Ether Compound for Arthropod Control Efficacy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current compounds for controlling harmful arthropods have limitations in efficacy and specificity, necessitating the development of more effective agents.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by formula (I) with specific structural features, including various substituents and functional groups, is identified for its excellent control efficacy against harmful arthropods, which can be used alone or in compositions with other ingredients for enhanced effectiveness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing compounds are used for controlling harmful arthropods, then pest control is achieved, but the control efficacy is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol efficacyVSAvoidspecificity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying the chemical structure parameters of the compound, specifically the substituents at positions R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, R3, R4, and the ring sizes n and q. This structural optimization enhances the compound's binding affinity to the target arthropod nervous system, thereby improving control efficacy while maintaining specificity through precise molecular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material principles by combining multiple functional groups within a single molecular framework. The compound integrates electron-withdrawing groups, electron-donating groups, and specific ring structures to create a synergistic effect that enhances both efficacy and specificity against harmful arthropods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If compound structure is optimized for better efficacy, then control efficacy improves, but molecular complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol efficacyVSAvoidmolecular complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the complex molecule into distinct functional modules: a core ring structure (positions n and q), substituent groups (R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, R3, R4), and linkage regions. This modular design allows for systematic optimization of efficacy while managing molecular complexity through organized structural components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by assigning specific functional properties to different regions of the molecule. For example, certain substituents (R3, R4) are designed with specific electronic and steric properties to interact with particular binding sites on the target, while other regions maintain stability. This localized functional differentiation enhances efficacy without requiring uniform complexity throughout the entire molecule

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12172978B2Ether compound and harmful arthropod-controlling composition containing same
Publication Date: 2024.12.24 SUMITOMO CHEM CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a compound having an excellent control effect against harmful arthropods, which is represented by formula (I) [wherein A1 represents CR1b etc., A2 represents CR1c etc., T represents a C1-C10 chain hydrocarbon group which is substituted with one or more halogen atoms etc., Q represents an oxygen atom etc., R1a, R1b and R1c are identical to or different from each other, and each represents a C1-C6 alkyl group etc., R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group etc., R3 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group etc., n is 0, 1 or 2, and q is 0, 1, 2 or 3.],as well as a composition for controlling harmful arthropod comprising the same compound, and a method for controlling harmful arthropod comprising applying the same compound.