Novel Pyrimidine Compound for Enhanced Pest Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current pest control methods lack effective compounds for controlling pests, as existing pyrimidine compounds do not provide sufficient activity in controlling pest populations.

Innovation Solution

A novel pyrimidine compound of a specific formula, which includes various substituents such as hydrogen, halogens, C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon groups, and aromatic heterocyclic groups, is developed to exhibit pest control activity when used as a pest controlling agent or applied to pest habitats.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing pyrimidine compounds are used for pest control, then the basic pest control function is provided, but the pest control activity is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepest control activityVSAvoideffectiveness against pest populations
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically modifying the chemical structure of pyrimidine compounds through varying substituents at different positions (R1-R8 groups including halogens, hydrocarbons, heterocyclic groups). This structural parameter optimization enhances the biological activity and pest control effectiveness while maintaining the core pyrimidine scaffold.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates composite molecular structures by combining the pyrimidine core with diverse substituent groups (halogen atoms, hydrocarbon chains, alkoxy groups, heterocyclic moieties). These composite structures leverage synergistic effects of different functional groups to achieve superior pest control activity compared to simple pyrimidine compounds.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If novel pyrimidine compounds with enhanced activity are developed, then pest control efficacy is improved, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepest control efficacyVSAvoidmolecular structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The complex molecular structure is segmented into distinct functional modules: the pyrimidine core (providing basic activity), substituent groups at positions 2, 4, 6 (enhancing activity), and various R-groups (fine-tuning properties). This modular segmentation allows systematic optimization of each component to achieve high efficacy while managing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The pyrimidine core structure serves multiple functions: it provides the fundamental biological activity, acts as a scaffold for diverse substituents, and maintains structural stability. This multi-functionality reduces the need for entirely new molecular frameworks, thereby managing complexity while enhancing efficacy.

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

Data Source

PatentUS9089136B2Pyrimidine compound and use thereof for pest control
Publication Date: 2015.07.28 SUMITOMO CHEM CO LTD
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AI summary

A pyrimidine compound of the formula (1): wherein: R1 represents hydrogen, and the like; R2 represents hydrogen, and the like; R3 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more halogens, and the like; R4 and R5 are represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more halogens, and the like; X represents nitrogen, and the like; Y represents nitrogen, and the like; and Z represents oxygen or —NR8— wherein R8 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more halogens, and the like. The compound has a superior activity of controlling pests.