Pyrazole Amide Compounds for Resistant Pest Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current insecticides face resistance issues and environmental concerns, necessitating the development of novel, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly compounds with high insecticidal activity.

Innovation Solution

The development of pyrazolyl amide compounds, specifically represented by the general formula I, which are synthesized through reaction schemes involving intermediates and solvents like hexane, benzene, and dimethyl sulfoxide, demonstrating high insecticidal activity against pests such as diamondback moth and armyworm.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing insecticides are continuously applied to control pests, then pest control effectiveness is initially improved, but insect resistance develops over time reducing efficacy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsecticidal effectivenessVSAvoidinsect resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a novel chemical structure (pyrazolyl amide compound with specific substituent patterns at R1, R2, R3 positions) that changes the fundamental parameters of the insecticide molecule. This structural parameter change creates a new mode of action that is effective against resistant insect populations while maintaining high insecticidal activity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention combines multiple functional groups (pyrazolyl ring, amide linkage, substituted aromatic groups with specific halogen patterns) into a composite molecular structure. This composite structure integrates various pharmacophores that work synergistically to overcome resistance mechanisms while maintaining efficacy against susceptible pests

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If novel insecticides are developed to overcome resistance, then insecticidal activity is improved, but development cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsecticidal activityVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the insecticide molecule into distinct functional modules: a pyrazolyl core structure, an amide linkage, and substitutable aromatic groups with specific halogen patterns. This segmentation allows systematic optimization of each module's contribution to insecticidal activity while managing overall molecular complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention applies local quality by specifying particular substituents at particular positions (R1, R2, R3 as Cl or Br; specific Q1-Q3 groups) to optimize local interactions with the insect target site. This localized optimization of molecular properties enhances insecticidal activity without requiring complete redesign of the entire molecule

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3075729B1Pyrazole amide compound and application thereof
Publication Date: 2019.01.02 SHENYANG SINOCHEM AGROCHEMICALS R&D CO LTD
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  • EP3075729B1 patent drawing
  • EP3075729B1 patent drawing

AI summary

Dischosed is a pyrazole amide compound of a novel structure as represented by general formula I, wherein, each substituent group is as defined in the specification. The compound of general formula I has good insecticidal activity, and can be used for pest control.