Carboxamide Agent for Prolonged Systemic Ectoparasite Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for controlling ectoparasites on animals are inadequate in terms of long-lasting efficacy and systemic application.

Innovation Solution

A specific carboxamide derivative represented by Formula (1) is systemically applied to animals, providing prolonged control of ectoparasites through oral, parenteral, or dermal routes, and can be combined with inert carriers or other insecticides and fungicides for enhanced efficacy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If conventional ectoparasite control methods are used, then some level of protection is achieved, but the duration of action is insufficient and systemic application is inadequate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveduration of ectoparasite controlVSAvoidsystemic application efficacy
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of carboxamide derivatives (Formula 1) to optimize pharmacokinetic properties. Specific substitutions at positions A1-A4 and R1-R2 groups alter the compound's metabolic stability and tissue distribution, thereby extending duration of action and improving systemic efficacy against ectoparasites

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses composite materials by formulating carboxamide derivatives in combination with inert carriers and optional auxiliary agents (Formula 2). This composite approach enhances systemic application by improving bioavailability, distribution, and sustained release of the active compound throughout the animal's body

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Duration of action of stationary object

If carboxamide derivatives are systemically applied for prolonged control, then long-acting activity is achieved, but complexity of formulation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprolonged control durationVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional formulation system (Formula 2) that can accommodate various inert carriers and auxiliary agents. This universal platform enables prolonged control through systemic application while simplifying the overall formulation process by using a flexible, standardized approach rather than custom formulations for each scenario

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

Data Source

PatentUS12377085B2Prolonged ectoparasite-controlling agent for animal
Publication Date: 2025.08.05 MITSUI CHEM CROP & LIFE SOLUTIONS INC
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AI summary

A compound represented by Formula (1) can be used as a prolonged ectoparasite-controlling agent for an animal. A preparation for systemic application for use in prolonged control of an ectoparasite in an animal include the compound. A method for prolonged control of an ectoparasite on an animal includes systemically applying the compound. The compound may be used for preparing a medicament for prolonged control of an ectoparasite on an animal. A horticultural or agricultural insecticide containing the compound, and a method of protecting a crop from a harmful organism is also provided.