Amide Derivative Pest Control Agent Overcoming Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current agricultural and horticultural pest control methods face challenges due to widespread pest damage and the development of resistance to existing chemicals, necessitating a novel pest control agent with broad-spectrum efficacy.

Innovation Solution

Development of a pest control agent containing an aromatic carboxamide derivative, specifically represented by Formulas (1), (7), (8), and (9), which act as active ingredients with a wide range of pesticidal effects against various agricultural and horticultural pests.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing pest control chemicals are used, then pest control effect is achieved, but pest resistance to chemicals develops

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepest control effectVSAvoidpest resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a novel chemical compound with a specific molecular structure (Formula 1) that differs from existing pest control agents. By changing the chemical parameters - specifically using a pyridine ring combined with specific substituent groups (X, Y1-Y5, Q1-Q2) and amide linkages - the invention creates a new mode of action that overcomes resistance developed to conventional chemicals while maintaining effective pest control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If a novel pest control agent is developed, then broad-spectrum pesticidal effect is achieved, but complexity of compound structure increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebroad-spectrum pesticidal effectVSAvoidcompound structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent describes a compound with a versatile molecular framework where the pyridine ring system (with A being C, O, N or oxidized N) can accommodate various substituent groups (X representing multiple functional groups, Y1-Y5 being H, F, Cl, Br, I or CF3, and Q1-Q2 being various aromatic or heterocyclic groups). This universal structure allows the single compound to interact with multiple pest targets and mechanisms, achieving broad-spectrum activity across different pest types while maintaining a consistent core structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3081552B1Pest control agent containing an amide derivative and use of the pest control agent
Publication Date: 2021.03.03 MITSUI CHEM AGRO INC
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  • EP3081552B1 patent drawing
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AI summary

An amide derivative represented by the following Formula (1) is provided as an amide derivative showing a significantly excellent effect for a pest control action. In the following Formula (1), A represents a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, or the like, and K represents a non-metal atomic group necessary for forming a cyclic linking group derived from benzene or a heterocyclie. X represents a halogen atom or the like; n represents an integer of from 0 to 4. R1 and R2 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or the like. T represents -C(=G1)-Q1 or -C(=G1)-G2Q2, and G1 to G3 each represent oxygen atoms or the like. Q1 and Q2 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or the like. Y1 and Y5 each represent a halogen atom or the like, Y2 and Y4 each represent a hydrogen atom or the like, and Y3 represents a C2-C5 haloalkyl group.