehicles to perform the required farm action such as the spraying.

[0414] In an example, pests can be detected from imagery acquired by a camera. In an example the pests can be identified and / or classified based on that imagery. Such identification and / classification can make use of image processing algorithms. Such image processing algorithms can utilize machine learning algorithms, such as trained neutral networks, decision trees and utilize artificial intelligence algorithms. In this manner, the compounds described herein can be applied only where needed.

[0415] Treatment of seed

[0416] The control of animal pests by treating the seed of plants has been known for a long time and is the subject of continuous improvements. However, the treatment of seed entails a series of problems which cannot always be solved in a satisfactory manner. Thus, it is desirable to develop methods for protecting the seed and the germinating plant which dispense with, or at least reduce considerably, the additional application of pesticides during storage, after sowing or after emergence of the plants. It is furthermore desirable to optimize the amount of active compound employed in such a way as to provide optimum protection for the seed and the germinating plant from attack by animal pests, but without damaging the plant itself by the active compound employed. In particular, methods for the treatment of seed should also take into consideration the intrinsic insecticidal or nematicidal properties of pest-resistant or -tolerant transgenic plants in order to achieve optimum protection of the seed and also the germinating plant with a minimum of pesticides being employed.

[0417] The present invention therefore in particular also relates to a method for the protection of seed and germinating plants, from attack by pests, by treating the seed with one of the compounds of the formula (I). The method according to the invention for protecting seed and germinating plants against attack by pests furthermore comprises a method where the seed is treated simultaneously in one operation or sequentially with a compound of the formula (I) and a mixing component. It also comprises a method where the seed is treated at different times with a compound of the formula (I) and a mixing component.

[0418] The invention likewise relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) for the treatment of seed for protecting the seed and the resulting plant from animal pests. Furthermore, the invention relates to seed which has been treated with a compound of the formula (I) according to the invention so as to afford protection from animal pests. The invention also relates to seed which has been treated simultaneously with a compound of the formula (I) and a mixing component. The invention furthermore relates to seed which has been treated at different times with a compound of the formula (I) and a mixing component. In the case of seed which has been treated at different points in time with a compound of the formula (I) and a mixing component, the individual substances may be present on the seed in different layers. Here, the layers comprising a compound of the formula (I) and mixing components may optionally be separated by an intermediate layer. The invention also relates to seed where a compound of the formula (I) and a mixing component have been applied as component of a coating or as a further layer or further layers in addition to a coating.

[0419] Furthermore, the invention relates to seed which, after the treatment with a compound of the formula (I), is subjected to a film-coating process to prevent dust abrasion on the seed.

[0420] One of the advantages encountered with a systemically acting compound of the formula (I) is the fact that, by treating the seed, not only the seed itself but also the plants resulting therefrom are, after emergence, protected against animal pests. In this manner, the immediate treatment of the crop at the time of sowing or shortly thereafter can be dispensed with.

[0421] It has to be considered a further advantage that by treatment of the seed with a compound of the formula (I), germination and emergence of the treated seed may be enhanced.

[0422] It is likewise to be considered advantageous that compounds of the formula (I) can be used in particular also for transgenic seed.

[0423] Furthermore, compounds of the formula (I) can be employed in combination with compositions or compounds of signalling technology, leading to better colonization by symbionts such as, for example, rhizobia, mycorrhizae and / or endophytic bacteria or fungi, and / or to optimized nitrogen fixation.

[0424] The compounds of the formula (I) are suitable for protection of seed of any plant variety which is used in agriculture, in the greenhouse, in forests or in horticulture. In particular, this takes the form of seed of cereals (for example wheat, barley, rye, millet and oats), corn, cotton, soya beans, rice, potatoes, sunflowers, coffee, tobacco, canola, oilseed rape, beets (for example sugarbeets and fodder beets), peanuts, vegetables (for example tomatoes, cucumbers, bean, cruciferous vegetables, onions and lettuce), fruit plants, lawns and ornamental plants. The treatment of the seed of cereals (such as wheat, barley, rye and oats), maize, soya beans, cotton, canola, oilseed rape, vegetables and rice is of particular importance.

[0425] As already mentioned above, the treatment of transgenic seed with a compound of the formula (I) is also of particular importance. This takes the form of seed of plants which, as a rule, comprise at least one heterologous gene which governs the expression of a polypeptide with in particular insecticidal and / or nematicidal properties. The heterologous genes in transgenic seed can originate from microorganisms such as Bacillus, Rhizobium, Pseudomonas, Serratia, Trichoderma, Clavibacter, Glomus or Gliocladium. The present invention is particularly suitable for the treatment of transgenic seed which comprises at least one heterologous gene originating from Bacillus sp. It is particularly preferably a heterologous gene derived from Bacillus thuringiensis.

[0426] In the context of the present invention, the compound of the formula (I) is applied to the seed. Preferably, the seed is treated in a state in which it is stable enough to avoid damage during treatment. In general, the seed may be treated at any point in time between harvest and sowing. The seed usually used has been separated from the plant and freed from cobs, shells, stalks, coats, hairs or the flesh of the fruits. For example, it is possible to use seed which has been harvested, cleaned and dried down to a moisture content which allows storage. Alternatively, it is also possible to use seed which, after drying, has been treated with, for example, water and then dried again, for example priming. In the case of rice seed, it is also possible to use seed which has been soaked, for example in water to a certain stage of the rice embryo (‘pigeon breast stage’), stimulating the germination and a more uniform emergence.

[0427] When treating the seed, care must generally be taken that the amount of the compound of the formula (I) applied to the seed and / or the amount of further additives is chosen in such a way that the germination of the seed is not adversely affected, or that the resulting plant is not damaged. This must be ensured particularly in the case of active compounds which can exhibit phytotoxic effects at certain application rates.

[0428] In general, the compounds of the formula (I) are applied to the seed in a suitable formulation. Suitable formulations and processes for seed treatment are known to the person skilled in the art.

[0429] The compounds of the formula (I) can be converted to the customary seed dressing formulations, such as solutions, emulsions, suspensions, powders, foams, slurries or other coating compositions for seed, and also ULV formulations.

[0430] These formulations are prepared in a known manner, by mixing the compounds of the formula (I) with customary additives such as, for example, customary extenders and also solvents or diluents, colorants, wetting agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, antifoams, preservatives, secondary thickeners, adhesives, gibberellins and also water.

[0431] Colorants which may be present in the seed-dressing formulations which can be used in accordance with the invention are all colorants which are customary for such purposes. It is possible to use either pigments, which are sparingly soluble in water, or dyes, which are soluble in water. Examples include the dyes known by the names Rhodamine B, C.I. Pigment Red 112 and C.I. Solvent Red 1. Useful wetting agents which may be present in the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all substances which promote wetting, and which are conventionally used for the formulation of agrochemically active compounds. Preference is given to using alkylnaphthalenesulphonates, such as diisopropyl- or diisobutylnaphthalenesulphonates.

[0432] Useful dispersants and / or emulsifiers which may be present in the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all nonionic, anionic and cationic dispersants conventionally used for the formulation of active agrochemical ingredients. Preference is given to using nonionic or anionic dispersants or mixtures of nonionic or anionic dispersants. Suitable nonionic dispersants include in particular ethylene oxide / propylene oxide block polymers, alkylphenol poly glycol ethers and tristryrylphenol polyglycol ethers, and the phosphated or sulphated derivatives thereof. Suitable anionic dispersants are in particular lignosulphonates, polyacrylic acid salts and arylsulphonate / formaldehyde condensates.

[0433] Antifoams which may be present in the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all foam-inhibiting substances conventionally used for the formulation of active agrochemical ingredients. Preference is given to using silicone antifoams and magnesium stearate.

[0434] Preservatives which may be present in the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all substances usable for such purposes in agrochemical compositions. Examples include dichlorophene and benzyl alcohol hemiformal.

[0435] Secondary thickeners which may be present in the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all substances which can be used for such purposes in agrochemical compositions. Cellulose derivatives, acrylic acid derivatives, xanthan, modified clays and finely divided silica are preferred.

[0436] Adhesives which may be present in the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all customary binders usable in seed dressing products. Polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol and tylose may be mentioned as being preferred.

[0437] Gibberellins which can be present in the seed-dressing formulations which can be used in accordance with the invention are preferably the gibberellins Al, A3 (= gibberellic acid), A4 and A7; gibberellic acid is especially preferably used. The gibberellins are known (cf. R. Wegler "Chemie der Pflanzenschutz- and Schadlingsbekampfungsmittel", vol. 2, Springer Verlag, 1970, pp. 401-412).

[0438] The seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention can be used to treat a wide variety of different kinds of seed either directly or after prior dilution with water. For instance, the concentrates or the preparations obtainable therefrom by dilution with water can be used to dress the seed of cereals, such as wheat, barley, rye, oats, and triticale, and also the seed of maize, rice, oilseed rape, peas, beans, cotton, sunflowers, soya beans and beets, or else a wide variety of different vegetable seed. The seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention, or the dilute use forms thereof, can also be used to dress seed of transgenic plants.

[0439] For treatment of seed with the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention, or the use forms prepared therefrom by adding water, all mixing units usable customarily for the seed dressing are useful. Specifically, the procedure in the seed dressing is to place the seed into a mixer, operated batch- wise or continously, to add the particular desired amount of seed dressing formulations, either as such or after prior dilution with water, and to mix everything until the formulation is distributed homogeneously on the seed. If appropriate, this is followed by a drying operation.

[0440] The application rate of the seed dressing formulations usable in accordance with the invention can be varied within a relatively wide range. It is guided by the particular content of the compounds of the formula (I) in the formulations and by the seed. The application rates of the compound of the formula (I) are generally between 0.001 and 50 g per kilogram of seed, preferably between 0.01 and 15 g per kilogram of seed

[0441] Animal health

[0442] In the animal health field, i.e. in the field of veterinary medicine, the compounds of the formula (I) are active against animal parasites, in particular ectoparasites or endoparasites. The term endoparasite includes in particular helminths and protozoae, such as coccidia. Ectoparasites are typically and preferably arthropods, in particular insects or acarids.

[0443] In the field of veterinary medicine, the compounds of the formula (I) are suitable, with favourable toxicity in warm blooded animals, for controlling parasites which occur in animal breeding and animal husbandry in livestock, breeding, zoo, laboratory, experimental and domestic animals. They are active against all or specific stages of development of the parasites.

[0444] Agricultural livestock include, for example, mammals, such as, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, camels, buffaloes, rabbits, reindeers, fallow deers, and in particular cattle and pigs; or poultry, such as turkeys, ducks, geese, and in particular chickens; or fish or crustaceans, e.g. in aquaculture; or, as the case may be, insects such as bees.

[0445] Domestic animals include, for example, mammals, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, mice, chinchillas, ferrets or in particular dogs, cats; cage birds; reptiles; amphibians or aquarium fish.

[0446] According to a particular embodiment, the compounds of the formula (I) are administered to mammals.

[0447] According to another particular embodiment, the compounds of the formula (I) are administered to birds, namely cage birds or in particular poultry. By using the compounds of the formula (I) to control animal parasites, it is intended to reduce or prevent illness, cases of deaths and performance reductions (in the case of meat, milk, wool, hides, eggs, honey and the like), so that more economical and simpler animal keeping is made possible and better animal well-being is achievable.

[0448] The term “control” or "controlling", as used herein with regard to the animal health field, means that the compounds of the formula (I) are effective in reducing the incidence of the respective parasite in an animal infected with such parasites to innocuous levels. More specifically, "controlling", as used herein, means that the compounds of the formula (I) are effective in killing the respective parasite, inhibiting its growth, or inhibiting its proliferation.

[0449] Exemplary arthropods include, without any limitation from the order of the Anoplurida, for example, Haematopinus spp., Linognathus spp., Pediculus spp., Phtirus spp., Solenopotes spp.; from the order of the Mallophagida and the suborders Amblycerina and Ischnocerina, for example Bovicola spp., Damalina spp., Felicola spp., Lepikentron spp., Menopon spp., Trichodectes spp., Trimenopon spp., Trinoton spp., Werneckiella spp.; from the order of the Diptera and the suborders Nematocerina and Brachycerina, for example Aedes spp., Anopheles spp., Atylotus spp., Braula spp., Calliphora spp., Chrysomyia spp., Chrysops spp., Culex spp., Culicoides spp., Eusimulium spp., Fannia spp., Gasterophilus spp., Glossina spp., Haematobia spp., Haematopota spp., Hippobosca spp., Hybomitra spp., Hydrotaea spp., Hypoderma spp., Lipoptena spp., Lucilia spp., Lutzomyia spp., Melophagus spp., Morellia spp., Musca spp., Odagmia spp., Oestrus spp., Philipomyia spp., Phlebotomus spp., Rhinoestrus spp., Sarcophaga spp., Simulium spp., Stomoxys spp., Tabanus spp., Tipula spp., Wilhelmia spp., Wohlfahrtia spp. from the order of the Siphonapterida, for example Ceratophyllus spp.; Ctenocephalides spp., Pulex spp., Tunga spp., Xenopsylla spp.; from the order of the Heteropterida, for example Cimex spp., Panstrongylus spp., Rhodnius spp., Triatoma spp. ; as well as nuisance and hygiene pests from the order of the Blattarida.

[0450] Further, among the arthropods, the following acari may be mentioned by way of example, without any limitation: from the subclass of the Acari (Acarina) and the order of the Metastigmata, for example, from the family of argasidae like Argas spp., Ornithodorus spp., Otobius spp., from the family of Ixodidae like Amblyomma spp., Dermacentor spp., Haemaphysalis spp., Hyalomma spp., Ixodes spp., Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) spp , Rhipicephalus spp. (the original genus of multi host ticks); from the order of mesostigmata like Dermanyssus spp., Ornithonyssus spp., Pneumonyssus spp., Raillietia spp., Sternostoma spp., Tropilaelaps spp., Varroa spp.; from the order of the Actinedida (Prostigmata), for example Acarapis spp., Cheyletiella spp., Demodex spp., Listrophorus spp., Myobia spp., Neotrombicula spp., Ornithocheyletia spp., Psorergates spp., Trombicula spp.; and from the order of the Acaridida (Astigmata), for example Acarus spp., Caloglyphus spp., Chorioptes spp., Cytodites spp., Hypodectes spp., Knemidocoptes spp., Laminosioptes spp., Notoedres spp., Otodectes spp., Psoroptes spp., Pterolichus spp., Sarcoptes spp., Trixacarus spp., Tyrophagus spp.

[0451] Exemplary parasitic protozoa include, without any limitation:

[0452] Mastigophora (Flagellata) such as:

[0453] Metamonada: from the order Diplomonadida, for example, Giardia spp., Spironucleus spp.

[0454] Parabasala: from the order Trichomonadida, for example, Histomonas spp., Pentatrichomonas spp., Tetratrichomonas spp., Trichomonas spp., Tritrichomonas spp.

[0455] Euglenozoa: from the order Trypanosomatida, for example, Leishmania spp., Trypanosoma spp

[0456] Sarcomastigophora (Rhizopoda), such as Entamoebidae, for example, Entamoeba spp., Centramoebidae, for example, Acanthamoeba sp., Euamoebidae, e.g. Hartmanella sp.

[0457] Alveolata such as Apicomplexa (Sporozoa): e.g. Cryptosporidium spp.; from the order Eimeriida, for example, Besnoitia spp., Cystoisospora spp., Eimeria spp., Hammondia spp., Isospora spp., Neospora spp., Sarcocystis spp., Toxoplasma spp.; from the order Adeleida e.g. Hepatozoon spp., Klossiella spp.; from the order Haemosporida e.g. Leucocytozoon spp., Plasmodium spp.; from the order Piroplasmida e.g. Babesia spp., Ciliophora spp., Echinozoon spp., Theileria spp.; from the order Vesibuliferida e.g. Balantidium spp., Buxtonella spp.

[0458] Microspora such as Encephalitozoon spp., Enterocytozoon spp., Globidium spp., Nosema spp., and furthermore, e.g. Myxozoa spp.

[0459] Helminths pathogenic for humans or animals include, for example, acanthocephala, nematodes, pentastoma and platyhelmintha (e.g. monogenea, cestodes and trematodes).

[0460] Exemplary helminths include, without any limitation:

[0461] Monogenea: e.g.: Dactylogyrus spp., Gyrodactylus spp., Microbothrium spp., Polystoma spp., Troglocephalus spp.

[0462] Cestodes: from the order of the Pseudophyllidea, for example: Bothridium spp., Diphyllobothrium spp., Diplogonoporus spp., Ichthyobothrium spp., Ligula spp., Schistocephalus spp., Spirometra spp. from the order of the Cyclophyllida, for example: Andyra spp., Anoplocephala spp., Avitellina spp., Bertiella spp., Cittotaenia spp., Davainea spp., Diorchis spp., Diplopylidium spp., Dipylidium spp., Echinococcus spp., Echinocotyle spp., Echinolepis spp., Hydatigera spp., Hymenolepis spp., Joyeuxiella spp., Mesocestoides spp., Moniezia spp., Paranoplocephala spp., Raillietina spp., Stilesia spp., Taenia spp., Thysaniezia spp., Thysanosoma spp.

[0463] Trematodes: from the class of the Digenea, for example: Austrobilharzia spp., Brachylaima spp., Calicophoron spp., Catatropis spp., Clonorchis spp. Collyriclum spp., Cotylophoron spp., Cyclocoelum spp., Dicrocoelium spp., Diplostomum spp., Echinochasmus spp., Echinoparyphium spp., Echinostoma spp., Eurytrema spp., Fasciola spp., Fasciolides spp., Fasciolopsis spp., Fischoederius spp., Gastrothylacus spp., Gigantobilharzia spp., Gigantocotyle spp., Heterophyes spp., Hypoderaeum spp., Leucochloridium spp., Metagonimus spp., Metorchis spp., Nanophyetus spp., Notocotylus spp., Opisthorchis spp., Ornithobilharzia spp., Paragonimus spp., Paramphistomum spp., Plagiorchis spp., Posthodiplostomum spp., Prosthogonimus spp., Schistosoma spp., Trichobilharzia spp., Troglotrema spp., Typhlocoelum spp.

[0464] Nematodes: from the order of the Trichinellida, for example: Capillaria spp., Eucoleus spp., Paracapillaria spp., Trichinella spp., Trichomosoides spp., Trichuris spp. from the order of the Tylenchida, for example: Micronema spp., Parastrongyloides spp., Strongyloides spp. from the order of the Rhabditina, for example: Aelurostrongylus spp., Amidostomum spp., Ancylostoma spp., Angiostrongylus spp., Bronchonema spp., Bunostomum spp., Chabertia spp., Cooperia spp., Cooperioides spp., Crenosoma spp., Cyathostomum spp., Cyclococercus spp., Cyclodontostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Cylindropharynx spp., Cystocaulus spp., Dictyocaulus spp., Elaphostrongylus spp., Filaroides spp., Globocephalus spp., Graphidium spp., Gyalocephalus spp., Haemonchus spp., Heligmosomoides spp., Hyostrongylus spp., Marshallagia spp., Metastrongylus spp., Muellerius spp., Necator spp., Nematodirus spp., Neostrongylus spp., Nippostrongylus spp., Obeliscoides spp., Oesophagodontus spp., Oesophagostomum spp., Ollulanus spp.; Ornithostrongylus spp., Oslerus spp., Ostertagia spp., Paracooperia spp., Paracrenosoma spp., Parafilaroides spp., Parelaphostrongylus spp., Pneumocaulus spp., Pneumostrongylus spp., Poteriostomum spp., Protostrongylus spp., Spicocaulus spp., Stephanurus spp., Strongylus spp., Syngamus spp., Teladorsagia spp., Trichonema spp., Trichostrongylus spp., Triodontophorus spp., Troglostrongylus spp., Uncinaria spp. from the order of the Spirurida, for example: Acanthocheilonema spp., Anisakis spp., Ascaridia spp.; Ascaris spp., Ascarops spp., Aspiculuris spp., Baylisascaris spp., Brugia spp., Cercopithifilaria spp., Crassicauda spp., Dipetalonema spp., Dirofilaria spp., Dracunculus spp.; Draschia spp., Enterobius spp., Filaria spp., Gnathostoma spp., Gongylonema spp., Habronema spp., Heterakis spp.; Litomosoides spp., Loa spp., Onchocerca spp., Oxyuris spp., Parabronema spp., Parafilaria spp., Parascaris spp., Passalurus spp., Physaloptera spp., Probstmayria spp., Pseudofilaria spp., Setaria spp., Skjrabinema spp., Spirocerca spp., Stephanofilaria spp., Strongyluris spp., Syphacia spp., Thelazia spp., Toxascaris spp., Toxocara spp., Wuchereria spp.

[0465] Acantocephala: from the order of the Oligacanthorhynchida, for example: Macracanthorhynchus spp., Prosthenorchis spp.; from the order of the Moniliformida, for example: Moniliformis spp. from the order of the Polymorphida, for example: Filicollis spp.; from the order of the Echinorhynchida, for example: Acanthocephalus spp., Echinorhynchus spp., Leptorhynchoides spp.

[0466] Pentastoma: from the order of the Porocephalida, for example: Linguatula spp.

[0467] Fish parasites include crustaceans which in turn include the family Caligidae with representative genus Dissonus, Caligus (i.e. C. curtus, C. elongatus, C. clemensi, C.rogercresseyii), and Lepeophtheirus (i.e. L. salmonis); families Cecropidae, Dichelesthiidae, Lemaeopodidae with representative genus Salmincola; families Pandaridae, Pennellidae with representative genus Lernaeocera and Pennella; and family Sphyriidae; family Lernaeidae with representative genus Lernaea; families Bomolochidae, Chondr acanthidae, Ergasilidae and Philichthyidae; family Argulidae with representative genus Argulus (L.e. A. foliaceus).

[0468] In the veterinary field and in animal keeping, the administration of the compounds of the formula (I) is carried out by methods generally known in the art, such as enterally, parenterally, dermally or nasally, in the form of suitable preparations. Administration can be carried out prophylactically, methaphylactically or therapeutically.

[0469] Thus, one embodiment of the present invention refers to the compounds of the formula (I) for use as a medicament.

[0470] Another aspect refers to the compounds of the formula (I) for use as an antiendoparasitical agent.

[0471] Another particular aspect refers to the compounds of the formula (I) for use as a anthelmintic agent, more particular for use as a nematicidal agent, a platyhelminthicidal agent, an acanthocephalicidal agent, or a pentastomicidal agent.

[0472] Another particular aspect refers to the compounds of the formula (I) for use as an antiprotozoal agent.

[0473] Another aspect refers to the compounds of the formula (I) for use as an antiectoparasitical agent, in particular an arthropodicidal agent, more particular an insecticidal agent or acaricidal agent.

[0474] Further aspects of the invention are veterinary formulations, comprising an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula (I) and at least one of the following: pharmaceutically acceptable excipient (e.g. solid or liquid diluents), pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary (e.g. surfactants), in particular a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and / or pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary which is normally used in veterinary formulations.

[0475] A related aspect of the invention is a method for preparing a veterinary formulation as described herein, comprising the step of mixing at least one compound of the formula (I) with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and / or auxiliaries , in particular with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and / or auxiliaries which are normally used in veterinary formulations.

[0476] Another particular aspect of the invention are veterinary formulations, selected from the group of ectoparasiticidal and endoparasiticidal formulations, more particular selected from the group of anthelmintic, antiprotozoal, and arthropodicidal formulations, even more particular selected from the group of nematicidal, platyhelminthicidal, acanthocephalicidal, pentastomicidal, insecticidal, and acaricidal formulations, in accordance with the mentioned aspects, as well as their methods for preparation.

[0477] Another aspect refers to a method for treatment of a parasitic infection, in particular an infection by a parasite selected from the group of ectoparasites and endoparasites mentioned herein, by applying an effective amount of a compound of the formula (I) to an animal, in particular a non-human animal, in need thereof.

[0478] Another aspect refers to a method for treatment of a parasitic infection, in particular an infection by a parasite selected from the group of ectoparasites and endoparasites mentioned herein, by applying a veterinary formulation as defined herein to an animal, in particular a non-human animal, in need thereof.

[0479] Another aspect refers to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the treatment of a parasitic infection, in particular an infection by a parasite selected from the group of ectoparasites and endoparasites mentioned herein, in an animal, in particular a non-human animal.

[0480] In the present context of the animal health or veterinary field, the term "treatment" includes prophylactic, metaphylactic or therapeutical treatment.

[0481] In a particular embodiment, mixtures of at least one compound of the formula (I) with other active ingredients, particularly with endo- and ectoparasiticides, for the veterinary field are provided herewith.

[0482] In the field of animal health “mixture” not only means that two (or more) different active ingredients are formulated in a joint formulation and are accordingly applied together but also refers to products which comprise separate formulations for each active compound. Accordingly, if more than two active compounds are to be applied, all active compounds may be formulated in a joint formulation or all active compounds may be formulated in separate formulations; also feasible are mixed forms where some of the active compounds are formulated jointly and some of the active compounds are formulated separately. Separate formulations allow the separate or successive application of the active compounds in question. The active compounds specified herein by their common names are known and described, for example, in the Pesticide Manual (see above) or can be searched in the internet (e.g. http: / / www.alanwood.net / pesticides).

[0483] Exemplary active ingredients from the group of ectoparasiticides, as mixing partners, include, without limitation insecticides and acaricides listed in detail above. Further active ingredients which may be used are listed below following the aforementioned classification which is based on the current IRAC Mode of Action Classification Scheme: (1) Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors; (2) GABA-gated chloride channel blockers; (3) Sodium channel modulators; (4) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive modulators; (5) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric modulators; (6) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) allosteric modulators; (7) Juvenile hormone mimics; (8) Miscellaneous non-specific (multi-site) inhibitors; (9) Modulators of chordotonal organs; (10) Mite growth inhibitors; (12) Inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase, such as, ATP disruptors; (13) Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation via disruption of the proton gradient; (14) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channel blockers; (15) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 0; (16) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 1; (17) Moulting disruptor (in particular for Diptera, i.e. dipterans); (18) Ecdysone receptor agonists; (19) Octopamine receptor agonists; (21) Mitochondrial complex I electron transport inhibitors; (25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors; (20) Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitors; (22) Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers; (23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase; (28) Ryanodine receptor modulators; (30) GABA-gated chloride channel allosteric modulators; (33) Calcium-activated potassium channel KCa2 modulators; (34) Mitochondrial complex III electron transfer inhibitors, non-Qo site.

[0484] Active compounds with unknown or non-specific mode of action, e.g., fentrifanil, fenoxacrim, cycloprene, chlorobenzilate, chlordimeform, flubenzimine, dicyclanil, amidoflumet, quinomethionate, triarathene, clothiazoben, tetrasul, potassium oleate, petroleum, metoxadiazone, gossyplure, flutenzin, bromopropylate, cryolite;

[0485] Compounds from other classes: butacarb, dimetilan, cloethocarb, phosphocarb, pirimiphos (-ethyl), parathion (-ethyl), methacrifos, isopropyl o-salicylate, trichlorfon, sulprofos, propaphos, sebufos, pyridathion, prothoate, dichlofenthion, demeton-S-methylsulphone, isazofos, cyanofenphos, dialifos, carbophenothion, autathiofos, aromfenvinfos (-methyl), azinphos (-ethyl), chlorpyrifos (-ethyl), fosmethilan, iodofenphos, dioxabenzofos, formothion, fonofos, flupyrazofos, fensulfothion, etrimfos, atelocantel; organochlorines, e.g. camphechlor, lindane, heptachlor; phenylpyrazoles, e.g. acetoprole, pyrafluprole, pyriprole, vaniliprole, sisapronil; isoxazolines, e.g. afoxolaner, esafoxolaner, fluralaner, lotilaner, mivorilaner, modoflaner, sarolaner, umifoxolaner; pyrazolyl-arylamides, e.g. nicofluprole, tigolaner; pyrethroids, e.g. (cis-, trans-)metofluthrin, profluthrin, flufenprox, flubrocythrinate, fubfenprox, fenfluthrin, protrifenbute, pyresmethrin, RU15525, terallethrin, cis-resmethrin, heptafluthrin, , bioethanomethrin, biopermethrin, fenpyrithrin, cis-cypermethrin, cis-permethrin, clocythrin, cyhalothrin (lambda-), chlovaporthrin, or halogenated carbonhydrogen compounds (HCHs); neonicotinoids, e.g. nithiazine; dicloromezotiaz, triflumezopyrim; macrocyclic lactones, e.g. nemadectin, ivermectin, latidectin, moxidectin, selamectin, eprinomectin, doramectin, emamectin benzoate, milbemycin oxime; triprene, epofenonane, diofenolan; biologicals, hormones or pheromones, for example natural products, e.g. thuringiensin, codlemone or neem components; dinitrophenols, e.g. dinocap, dinobuton, binapacryl; benzoylureas, e.g. fluazuron, penfluron; amidine derivatives, e.g. chlormebuform, cymiazole, demiditraz; tetronic or tetramic acid derivatives, e.g. spidoxamat, spirobudiclofen; beehive varroa acaricides, for example organic acids, e.g. formic acid, oxalic acid.

[0486] Exemplary active ingredients from the group of endoparasiticides, as mixing partners, include, without limitation, anthelmintically active compounds and antiprotozoal active compounds.

[0487] Anthelmintically active compounds, including, without limitation, the following nematicidally, trematicidally and / or cestocidally active compounds: from the class of macrocyclic lactones, for example: eprinomectin, abamectin, nemadectin, moxidectin, doramectin, selamectin, lepimectin, latidectin, milbemectin, ivermectin, emamectin, milbemycin; from the class of benzimidazoles and probenzimidazoles, for example: oxibendazole, mebendazole, triclabendazole, thiophanate, parbendazole, oxfendazole, netobimin, fenbendazole, febantel, thiabendazole, cyclobendazole, cambendazole, albendazole-sulphoxide, albendazole, flubendazole; from the class of depsipeptides, preferably cyclic depsipetides, in particular 24-membered cyclic depsipeptides, for example: emodepside, PF1022A; from the class of tetrahydropyrimidines, for example: morantel, pyrantel, oxantel; from the class of imidazothiazoles, for example: butamisole, levamisole, tetramisole; from the class of aminophenylamidines, for example: amidantel, deacylated amidantel (dAMD), tribendimidine; from the class of aminoacetonitriles, for example: monepantel; from the class of paraherquamides, for example: paraherquamide, derquantel; from the class of salicylanilides, for example: tribromsalan, bromoxanide, brotianide, clioxanide, closantel, niclosamide, oxyclozanide, rafoxanide; from the class of substituted phenols, for example: nitroxynil, bithionol, disophenol, hexachlorophene, niclofolan, meniclopholan; from the class of organophosphates, for example: trichlorfon, naphthalofos, dichlorvos / DDVP, crufomate, coumaphos, haloxon; from the class of piperazinones / quinolines, for example: praziquantel, arpraziquantel, epsiprantel; from the class of piperazines, for example: piperazine, hydroxyzine; from the class of tetracyclines, for example: tetracyclin, chlorotetracycline, doxycyclin, oxytetracyclin, rolitetracyclin; from diverse other classes, for example: bunamidine, niridazole, resorantel, omphalotin, oltipraz, nitroscanate, nitroxynile, oxamniquine, mirasan, miracil, lucanthone, hycanthone, hetolin, emetine, diethylcarbamazine, dichlorophen, diamfenetide, clonazepam, bephenium, amoscanate, clorsulon.

[0488] Antiprotozoal active compounds, including, without limitation, the following active compounds: from the class of triazines, for example: diclazuril, ponazuril, letrazuril, toltrazuril; from the class of polylether ionophore, for example: monensin, salinomycin, maduramicin, narasin; from the class of macrocyclic lactones, for example: milbemycin, erythromycin; from the class of quinolones, for example: enrofloxacin, pradofloxacin; from the class of quinines, for example: chloroquine; from the class of pyrimidines, for example: pyrimethamine; from the class of sulfonamides, for example: sulfaquinoxaline, trimethoprim, sulfaclozin; from the class of thiamines, for example: amprolium; from the class of lincosamides, for example: clindamycin; from the class of carbanilides, for example: imidocarb; from the class of nitrofuranes, for example: nifurtimox; from the class of quinazolinone alkaloids, for example: halofuginon; from diverse other classes, for example: oxamniquin, paromomycin; from the class of vaccines or antigenes from microorganisms, for example: Babesia canis rossi, Eimeria tenella, Eimeria praecox, Eimeria necatrix, Eimeria mitis, Eimeria maxima, Eimeria brunetti, Eimeria acervulina, Babesia canis vogeli, Leishmania infantum, Babesia canis canis, Dictyocaulus viviparus.

[0489] All named mixing partners can, if their functional groups enable this, optionally form salts with suitable bases or acids.

[0490] Vector control

[0491] The compounds of the formula (I) can also be used in vector control. For the purpose of the present invention, a vector is an arthropod, in particular an insect or arachnid, capable of transmitting pathogens such as, for example, viruses, worms, single-cell organisms and bacteria from a reservoir (plant, animal, human, etc.) to a host. The pathogens can be transmitted either mechanically (for example trachoma by non-stinging flies) to a host, or by injection (for example malaria parasites by mosquitoes) into a host.

[0492] Examples of vectors and the diseases or pathogens they transmit are:

[0493] 1) Mosquitoes

[0494] - Anopheles: malaria, filariasis;

[0495] - Culex: Japanese encephalitis, other viral diseases, filariasis, transmission of other worms;

[0496] - Aedes: yellow fever, dengue fever, other viral diseases, filariasis;

[0497] - Simuliidae: transmission of worms, in particular Onchocerca volvulus; - Psychodidae: transmission of leishmaniasis

[0498] 2) Lice: skin infections, epidemic typhus;

[0499] 3) Fleas: plague, endemic typhus, cestodes;

[0500] 4) Flies: sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis); cholera, other bacterial diseases;

[0501] 5) Mites: acariosis, epidemic typhus, rickettsialpox, tularaemia, Saint Louis encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, borreliosis;

[0502] 6) Ticks: borellioses such as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato., Borrelia duttoni, tick-borne encephalitis, Q fever (Coxiella burnetii), babesioses (Babesia canis canis), ehrlichiosis.

[0503] Examples of vectors in the sense of the present invention are insects, for example aphids, flies, leafhoppers or thrips, which are capable of transmitting plant viruses to plants. Other vectors capable of transmitting plant viruses are spider mites, lice, beetles and nematodes.

[0504] Further examples of vectors in the sense of the present invention are insects and arachnids such as mosquitoes, in particular of the genera Aedes, Anopheles, for example A. gambiae, A. arabiensis, A. funestus, A. dirus (malaria) and Culex, psychodids such as Phlebotomus, Lutzomyia, lice, fleas, flies, mites and ticks capable of transmitting pathogens to animals and / or humans.

[0505] Vector control is also possible if the compounds of the formula (I) are resistance breaking.

[0506] Compounds of the formula (I) are suitable for use in the prevention of diseases and / or pathogens transmitted by vectors. Thus, a further aspect of the present invention is the use of compounds of the formula (I) for vector control, for example in agriculture, in horticulture, in gardens and in leisure facilities, and also in the protection of materials and stored products.

[0507] Protection of industrial materials

[0508] The compounds of the formula (I) are suitable for protecting industrial materials against attack or destruction by insects, for example from the orders Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Lepidoptera, Psocoptera and Zygentoma.

[0509] Industrial materials in the present context are understood to mean inanimate materials, such as preferably plastics, adhesives, sizes, papers and cards, leather, wood, processed wood products and coating compositions. The use of the invention for protecting wood is particularly preferred.

[0510] In a further embodiment, the compounds of the formula (I) are used together with at least one further insecticide and / or at least one fungicide. In a further embodiment, the compounds of the formula (I) are present as a ready-to-use pesticide, i.e. they can be applied to the material in question without further modifications. Suitable further insecticides or fungicides are in particular those mentioned above.

[0511] Surprisingly, it has also been found that the compounds of the formula (I) can be employed for protecting objects which come into contact with saltwater or brackish water, in particular hulls, screens, nets, buildings, moorings and signalling systems, against fouling. Likewise, the compounds of the formula (I), alone or in combinations with other active compounds, can be used as antifouling agents.

[0512] Control of animal pests in the hygiene sector

[0513] The compounds of the formula (I) are suitable for controlling animal pests in the hygiene sector. In particular, the invention can be applied in the domestic sector, in the hygiene sector and in the protection of stored products, especially for controlling insects, arachnids, ticks and mites encountered in enclosed spaces such as dwellings, factory halls, offices, vehicle cabins, animal husbandries. For controlling animal pests, the compounds of the formula (I) are used alone or in combination with other active compounds and / or auxiliaries. They are preferably used in domestic insecticide products. The compounds of the formula (I) are effective against sensitive and resistant species, and against all developmental stages.

[0514] These pests include, for example, pests from the class Arachnida, from the orders Scorpiones, Araneae and Opiliones, from the classes Chilopoda and Diplopoda, from the class Insecta the order Blattodea, from the orders Coleoptera, Dermaptera, Diptera, Heteroptera, Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Lepidoptera, Phthiraptera, Psocoptera, Saltatoria or Orthoptera, Siphonaptera and Zygentoma and from the class Malacostraca the order Isopoda.

[0515] They are used, for example, in aerosols, pressure-free spray products, for example pump and atomizer sprays, automatic fogging systems, foggers, foams, gels, evaporator products with evaporator tablets made of cellulose or plastic, liquid evaporators, gel and membrane evaporators, propeller-driven evaporators, energy-free, or passive, evaporation systems, moth papers, moth bags and moth gels, as granules or dusts, in baits for spreading or in bait stations.

[0516] Abbreviations and symbols

[0517] AcOH acetic acid aq. aqueous br. broad

[0518] Boc tert.-butoxycarbonyl

[0519] CS2CO3 cesium carbonate d doublet

[0520] DAST diethylaminosulfur trifluoride dppf 1 , 1 '-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene

[0521] DCC N,N’ -dicyclohexylcarbodiimide

[0522] DCM dichloromethane

[0523] DIAD diisopropylazodicarboxylate

[0524] DIBAL-H diisobutyl aluminiumhydride

[0525] DIPEA diisopropylethylamine

[0526] DMA MAAlimcthylacctamidc

[0527] DMF MAAlimcthylformainidc

[0528] DMSO dimethylsulfoxide

[0529] EDC 1 -ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide ee enantiomeric excess eq. equivalent

[0530] ES electrospray ionization

[0531] EtOAc ethyl acetate

[0532] HATU l-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-lH-l,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium-3-oxid hexafluorophosphate

[0533] H2O water

[0534] HOBt 1 -hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate

[0535] HPLC high performance liquid chromatography z'PrOH isopropanol

[0536] J coupling constant

[0537] LCMS liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry m / z mass-to-charge ratio

[0538] M molarity m multiplet

[0539] MeCN acetonitrile

[0540] MeOH methanol

[0541] MTBE tert-butyl methyl ether

[0542] NaiSCh sodium sulfate

[0543] NH4CI ammonium chloride

[0544] NMR nuclear magnetic resonance q quartet r. t. room temperature

[0545] Rtretention time s singlet sat. saturated

[0546] SOCh thionyl chloride

[0547] T temperature t triplet

[0548] T3P® propylphosphonic anhydride

[0549] THF tetrahydrofuran p-TsOH para toluenesulfonic acid wt. weight

[0550] 5 chemical shift

[0551] X wavelength

[0552] Description of the processes and intermediates

[0553] Compounds of formula (I) may be prepared as illustrated in the following scheme 1 where X is O, R1is H and A1, A2, A3, A4, R2, R3, R4, R5are as previously defined.

[0554] Scheme 1

[0555] Q1= OH: An amine compound of formula (1) or its respective salt is reacted with a carboxylic acid of formula (2) (Q1= OH) to form compounds of formula (IA). For example, a mixture of an amine of formula (1) or its respective salt, a carboxylic acid of formula (2) (Q1= OH), a suitable coupling reagent, such as T3P®, HATU or DCC / HOBt, a suitable base such as triethylamine or DIPEA, in a suitable solvent, such as ethyl acetate or DMF are mixed at temperatures ranging from around 0 to 100 °C to provide compounds of formula (IA) which may then be isolated and, if necessary and desired, purified using techniques well known in the art, such as chromatography.

[0556] Q1= Cl: An amine compound of formula (1) or its respective salt is reacted with a carboxylic acid chloride of formula (2) (Q1= Cl) to form compounds of formula IA. For example, a mixture of an amine of formula (1) or its respective salt, a carboxylic acid chloride of formula (2) (Q1= Cl), a suitable base such as triethylamine or DIPEA, in a suitable solvent, such as dichloromethane or THF are mixed at temperatures ranging from around 0 to 100 °C to provide compounds of formula (I A) which may then be isolated and, if necessary and desired, purified using techniques well known in the art, such as chromatography.

[0557] Thioamides of formula (I) in which X = S can be obtained by treatment of compounds of formula (IA) with La wesson's reagent in boiling toluene as described for example in WO 2005 / 009435.

[0558] Carboxylic acids of formula (2) (Q1= OH) and carboxylic acid chlorides of formula (2) (Q1= Cl) are commercially available or may be synthesized by methods known to a person skilled in the art.

[0559] More specifically, the synthesis of the amine intermediates (1) (for example INT-001 - INT-009) is described in schemes 2 and 3.

[0560] Amines of formula (1) or the respective salts may be prepared as illustrated in the following scheme 2 where R1is H and A1, A2, A3, A4, R3, R4, R5are as previously defined. Scheme 2

[0561] Brominated (aza)quinoxalines of formula (3) can be prepared by methods known to a person skilled in the the art, for example as described in WO 2011 / 093365. The ester moiety can be converted by means of reductive agents like DIBAL-H in suitable solvents like THF under temperatures ranging from around - 78 °C to 0 °C to provide aldehydes (4). Such aldehydes can be converted with 2-methylpropane-2- sulfinamide (5) into respective aldimines (6) and reacted with Grignard compounds (7) to provide tert.- butylsulfinylamino compounds (8) as described in WO 2018 / 203235. The protecting butylsulfinyl group can be removed under acidic conditions, for example with 4M HC1 in dioxane. The resulting amine salt (9) can be converted to the Boc -protected amine (10) with di-tert. -butyl dicarbonate in a suitable solvent like dichloromethane in the presence of a base like triethylamine as described in WO 2018 / 203235. Substitution of bromine can be achieved by Stille-type couplings with tributylstannyl substituted heterocycles (11) in the presenece of palladium catalysts, like tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(O) or dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine) palladium and copper salts like copper(I) iodide as described in Tetrahedron (2013), 69(2), 902-909. In case of NH-heterocycles (12) for introducing the R4moiety, nucleophilic substitution in the presence of base, for example potassium carbonate, yields intermediates (13) as well. Finally, the Boc protection group can be removed under acidic conditions, for example with 4M HC1 in dioxane, to provide amines (1) or the respective salts.

[0562] Alternatively, amines of formula (1) or the respective salts may be prepared as illustrated in the following scheme 3 where R1is H and A1, A2, A3, A4, R3, R4, R5are as previously defined.

[0563] Scheme 3

[0564] Aldehydes of formula (14) are commercially available or may be synthesized by methods known to a person skilled in the art. Such aldehydes can be cross-coupled with heteroaryl aldehydes of formula (15) in the presence of a so-called NHC (N-heterocyclic carbenes) catalysts to obtain cross-benzoin products of formula (16) as described in Organic Letters (2016), 18(18), 4518-4521 or WO 2023 / 037249. Benzoin products of formula (16) can be easily oxidized to respective bis-oxo derivatives of formula (17), for example by means of oxidation reagents like l,Ll-tris-(acetyloxy)-l,l-dihydro-l,2-benziodoxol-3-(lH)- on (“Dess-Martin reagent”, CAS-number 87413-09-0). Such diektones can be converted by condensation with diamino compounds of formula (18), in suitable solvents like ethanol and in the presence of Lewis acid catalysts like p-TsOH to obtain (aza)quinolines of formula (13) which can be eventually deprotected under acidic conditions, for example with 4M HC1 in dioxane, to provide amines (1) or the respective salts.

[0565] Preparation Examples

[0566] INTERMEDIATES ter / .- Butyl N-[(lS)-3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-2-hydroxy-l-methyl-3-oxo-propyl]carbamate

[0567] 3 g of tert. -butyl N-[(lS)-l-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamate and 580 mg of the NHC catalyst 2-(2,3,4,5,6- pentafluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[2,l-c][l,2,4]triazol-2-ium;tetrafluoroborate (CAS 862095- 91-8) were dissolved in 120 mL DCM, followed by addition of 5-chloropyridine-2-carbaldehyde and DIPEA at r. t.. The reaction mixture was heated to 40 °C for 4 h, then stirred at r. t. overnight. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue directly purified by reverse phase chromatography with an eluating acetonitrile / water / formic acid gradient to obtain ieri.- butyl N-[(lS)-3- (5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-2-hydroxy-l-methyl-3-oxo-propyl]carbamate (2.59 g, 85 % purity LCMS, 40.4 %).

[0568] ESI mass [m / z]: 258.9 [M+H - t.-Bu]+tert. -Butyl N-[(lS)-3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-l-methyl-2,3-dioxo-propyl]carbamate

[0569] 801 mg of tert. -butyl N-[(lS)-3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-2-hydroxy-l-methyl-3-oxo-propyl]carbamate werde dissolved in 40 mL DCM followed by 1.295 g l,l,l-tris-(acetyloxy)-l,l-dihydro-l,2-benziodoxol-3-(lH)- on (“Dess-Martin reagent”, CAS 87413-09-0). The reaction mixture was stirred at r. t. for 2 h, followed by workup with 5 mL of aqueous 2% sodium thiosulfate solution and 20 ml saturated aqueous NaHCCh solution. The phases were separated and the aqueous phase was extracted twice with DCM. The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous Na^SO-i. filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain tert.- butyl N-[(lS)-3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-l-methyl-2,3-dioxo-propyl]carbamate as crude product (666 mg, 83.7 %), which was used as such in the next step.

[0570] ESI mass [m / z]: 256.9 [M+H - t.-Bu]+ter / .- Butyl N-[(lS)-l-[3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate

[0571] 666 mg of tert. -butyl N-[(lS)-3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-l-methyl-2,3-dioxo-propyl]carbamate, 253 mg of benzene- 1,2-diamine and 37 mg of 4-toluenesulfonic acid were dissolved in 40 mL ethanol. The reaction moxture was heated under reflux for 4 h. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and the remaining residue was purified by silica gel MPLC with and EtOAc / cyclohexane gradient to obtain tert.- butyl N-[(lS)-l-[3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate (622 mg, 74.3 %).

[0572] ESI mass [m / z]: 385.5 [M+H]+

[0573] ’H-NMR (AV600NEO, 600 MHz, d6-DMSO): δ = 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.22 - 8.06 (m, 4H), 7.93 - 7.87 (m, 3H), 7.02 - 7.19 (d, 1H, NH), 5.59 - 5.55 (m, 1H), 1.46 - 1.45 (d, 3H), 1.25 (s, 9H).

[0574] (lS)-l-[3-(5-Chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine;hydrochloride (INT-001)

[0575] 622 mg of tert. -butyl N-[(lS)-l-[3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]carbamatewere dissolved in 4 mL 4M HC1 / Dioxan and stirred at r. t. overnight. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness to obtain (lS)-l-[3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine;hydrochloride as crude product (482 mg, 92.8 %). The crude product was used as such in the final step.

[0576] ESI mass [m / z]: 285.1 [M+H]+

[0577] 3-Bromoquinoxaline-2-carbaldehyde

[0578] To a stirred solution of 40 g of ethyl 3-bromoquinoxaline-2-carboxylate in 800 mL THF at -78 °C was added 140 mL 1.0 M DIBAL-H in hexane slowly dropwise over a period of 30 min. After completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at -78 °C for 2 h. The progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC. After completion of reaction, the reaction mixture was quenched with saturated aqueous NH4CI solution (200 mL) at -78 °C and extracted with ethyl acetate (2 x 1000 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine solution, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to get the crude compound. The crude was purified by using Biichi-Flash silica gel column chromatography with 15% ethyl aceate in petrol ether as an eluent to obtain 3-bromoquinoxaline- 2-carbaldehyde as off-white solid (20 g, 59 %).

[0579] ’H-NMR (Avance Neo Nanobay, 400.13 MHz, CDC13): δ = 10.43 (s, 1H), 8.30 (d, 1H), 8.15 (d, 1H), 8.01 - 7.90 (m, 2H).

[0580] N-[(E)-(3-Bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)methylene]-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide To a stirred solution of 20 g of 3-bromoquinoxaline-2-carbaldehyde in 400 mL DCM was added 10.3 g of 2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide followed by 4 g of copper(II)sulfate at r. t. After addition, the reaction was stirred at r. t. for 16 h. Progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (200 mL) and extracted with DCM (500 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous NaiSCL and concentrated under reduced pressure to get the crude as a pale-yellow solid. The crude was purified by using silica gel column chromatography with 25 % ethyl acetate in petrol ether as an eluent to obtain N-[(E)-(3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)methylene]-2- methylpropane-2-sulfinamide as an off-white solid (22.0 g, 76 %).

[0581] 'H-NMR (Avance Neo Nanobay, 400.13 MHz, CDCI3): δ = 9.17 (s, 1H), 8.27 (d, 2H), 8.11 (d, 2H), 7.90 - 7.87 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

[0582] N-[l-(3-Bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethyl]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide

[0583] To a stirred solution of 22 g of N-[(E)-(3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)methylene]-2-methylpropane-2- sulfinamide in 240 mL THF were added 11.68 mL of 3.0 M methyl magnesium bromide in diethyl ether at 0 °C and the reaction mixture was stirred for 16 h at 25 - 30 °C. Progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was cooled to 0 °C and quenched with saturated aqueous NH4CI solution, followed by extraction with ethyl acetate (2x500 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous NaiSCL and concentrated under reduced pressure to get the crude product as a pale brown solid. The crude was purified by using silica gel column chromatography with 25% ethyl acetate in petrol ether as an eluent to obtain N-[l-(3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethyl]-2- methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide as off white solid (10.0 g, 43 %).

[0584] 'H-NMR (Avance Neo Nanobay, 400.13 MHz, CDCI3): δ = 8.07 - 8.02 (m, 2H), 7.81 - 7.74 (m, 2H), 5.19 - 5.15 (m, 2H), 1.60 - 1.58 (d, 3H), 1.30 (s, 9H). l-(3-Bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethanamine;hydrobromide To a stirred solution of 10 g N-[l-(3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethyl]-2-methyl-propane-2-sulfinamide in 100 mL 1 ,4-dioxane were added dropwise 4.5 mL of 48 % hydrobromic acid at 0 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2 h at 25-30 °C. Progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC. After completion of the reaction, the solvent was completely evaporated and the remaining crude product was washed with diethyl ether (100 mL) and dried under reduced pressure to obtain l-(3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethanamine; hydrobromide as off-white solid (9.0 g, 96 %).

[0585] 'H-NMR (Avance, 400.33 MHz, d6-DMSO): δ = 8.52 (bs, 2H, NH2), 8.17 - 8.14 (m, 2H), 8.02 - 7.98 (m, 2H), 4.98 - 4.97 (m, 1H), 1.62 - 1.61 (d, 3H). tert. - Butyl N - [ 1- (3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethyl]carbamate

[0586] To a stirred solution of 9 g of l-(3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethanamine; hydrobromide in 90 mL DCM were added 7.6 mL of TEA at 25 °C. After stirring at r. t. for 10 min 6.2 mL of di-tert-butyl dicarbonate were added at 0 °C. After addition, the reaction was stirred at 25 - 30 °C for 1 h. Progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC and LCMS. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was washed with water (100 mL) and extracted with diethyl ether (100 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous NaiSCL and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain tert.-butyl N-[l-(3- bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethyl]carbamate as an off-white solid (5.3 g, 55 %).

[0587] 'H-NMR (Avance, 400.33 MHz, d6-DMSO): δ = 8.11 - 8.05 (m, 2H), 7.94 - 7.87 (m, 2H), 7.52 - 7.51 (d, 1H, NH), 5.22 - 5.15 (m, 1H), 1.46 - 1.44 (d, 3H), 1.34 (s, 9H). ter / .- Butyl N-[l-[3-(4-chloropyrazol-l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate

[0588] 100 mg of tert.-butyl N-[l-(3-bromoquinoxalin-2-yl)ethyl]carbamate and 32 mg of 4-chloropyrazole were mixed in 3 mL DMF, followed by 78.5 mg K2CO3. The reaction mixture was stirred at 100 °C for 2 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was evaporated to obtain tert.-butyl N-[l-[3-(4- chloropyrazol-l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate as crude product (106 mg, 93 %). The crude product was used as such in the next step.

[0589] ESI mass [m / z]: 318.1 [M+H - t.-Bu]+l-[3-(4-Chloropyrazol-l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine;hydrochloride (INT-005)

[0590] 106 mg of tert. -butyl N-[l-[3-(4-chloropyrazol-l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]carbamate were dissolved in 5 mL 4M HC1 / Dioxan and stirred at r. t. for 4 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness to obtain l-[3-(4-chloropyrazol-l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine;hydrochloride as crude product (87 mg, 99 %). The crude product was used as such in the final step.

[0591] ESI mass [m / z]: 274.1 [M+H]+

[0592] Methyl 3-bromo-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoate

[0593] To a mixture of 3-bromo-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid (9.75 g, 34.9 mmol, CAS 1186518-98-8) and MeOH (100 mL) was added dropwise SOO 2 (3.8 mL, 52.4 mmol) at 0 °C. Then the mixture was slowly warmed to r. t. and stirred for 1 h. Then the reaction mixture was refluxed for 18 h. After that, the resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was treated with a mixture of NaiCO i (sat. aq. solution, 100 mL) and EtOAc (100 mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2 x 50 mL). Combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous Na^SOr and concentrated under reduced pressure to give methyl 3-bromo-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoate (10 g, 97.7%).

[0594] Methyl 3-acetyl-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoate

[0595] Methyl 3-bromo-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoate (10.8 g, 36.8 mmol) and tributyl(l -ethoxy ethenyl)stannane (20 g, 55.3 mmol CAS 97674-02-7) were dissolved in dry dioxane (100 mL) under argon. Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladinm(0) (2.1 g, 1.84 mmol) was added under a flow of argon. The reaction mixture was heated at 95 °C for 18 h, cooled to 20 °C, and aqueous HC1 (10 N, 25 mL) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred for another 2 h at 20 °C. Solvents were removed under reduced pressure, the residue was treated with MTBE, and the solid was filtered. The crude solid product was purified by silica gel flash chromatography (nHexane / EtOAc = 1:1) to give methyl 3-acetyl-5- methylsulfonyl-benzoate (7.5 g, 79.4%).

[0596] Methyl 3-(l,l-difluoroethyl)-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoate

[0597] To a solution of methyl 3-acetyl-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoate (6.5 g, 25.36 mmol) in DCM (100 mL) was added DAST (10 mL, 76.08 mmol, CAS 38078-09-0) at 0 °C. After the addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at r. t. overnight. ’H-NMR probe showed only traces of the product, so an additional amount of DAST (5 mL, 38.04 mmol) was added at 0 °C and the resulting mixture was stirred at 40 °C for 24 h (the probe was showed 60 % conversion). An additional amount of DAST (3.5 mL, 26.63 mmol) was added at 0 °C and the obtained mixture was stirred at 40 °C for 72 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to r. t., and carefully poured into a crushed ice / NaHCCh (aq., saturated, 120 mL) mixture. After quenching the excess amount of DAST, the layers were separated. The aqueous layer was extracted with DCM (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with a NaHCCh solution (aq., saturated, 50 mL) and brine (50 mL), dried over anhydrous NaiSCh and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified silica gel flash chromatography (nHexane / EtOAc = 100:0 to 50:50) to give methyl 3-(l,l-difluoroethyl)-5- methylsulfonyl- benzoate (4.1 g, 58%).

[0598] 3-(l,l-Difluoroethyl)-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoic acid (INT-010)

[0599] To a solution of methyl 3-(l,l-difluoroethyl)-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoate (4.1 g, 14.73 mmol) in THF:MeOH (1:5, 40 mL) was added a cold solution of NaOH (0.89 g, 22.1 mmol) in H2O (3 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at r. t. overnight. Volatiles were removed under reduced pressure, the residue was dissolved in water and extracted with DCM (2 x 30 mL). The aqueous layer was acidified with HC1 (20% aq. solution) until pH=2. The product was extracted with EtOAc (3 x 50 mL). Combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous NaiSCL and concentrated in vacuo to give 3-(l,l-difluoroethyl)-5- methylsulfonyl- benzoic acid (3.14 g, 81%).

[0600] ’H-NMR (Bruker AVANCE DRX, 499.8 MHz, d6-DMSO): δ = 13.85 (s, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 2.06 (t, J = 19.37, 19.37 Hz, 3H).

[0601] Methyl 3-trifluoromethoxy-5-cyclopropylsulfonyloxybenzoate

[0602] A solution of methyl 3 -trifluoromethoxy-5 -hydroxy-benzoate (1.2 g, 5.08 mmol, synthesis according to WO 2014 / 76484) in EtOAc (20 mL) was treated with triethylamine (1.4 mL, 10.1 mmol, 2.0 eq.) and cyclopropylsulfonylchloride (0.93 g, 6.60 mmol, 1.3 eq.) at 0 °C. After warming up gradually to r. t., stirring was continued for 16 h. The reaction was quenched with sat. NILCl-solution (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc ( 2x 20mL ), the combined organic phases were washed with water and brine, dried over NaiSO-i. filtered and concentrated in vacuo to obtain methyl 3 -trifluoromethoxy-5 - cyclopropylsulfonyloxybenzoate (847 mg, 43 %).

[0603] ESI mass [m / z]: 340.0 [M+H]+

[0604] 3-Trifluoromethoxy-5-cyclopropylsulfonyloxybenzoic acid (INT-011)

[0605] To a solution of methyl 3 -trifluoromethoxy-5 -cyclopropylsulfonyloxybenzoate (840 mg, 2.48 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added LiOH-FbC) (3.70 mL, 3.70 mmol, IM in H2O) at 0 °C. After 15 min at r. t. the solution was evaporated to dryness and treated with IM HC1 (10 mL). The solids were filtered, washed with cold water and dried under air to obtain 3 -trifluoromethoxy-5 -cyclopropylsulfonyloxybenzoic acid (842 mg, 93%).

[0606] ESI mass [m / z]: 326.0 [M-H]+

[0607] 3-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoic acid (INT-012)

[0608] Methyl 3-(difluoromethyl)benzoate (step A)

[0609] To an oven-dried 2000 mL two-necked flask, methyl 3 -formylbenzoate (50 g, 304.6 mmol), CH2Q2 (700 mL), and (N,N-diethylamino)sulfur trifluoride (DAST) (58.9 g, 365.5 mmol) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 h at room temperature. The resulting mixture was treated with Na2CC>3 (600 mL, saturated aqueous solution) at 0 °C and extracted with CH2Q2 (3 x 300 mL). Then the combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na2SOr, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was eluted through SiCh pad using Hexane:MTBE (2:1) as eluent to afford methyl 3- (difluoromethyl)benzoate as yellow oil (54 g, 95 % yield).

[0610] Dichloromethyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]benzoate (step B)

[0611] Methyl 3-(difluoromethyl)benzoate (54 g, 290 mmol) was dissolved in CCU (700 mL) and purged with chlorine. The solution was irradiated with tungsten lamp (100 W) until no -CHF2 signal was observed (’H NMR control). Afterwards, the excess of chlorine was removed by argon bubbled through the solution. Then, the volatiles were removed in vacuo to afford dichloromethyl 3- [chloro(difluoro)methyl]benzoate as a colorless oil, which was used in the next step without further purification.

[0612] 3-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]benzoic acid (step C)

[0613] Dichloromethyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]benzoate (290 mmol) was dissolved in a mixture of THF / H2O (500 mL / 200 mL) and LiOH FFO (60.9g, 1.45mol) was added in portions (gas evolution observed). The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at ambient temperature, then concentrated in vacuo and the residue was acidified with 6 M HC1. The obtained mixture was extracted with MTBE (3 x 600 mL), the combined organic extracts were dried over anhydrous Na2>SC)4 and concentrated in vacuo to afford the crude product which was purified by silica gel flash chromatography to afford 3- [chloro(difluoro)methyl] benzoic acid as white solid (34 g, 57 % yield over two steps).

[0614] 3-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-nitrobenzoic acid (step D)

[0615] 3-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]benzoic acid (10 g, 48.4 mmol) was dissolved in H2SO4 (80 mL) and cooled to 0 °C with an ice bath. Fuming nitric acid (10 mL) was added dropwise maintaining temperature below 5 °C. Then, the reaction mixture was warmed to rt and stirred for 3 h. Afterwards, the resulting mixture was poured onto ice and insoluble material was collected by filtration, washed with water, and dissolved in CH2Q2. The solution was dried over anhydrous Na2SOr, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-nitrobenzoic acid as white solid (10.8 g, 88.7 % yield).

[0616] Methyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-nitrobenzoate (step E)

[0617] 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-nitrobenzoic acid (10.8 g, 42.9 mmol) was dissolved in MeOH / HCl (4 M solution) and stirred for 18 h at 40 °C. Then, the resulting mixture was concentrated in vacuo, the residue was dissolved in CH2Q2 (100 mL), dried over Na2SOr, and concentrated to afford methyl 3- [chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-nitrobenzoate as yellow oil (11.3 g, 99 % yield).

[0618] Methyl 3-amino-5-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]benzoate (step F) 3 -[Chloro(difluoro)methyl] -5 -nitrobenzoate (11.3 g, 42.9 mmol) was dissolved in EtOH (200 mL) and a solution of NH4CI (11.47 g, 214.5 mmol) in water (50 mL) was added. Then, iron powder (7.19 g, 128.7 mmol) was added, and the reaction mixture was stirred under reflux for 3 h (TLC control). The resulting mixture was cooled to r. t., concentrated in vacuo and the residue was passed through a silica gel pad using EtOAc as eluent. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to afford methyl 3-amino-5- [chloro(difluoro)methyl] benzoate as a brown solid (8.4g, 84 % yield).

[0619] Methyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfanyl)benzoate (Step G)

[0620] Methyl 3-amino-5-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]benzoate (8.4 g, 36 mmol) was dissolved in MeCN (110 mL), dimethyl disulfide (6.78 g, 72 mmol) was added, followed by isoamyl nitrite (6.33 g, 54 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h at 80 °C. The resulting mixture was cooled to r. t. and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by silica gel flash chromatography using hexane:MTBE (2:1) as eluent to afford methyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfanyl)benzoate as orange oil (7.05g, 73 % yield).

[0621] Methyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoate (Step H)

[0622] Methyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfanyl)benzoate (7.05 g, 26.28 mmol) was dissolved in a mixture of McCN / HiO (100 mL / 100 mL) and NalOr (12.355 g, 57.8 mmol) was added, followed by of RUC13-H2O (0.100 g). The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The resulting mixture was concentrated in vacuo, the residue was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3 x 100 mL). Combined organic extracts were dried over Na2SO4 and passed through short SiO2 pad (which was additionally washed with EtOAc) and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was treated with hexane, insoluble were collected by filtration and dried in vacuo to afford methyl 3- [chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoate as white solid (4.8g, 61.1 % yield, 95 % purity).

[0623] 3-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid (Step I, INT-012)

[0624] Methyl 3-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoate (2.7 g, 9.04 mmol) was dissolved in a mixture of THE / H2O (40 / 40 mL), Li OH- PTC) (0.420 g, 10.04 mmol) was added, and the reaction mixture was stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The resulting mixture was concentrated in vacuo, the residue was acidified with HC1 (6 M, aq.) to pH~l and extracted with MTBE (4 x 50 mL), combined organic extracts were dried over anhydrous NaiSCL and concentrated in vacuo to afford compound 3- [chloro(difluoro)methyl]-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid as white solid (2.27g, 88.32 % yield).

[0625] ESI mass [m / z]: 283.1 [M-H]

[0626] >H NMR (CDCh) 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 3.10 (s, 3H).

[0627] 3,5-Bis(l,l-difluoroethyl)benzoic acid (INT-013) l,3-Dibromo-5-(l,l-difluoroethyl)benzene (Step A)

[0628] Sulfur tetrafluoride (40.5 g, 375 mmol) was condensed into a stirred mixture of l-(3,5- dibromophenyl)ethan-l-one 1 (41.8 g, 150 mmol), dichloromethane (10 mL), and 70% HF (3 mL) at -78 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 30 °C overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (300 mL) and the solution was poured into a saturated aqueous solution of NaHCCL. The organic layer was separated and dried over sodium sulfate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to give a dark oil. The crude product was distilled at a pressure of 4 mm Hg. A fraction boiling at 89-91 °C was collected. Brownish liquid; yield 37.1 g (82%).

[0629] >H NMR (400 MHz, CDC13) δ 7.74 - 7.71 (m, 1H), 7.60 - 7.56 (m, 2H), 1.90 (t, J = 18.2 Hz, 3H).

[0630] 19F NMR (376 MHz, CDCI3) δ -88.30 (q, J = 18.2 Hz). l-(3-Bromo-5-(l,l-difluoroethyl)phenyl)ethan-l-one (Step B)

[0631] A 2.5M n-BuLi solution in hexane (26 mL, 61 mmol) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of compound 2 (16.5 g, 55 mmol) in absolute diethyl ether (225 mL) at -70 °C for 30 min. The solution was stirred at -70 °C for 45 min. Then Weinreb amide (8.51 g, 83 mmol) was added dropwise via syringe to the stirred solution at -70 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at -70 °C for Ih and then it was allowed to warm up to 0 °C. The reaction mixture was poured into a IN aqueous HC1 and diethyl ether was added to the obtained mixture. The organic layer was separated and washed successively with water and brine. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to give a yellow liquid. The crude product was distilled at 3.5 mV. A fraction boiling at 67-70 °C was collected. Pale yellow liquid crystallized upon standing; yield 12.01 g (83%).

[0632] 'H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) δ 8.15 - 8.11 (m, 1H), 8.02 - 7.97 (m, 1H), 7.86 - 7.82 (m, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 1.94 (t, J = 18.2 Hz, 3H).19F NMR (376 MHz, CDCI3) δ -88.07 (q, 7= 18.2 Hz). l-Bromo-3,5-bis(l,l-difluoroethyl)benzene (Step C)

[0633] Sulfur tetrafluoride (33 g, 171 mmol) was condensed into a stirred mixture of compound 3 (15 g, 57 mmol), dichloromethane (10 mL), and 70% HF (2 mL) at -78 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 35 °C for 20h. The reaction mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (300 mL) and the solution was poured into a saturated aqueous solution of NaHCCL. The organic layer was separated and dried over sodium sulfate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to give a brown oil. The crude product was distilled at a pressure of 4 mm Hg. A fraction boiling at 70-72 °C was collected. Colorless liquid; yield 15.1 g (93%).

[0634] >H NMR (400 MHz, CDCI3) δ 7.73 - 7.69 (m, 2H), 7.58 - 7.54 (m, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 18.2 Hz, 6H).

[0635] 19F NMR (376 MHz, CDCI3) δ -88.18 (q, J = 18.2 Hz).

[0636] 3,5-Bis(l,l-difluoroethyl)benzoic acid (Step D, INT-013)

[0637] A 2.5M solution of n-BuLi in hexane (10.5 mL, 25 mmol) was added dropwise via syringe to a stirred solution of compound 4 (6.6 g, 23 mmol) in absolute diethyl ether (155 mL) at -70 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred at -70 °C for Ih. Then the reaction mixture was poured into a beaker with crushed dry ice (200 g). A IM aqueous solution of NaOH (250 mL) was added to the reaction mixture at 0 °C. The aqueous layer was separated and washed with diethyl ether. Then the aqueous solution was heated at 45 °C to remove traces of diethyl ether. The solution was acidified with concentrated aqueous HC1 causing the precipitation of a white solid. The solid was filtered, washed with water, and dried in a drying oven at 65 °C. Yield 5.25 g (91%).

[0638] 'H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 13.59 (s, IH), 8.18 (s, 2H), 7.97 (s, IH), 2.05 (t, J = 19.1 Hz, 6H).19F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ -87.25 (q, J = 19.1 Hz).

[0639] LCMS (ESI, neg.): m / z = 249.0 [M-H] .

[0640] EXAMPLES

[0641] N-[(lS)-l-[3-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]-3-methylsulfonyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy) benzamide (Example 1-012)

[0642] A mixture of 87.7 mg (0.30 mmol) 3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid (known from WO 2021 / 021951), 212.7 mg (0.56 mmol) l-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-lH-l,2,3-triazolo[4,5- b]pyridinium 3-oxid hexafluorophosphate (HATU), 0.195 mL (1.12 mmol) N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 2 mL DMF was stirred for 60 min at room temperature. 87 mg (0.28 mmol) of (lS)-l-[3-(5-chloro-2- pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine;hydrochloride were added and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with DCM, the DCM phase was separated, washed with brine, concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by preparative HPLC chromatography to provide 76.4 mg (55.7 %) of the title compound. ’H-NMR: see NMR peaklist (Table 1).

[0643] N-[l-[3-(4-chloropyrazol-l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl]-3-methylsulfonyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy) benzamide (Example 1-049) A mixture of 77.8 mg (0.27 mmol) 3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid (known from WO 2021 / 021951), 189.4 mg (0.49 mmol) l-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-lH-l,2,3-triazolo[4,5- b]pyridinium 3-oxid hexafluorophosphate (HATU), 0.17 mF (0.99 mmol) N,N-diisopropylethylamine and 2 mL DMF was stirred for 60 min at room temperature. 80 mg (0.24 mmol) of l-[3-(4-chloropyrazol- l-yl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethanamine ;hydrochloride were added and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted with DCM, the DCM phase was separated, washed with brine, concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by preparative HPLC chromatography to provide 56.8 mg (37.5 %) of the title compound.

[0644] ’H-NMR: see NMR peaklist (Table 1).

[0645] Analytical methods

[0646] The analytical methods described below refer to all information in the entire document, unless the procedure of the respective analytical determination is described separately at the respective passage.

[0647] Mass Spectrometry / LCMS

[0648] LC-MS acidic

[0649] The determination of [M+H]+ or M- by LC-MS under acidic chromatographic conditions was done with 1 ml formic acid per liter acetonitrile and 0.9 ml formic acid per liter Millipore water as eluents. The column Zorbax Eclipse Plus Cl 8 50 mm * 2.1 mm was used. The temperature of the column oven was 55°C.

[0650] Instruments:

[0651] LC-MS3, LC-MS6 and LC-MS7: Waters Acquity IClass with SQD2 mass spectrometer and FTN sample manager. Linear gradient 0.0 to 1.70 minutes from 10 % acetonitrile to 95 % acetonitrile, from 1.70 to 2.40 minutes constant 95 % acetonitrile, flow 0.85 ml / min.

[0652] LC-MS neutral

[0653] The determination of [M+H]+ by LC-MS under neutral chromatographic conditions was done with acetonitrile and Millipore water containing 79 mg / 1 ammonium carbonate as eluent. The column Waters Acquity 1.7 pm 50 mm * 2.1 mm was used. The oven temperature for the column was 45°C.

[0654] Instruments:

[0655] LC-MS4 and LC-MS8: Waters Acquity IClass with QDA mass spectrometer and FTN autosampler. Einear gradient 0.0 to 2.10 minutes from 10 % acetonitrile to 95 % acetonitrile, from 2.10 to 3.00 minutes constant 95 % acetonitrile, flow 0.7 ml / min. Retention time indices

[0656] Retention time indices were calculated in all cases according to a homologue series of straight chain alkan- 2-ones with 3 to 16 carbons where the index of the first alkanone was set to 300, the last to 1600, the ones between correspondingly and using linear interpolation between successive alkanones. logP values

[0657] The logP values were determined in accordance with EC No 440 / 2008 adapted by (EU) 2016 / 266, Annex, method A.24 by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) on a phase reversal column (Cl 8): Calibration of the above methods was performed with straight-chain alkan-2-ones (with 3 to 16 carbon atoms) with known logP values. The values between successive alkanones are determined by linear regression. The calibration is checked regularly with 7 test substances with known logP values in the range between 0.7 and 4.3.

[0658] NMR Spectroscopy

[0659] The determination of ’H-NMR data was done with a Bruker Avance Neo 600 MHz spectrometer (AV600NE02) equipped with a 5 mm TCI probehead, with tetramethylsilane as reference (0.00 ppm) and the measurements were recorded usually from solutions in the solvents CD3CN, CDCh or d6-DMSO. Alternatively, a Bruker Avance Neo 600 MHz instrument (AV601) equipped with a 5 mm CPNMP probehead or a Bruker Avance NEO 600 MHz instrument (AV600NEO) equipped with a 5 mm TCI probehead were used for the measurements. Usually, the measurements were carried out with a probehead temperature of 298 K. Other measurement temperatures are explicitly noticed.

[0660] NMR peak lists procedure

[0661] ’H-NMR data of selected examples are written in form of ’H-NMR peak lists. 8 -Values in ppm and the signal intensity in round brackets are listed to each signal peak. Semicolons are depicted as delimiters between the 8 -value - signal intensity pairs.

[0662] Therefore, the peak list of an example has the form:

[0663] 81 (intensity]); 82 (intensity 2); ; 8i (intensity;); ; 8n(intensityn)

[0664] The intensity of sharp signals correlates with the height of the signals in a printed view of a ’H-NMR spectrum in cm and shows the real relations of signal intensities. Several peaks from broad signals or the middle of the signal and their relative intensity in comparison to the most intensive signal in the spectrum can be shown. Tetramethylsilane or the chemical shift of the solvent in cases where the sample does not contain tetramethylsilane is used for a calibration of the chemical shift for ’H spectra. Therefore, the tetramethylsilane peak can occur in ’H-NMR peak lists, but not necessarily.

[0665] ’H-NMR peak lists are equivalent to classical ’H-NMR prints and contain usually all peaks, which are also listed at classical ’H-NMR-interpretations.

[0666] In addition, they can show signals of solvents, stereoisomers of the compounds which are optionally object of the invention, and / or peaks of impurities, like classical ’H-NMR prints.

[0667] ’H-NMR solvent signals, the tetramethylsilane signal and the water signal in the corresponding solvent are excluded from the relative intensity calibration as they have very high intensity values.

[0668] On average, the peaks of stereoisomers of the compounds according to the invention and / or peaks of impurities have usually a lower intensity than the peaks of compounds according to the invention (for example with a purity >90 %).

[0669] Such stereoisomers and / or impurities can be typical for the specific preparation process. Thus, the corresponding peaks can help to recognize the reproduction of the preparation process via “side-products- fingerprints”.

[0670] An expert, who calculates the peaks of the target compounds with known methods (MestreC, ACD- simulation, but also with empirically evaluated expectation values), can assign the peaks of the target compounds as needed, optionally using additional intensity filters. This assignment would be similar to the usual peak picking at classical ’H-NMR interpretations.

[0671] The used solvent can be extracted from the JCAMP file with the parameter “solvent”, the spectrometer frequency with “observe frequency” and the spectrometer type with “spectrometer / data system”.

[0672] 13C-NMR data are displayed analogous to ’H-NMR data as peak lists from broadband decoupled13C- NMR spectra.13C-NMR solvent signals and tetramethylsilane are excluded from the relative intensity calibration as these signals can have very high intensities.

[0673] Further details of NMR-data description with peak lists are disclosed in the publication “Citation of NMR Peaklist Data within Patent Applications” of the Research Disclosure Database Number 564025.

[0674] The compounds according to the invention described in table 1 below are likewise preferred compounds of the formula (I), wherein R’ is hydrogen and X is oxygen and which are obtained according to or analogously to the preparation examples described above. - Ill -

[0675] Table 1 -065: ‘H-NMR(600.0 MHz, CDCh): = 8.6889 (0.5); 8.3955 (0.6); 8.3400 (0.2); 8.3328 (0.2); 8.3254 (0.2); .3183 (0.2); 8.0797 (0.6); 8.0261 (2.2); 8.0150 (0.4); 8.0084 (1.4); .9387 (0.7); 7.7338 (0.2); 7.7220 (0.5); 7.7084 (0.4); 7.6933 (0.6); .6816 (0.4); 7.6677 (0.2); 7.6548 (0.1); 7.4338 (0.2); 7.2620 (41.2); .0851 (0.2); 6.5012 (0.1); 3.1296 (3.7); 2.9655 (16.0); 2.9026 (3.5); .8914 (15.5); 2.0084 (0.6); 1.6950 (4.9); 1.6006 (0.9); 0.0053 (0.5); - .0001 (16.8); -0.0056 (0.5) -066: ‘H-NMR(600.2 MHz, CDCh):8= 9.1954 (3.7); 9.1923 (4.0); .1885 (4.0); 9.1854 (3.8); 8.6891 (5.6); 8.6844 (5.6); 8.6747 (0.1); .5369 (3.8); 8.5337 (3.9); 8.5230 (4.1); 8.5199 (4.0); 8.3228 (2.9); .3155 (2.9); 8.3083 (3.0); 8.3009 (3.0); 7.7950 (1.9); 7.7859 (5.0); .7790 (5.3); 7.7721 (4.3); 7.7651 (4.0); 7.6886 (2.0); 7.6838 (1.9); .6747 (3.0); 7.6699 (2.9); 7.6607 (1.9); 7.6559 (1.8); 7.4336 (0.3); .4175 (12.3); 7.4139 (12.6); 7.2619 (36.0); 7.0852 (0.2); 7.0378 (3.0); .0343 (4.8); 7.0309 (2.6); 6.6755 (0.7); 6.6714 (6.1); 6.5794 (0.1); .5541 (1.5); 6.5500 (12.8); 6.4327 (0.8); 6.4286 (6.9); 6.4169 (2.3); .4058 (2.6); 6.4036 (2.5); 6.3924 (2.2); 6.3812 (0.6); 2.0074 (0.2); .7691 (15.9); 1.7579 (16.0); 1.6691 (0.2); 1.6582 (0.3); 1.6482 (0.2); .6051 (5.6); 1.4227 (0.2); 1.4140 (0.8); 1.3311 (0.2); 1.2846 (0.5); .2541 (4.2); 1.1084 (2.6); 1.0876 (0.2); 0.9904 (0.2); 0.8919 (0.4); .8804 (0.8); 0.8685 (0.5); 0.8563 (0.2); 0.8401 (0.2); 0.0968 (0.2); .0758 (0.2); 0.0700 (5.7); 0.0638 (0.2); 0.0053 (1.7); -0.0001 (49.8); - .0056 (1.9); -0.1002 (0.2) -067: ‘H-NMR(600.0 MHz, CDCh): = 9.1735 (1.6); 9.1704 (1.7); 9.1666 (1.8); 9.1634 (1.7); 8.7018 (2.2); .6971 (2.2); 8.5413 (1.7); 8.5382 (1.8); 8.5275 (1.8); 8.5243 (1.8); .4204 (2.0); 8.3448 (1.1); 8.3443 (1.1); 8.3374 (1.1); 8.3303 (1.2); .3298 (1.2); 8.3229 (1.2); 8.2069 (1.9); 8.1863 (1.9); 8.0966 (0.2); .9292 (0.6); 7.9160 (0.6); 7.7844 (1.9); 7.7774 (1.8); 7.7705 (1.8); .7635 (1.8); 7.7032 (0.9); 7.6984 (0.8); 7.6896 (1.1); 7.6889 (1.1); .6848 (1.1); 7.6841 (1.0); 7.6752 (0.8); 7.6704 (0.8); 7.4341 (0.1); .2624 (21.3); 7.0855 (0.1); 6.4423 (0.2); 6.4311 (0.8); 6.4198 (1.0); .4178 (0.9); 6.4065 (0.8); 6.3953 (0.2); 3.1424 (0.4); 3.1336 (0.4); .1220 (1.9); 3.1190 (16.0); 2.0081 (1.6); 1.9999 (0.1); 1.9965 (0.2); .9925 (0.4); 1.9881 (2.9); 1.9696 (0.2); 1.9659 (0.2); 1.9622 (0.8); .9577 (6.7); 1.9392 (0.1); 1.9318 (0.4); 1.9273 (3.3); 1.9167 (0.2); .9053 (0.1); 1.8865 (0.1); 1.8751 (0.1); 1.8169 (6.1); 1.8057 (6.1); .7072 (0.1); 1.6956 (0.2); 1.6935 (0.2); 1.6506 (1.2); 0.0053 (0.6); - .0001 (21.2); -0.0057 (0.6) -068: ‘H-NMR(600.2 MHz, CDCh): = 9.1843 (1.4); 9.1812 (1.5); 9.1774 (1.5); 9.1743 (1.4); 8.7001 (2.2); .6954 (2.2); 8.5437 (1.6); 8.5405 (1.6); 8.5298 (1.7); 8.5266 (1.6); .3481 (1.1); 8.3407 (1.2); 8.3335 (1.2); 8.3262 (1.2); 8.3092 (1.7); .3068 (3.0); 8.3044 (1.7); 7.9588 (0.8); 7.9409 (1.9); 7.9037 (1.6); .7911 (1.6); 7.7841 (1.6); 7.7772 (1.6); 7.7702 (1.6); 7.7009 (0.8); .6961 (0.8); 7.6872 (1.1); 7.6824 (1.1); 7.6730 (0.8); 7.6682 (0.7); .4336 (0.1); 7.2619 (21.1); 7.0851 (0.1); 6.4698 (0.2); 6.4586 (0.9); .4473 (1.0); 6.4454 (1.0); 6.4341 (0.9); 6.4230 (0.2); 3.1453 (0.4); .1352 (0.6); 3.1323 (1.6); 3.1278 (16.0); 2.0079 (1.5); 1.8957 (0.1); .8843 (0.1); 1.8691 (0.1); 1.8577 (0.1); 1.7937 (6.0); 1.7825 (6.1); .6300 (4.2); 1.6025 (0.5); 1.4138 (0.4); 1.3330 (0.1); 1.3103 (0.1); .2967 (0.2); 1.2848 (0.2); 1.2541 (2.2); 1.1083 (1.4); 0.8919 (0.2); .8804 (0.4); 0.8685 (0.2); 0.8409 (0.1); 0.0968 (0.1); 0.0697 (1.7); .0053 (0.9); -0.0001 (29.0); -0.0056 (1.0); -0.1002 (0.1)

[0676] ‘abs’ denotes that the compound was obtained in an enantiomerically enriched or pure form with the major stereoisomer having the absolute configuration depicted in the drawing.

[0677] 2>The stated mass corresponds to the peak from the isotope pattern of the [M+H]+ion with the highest intensity. # denotes that the [M-H]- ion was recorded.

[0678] Table 2 - Intermediates

[0679] ‘abs’ denotes that the compound was obtained in an enantiomerically enriched or pure form with the major stereoisomer having the absolute configuration depicted in the drawing.

[0680] 2)The stated mass corresponds to the peak from the isotope pattern of the [M+H]+ion with the highest intensity. # denotes that the [M-H]- ion was recorded.

[0681] Biological Examples

[0682] Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - in-vitro contact tests larval cattle tick (strain Parkhurst, resistant against synthetic pyrethroids)

[0683] 9 mg compound is solved in 1 mL acetone and diluted with acetone to the desired concentration. 250 pL of the test solution is filled in 25 mL glass test tubes and homogeneously distributed on the inner walls by rotation and tilting on a shaking device (2 h at 30 rpm). With a compound concentration of 900 ppm, an inner surface of 44.7 cm2and a homogeneous distribution, a dose of 5 pg / cm2is achieved. After the solvent has evaporated, each test tube is filled with 20-50 cattle tick larvae (Rhipicephalus microplus), closed with a perforated lid and incubated in a horizontal position at 85 % relative humidity and 27 °C in an incubator. After 48 hours efficacy is determined. The larvae are patted on the ground of the tubes and negative geotactic behavior is recorded. Larvae that climb back to the top of the vial in a manner comparable to untreated control larvae are marked as alive, larvae not climbing back up comparable to untreated control larvae but are moving uncoordinatedly or only twitching their legs are marked as moribund, tick larvae remaining on the bottom and not moving at all are counted as dead.

[0684] A compound shows a good efficacy against Rhipicephalus microplus, if at a compound concentration of 5 pg / cm2an efficacy of at least 80 % is monitored. An efficacy of 100 % means all larvae are dead or moribund; 0 % means no larvae are dead or moribund.

[0685] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 100 % at an application rate of 1 pg / cm2(= 100 g / ha): 1-002, 1-008, 1-009, 1-010, 1-011, 1-013.

[0686] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 90 % at an application rate of 1 pg / cm2(= 100 g / ha): 1-001, 1-006, 1-014.

[0687] Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - injection test

[0688] Solvent: dimethyl sulfoxide

[0689] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 10 mg of active compound are dissolved in 0.5 mL solvent, and the concentrate is diluted with solvent to the desired concentration.

[0690] Five adult engorged female ticks (Rhipicephalus microplus) are injected with 1 pL compound solution into the abdomen. The ticks are transferred into replica plates and incubated in a climate chamber.

[0691] After 7 days egg deposition of fertile eggs is monitored. Eggs where fertility is not visible are stored in a climate chamber till hatching after about 42 days. An efficacy of 100 % means all eggs are infertile; 0 % means all eggs are fertile.

[0692] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 100 % at an application rate of 4 pg / tick: 1-009, 1-010, 1-011, 1-012, 1-013, 1-014, 1-015, 1-017, 1-025, 1-026, 1-027, 1-031, 1-032, 1-033, 1-034, 1-035, 1-036, 1-037, 1-039, 1-040, 1-041, 1-043, 1-045, 1-046, 1-047,

[0693] 1-048, 1-049, 1-050, 1-056, 1-059, 1-060, 1-061, 1-077, 1-078.

[0694] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 80 % at an application rate of 4 pg / tick: 1-030. Ctenocephalides felis - oral test

[0695] Solvent: dimethyl sulfoxide

[0696] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 10 mg of active compound are dissolved in 0.5 mL solvent, and the concentrate is diluted with citrated cattle blood to the desired concentration.

[0697] Approximately 20 adult unfed cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) are placed in a flea chamber whose top and bottom is covered with gauze. A chamber whose bottom is sealed with parafilm, is filled with the blood-compound solution and placed on top of the flea chamber, so that the fleas can suck the blood. The blood chamber is heated to 37 °C whereas the flea chamber is kept at room temperature.

[0698] After 2 days mortality in % is determined. 100 % means all the fleas have been killed; 0 % means none of the fleas have been killed.

[0699] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 100 % at an application rate of 20 ppm: 1-009.

[0700] Rhipicephalus sanguineus - in-vitro contact tests with adult brown dog ticks

[0701] 9 mg compound is solved in 1 mL acetone and diluted with acetone to the desired concentration. 250 pL of the test solution is filled in 25 mL glass test tubes and homogeneously distributed on the inner walls by rotation and tilting on a shaking device (2 h at 30 rpm). With a compound concentration of 900 ppm, an inner surface of 44.7 cm2and a homogeneous distribution, a dose of 5 pg / cm2is achieved.

[0702] After the solvent has evaporated, each test tube is filled with 5-10 adult brown dog ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), closed with a perforated lid and incubated in a lying position at room temperature and relative humidity. After 48 hours efficacy is determined. The ticks are patted on the ground of the tubes and are incubated on a heating plate at 45-50 °C for at most 5 minutes. Immotile or uncoordinated moving ticks, which are not able to escape the heat by climbing upwards, are marked as dead or moribund.

[0703] A compound shows a good efficacy against Rhipicephalus sanguineus, if at a compound concentration of 5 pg / cm2an efficacy of at least 80 % is monitored. An efficacy of 100 % means all ticks are dead or moribund; 0 % means no ticks are dead or moribund.

[0704] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 100 % at an application rate of 1 pg / cm2(= 100 g / ha): 1-003, 1-006.

[0705] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 80 % at an application rate of 1 pg / cm2(= 100 g / ha): 1-013.

[0706] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 100 % at an application rate of 0.2 pg / cm2(= 20 g / ha): 1-006, 1-023. Diabrotica balteata - spray test

[0707] Solvent: 78.0 parts by weight of acetone

[0708] 1.5 parts by weight of dimethylformamide

[0709] Emulsifier: alkylarylpolyglycol ether

[0710] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent, and the concentrate is diluted with water, containing an emulsifier concentration of 1000 ppm, to the desired concentration. Further test concentrations are prepared by dilution with emulsifier containing water.

[0711] Soaked wheat seeds {Triticum aestivum) are placed in a multiple well plate filled with agar and some water and are incubated for 1 day to germinate (5 seeds per well). The germinated wheat seeds are sprayed with a test solution containing the desired concentration of the active ingredient. Afterwards each unit is infected with 10-20 larvae of the banded cucumber beetle {Diabrotica balteata).

[0712] After 7 days efficacy in % is determined. 100 % means all the seedlings have grown up like in the untreated, uninfected control; 0 % means none of the seedlings have grown.

[0713] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 100 % at an application rate of 100 g / ha (= 32 pg / well): 1-002, 1-007, 1-008, 1-010, 1-012, 1-013, 1-014, 1-016, 1-017, 1-020, 1-021, 1-022, 1-023, 1-024, 1-025, 1-026, 1-028, 1-031, 1-032, 1-034, 1-040, 1-041, 1-043, 1-044, 1-045, 1-047, 1-050, 1-051, 1-054, 1-056, 1-058.

[0714] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 80 % at an application rate of 100 g / ha (= 32 pg / well): 1-003, 1-006, 1-029, 1-033, 1-036, 1-042.

[0715] Frankliniella occidentalis - spray test

[0716] Solvent: 78.0 parts by weight acetone

[0717] 1.5 parts by weight dimethylformamide

[0718] Emulsifier: alkylarylpolyglycol ether

[0719] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvents and is diluted with water, containing an emulsifier concentration of 1000 ppm, to the desired concentration. Further test concentrations are prepared by dilution with emulsifier containing water.

[0720] Common bean {Phaseolus vulgaris) leaf disks are sprayed with a preparation of the active ingredient of the desired concentration and infected with all instars of the western flower thrips {Frankliniella occidentalis) afterwards. After 7 days leaf protection efficacy is determined in %. 100 % means no visible leaf damage (very good protection) and 0 % means a complete damaged leaf disk (no protection).

[0721] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed a very good leaf protection of 100 % at an application rate of 500 g / ha: 1-012, 1-014, 1-016.

[0722] Meloidogyne incognita - test

[0723] Solvent: 125.0 parts by weight of acetone

[0724] To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0725] Vessels are filled with sand, a solution of the active ingredient, a suspension containing eggs and larvae of the southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and lettuce seeds. The lettuce seeds germinate and the seedlings grow. Galls develop in the roots.

[0726] After 14 days the nematicidal effect in percent is determined by the formation of galls. 100 % means no galls were found and 0 % means the number of galls found on the roots of the treated plants was equal to that in untreated control plants.

[0727] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 100 % at an application rate of 20 ppm: 1-013.

[0728] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 90 % at an application rate of 20 ppm: 1-011, 1-012, 1-020, 1-021.

[0729] In this test, for example, the following compounds from the preparation examples showed good activity of 70 % at an application rate of 20 ppm: 1-010, 1-014, 1-023.

[0730] Myzus persicae - spray test[0731...

Claims

Claims:

1. Compound of the formula (I)in whichX is O or S;A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; orA3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; orA4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; orA2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; orA1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; orA1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;R1is hydrogen; or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkylC1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkcnyl, C2-C6haloalkcnyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C2-C6haloalkynyl; phenyl-C1-C6alkyl, wherein the phenyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, -Si(CH3)3, -SF5, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- Cecycanocycloalkyl, Q-Cehalocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1- C3cyanoalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1- C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1- C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C1- C3cyanoalkylsulfonyl; orheterocyclyl-C1-C6alkyl, wherein the heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of saturated and partially unsaturated 3- to 10-membered heterocyclyl, 5-membered heteroaryl, 6-membered heteroaryl, 9-membered heteroaryl and 10-membered heteroaryl and wherein the heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, -Si(CH3)3, -SF5, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- C6cycanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1- C3cyanoalkyl, Ci-Cralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1- C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1- C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C1- C3cyanoalkylsulfonyl;R2is phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SF5; and in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C2-Cealkenyl, C2-Cealkynyl, C3- Cecycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C3-Cecycloalkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C6alkyl, -CO2C1-C6alkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -N(C1-C6alkyl)2, -S-C1- Cealkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-Q-Cecycloalkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfinimidoyl, - S-C2-C6alkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, - S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, - C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl, -Si(C1-C6alkyl)3; and the substructures SI - S10, in which the bond to the phenyl or 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO or SO2;S9 S10 whereinR21is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, Ci-Cehaloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;R22is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, Ci- Cehaloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl and C3-C6cycloalkyl;is independently selected from in each case optionally substituted Ci- Cealkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl;R24is in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C2-Cealkenyl, C2- Cealkynyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl; orR21and R22together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms; and3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl each containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein the 3- to 6- membered heterocyclyl or the 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl substituent may optionallycarry one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, -Si(CH3)3, -SF5, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-Cecycloalkyl, C3-Cecycanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1- C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1- C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfonyl;R3is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, C3-C6-cycloalkyl and C1-C6-alkoxy;R4is a monocyclic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of 5 -membered heteroaryl, 6- membered heteroaryl and 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl, each of which containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, and each of which is optionally substituted by one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, oxo, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SFs; and in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C2-Cealkenyl, C2-Cealkynyl, C3- Cecycloalkyl, C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C1- Cealkoxy, C3-Cecycloalkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C6alkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -NH(C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl) , -N(C i -C6alkyl)2, -N(C i -C6alkyl)(C i -C6alkyl-C3- C6cycloalkyl), -CO2C1-C6alkyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C3- C6cycloalkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C3-Cecycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=O)-C1-C6alkyl, -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, -C(=NOC1- C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl; and3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein the 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl substituent may optionally carry one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -CSNH2, -NO2, - Si(CH3)3, -SFs, -NH2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-Cecycanocycloalkyl, C3- C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1- C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alky I sulfonyl, C1 -C3 haloalky 1 th io, C1-C3 haloalky Isulfiny I, C1 -C3haloalky 1 sulfonyl,C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C1cyanoalkylsulfonyl; and the following substructures SI 1 - S19, in which the bond to the 5-membered heteroaryl, to the 6-membered heteroaryl or to the 3-to 6-membered heterocyclyl is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO or SO2:2O43 Y # 41S19 whereinR41is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C1- C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl;R42 is hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C1- Cehaloalkyl and C3-C6cycloalkyl;R43is independently selected from in each case optionally substituted C1- Cealkyl, Ci -Cehaloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl;R44is in each case optionally substituted C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2- Cealkynyl, Ci -Cehaloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl; orR41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic optionally substituted 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms;R5is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, or in each case optionally substituted C1-C3-alkyl, C1-C3- haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, Ci-Cr-cycloalkyl, C3-C4halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy,C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, -CO2(C1-C3 alkyl), -CH-(C1-C3alkoxy)2, - CONH(C1-C4alkyl), -CON(C1-C4alkyl)2, -NHCO-C1-C4alkyl, -N(C1-C4alkyl)CO-Ci- C4alkyl, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)H, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)-C1-C4alkyl,-NH2, -NH(C1-C3alkyl), -N(C1-C3alkyl)2, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1- C3 alkylsulfonyl, C3-C6cycloalkylthio,C1C6cycloalkylsulfinyl, or C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl.

2. Compound according to Claim 1 , in whichX is O or S;A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; orA3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; orA4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; orA2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; orA1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; orA1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;R1is hydrogen; or C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkylC1-C6alkyl, each of which is optionally substituted by one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1- Cialkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, Ci-Cxalkoxy, C'l-Cialkylthio, C1-C3 alkylsulfinyl and C1-C3alkylsulfonyl; orC2-Cealkenyl, C2-C6haloalkenyl, C2-Cealkynyl, C2-Cehaloalkynyl; or phenyl-C1-C3alkyl, in which phenyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN,-NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, Ci-CCalkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, Ci-Cialkylthio, C'l-Cialkylsulfinyl, C'l-Cialkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, Ci- Cihaloalkylsulfinyl, and C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl; or hctcrocyclyl-C1-Ch3alky I, wherein the heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of saturated and partially unsaturated 3- to 10-membered heterocyclyl, 5-membered heteroaryl, 6-membered heteroaryl, 9-membered heteroaryl and 10-membered heteroaryl and the heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to five substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, Ci-CCalkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, Ci- Cialkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, Ci- Cihaloalkylsulfinyl, and C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl;R2is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiophene, triazole and pyrazole, each of which is optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SO2NH2, -SF5; and C1-C6alkyl, optionally substituted with -CN, -OH or C3-C6cycloalkyl; C2-Cealkenyl, optionally substituted with halogen and -CN; C2-Cealkynyl, optionally substituted with halogen and -CN; C3-C6cycloalkyl, optionally substituted with halogen, -CN, C1-C3alkyl or C1-C3haloalkyl; C1-C6haloalkyl, optionally substituted with -CN or C1-C6alkoxy; Ci- Cealkoxy, optionally substituted with -CN; C3-C6cycloalkoxy, optionally substituted with halogen or -CN; C1-C6haloalkoxy, -CO2C1-C6alkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -N(Ci- Cealkyl)2, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2- Cealkenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S- Cg-Cecycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-Cealkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, -C(=NOCi-C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl, and - Si(C1-C6alkyl)3; and the substructures SI - S10, in which the bond to phenyl, pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiophene and pyrazole is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO and SO2;whereinR21is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cy anoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- Cecyanocycloalkyl, C i-Cehalocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3- Cecycloalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, Ci-Cralkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 thio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, Ci- Ci haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3ihaloalky I sulfonyl;R22is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, or C3- Cecycloalkyl;R23is independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6alkyl, Ci- Cecyanoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3- Cehalocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, Ci- Ci haloalky I, C'l-C'ralkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 th io, C1-C3ialky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C'l-Cihaloalkylsulfinyl, and Ci- Cihaloalkylsulfonyl;R24is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, C'l-Cealkcnyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C1- C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1- C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1 -C3haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1 -C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3i haloalky 1 sulfonyl; orR21and R22together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms, and each of the monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to four substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1 -C3haloalkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl; and3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl or a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl each containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein the 3- to 6- membered heterocyclyl or the 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl substituent may optionally carry one, two, three or four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- C6cycanocycloalkyl, C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3cyanoalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 th io, C1-C3halky 1 sulfinyl. C1-C3ialky 1 sulfonyl, C1- C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3ihaloalky 1 sulfinyl. C1-C3ihaloalky 1 sulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkylthio, C1-C3cyanoalkylsulfinyl, and C1 -C3cyanoalky 1 sulfonyl;R3is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C3-C6 -cycloalkyl and C1-C6-alkoxy;R4is a monocyclic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, oxazole, thiadiazole, oxadiazole, pyrazole, imidazole andtriazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, oxo, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SF5; and C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, C2-C6alkcnyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C3-C6cycloalkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C1-C6cy anoalkoxy, hydroxy-C1- C6alkyl, -NH(C1-C6alkyl), -NH(C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl), -N(C1-C6alkyl)2, -N(C1- CealkylXC1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl), -C'ChC1-C6alkyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfinimidoyl, -S- C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinimidoyl, -S-Cz-Cealkenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfinimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfinimidoyl, -S-heterocyclylsulfinimidoyl, -S- heteroarylsulfinimidoyl, -S-C1-C6alkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkenylsulfonimidoyl, -S-C2-C6alkinylsulfonimidoyl, -S-phenylsulfonimidoyl, - S-heterocyclylsulfonimidoyl, -S-heteroarylsulfonimidoyl, -C(=O)-C1-C6alkyl, C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)H, and -C(=NOC1-C6alkyl)-C1-C6alkyl; and the following substructures S11 - S19, in which the bond to the monocyclic heterocycle is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO and SO2:S19 whereinR41is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cy anoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3- Cecyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independentlyselected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3- Cecycloalkyl, C1-C33 haloalky 1, Ci-Cralkoxy, C1-C33 haloalkoxy, C1-C3alky 1 thio. C1-C3alkyIsuIfinyI, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- Ci haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3i haloalky 1 sulfonyl;R42is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C1- Cecycloalkyl, or C3-C6cycloalkyl;R43is independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6alkyl, C1- Cecyanoalkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3- Cehalocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1- Ci haloalky I, C'l-C'ralkoxy, C1-C33 haloalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 th io, C1-C3ialky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, and C1- Cihaloalkylsulfonyl;R44is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6cyanoalkyl, C2-Cealkenyl, C2-Cealkynyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, -C1-C6alkyl-C1- Cecycloalkyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl in which phenyl, heteroaryl and heterocyclyl are optionally substituted with one to three substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -NO2, C1- Cealkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C'l-C'ralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- Cialkylthio, C1-C3alkyIsuIfiny1 , C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl; orR41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms, and each of the monocyclic or polycyclic 3- to 12-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to four substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C'l-C'ralkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3alkylthio, C1-C3ial ky Isu Ifiny 1 , C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- 3i haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3i haloalky 1 sulfonyl;R5is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, -NH2, C1-C3-alkyl, Ci-C3-haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C4- cycloalkyl, C3-C4halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3cyanoalkoxy, -NH(CI-C3 alkyl), -N(C1-C3alkyl)2, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1- C3alkylsulfonyl, C3-C6cycloalkylthio, C 3-C6cycloalkylsulf'inyl, or C 3-C6cycloalkylsulf'onyl.

3. Compound according to Claim 1 or 2, in whichX is O or S;A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; orA3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; orA4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; orA2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; orA1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; orA1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;R1is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkylC1-Cialkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-Cealkynyl, C1-C3alkoxyC1-Ch3alky I, C1-C3alkylthioC1- Cialkyl, C1-C3alkylsulfinylC1-C3alkyl, or C1-C3alkylsulfonylC1-C3alkyl;R2is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyridine, and pyrazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -NO2, -NH2, - SO2NH2, -SF5, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- Cicyanoalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1- Cialkylthio, C1-CN3al ky Isu Ifiny 1 , C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfanyl, C3- Cecycloalkylsulfinyl, Ci-G>cycloalky I sulfonyl, Ci -Cihaloalky 1 th io, C1-C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C4alkyl, -NH(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)2, -NHCO-C1-C4alkyl, -NHCO-C3-C6cycloalkyl, - NHSO2(C 1 -C4alkyl) , -N(C 1 -C4alkyl)CO-C 1 -C4alkyl, -N(C 1 -C4alkyl)CO-C3-C6cyclolkyl, -N(C1-C4alkyl)SO2C1-C4alkyl, -N(SO2C1-C4alkyl)2, -OSO2C1-C4alkyl, - OSO2C3-C6cycloalkyl, -CO2C1-C4alkyl, -CONH(C1-C4alkyl), -CONH(C3- C6cycloalkyl), -CONH-phenyl, -CON(C1-C4alkyl)2, -CON(C1-C4alkyl)(C3-C6cycloalkyl), -CON(C1-C4alkyl)-phenyl, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)H, -C(=NOCi- C4alkyl)-C1-C4alkyl, -SO2NH(C1-C4alkyl), phenylsulfonyl, and 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein phenyl groups of the aforementioned substituents and the 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl substituent may optionally carry one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, Ci- C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy and C1-C3haloalkoxy;R3is hydrogen or Ci -Cealkyl;R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, pyrazole, triazole and oxotriazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, -COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -NH(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)2, -SF5, C1-C6alkyl, C3- C6cycloalkyl, C1-C4alkyl-C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3- C6halocycloalkyl, C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1- C3cyanoalkoxy, and -CO2C1 -C6alkyl; orR4is selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, pyrazole, imidazole, triazole and oxotriazole, each of which is optionally substituted by one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, - COOH, -NO2, -NH2, -SF5, C1-C6alkyl, C3-Cecycloalkyl, C1-C4alkyl-C3-Cecycloalkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3-Cecyanocycloalkyl, C1- C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkoxy, CO2C1-C6alkyl and -C(=O)-C1- Cealkyl; and each of which is furthermore substituted by one substituent selected from the group consisting of following substructures Si l - S19, in which the bond to the aforementioned pyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, pyridazine, thiazole, pyrazole, imidazole, triazole and oxotriazole is marked with a # and Z is CO or CS and Y is independently selected from CO and SO2:S19 whereinR41is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, C3-C6cycloalkyl, or -C 1 -C3alkyl-C3 -C6cycloalkyl ; R42is hydrogen, Ci-Cralkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, C3-C6cycloalkyl, or-C 1 -C3alkyl-C3 -C6cycloalkyl ;R43is C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, or C3 -C6cycloalkyl;R44is C1-C4alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, or C3-C6cycloalkyl; or R41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a monocyclic or polycyclic 5- to 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl which may contain further heteroatoms, and each of the monocyclic or polycyclic to 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one to four substituents, each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3ialky 1 thio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1- C3 haloalky I sulfinyl, and C1-C3ihaloalky I sulfonyl;R5is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C3-haloalkyl, C3-C4-cycloalkyl, C1-Csalkoxy, or C1-C3haloalkoxy.

4. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 3, in whichX is O or S;A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA2is N; whereas A1, A3and A4are CR5; orA3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; orA4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; orA2, A4are N; whereas A1and A3are CR5; orA1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; orA1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;R1is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, methoxyethyl, methylthioethyl, methylsulfinylethyl or methylsulfonylethyl;R2is selected from substructure QI, Q2, Q3 and Q4, in which the bond to the C=X-group is marked with a #:whereinR25is hydroxy, -CN, -NH2, -SO2NH2, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1- C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C3-C6halocycloalkyl, C3- C6cyanocycloalkyl, C1-CA3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C3- C6cycloalkylsulfanyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl, C1- C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfinyl, C1-C3 haloalky 1 sulfonyl, C'l-Cicyanoalkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C4alkyl, -NH(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)2, -NHCO-C1-C4alkyl, -NHCO-C3-C6cycloalkyl, -NHSO2(C1-C4alkyl), -N(C1-C4alkyl)CO-C1-C4alkyl, -N(C1- C4alkyl)CO-C3-C6cyclolkyl, -N(C1-C4alkyl)SO2C1-C4alkyl, -N(SO2C1-C4alkyl)2, - OSO2C1-C4alkyl, -OSChC3-C6cycloalkyl, -CO2C1-C4alkyl, -CONH(C1-C4alkyl), - CONH(C3-C6cycloalkyl), -CONH-phenyl, -CON(C1-C4alkyl)2, -CON(C,-C4alkyl)(C3- C6cycloalkyl), -CON(C1-C4alkyl)-phenyl, -C(=NOC1-C4alkyl)H, -C(=NOC,-C4alkyl)- C1-C4alkyl, -Si(C1-C4alkyl)3, -SO2NH(C1-C4alkyl), phenylsulfonyl, or 3- to 6- membered heterocyclyl containing one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, wherein phenyl groups of the aforementioned substituents and the 3- to 6-membered heterocyclyl substituent may optionally carry one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, -CN, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy and C1-C3haloalkoxy; andR26is hydrogen, halogen, -CN, -COOH, -CONH2, -NO2, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, Ci- C4alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl, C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, C1-C3haloalkylthio, C1-C3haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C3haloalkylsulfonyl, C3- Cecycloalkylsulfanyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfinyl, C3-C6cycloalkylsulfonyl, C3- Cecycloalkyl, C1-C3cyanoalkyl, or C3-C6cyanocycloalkyl;R27is hydrogen, or C1-C4alkyl;R3is methyl;R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridin-2-yl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrimidin-4-yl, pyrazin-2-yl, pyrazol-l-yl, pyrazol-3-yl, imidazol-l-yl, l,2,3-triazol-2-yl, 1,2,4- triazol- 1 -yl and 5-oxo- 1 ,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two substituent independently selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, -CN, -NO2, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, tertbutyl, cyclopropyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, difluoroethoxy, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl and acetyl; and the following substructures SI 3, in which the bond to the aforementioned pyridin-2- yl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrimidin-4-yl, pyrazin-3-yl, pyrazol-l-yl, pyrazol-3-yl, imidazol- l-yl, l,2,3-triazol-2-yl, 1 ,2,4-triazol-2-yl and 5-oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl is marked with a # and Z is CO:S14whereinR41is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyanomethyl, cyclopropyl, difluoroethyl, or trifluoroethyl;R42is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyanomethyl, cyclopropyl, difluoroethyl, or trifluoroethyl; orR41and R42together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, represent a morpholine, optionally substituted by one to four methyl;R5is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, -CN, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, methoxy, ethoxy, difluoromethoxy, or trifluoromethoxy.

5. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 4, in whichX is O;A1, A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA1is N; whereas A2, A3and A4are CR5; orA3is N; whereas A1, A2and A4are CR5; orA4is N; whereas A1, A2and A3are CR5; orA1, A3are N; whereas A2and A4are CR5; orA1, A4are N; whereas A2and A3are CR5;R1is hydrogen;R2is selected from the group consisting of [3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl], [3,5-bis( 1 , 1 - difluoroethyl)phenyl] , [3-bromo-5-( 1 -fluoro- 1 -methyl-ethyl)phenyl] , [3,5- bis(difluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3,5-bis(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl], [3-(l-cyano-l- methyl-ethyl)-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , (3-chloro-5-methylsulfonyl-phenyl), [3- (1,1 -difluoroethyl)-5 -methylsulf onyl-phenyl] , [3 - [chloro(difluoro)methyl] -5 - methylsulfonyl-phenyl] , [3-(difluoromethoxy)-5-methylsulfonyl-phenyl] , [3- methylsulfonyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl], (3 -chloro-5 -cyclopropylsulf onyl- phenyl), [3-cyclopropylsulfonyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl], [3-cyclopropylsulfonyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3-cyclopropyl-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3-( 1 - cyanocyclopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl], (3 -chloro-5 -methylsulfonyloxyphenyl), (3 -chloro-5 -ethylsulfonyloxy-phenyl), (3-chloro-5-isopropylsulfonyloxy- phenyl) , (3-chloro-5 -cyclopropylsulfonyloxy-phenyl) , [3 -methylsulfonyloxy-5 - (trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [3-cyclopropylsulfonyloxy-5-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl] , [5-(difluoromethyl)-2-methyl-pyrazol-3-yl], [2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-3- yl], and [2,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)pyrid-4-yl];R3is methyl;R4is selected from the group consisting of pyridin-2-yl, 5-fluoro-pyridin-2-yl, 5-chloro- pyridin-2-yl, 5-bromo-pyridin-2-yl, 5-cyano-pyridin-2-yl, 5-(difluoromethoxy)- pyridin-2-yl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrazin-2-yl, lH-pyrazol-3-yl, 4-fluoropyrazol-l-yl, 4- chloropyrazol-l-yl, 4-cyanopyrazol-l-yl, 4-nitropyrazol-l-yl, 4-carbamoylpyrazol-l- yl, 4-acetylpyrazol-l-yl, 4-methoxypyrazol-l-yl, 4-(difluoromethyl)pyrazol-l-yl, 4- carbamoylimidazol-l-yl, 1,2,4-triazol-l-yl, 4-methyl-5-oxo-l,2,4-triazol-l-yl and 3,4- dimethyl-5-oxo- 1 ,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl;R5is hydrogen chlorine, methyl or methoxy.

6. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has a structure according to formula (I-i)in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Claim 1 or the meanings given in Claim 2 or the meanings given in Claim 3 or the meanings given in Claim 4 or the meanings given in Claim 5.

7. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has a structure according to formula (I-ii)in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Claim 1 or the meanings given in Claim 2 or the meanings given in Claim 3 or the meanings given in Claim 4 or the meanings given in Claim 5.

8. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has a structure according to formula (I-iii)in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Claim 1 or the meanings given in Claim 2 or the meanings given in Claim 3 or the meanings given in Claim 4 or the meanings given in Claim 5.

9. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has a structure according to formula (I-v)in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Claim 1 or the meanings given in Claim 2 or the meanings given in Claim 3 or the meanings given in Claim 4 or the meanings given in Claim 5.

10. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has a structure according to formula (I-vi)in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Claim 1 or the meanings given in Claim 2 or the meanings given in Claim 3 or the meanings given in Claim 4 or the meanings given in Claim 5.

11. Compound according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has a structure according to formula (I-viii)(l-viii), in which the structural elements X, R1, R2, R3, R4and R5have the meanings given in Claim 1 or the meanings given in Claim 2 or the meanings given in Claim 3 or the meanings given in Claim 4 or the meanings given in Claim 5.

12. Compounds( 1 S) - 1 - [3 - (5 -chloro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethanamine hydrochloride,( 1 S) - 1 - [3 - (5 -fluoro-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethanamine ;hydrochloride ,(1 S)- 1 -(3-pyrazin-2-ylquinoxalin-2-yl)ethanamine hydrochloride, (lS)-l-[3-(2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine hydrochloride,1 -[3-(4-chloropyrazol- 1 -yl)quinoxalin-2-yl] ethanamine hydrochloride,1 -[3-( 1 ,2,4-triazol- 1 -yl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethanamine hydrochloride, 6-[3-(l-aminoethyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]pyridine-3-carbonitrile,[( 1 S)- 1 -[3-(5-bromo-2-pyridyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]ethyl] ammonium chloride,1 -(3-pyrimidin-2-ylquinoxalin-2-yl)ethanamine hydrochloride,3-(l , l-difluoroethyl)-5-methylsulfonyl-benzoic acid,3 -trifluoromethoxy-5 -cyclopropylsulfonyloxybenzoic acid,3 - [chloro(difluoro)methyl] -5 -methylsulfonyl-benzoic acid,3 ,5 -bis( 1 , 1 -difluoroethyl)benzoic acid, (lS)-l-[3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-yl]ethanamine hydrochloride.

13. Formulation, especially agrochemical formulation, comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) according to any of Claims 1 to 11.

14. Formulation according to Claim 13, further comprising at least one extender and / or at least one surface-active substance.

15. Formulation according to Claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the compound of the formula (I) is in a mixture with at least one further active compound.

16. Method for controlling pests, especially animal pests, characterized in that a compound of the formula (I) according to any of Claims 1 to 10 or a formulation according to any of Claims 13 to 15 is allowed to act on the pests and / or their habitat, wherein methods for treatment of the animal body by surgery or therapy and diagnostic methods practised on the animal body are excluded.

17. Method according to Claim 16, characterized in that the pest is an animal pest and comprises an insect, an arachnid or a nematode, or in that the pest is an insect, an arachnid or a nematode.

18. Use of a compound of the formula (I) according to any of Claims 1 to 11 or of a formulation according to any of Claims 13 to 15 for controlling animal pests, wherein methods for treatment of the animal body by surgery or therapy and diagnostic methods on the animal body are excluded.

19. Use according to Claim 18, characterized in that the animal pest comprises an insect, an arachnid or a nematode, or in that the animal pest is an insect, an arachnid or a nematode.

20. Use according to Claim 18 or 19 in crop protection.

21. Use according to Claim 18 or 19 in the field of animal health.

22. Use of a compound or a salt according to Claim 18 or 19 in vector control.

23. Method for protecting seed or a germinating plant from pests, especially animal pests, comprising a method step in which the seed is contacted with a compound of the formula (I) according to any of Claims 1 to 11 or with a formulation according to any of Claims 13 to 15.

24. Seed obtained by a method according to Claim 23.

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