Heterocyclic Compound for Arthropod Pest Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

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

Innovation Solution

A novel heterocyclic compound represented by formula (I) is introduced, which includes specific functional groups and substituents that enhance its efficacy in controlling harmful arthropods when applied alone or in a composition with an inert carrier.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing compounds are used for controlling harmful arthropods, then control function is provided, but efficacy and specificity are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveefficacyVSAvoidspecificity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure of existing arthropod control compounds by changing molecular parameters - specifically introducing a pyrimidine ring structure with specific substituents (R1-R6 groups) at defined positions. This structural parameter change enhances both efficacy and specificity against harmful arthropods while reducing impact on beneficial organisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a composite chemical structure combining a pyrimidine core with various substituent groups (R1-R6 representing different chemical groups at specific positions). This composite molecular structure integrates multiple functional characteristics to achieve enhanced bioactivity and specificity against target arthropods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If existing compounds are used for controlling harmful arthropods, then control function is provided, but specificity against target pests is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovespecificityVSAvoidimpact on beneficial organisms
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality modification by placing specific substituent groups (R1-R6) at particular positions on the pyrimidine ring structure. This localized structural modification creates specific interaction sites that enhance affinity for harmful arthropod neuro receptors while avoiding binding to beneficial organisms, thereby improving specificity and reducing harmful effects on non-target species.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3778583B1Heterocyclic compound and arthropod pest control composition containing same
Publication Date: 2025.06.18 SUMITOMO CHEM CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a compound that has an excellent control effect on arthropod pests, and is represented by formula (I) [wherein Q represents a group represented by Q1, or the like, n is 0, 1, or 2, R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group which may optionally have one or more halogen atoms, or the like, Ya represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR3a, G1 represents a nitrogen atom or CR5a, G2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR5b, A2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR4a, A3 represents a nitrogen atom or CR4b, A4 represents a nitrogen atom or CR4c, and R3a, R4a, R4b, R4c, R5a, and R5b represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and T represents a C1-C10 chain hydrocarbon group which may optionally have one or more halogen atoms, or the like].