Amide Derivative Insecticide Structure Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current compounds described in prior art for medical use do not exhibit significant insecticidal activity, and there is a need for a novel compound with excellent insecticidal effects.

Innovation Solution

A new amide derivative represented by specific general formulas, featuring various substituents on carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and halogen atoms, is developed as an insecticide, offering excellent control effects when used alone or in combination with other agrochemicals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If compounds similar to those described in prior art for medical use are employed, then medical application is achieved, but insecticidal activity is not obtained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsecticidal activityVSAvoidcompound utility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically modifying the chemical structure of the compound through varying substituents at different positions (R1-R6, X1-X6, Y1-Y6) and changing the core aromatic ring structure (formula 1 or formula 5). These structural parameter changes transform the compound from having only medical activity to exhibiting excellent insecticidal activity while maintaining medical utility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Quantity of substance

If small chemical amounts of the new amide derivative are used, then remarkable insecticidal efficacy is achieved, but conventional compounds require larger amounts for similar效果

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechemical amountVSAvoidinsecticidal efficacy
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent achieves high insecticidal efficacy at small chemical amounts through precise parameter changes in the molecular structure, including the introduction of specific electron-withdrawing and electron-donating groups at strategic positions, which optimize the compound's biological activity and potency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If the new amide derivative is used alone, then excellent insecticidal control is achieved, but combination with other agrochemicals is also beneficial

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepest control effectivenessVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent demonstrates universality by showing that the new amide derivative can function effectively both as a standalone insecticide and as part of combination formulations with other agrochemicals including insecticides, miticides, nematicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, providing versatile pest control solutions.

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

Data Source

PatentUS8067638B2Amide derivative and insecticide containing the same
Publication Date: 2011.11.29 MITSUI CHEMICALS INC
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  • US8067638B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

The present invention is to provide a compound represented by the general formula (1) exhibiting a high insecticidal effect and an insecticide comprising the compound as an active ingredient. The compound represented by the general formula (1) and an insecticide comprising the compound as an active ingredient,wherein, in the formula, A1, A2, A3 and A4 each represent a carbon atom or the like; R1 and R2 each represent a hydrogen atom or the like; G1 and G2 represent an oxygen atom or the like; Xs each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or the like; n represents an integer of 0 to 4; Q1 represents a substituted phenyl group, a substituted heterocyclic group or the like; Q2 represents a substituted phenyl group, a substituted heterocyclic group or the like.