1,4-Disubstituted benzenes as insecticides

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to methods for controlling insects. In particular, it relates to control by the application of certain novel substituted benzenes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to methods for controlling insects. In particular, it relates to control by the application of certain novel substituted benzenes. More particularly, it pertains to 1,4-disubstituted benzene compounds and compositions containing the same which are useful for controlling insects in agricultural crops. Even more particularly, this invention relates 1,4-disubstituted benzene compounds and compositions and their uses as insecticides against a variety of insects, including larvae, such as tobacco budworm.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] It has now been found that certain substituted benzenes, particularly 1,4-disubstituted benzenes, and their agriculturally acceptable salts, are effective as insecticides. These benzenes may be represented by the following formula I:

[0005] in which:

[0006] A is hydrogen; aryl; alkylheterocyclyl; alkenylaminopolycyclyl; alkenylaminoheterocyclyl; alkylaminopolycyclyl; carbonylaminopolycyclyl; and Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0007] where

[0008] n is 0 or 1;

[0009] U is —CH2—, —O—CH2—, oxygen, sulfur, sulfonyl, alkyl, oxyalkyloxy, alkenylamino, cabonylamino and —NR5, where R5 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0010] R2 is aryl; alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; 1-R3; 1-R4; and 2-R4, where:

[0011] R3 is

[0012] where J, L, and W are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, ammo, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, aminoalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, aryloxy, and heterocyclyl;

[0013] R4 is

[0014] where X, Y, and Z are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloaLkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, aryloxy, and heterocyclyl;

[0015] B and D are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl, 2-(Formula III), 3-(Formula III), 5-(Formula III), and 6-(Formula III), where Formula III, n, U, R2, R3, R4, R5, J, L, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined above;

[0016] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1, —N(R6)(R7) or heterocyclyl;

[0017] T is —CH2—, carbonyl, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur;

[0018] m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0019] R1 is —N(R8)(R); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; —N(O)(R14)(R15); —P(O)(R14)(R15); —P(S)(R14)(R15); alkylamino, where the cyclohexyl, aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, alkylamino; where

[0020] R6, R7, R8, R9, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R6)(R7), where

[0021] p is 1 or2; and

[0022] R16 and R17 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl.

[0023] The present invention is also directed to a composition containing an insecticidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I in admixture with at least one agriculturally acceptable extender or adjuvant, wherein A, B, D, and R are as defined above.

[0024] In addition, the present invention relates to a method of controlling insects that comprises applying to locus on crops, such as cotton, vegetables, fruits, where control is desired an insecticidally effective amount of a the above composition.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] In one aspect of the present invention, certain substituted benzenes, particularly 1,4-disubstituted benzenes, and the agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, have now been found to be effective as insecticides. These benzenes may be represented by the following formula I:

[0026] in which:

[0027] A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; aryl; alkylheterocyclyl; alkenylaminopolycyclyl; alkenylaminoheterocyclyl; alkylaminopolycyclyl; carbonylaminopolycyclyl; where the aryl, heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, allyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0028] wherein

[0029] n is 0 or 1;

[0030] U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, —O—CH2—, oxygen, sulfur, sulfonyl, alkyl, oxyalkyloxy, alkenylamino, cabonylamino and —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0031] R2 is selected from aryl; alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the aryl, heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; 1-R3; 1-R4; and 2-R4, wherein:

[0032] R3is

R3

[0033] where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, aminoalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, allylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, aryloxy, and heterocyclyl, where the aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0034] R4 is

[0035] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, aryloxy, and heterocyclyl, where the phenyl, aryl, and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0036] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl, 2-(Formula III), 3-(Formula III), 5-(Formula III), and 6-(Formula III), wherein Formula III, n, U, R2, R3, R4, R5, J, L, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined above;

[0037] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1, —N(6)(R7) or heterocyclyl, where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, alkylaaa, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl, alkylamino; where the aryl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl

[0038] T is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, carbonyl, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur;

[0039] m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0040] R1 is selected from the group consisting of —N(R8)(R9); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; —N(O)(R14)(R15); —P(O)(R14)(R15); —P(S)(R14)(R15); alkylamino, where the cycloalkyl, aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, alkylamino; where

[0041] R6, R7, R8, R9, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0042] p is 1 or 2;

[0043] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl.

[0044] Agriculturally acceptable salts of the 1,4-disubstituted benzenes include, but are not limited to, for example, the salts of hydrochloric acid, sulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, methylbenzenesulfonic acid, phosphoric acid, gluconic, acid, and pamoic acid.

[0045] Some preferred compounds are those in which A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkylaminopolycyclyl; carbonylaminopolycyclyl; where the polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and Formula III, where Formula IIII is

—(CH2)nU—R2

III

[0046] wherein

[0047] n is 0 or 1;

[0048] U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, and —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0049] R2 is selected from aryl, alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the aryl, heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R3, wherein R3 is:

[0050] where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0051] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl;

[0052] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1, where

[0053] T is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur;

[0054] m is 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0055] R1 is —N(R8)(R9), where

[0056] R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0057] p is 1 or 2;

[0058] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

[0059] Some particularly preferred compounds are those in which A is hydrogen or Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0060] wherein

[0061] n is 0 or 1;

[0062] U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, and 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0063] R2 is selected from heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R3, wherein R3 is:

[0064] where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0065] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl;

[0066] T is oxygen or nitrogen

[0067] m is 2, 3, or 4;

[0068] R1 is —N(R8)(R9), where

[0069] R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0070] p is 1 or 2;

[0071] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl.

[0072] Some more particularly preferred compounds are those in which A is Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0073] wherein

[0074] n is 1;

[0075] U is oxygen or —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0076] R2 is 1-R3, wherein R3 is:

[0077] where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0078] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl;

[0079] T is oxygen or nitrogen

[0080] m is 2;

[0081] R1 is —N(R8)(R9), where

[0082] R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0083] p is 1 or 2;

[0084] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl;

[0085] Some yet even more particularly preferred compounds are those in which

[0086] U is oxygen or —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0087] R2 is 1-R3, wherein R3 is:

[0088] where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0089] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, and alkoxy;

[0090] T is oxygen;

[0091] R1 is —N(R8)(R9); where

[0092] R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0093] p is 1 or 2;

[0094] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl;

[0095] Some still yet even more particularly preferred compounds are those in which U is oxygen or —NR5, where R5 is hydrogen; R2 is 1-R3, wherein R3 is:

[0096] where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0097] B and D are hydrogen;

[0098] R1 is —N(8)(R9); where R8and R9 are alkyl.

[0099] In another aspect, the present invention is directed to certain novel 1,4-disubstituted benzenes per se and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof falling within the scope of formula I above. These compounds include, for example, the following novel 1,4-disubstituted benzenes:

[0100] in which:

[0101] A is Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0102] wherein

[0103] n is 1;

[0104] U is oxygen;

[0105] R2 is 1-R3; wherein:

[0106] R3 is

[0107] where J is 2-chloro or 2-fluoro, L is 3-chloro or 5-fluoro, and W is hydrogen or 4-chloro.

[0108] B and D are hydrogen;

[0109] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1, where

[0110] T is oxygen;

[0111] m is 2;

[0112] R1 is —N(R8)(R9), where R8 and R9 are ethyl.

[0113] Additional preferred compounds are those in which A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkylaminopolycyclyl; and carbonylaminopolycyclyl; where the polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0114] wherein

[0115] n is 0 or 1;

[0116] U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, alkyl, oxyalkyloxy, alkenylamino, cabonylamino and 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0117] R2 is selected from aryl; alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the aryl, heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R4, wherein R4 is

[0118] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0119] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl;

[0120] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl; where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl;

[0121] T is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur;

[0122] m is 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0123] R1 is selected from the group consisting of —N(R8)(R9); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; and —N(O)(R14)(R15), where the aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl; where

[0124] R8, R9, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0125] p is 1 or 2;

[0126] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

[0127] Additional particularly preferred compounds are those in which A is hydrogen or Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0128] wherein

[0129] n is 0 or 1;

[0130] U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, and 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0131] R2 is selected from alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R4, wherein R4 is

[0132] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0133] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl;

[0134] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl; where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl;

[0135] T is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur;

[0136] m is 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0137] R1 is selected from the group consisting of —N(R8)(R9); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; and —N(O)(R14)(R15), where the aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl; where

[0138] R8, R9, R10, R13, R14 and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0139] p is 1 or 2;

[0140] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

[0141] Additional more particularly preferred compounds are those in which A is Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0142] wherein

[0143] n is 1;

[0144] U is oxygen or 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0145] R2 is 1-R4, wherein R4 is

[0146] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0147] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl;

[0148] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl; where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl;

[0149] T is oxygen or nitrogen;

[0150] m is 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0151] R1 is selected from the group consisting of —N(R8)(R9); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; and —N(O)(R14)(R15), where the aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl; where

[0152] R8, R9, R2, R13, R14 and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0153] p is 1 or 2;

[0154] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

[0155] Additional yet even more particularly preferred compounds are those in which A is Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0156] wherein

[0157] U is oxygen or 13 NR5, where R5 is hydrogen;

[0158] R2 is 1-R4, wherein R4 is

[0159] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0160] B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl;

[0161] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl; where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl;

[0162] T is oxygen or nitrogen;

[0163] m is 2;

[0164] R1 is —N(R8)(R9) or —N(O)(R4)(R5), where R8, R9, R14, and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0165] p is 1 or 2;

[0166] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

[0167] Additional still yet even more particularly preferred compounds are those in which A is Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0168] wherein

[0169] U is O or 13 NR5, where R5 is hydrogen;

[0170] R2 is selected from 1-R4, wherein R4 is

[0171] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0172] B and D are hydrogen;

[0173] the heterocyclyl is a piperazinyl moiety, where the the piperazinyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl;

[0174] T is oxygen;

[0175] R1 is —N(8)(9) or —N(O)(R14)(R15), where R8, R9, R14, and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, and carbonylamino; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

[0176] Further preferred compounds are those in which A is Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0177] wherein

[0178] U is O;

[0179] R2 is selected from 1-R4, wherein R4 is

[0180] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, allyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0181] R1 is —N(R8)(R9) or —N(O)(R14)(R15), where R8, R9, R14 and R15 are alkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

[0182] In addition to those compounds set forth above, the present invention is also directed to certain novel 1,4-disubstituted benzenes per se and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof falling within the scope of formula I above. These compounds include, for example, the following novel 1,4-disubstituted benzenes:

[0183] in which:

[0184] A is Formula III, where Formula III is

—(CH2)n—U—R2

III

[0185] wherein

[0186] n is 1;

[0187] U is oxygen;.

[0188] R2 is 1-R4; wherein:

[0189] R4 is

[0190] where X is 4-chloro or 5-chloro, Y is 6-chloro or 6-bromo, and Z is hydrogen;

[0191] B and D are hydrogen;

[0192] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or a piperazinyl moiety; where the piperazinyl moiety is substituted with 4-ethyl;

[0193] T is oxygen;

[0194] m is 2;

[0195] R1 is —N(R8)(R9) or —N(O)(R14)(R15), where R8, R9, R14 and R15 are ethyl; and the agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, preferably the hydrochloride salts.

[0196] In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a composition containing an insecticidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, including, without limitation, those compounds disclosed above as being preferred, particularly preferred, and per se novel, in admixture with at least one agriculturally acceptable extender or adjuvant, wherein A, B, D, and R are as defined above.

[0197] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method of controlling insects that comprises applying to locus on crops, such as cotton, vegetables, fruits, where control is desired an insecticidally effective amount of the above compositions.

[0198] Certain intermediates or the present invention are novel. These include compounds of formula XII:

[0199] wherein:

[0200] A is —(CH2)n—U—R2

[0201] wherein

[0202] n is 0 or 1;

[0203] U is —C(O)—, —CH2—, oxygen, or 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0204] R2 is selected from hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, and 1-R4, wherein:

[0205] R4 is

[0206] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0207] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1, where

[0208] T is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur;

[0209] m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0210] R1 is hydrogen, halo, alkyl, or —N(R8)(R9); where R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0211] p is 1 or 2;

[0212] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl.

[0213] Some preferred intermediates are those in which n is 1; U is oxygen; R2 is 1-R4, wherein:

[0214] R4 is

[0215] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0216] T is oxygen or sulfur;

[0217] m is 2; and

[0218] R1 is halo.

[0219] Some particularly preferred intermediates are those in which n is 1; U is —CH2—; R2 is 1-R4, wherein:

[0220] R4 is

[0221] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0222] T is oxygen;

[0223] m is 0; and

[0224] R1 is hydrogen or alkyl.

[0225] Additional preferred intermediates are those in which n is 0; U is —C(O) or —CH2—; R2 is hydrogen, halo or hydroxy; T is oxygen; m is 2; and R1 is —N(R8)(R9), where R8 and R9 are alkyl.

[0226] Additional novel intermediates are compounds of formula UU:

[0227] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloaLkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; T is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur; and R18 is alkyl.

[0228] For the purposes of this invention, as regards to the above substituents, the following definitions apply:

[0229] The terms “alkyl” and “alkoxy”, alone or as part of a larger moiety, include chains of 1 to 14 carbon atoms, preferably straight or branched alkyls of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; while “halogen” or “halo”, alone or as part of a larger moiety, includes chlorine, bromine, fluorine, and iodine atoms. The terms “alkenyl” or “alkynyl”, used alone or as part of a larger moiety, includes straight or branched chains of at least two carbon atoms containing at least one carbon-carbon double or triple bond, preferably upto 12 carbon atoms, more preferably, up to ten carbon atoms, most preferably up to seven c carbon atoms. The term “cycloalkyl” includes rings of three to twelve carbon atoms, preferably rings of three to six carbon atoms. The terms “haloalkyl” and “haloalkoxy”, alone or as part of a larger moiety, include straight or branched chain alkyls of 1 to 14 carbon atoms, preferably lower straight or branched chain alkyls of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced with halogen atoms, as, for example, trifluoromethyl or 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy, respectively. “Aryl” refers to an aromatic ring structure, including fused rings, having 5 to 10 carbon atoms. “Heterocyclyl” refers to an aromatic ring structure, including fused rings, having at least one nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atom. “Amino” refers to compounds of nitrogen that may be considered derived from ammonia and includes primary, secondary and tertiary amines wherein one or more of the hydrogen atoms is replaced with alkyl groups. “THF” refers to tetrahydrofuran, “DMF” refers to N,N-dimethylformamide, “DPAD” refers to 1,1′-(azodicarbonyl)dipiperidine, and “A.T.” refers to ambient temperature.

[0230] The compounds of the present invention were prepared by methods generally known to those skilled in the art. Many of the compounds of the present invention in which R1 is naphthyl were prepared in the manner shown in Schema 1. In Schema 1, a 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde (SM1) was reacted with the appropriately substituted alkyl chloride hydrochloride salt (SM2) in a solvent, for example, DMF or THF, at 0° C. to ambient temperature in the presence of a base, for example, potassium carbonate, to yield the appropriately substituted alkoxy benzaldehyde (BB). The appropriately substituted benzaldehyde (BB) was then reduced in a solvent, for example methanol, with a reducing agent, for example, lithium aluminum hydride, sodium borohydride, or triacetoxyborohydride, to yield the appropriately substituted phenyl alkoxy alcohol (CC). The appropriately substituted phenyl alkoxy alcohol (CC) can also be prepared by reacting the appropriately substituted alkyl chloride hydrochloride salt (SNU) with either the appropriately substituted acid (SM3) or phenyl alcohol (SM4) in a solvent in the presence of a reducing agent as set forth above. The appropriately substituted phenyl alkoxy alcohol (CC) can then be reacted with either p-toluene sulfonyl chloride (SM5) and a base, for example triethylamine, in a solvent to form the appropriately substituted phenyl alkylthio- or alkoxysulfonyl toluene (DD) or sulfonyl chloride in a solvent to form the appropriately substituted phenylalkylthio or phenylalkoxy chloride hydrochloride (EE).

[0231] If necessary, the naphthyl ring can be prepared at this time. In general, the naphthyl ring was prepared via the formation of the appropriate naphthol. The preparation of the naphthol begins by reacting: 1) the appropriately substituted benzaldehyde (SM6) with either sodium hydride and 3-(triphenylphosphino)propanoate hydrochloride in THF and N-N-dimethylsulfoxide (DMF) or with succinic acid, disodium salt and acetic anhydride to form the appropriately substituted phenylbutenoic acid (FF); 2) the appropriately substituted phenyl iodide (SM7) with but-3-ynol, a base, for example, triethylamine, copper iodide and a palladium phosphine complex to yield the appropriately substituted phenylbutynol (GG); 3) the appropriately substituted phenylcarbonylpropanoic acid (SM8) with zinc and mercury (II) chloride in water to form the appropriately substituted phenylbutanoic acid (HH), which can also be preprepared by hydrogenating the appropriately substituted phenylbutenoic acid (FF) or phenylbutynol (GG) in alcohol with palladium on carbon followed by treatment with chromium oxide and sulfuric acid; 4) the appropriately substituted 2-(diethylaminocarbonyl)benzene (SM9) with n-butyllithium followed by prop-2-enylbromide and a dimethylthio-copper chloride complex to yield the appropriately substituted 2-(diethylaminocarbonyl)-3-prop-2-enylbenzene (JJ); or 5) the appropriately substituted benzene (SM10) with oxolan-2-one and aluminium chloride at elevated temperature to form the appropriately substituted trihydronaphthalen-1-one (KK). The trihydronaphthalen-1-one (KK) can also be prepared by reacting the appropriately substituted phenylbutanoic acid (HH) with an acid, for example polyphosphoric acid, or reacting the appropriately substituted 2-(diethylaminocarbonyl)-3-prop-2-enylbenzene (JJ) with methyllithium. The appropriately substituted trihydronaphthalen-1-one (KK) is then reacted with bromine in a solvent, for example methylene chloride, to form the the appropriately substituted 2-bromo-trihydronaphthalen-1-one (LL). The appropriately substituted 2-bromo-trihydronaphthalen-1-one (LL) is then reduced with a reducing agent and lithiumbromide in a solvent, for example, DMF, in the manner described above to form the appropriately substituted naphthol (MM), which is commercially availabe when (MM) is 4-chloronaphthol. The appropriately. substiuted naphthol (MM) was then reacted with either the appropriately substituted benzaldehyde (BB), alcohol (CC), toluene (DD), or hydrochloride (EE) to form the targeted 1-substitutedalkylthio or alkoxy-4-((substituted naphth-1-yl)oxyalkyl)benzene (I), for example, (2-(4-(((4-chloronaphthyl)methoxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine.

[0232] Additional substituents can be added to the naphthol ring by reacting a 6-aminonaphth-1-ol (SM11) with toluene sulfonyl chloride in the manner disclosed above to yield the 6-amino-1-(methylphenylsulfonyloxy)naphthalene (NN). The 6-amino-1-(methylphenylsulfonyloxy)naphthalene (NN) was then reacted with t-butyl nitrite in a solvent, for example at 0° C. followed by a copper (II) halide, for example, copper (II) chloride, to yield the appropriate 6-halo-1-(methylphenylsulfonyloxy)naphthalene (PP). The 6-amino-1-(methylphenylsulfonyloxy)naphthalene (NN) was also reacted with an excess of a copper (II) halide, for example, copper (II) chloride, in a solvent followed by t-butylnitrite in the manner disclosed above to form the appropriate 5,6-dihalo-1-(methylphenylsulfonyloxy)naphthalene (QQ). The appropriately substituted naphthalene (QQ) or (PP) can then reacted with a base, for example, potassium hydroxide, and an alcohol, for example, ethanol, in a mixture of a solvent, for example, THF, and water to yield the appropriately substituted. naphthol (RR), for example 5,6-dichloronaphthol. When the naphthol was a 5,6-dihalonaphthol (RR) it was reacted with either the appropriately substituted benzaldehyde (BB), alcohol (CC), toluene (DD), or hydrochloride (EE) and a borane-pyridine complex under acidic conditions, or a base, for example, sodium hydride or triethylamine, in a solvent, for example DMF, or a phosphine complex, for example n-butylphosphine, and DPAD in a solvent, for example, THF, to form the targeted 1-substitutedalkylthio or alkoxy-4-((5,6-substituted naphth-1-yl)oxyalkyl)benzene (Ia), for example, (2-(4-((5,6-dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine.

[0233] A halo substituent, for example chloro, can be added to the 4-postion of naphthol ring at this time by reacting the appropriately substituted naphthol (MM) or (RR) with a sulfuryl halide, for example, sulfuryl chloride, in a solvent to yield the appropriately substituted 4-halonaphthol (SS). The appropriately substituted 4-halonaphthol (SS) can be reacted either the appropriately substituted benzaldehyde (BB), alcohol (CC), toluene (DD), or hydrochloride (EE) in the manner described above to form the targeted 1-substitutedalkylthio or alkoxy-4-((5,6-substituted naphth-1-yl)oxyalkyl)benzene (Ib), for example, (2-(4-((4,6-dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine.

[0234] As depicted in Schema 2, compounds of the present invention wherein U is nitrogen and n is 1 were prepared by reacting the appropriately substituted benzaldehyde (BB) with the appropriately substituted 1-aminonaphthalene (SM12), for example, 1-amino-4-chloronaphthalene, under acidic conditions to form the appropriately substituted 1-aza-1-naphthyl-2-phenylethene (TT), which was then reduced with a reducing agent in the manner disclosed above to yield the targeted targeted 1-substituted -4-((substituted naphth-1-yl)aminoalkyl)benzene (IV), for example, (2-(4-(((4-chloronaphthyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-ethyl)diethylamine.

[0235] As depicted in Schema 3, compounds of the present invention wherein U is —CH2— and n is 1 were prepared by reacting the appropriately substituted 1-aminonaphthalene (SM12) with the appropriately substituted 4-methylthio-, 4-methoxy-, or 4-methylamino-1-vinylbenzene (SM13) with t-butylnitrite, in a solvent, for example, acetonitrile, in the presence of palladium acetate to form the appropriately substituted 2-(4-methylthio-, 4-methoxy-, or 4-methylaminophenyl)vinylnaphthalene (UU). The vinylnaphthalene was then hydrogenated in a solvent, for example, ethanol, with a palladium on carbon to form the appropriately substituted 2-(4-methylthio-, 4-methoxy-, or 4-methylaminophenyl)ethylnaphthalene (WW). The ethylnaphthalene (WW) was then reacted in solvent, for example methylene chloride, with boron tribromide to form the appropriately substituted 2-(4-thio-, 4-hydroxy-, or 4-aminophenyl)ethylnaphthalene (XX). The ethylnaphthalene (XX) was in turn reacted with the appropriately substituted alkyl chloride hydrochloride salt (SM2) and an excess of a base, for example, potassium carbonate, in solvent, for example, DMF, to form the targeted 1-substituted -4-((substituted naphth-1-yl)ethyl)benzene (V), for example, (2-(4-(((4-chloronaphthyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-ethyl)diethylamine.

[0236] Schema 4 depicts another route in which the compounds of the present invention may be prepared. In Schema 4, the appropriately substituted benzaldehyde (SM3) is reacted with a haloalkylbromide, for example, 1-bromo-2-chloromoethane, to yield the appropriately substituted 4-haloalkoxybenzaldehdye (YY), which in turn is reduced with a reducing agent in an alcohol, for example methanol, in the manner described above to form the appropriately substituted 4-haloalkoxyphenylmethan-1-ol (ZZ). The phenylmethan-1-ol (ZZ) was then reacted at 0° C. to ambient temperature with the appropriately substituted naphthol or phenol (SM14), a phosphine complex, and DPAD in a solvent in the manner described above to yield the corresponding halo-1-(4-substituted naphthyl- or 4-substituted phenyl)oxy)methyl)phenoxy)alkane (AAA), for example, 2-chloro-1-(4-((4-chloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethane. The alcane (AAA) was then reacted with the appropriate substituent, for example, cis-2,6-dimethylpiperidine, and a base in acetonitrile to form the corresponding, 1-(subtituted alkoxy)-4-((4-substituted naphthyl or phenyl)oxy)methyl)benzene (VI), for example 1-(2-(2,6-dimethylpiperidyl)ethoxy)-4-((4-chloronaphthyloxy)methyl)benzene. At this point, the benzene (VI) can optionally be reacted with 3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid in chloroform at 0° C. to form the corresponding 2-(4-substituted naphthyl or phenyl)oxy)methyl)phenoxy)alkyl)alkanone (VII), for example, amino(2-(4-((5,6-dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethyl-1-one Schema 5 illustrates yet another route for preparing the compounds of the present invention wherein R1 is a disubstituted amino. In schema 5, the appropriately substituted (4-hydroxyphenyl)methan-1-ol (SM4) was reacted with a bromomethylisocyanate and a reducing agent, for example potassium carbonate, in a solvent, for example, DMF, in the manner disclosed above to form the corresponding (4-(cyanomethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol (BBB). The methan-1-ol (BBB) was then reacted with sulfinyl chloride in a solvent, for example, chloroform, at 0° C. to form the corresponding 4-(cyanomethoxy)-1-(chloromethyl)benzene (CCC), which was in turn reacted with the appropriately substituted naphthol or phenol (SM14) and a reducing agent, for example, potassium carbonate, in a solvent, for example DMF, in the manner described above to yield the corresponding 1-(((4-substituted naphthyl- or 4-substituted phenyl)oxy)methyl)-4-(cyanomethoxy)benzene (DDD). The 4-(cyanomethoxy)benzene (DDD) was reacted with borane in a solvent, for example, THF, at 0° C. to form the appropriately substituted 1-(((4-substituted naphthyl- or 4-substituted phenyl)oxy)methyl)-4-(aminomethoxy)benzene (EEE). The 4-(aminomethoxy)benzene (EEE) was in turn reacted with the appropriate oxoalkyl chloride, for example, acetyl chloride, in a solvent, for example, pyridine or THF, at 0° C. to yield the corresponding 1-(((4-substituted naphthyl- or 4-substituted phenyl)oxy)methyl)-4-(oxoalkylaminomethoxy)benzene (FFF). The 4-(oxoalkylaminomethoxy)benzene (FFF) was then reacted with borane in a solvent in the manner described above to yield the targeted 1-(((4-substituted naphthyl- or 4-substituted phenyl)oxy)methyl)-4-(alkylaminomethoxy)benzene (VIII). At this point, additional moieties can be optionally added to the amino group by reacting the 4-(alkylaminomethoxy)benzene (VIII) with the appropriate substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or alkoxyalkyl halide and a base, for example, triethylamine, to yield the target 1-(((4-substituted naphthyl- or 4-substituted phenyl)oxy)methyl)-4-((disubstituted amino)methoxy)benzene (IX).

[0237] The present invention is now described in more detail by reference to the following examples, but it should be understood that the invention is not construed as being limited thereto.

EXAMPLE 1

[0238] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of (2-(4-((5,6-dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 223).

[0239] Step A (6-aminonapthyl)((4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)oxy

[0240] A stirred solution of 5.0 grams (0.031 mole) of 6-amino-1-naphthol (available from TCI America, Portland, Oreg.) and 6.1 grams (0.032 mole) of p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (available from Aldrich Chemical Company, Milwaukee, Wis.) in 225 mL of methylene chloride (available from J. T. Baker Inc., Phillipsburg, N.J.) was cooled in an ice bath, and 5.3 grams (0.038 mole) of triethylamine was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was then allowed to warm to ambient temperature where it stirred for about 18 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was washed with three 75 mL portions of water, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 9.1 grams of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0241] Step B (5,6-dichloronapthyl)((4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)oxy

[0242] Under a nitrogen atmosphere, 2.0 grams (0.0064 mole) of (6-aminonapthyl)((4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)oxy was taken up in 6 mL of acetonitrile (available from EM Sciences, Gibbstown, N.J.). The mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for ten minutes and then 5.1 grams (0.038 mole) of copper (II) chloride was added. The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for ten minutes. At the conclusion of this period, the mixture was cooled in an ice bath and 0.85 mL (0.0064 mole) of t-butyl nitrite was added dropwise during a ten minute period. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at 7-8° C. for 1.25 hours. At the conclusion of this period, the reaction mixture was poured into an ice-cold aqueous 10% hydrochloric acid solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with one 25 mL portion of an aqueous solution saturated with sodium chloride, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding about 2.0 grams of crude product. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 1.0 grams of title compound; mp 104-109° C. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0243] Step C 5,6-dichloronaphthol

[0244] To a mixture of 0.85 gram (0.0023 mole) of (5,6-dichloronapthyl)((4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)oxy in 40 mL of ethanol (available from J. T. Baker Inc.) was added 5 mL of tetrahydrofuran (THF, available from Aldrich Chemical Company). The resulting mixture was stirred to effect dissolution and then a solution of 1.3 grams (0.023 mole) of potassium hydroxide (available from VWR Scientific Products, Bridgeport, N.J.) in 40 mL of water was added. Upon completion of addition; the reaction mixture was under reflux for one hour. After this time, most of the solvent was removed under reduced pressure to yield a residue. The residue was extracted with one 20 mL portion of diethyl ether. The extract was acidified to a pH of 5-6 with ice-cold aqueous 5% hydrochloric acid and then extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate extract was washed with an aqueous solution saturated with sodium chloride, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 0.33 gram of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0245] Step D (4-(2-diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol

[0246] A solution of 37.2 grams (0.22 mole) of 2-(diethylamino)ethyl chloride hydrochloride (available from Aldrich Chemical Company), 26.8 grams (0.22 mole) of 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) and 89 grams (0.65 moles) of potassium carbonate (available from VWR Scientific Products) in 1200 mL of N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF, available from EM Sciences) was stirred at ambient temperature for about 18 hours. After this time, the solvent was remove under reduced pressure, yielding a residue. The residue was taken up in water and then extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with one portion of an aqueous 10% sodium hydroxide solution followed by one portion of water and then one portion of an aqueous solution saturated with sodium chloride, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 2.38 grams of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0247] Step E Compound 223

[0248] A stirred solution of 0.33 gram gram (0.0016 mole) of 5,6-dichloronapthol and 0.35 gram (0.0016 mole) of (4-(2-diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol in 15 mL of THF was cooled in an ice bath, and 0.24 mL (0.0017 mole) of tributylphosphine (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) followed by 0.42 gram (0.0017 mole) of 1-1′-(azadicarbomyl)dipiperidine (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) were added. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was allowed to warm to ambient temperature where it stirred for 72 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, and an aqueous solution saturated with sodium chloride was added. The organic layer was separated, dried with magnesium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding about 0.45 gram of crude product. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 0.13 gram of Compound 223. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 2

[0249] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of the hydrochloride salt of (2-(4-((5,6-dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 224).

[0250] Compound 225 (prepared in the manner of Example 1), 0.07 gram (0.00017 mole), was taken up in 1 mL of methylene chloride (available from EM Sciences) and 1 mL of one molar hydrochloric acid in diethyl ether (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) was added. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to yield a solid. The solid was taken up in heptane. The resulting precipitate was collected by vacuum filtration, yielding 0.07 gram of Compound 226; mp 204-206° C. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 3

[0251] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of (2-(4-((6-quinolylamino)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 15).

[0252] Step A 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)benzaldehyde

[0253] A solution of 5.0 grams (0.041 mole) of 4-hydroxybenzaldehdye (available from Aldrich Chemical Company), 8.5 grams (0.049 mole) of 2-diethylaminoethyl chloride hydrochloride (available from Aldrich Chemical Company), and 13.5 grams (0.098 mole) of potassium carbonate (available from J. T. Baker Inc.) in 100 mL of DMF was stirred at ambient temperature for 72 hours. At the conclusion of this period, the reaction mixture was poured into 100 mL of water and extracted with three 50 mL portions of diethyl ether. The combined extracts were washed with one 25 mL portion of water, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 5.1 grams of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0254] Step B Compound 15

[0255] To a stirred solution of 1.0 gram (0.0045 mole) of 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)benzaldehyde and 0.65 gram (0.0045 mole) of 6-aminoquinoline (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in 25 mL of 1,2-dichloroethane (DCE, available from Aldrich Chemical Company)was added 0.3 mL (0.0045 mole) of glacial acetic acid (available from J. T. Baker Inc.) followed by 1.4 grams (0.0068 mole) of sodium triacetoxyborohydride (available from Aldrich Chemical Company). Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for three hours. At the conclusion of this period, 50 mL of 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide was added dropwise. The resulting solution was extracted with three 25 mL portions of diethyl ether. The extracts were combined, washed with one 25 mL portion of an aqueous solution saturated with sodium chloride, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 1.25 grams of a dark brown paste. The dark brown paste was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 0.13 gram of Compound 15. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 4

[0256] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of (2-(4-(((4-chloronaphthyl)amino)methyl)-2-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 263).

[0257] Step A 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde

[0258] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step A, Example 3, using 2.5 grams (0.016 mole) of 4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzaldehdye (available from Lancaster Synthesis Inc., Windham, N.H.), 3.4 grams (0.02 mole) of 2-diethylaminoethyl chloride hydrochloride, and 5.5 grams (0.04 mole) of potassium carbonate in 75 ML of DME. The yield of the title compound was 2.6 grams. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0259] Step B Compound 263

[0260] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step B, Example 3, using 1.0 gram (0.004 mole) of 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde, 0.71 gram (0.004 mole) of 1-amino-4-chloronaphthalene (available from Aldrich Chemical Company), 0.25 mL (0.004 mole) of glacial acetic acid, 1.3 grams (0.006 mole) of sodium triacetoxyborohydride and 50 mL of 1,2-dichloroethane (DCE). The yield of Compound 263 was 0.52 gram. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 5

[0261] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of (2-(4-(((4-chloronaphthyl)methoxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 8).

[0262] Step A (4-(2-diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)metian-1-ol

[0263] A solution of 4.0 grams (0.08 mole) of 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)benzaldehyde (prepared in the manner of Step A, Example 3) and 2.7 grams (0.08 mole) of sodium borohydride (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in 40 mL of methanol (available from J. T. Baker Inc,) was stirred at ambient temperature for about 18 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was quenched with water and extracted with several portions of methylene chloride. The organic extracts were combined, dried with magnesium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 4.1 grams of title compound.

[0264] Step B 4-chloronaphthalenecarbaldehye

[0265] To a stirred solution of 6.7 grams (0.026 mole) of a 1.0 M solution of tin(iv) chloride in dichloromethane (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in 10 mL of methylene chloride was added 3.0 grams (0.026 mole) of ℑ,ℑ-dichloromethyl methyl ether (available from Aldrich Chemical Company). The resulting solution was stirred for one hour at ambient temperature. After this time, a solution of 2.8 mL (0.021 mole) of 4-chloronaphthalene was added. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for about 18 hours. At the conclusion of this period, the reaction mixture was quenched with water, washed with water followed by an aqueous solution saturated with sodium chloride, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding about 2.1 grams of title compound.

[0266] Step C (4-chloronaphthyl)methan-1-ol

[0267] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step C, Example 1, using 2.1 grams (0.01 1 mole) of 4-chloronaphthalenecarbaldehye, 70 mL of methanol, 20 mL of THF, and 2 grams (0.054 mole) of sodium borohydride. This preparation differs in that sodium borohydride was used rather than a solution of potassium hydroxide in water. The yield of the title compouid was 1.9 grams.

[0268] Step D Compound 8

[0269] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step E, Example 1, using 0.5 gram (0.0026 mole) of (4-chloronaphthyl)methan-1-ol, 0.6 gram of (4-(2-diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol, 70 mL of THF, 0.79 mL (0.0031 mole) of tributylphosphine, and 0.73 gram (0.0029 mole) of 1-1′-(azadicarbomyl)dipiperidine. The yield of Compound 8 was 0.3 gram.

EXAMPLE 6

[0270] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of 1-(2-(2,6-dimethylpiperidyl)ethoxy)-4-((4-chloronaphthyloxy)methyl)benzene (Compound 106).

[0271] Step A Mixture of 4-(2-bromoethoxy)benzaldehyde and 4-(2-chloroethoxy)benzaldehyde

[0272] Sodium hydride (60% dispersion in mineral oil, available from Aldrich Chemical Company),4.4 grams (0.11 mole), was washed with three portion of hexane (available from J. T. Baker Inc.) and 200 mL of DMF was added. The resulting mixture was cooled to 0 C and 50 mL (0.6 mole) of 1-bromo-2-chloromoethane (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) followed by 12.2 grams (0.1 mole) 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde were added. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was heated to 40° C. where it stirred for about 72 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was extracted with several portions of ethyl acetate. The organic extracts were combined, dried with magnesium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 7.4 grams of title mixture. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure. This compound was prepared several times in the manner described above.

[0273] Step B Mixture of (4-(2-bromoethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol and (4-(2-chloroethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol

[0274] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step C, Example 1, using 8.7 grams (0.047 mole) of the mixture of 4-(2-bromoethoxy)benzaldehyde and (4-(2-chloroethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol, 400 mL of methanol, and 3.5 grams (0.094 mole) of sodium borohydride. This preparation differs in that no THF was used and sodium borohydride was used rather than a solution of potassium carbonate in water. The yield of the title mixture was 8.4 grams. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0275] Step C. 2-chloro-1-(4-((4-chloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethane

[0276] A stirred solution of 8.4 grams (0.045 mole) of the mixture of (4-(2-bromoethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol and (4-(2-chloroethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol, 8.1 grams (0.045 mole) of 4-chloronaphthol, and 13.7 mL (0.054 mole) of tributylphosphine in 500 mL of THF was cooled in an ice bath and 12.6 grams (0.049 mole) of 1-1′-(azodicarbomyl)dipiperidine was added. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was allowed to warm to ambient temperature where it stirred for 24 hours. After this time, the solvent was reduced under reduce pressure, yielding a solid. The solid was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 15 grams of crude product. The crude product was further purified by column chromatography on silca gel, yielding 6.7 grams of title compound.

[0277] Step D Compound 106

[0278] A stirred mixture of 0.4 grams (0.001 mole) of 2-chloro-1-(4-((4-chloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethane and 5 mL (0.037 mole) of cis-2,6-dimethylpiperidine was heated to just below reflux for about 72 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was analyzed by thin layer chromatography (TLC), which indicated the reaction was incomplete. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and subject to column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 0.2 gram of compound 106. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 7

[0279] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of amino(2-(4-((5,6-dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethyl-1-one (Compound 183).

[0280] (2-(4-((5,6-Dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (prepared in the manner of Example 1), 0.1 gram (0.0003 mole), was taken up in 10 mL of chloroform (available from EM Sciences). The resulting solution was cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath and 0.09 gram (0.0004 mole) of 3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) was added. Upon completion of addition, the resulting mixture was stirred for ten minutes and then the ice bath was removed. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to ambient temperature where it stirred for 35 minutes. At the conclusion of this period, the reaction mixture was poured into a solution of 25 mL of chloroform and 10 mL of aqueous 5% sodium hydroxide. The organic layer was separated, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 0.15 gram of compound 183; mp 81-87° C. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 8

[0281] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of (2-(4-((4,6-dichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 216).

[0282] Step A 4,6-dichloronaphthol

[0283] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step B, Example 1, using 5.0 grams (0.029 mole) of 6-aminonaphthol, 200 mL of acetonitrile, 4 grams (0.03 mole) of copper (II) chloride, and 3.3 grams (0.032 mole) of t-butyl nitrite. The yield of the title compound was 1.4 grams.

[0284] Step B Compound 216

[0285] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step E, Example 1, using 0.4 gram (0.0022 mole) of 4,6-dichloronaphthol, 0.49 gram (0.0022 mole) of (4-(2-diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methan-1-ol, 80 mL of THF, 0.5 gram (0.0025 mole) of tributylphosphine, and 0.55 gram (0.0022 mole) of 1-1′-(azodicarbomyl)dipiperidine. The yield of Compound 216 was 0.3 gram.

EXAMPLE 9

[0286] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of (2-(4-(((4-chloronaphthyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 84).

[0287] A stirred solution of 0.2 gram (0.0001 mole) of 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)benzaldehyde (prepared in the manner of Step A, Example 3), 0.22 gram (0.0001 mole) of 1-amino-4-chloronaphthalene (available from Aldrich Chemical Company), and one drop of p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in 5 mL of toluene was heated at reflux for ten hours. At the conclusion of this period, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding a residue. The residue was taken up in 5 mL of methanol and about 0.2 grams (0.004 mole) of sodium borohydride was added. The resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for about 18 hours. After this time, the mixture was quenched with water and extracted with several portions of diethyl ether. The extracts were combined, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 0.8 gram of Compound 84. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 10

[0288] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of (2-(4-(((4-chloronaphthyl)amino)methyl)phenylthio)ethyl)diethylamine (Compound 71).

[0289] Step A (4-(2-diethylamino)ethylthio)phenyl)methan-1-ol

[0290] Under a nitrogen atmosphere, 0.6 gram (0.017 mole) of lithium aluminum hydride (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) wastaken up in 20 mL of THF. The resulting mixture was stirred to effect dissolution and a solution of one gram (0.007 mole) of 2-mercaptobenzoic acid (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) 10 mL of THF was added. The resulting was stirred for 70 minutes. At the conclusion of this period, the solution was cooled in an ice bath and 10 mL of ethyl acetate was carefully added during a 30 minute period. Upon completion of addition, 5 mL of water followed by 1.3 grams (0.008 mole) of 2-(diethylamino)ethyl chloride hydrochloride was added. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was allowed to warm to ambient temperature where it stirred for about 18 hours. After this time, about 10 mL of aqueous 10% sodium hydroxide followed by an addition 10 mL of ethyl acetate was added. The resulting mixture was filtered. The organic layer of the filtrate was separated from the aqueous layer, washed with an aqueous solution saturated with sodium chloride, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered, yielding 3.32 grams of a yellow liquid. The yellow liquid was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 0.5 gram of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0291] Step B 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethylthio)benzaldehyde

[0292] Under a nitrogen atmosphere, a stirred solution of 0.2 mL (0.003 mole) of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO, available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in 10 mL of methylene chloride of was cooled to −60° C. and 0.2 mL (0.002 mole) of oxalyl chloride (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) was added. The resulting solution was stirred at −60° C. for 15 minutes. At the conclusion of this period, a solution of 0.5 gram (0.002 mole) of (4-(2-diethylamino)ethylthio)phenyl)methan-1-ol in about 20 mL of methylene chloride was added. The mixture was stirred at −60° C. to −40° C. of 30 minutes and 1.5 mL (0.011 mole) of triethylamine was added. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at −40° C. for 1.5 hours. At the conclusion of this period, the reaction mixture was filtered through a silica gel plug. The filter cake was washed with one 150 mL portion of ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 0.2 gram of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0293] Step C Mixture of (2-(4-(2-aza-2-(4-chloronaphthyl)vinyl)phenylthio)ethyl)-diethylamine and Compound 71

[0294] A solution of 0.2 (0.001 mole) of 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethylthio)benzaldehyde, 0.2 gram 6-amino-4-chloronaphthalene, 0.4 gram (0.002 mole) of sodium triacetoxyborohydride and 10 drops of glacial acetic acid in 10 mL of DCE was stirred at ambient temperature for about 18 hours. At the conclusion of this period, 50 mL of 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide followed by 75 mL of ethyl acetate was added. The organic layer was separated from the aqueous layer and filtered through phase separated filter paper, yielding 0.4 gram of crude product. This crude product was combined with 0.1 gram of crude product prepared in a similar experiment to yield a total of 0.5 gram of crude product. The 0.5 gram of crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 0.1 gram of mixture of (2-(4-(2-aza-2-(4-chloronaphthyl)vinyl)phenylthio)ethyl)diethylamine and Compound 71. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0295] Step D Compound 71

[0296] A stirred solution of 0.1 gram (0.0008 mole) of borane-dimethylamine complex (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) and 0.1 gram (0.0003 mole) of the mixture of (2-(4-(2-aza-2-(4-chloronaphthyl)vinyl)phenylthio)ethyl)diethylamine and Compound 71 in 2 mL of glacial acetic acid was heated at 60° C. for three hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was allowed to cool to ambient temperature and 5 ml of ethyl acetate was added. The resulting mixture was washed with an aqueous 10% sodium hydroxide solution. The organic layer was separated from the aqueous layer and filtered through phase separation filter paper, yielding 0.1 gram of an oil. The oil was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 0.1 gram of product. The 0.1 gram of product was combined with 0.1 gram of product from a previous experiment to yield 0.2 gram of Compound 71. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 11

[0297] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of diethyl(2-(4-((2,3,4-trichlorophenoxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)amine (Compound 308).

[0298] Step A (2-(4-chloromethyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine hydrochloride

[0299] Under a nitrogen atmosphere, 2 mL (0.027 mole) of thionyl chloride (available from J. T. Baker Inc.) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of 5.8 grams (0.026 mole) of 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)benzaldehyde prepared in the manner of Step A, Example 3) in 150 mL of methylene chloride. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for about 2.5 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was heated to 50° C. and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure, yielding 7.2 grams of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0300] Step B Compound 308

[0301] A stirred solution of 0.3 gram (0.001 mole) of (2-(4-chloromethyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine hydrochloride, 0.2 gram (0.0009 mole) of 2,3,4-trichlorophenol (available from Aldrich Chemical Company), 0.9 gram (0.003 mole) of cesium carbonate (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) and a catalytic amount of sodium iodide (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in 10 mL of acetone (available from J. T. Baker Inc.) was heated to 60 C for about 18 hours. After this time, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and about 10 mL of methylene chloride was added. The resulting solution was filtered, and the filtrate was filtered through a silica gel pad, yielding 0.2 gram of Compound 308. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 12

[0302] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of diethyl(2-(4-((2,5-difluorophenoxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)amine (Compound 346).

[0303] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step B, Example 11, using 0.3 gram (0.001 mole) of (2-(4-chloromethyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine hydrochloride, 0.1 gram (0.0009 mole) of 2,5-difluorophenol (available from Aldrich Chemical Company), 0.9 gram (0.003 mole) of cesium carbonate and a catalytic amount of sodium iodide in 10 mL of acetone. The yield of Compound 346 was 0.2 gram. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 13

[0304] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of 1,2-dichloro-5-{[4-(4-ethylpiperazinyl)phenyl]methoxy}naphthalene (Compound 355).

[0305] Step A 4-piperazinylbenzonitrile

[0306] Under a nitrogen atmosphere, a stiffed miture of 10.0 grams (0.055 mole) of 4-bromobenzonitrile (available from Aldritch Chemical Company) and 23.7 grams (0.28 mole) of piperazine (available from Aldrithc Chemical Company was heated at 120° C. for about 45 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was taken up in 150 ml of aqueous 10% sodium hydroxide. The resulting solution was extracted with three 50 mL portions of methylene chloride. The combined extracts were washed with one 50 mL portion of an aqueous saturated sodium chloride solution, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 8.6 grams of a green paste. The green paste was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 3.8 grams of a paste. The paste was taken up in 50 mL of diethyl ether. The resulting solution was warned on a rotovap and decanted away from the insoluble paste. The decantate was concentrated, yielding 3.2 grams of the title comound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0307] Step B 4-(4-ethyl)piperazinylbenzonitrile

[0308] Under a nitrogen atmosphere, a stirred solution of 3.16 grams (0.017 mole) of 4-piperazinylbenzonitrile, 2.0 mL (0.025 mole) of iodoethane (available from Aldritch Chemical Company), and 7.1 mL (0.051 mole) of triethylamine in 50 mL of TBF was heated at reflux for about three hours. At the conclusion of this period, the reaction mixture was allowed to cool to ambient temperature and 100 mL of water was added. The resulting solution was extracted with two 50 mL portions of diethyl ether. The combined extracts were washed with 100 mL portion of water, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 3,2 grams of crude product. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, yielding 2.9 grams of tilte compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0309] Step C [4-(4-ethylpiperazinyl)benzaldehyde

[0310] Under a nitrogen atmosphere, a stirred solution of 2.8 grams (0.013 mole) of 4-(4-ethyl)piperazinylbenzonitrile in 35 mL of anhydrous toluene (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) was cooled to −70° C. and 12 mL (0.02 mole) of diisobutylaluminum hydride (1.5M in toluene, available from Aldritch Chemical Company) was added dropwise at a rate to maintain the temperature below −60° C. during about a 15 minute period. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at −60° C. for two hours. At the conclusion of this period, 10 mL of methanol was added dropwise followed by 10 mL of water. The resulting solution was allowed to warm to ambient temperature. Once at the prescribed temperature, 10 mL of methylene chloride was added. The resulting mixture was filtered and the filtrate was transferred to a separatory fimnel. The organic layer was separated from the aqueous layer, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 1.6 grams of an orange paste. The orange pasted was was filtered through a silica gel plug. The filter cake was washed with one 75 mL portion of methylene chloride followed by one 50 mL portion of a 5% methanol/95% methylene chloride solution. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 0.5 gram of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0311] Step D [4-(4-ethylpiperazinyl)phenyl]methan-1-ol

[0312] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step A, Example 5, using 0.4 gram (0.019 mole) of [4-(4-ethylpiperazinyl)benzaldehyde and 0.4 gram (0.01 mole) of sodium borohydride in 40 mL of absolute ethanol (available from J. T. Baker Inc.) The yield of the title compound was 0.3 gram. The NMR Spectrum was consistend with the proposed structure.

[0313] Step E Compound 355

[0314] This compound was prepared in the manner of Step E, Example 1, using 0.23 gram gram (0.0011 mole) of 5,6-dichloronapthol, 0.25 gram (0.0011 mole) of [4-(4-ethylpiperazinyl)phenyl]methan-1-ol, 0.36 mL (0.0014 mole) of tributylphosphine, and 0.35 gram (0.0014 mole) of 1-1′-(azadicarbomyl)dipiperidine in 15 mL of THF. The yield of compound 355 was 0.04 gram. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

EXAMPLE 14

[0315] This example illustrates one protocol for the preparation of 5-{[4-(8-aza-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl)phenyl]methoxy}-1,2-dichloronaphthalene (Compound 362).

[0316] Step A 5-[(4-bromophenyl)methoxy]-1,2-dichloronaphthalene

[0317] A stirred mixture of 4.0 grams (0.019 mole) of 5,6-dichloronapthol in 60 mL of THF was cooled in an ice bath and 1.1 grams (0.023 mole) of Sodium hydride (60% dispersion in mineral oil) was added during a ten minute period. Upon completion of addition, the mixture was stirred for twenty minutes. After this time, a solution of 5.8 grams (0.023 mole) of 4-bromobenzyl bromide (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in 40 mL of THF was added dropwise. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was allowed towarm to ambient temperature where it stirred for seven days. After this time, the reaction mixture was taken up in 100 ml of water. The resulting solution was extracted with two 200 mL portions of diethyl ether. The combined extracts were washed with one 75 mL portion of a 10% aqueous lithium chloride solution, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding the crude product. The crude product was triturated with a mixture of diethyl ether and petroleum ether. The resulting solid was collected by filtration, yielding 5.3 grams of the title comound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0318] Step B Compound 362

[0319] To a 100 mL roundbottom flask was added 0.02 gram (0.00002 mole) of tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium (o) (available from Strem Chemical, Newburyport, Mass.), 0.04 gram (0.00006 mole) of racemic 2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (available from Strem Chemical), and 35 mL of toluene. The resulting mixture was evacuated and then backfilled with nitrogen. This evacuation and backfill procedure was repeated two more times. The resulting mixture was strtred at ambient temperature for 30 minutes. After this time, 0.75 gram (0.002 mole) of 5-[(4-bromophenyl)methoxy]-1,2-dichloronaphthalene, 0.52 gram (0.004 mole) of 4-piperidone ethylene ketal (available from Lancaster Synthesis Inc.), and 0.38 gram (0.004 mole) of sodium t-butoxide (available from Aldrich Chemical Company) were added to the 100 mL round bottom flask. Upon completion of addition, the above set forth evacuation and backfill procedure was repeated three times. The reaction mixture was heated to 80-85° C. were it stirred for 4 to 4.5 hours. After this time, the heating was discontinued and the reaction mixture was stirred for about 18 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was filtered through a celite pad and rinsed with toluene. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure yielding the crude product. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on neutral alumina (deactivated with 6% water), yielding 0.7 gram of title compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

[0320] It is well known to one of ordinary skill in the art that the compounds of formula I of the present invention can contain optically-active and racemic forms. It is also well known in the art that the compounds of formula I may contain stereoisomeric forms and/or exhibit polymorphism. It is to be understood that the present invention encompasses any racemic, optically-active, polymorphic or stereoisomeric form, or mixtures thereof. It should be noted that it is well known in the art how to prepare optically-active forms, for example by resolution of a racemic mixture or by synthesis from optically-active starting materials.

[0321] Representative compounds prepared by the methods exemplified above are listed in Table 1. Characterizig properties are given in Table 2.

Biological Data

[0322] Candidate insecticides are evaluated for activity against the tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens [Fabricius]) in a surface-treated diet test.

[0323] In this test one mL of molten (65-70° C.) wheat germ-based artificial diet is pipetted into each well of a four by six (24 well) multi-well plate (ID#430345-15.5 mm dia.×17.6 mm deep; Corning Costar Corp., One Alewife Center, Cambridge, Mass. 02140). The diet is allowed to cool to ambient temperature before treatment with candidate insecticide.

[0324] For a determination of insecticidal activity, solutions of the candidate insecticides are prepared for testing using a Packard 204DT Multiprobe® Robotic System (Packard Instrument Company, 800 Research Parkway, Meriden, Conn. 06450), in which the robot first dilutes a standard 50 millimolar DMSO solution of candidate insecticide with a 1:1 water/acetone solution (V/V) in a ratio of 1:7 stock solution to water/acetone. The robot subsequently pipettes 40 microliters of the so-prepared solution onto the surface of the diet in each of three wells in the 24 multi-well plate. The process is repeated with solutions of seven other candidate insecticides. Once treated, the contents of the multi-well plate are allowed to dry, leaving 0.25 millimoles of candidate insecticide on the surface of the diet, or a concentration of 0.25 millimolar. Appropriate untreated controls containing only DMSO on the diet surface are also included in this test.

[0325] For evaluations of the insecticidal activity of a candidate insecticide at varying rates of application, the test is established as described above using sub-multiples of the standard 50 millimolar DMSO solution of candidate insecticide. For example, the standard 50 millimolar solution is diluted by the robot with DMSO to give 5, 0.5, 0.05, 0.005, 0.0005 millimolar, or more dilute solutions of the candidate insecticide. In these evaluations there are six replicates of each rate of application placed on the surface of the diet in the 24 multi-well plate, for a total of four rates of application of candidate insecticide in each plate.

[0326] In each well of the test plate is placed one second instar tobacco budworm larvea, each weighing approximately five milligrams. After the larvae are placed in each well, the plate is sealed with clear polyfilm adhesive tape. The tape over each well is perforated to ensure an adequate air supply. The plates are then held in a growth chamber at 25° C. and 60% relative humidity for five days (light 14 hours/day).

[0327] After the five-day exposure period insecticidal activity for each rate of application of candidate insecticide is assessed as percent inhibition of insect weight relative to the weight of insects from untreated controls, and percent mortality when compared to the total number of insects infested.

[0328] The compounds of the present invention were active in the diet test against the tobacco budworm. Over fifteen of the compounds listed in Table 1 exhibited precent growth inhibition values of 70% or greater. Compounds 224, 353, 354,355, 357, 364, 366,367, 368369, 372, and 373-379 exhibited percent growth inhibition values of 80% or greater. Table 3 gives the insecticidal activity data for compounds tested in the diet test.

[0329] For insecticidal application, the active compounds are formulated into insecticidal compositions by admixture in insecticidally effective amount with adjuvants and carriers normally employed in the art for facilitating the dispersion of active ingredients for the particular utility desired, recognizing the fact that the formulation and mode of application of a toxicant may affect the activity of the material in a given application. Thus, for agricultural use the present insecticidal compounds may be formulated as granules of relatively large particle size, as water-soluble or water-dispersible granules, as powdery dusts, as wettable powders, as emulsifiable concentrates, as solutions, or as any of several other known types of formulations, depending on the desired mode of application.

[0330] These insecticidal compositions may be applied either as water-diluted sprays, or dusts, or granules to the areas in which insect control is desired. These formulations may contain as little as 0.1%, 0.2% or 0.5% to as much as 95% or more by weight of active ingredient.

[0331] Dusts are free flowing admixtures of the active ingredients with finely divided solids such as talc, natural clays, kieselguhr, flours such as walnut shell and cottonseed flours, and other organic and inorganic solids which act as dispersants and carriers for the toxicant; these finely divided solids have an average particle size of less than about 50 microns. A typical dust formulation useful herein is one containing 1.0 part or less of the insecticidal compound and 99.0 parts of talc.

[0332] Wettable powders are in the form of finely divided particles which disperse readily in water or other dispersant. The wettable powder is ultimately applied to the locus where insect control is desired either as a dry dust or as an emulsion in water or other liquid. Typical carriers for wettable powders include Fuller's earth, kaolin clays, silicas, and other highly absorbent, readily wet, inorganic diluents. Wettable powders normally are prepared to contain about 5-80% of active ingredient, depending on the absorbency of the carrier, and usually also contain a small amount of a wetting, dispersing, or emulsifying agent to facilitate dispersion. For example, a useful wettable powder formulation contains 80.8 parts of the insecticidal compound, 17.9 parts of Palmetto clay, and 1.0 part of sodium lignosulfonate and 0.3 part of sulfonated aliphatic polyester as wetting agents. By way of illustration, compound 223 was formulated as a 25% wettable powder (25% WP) as follows:

1COMPONENTAMOUNT (wt/wt %)Compound 223 (91% pure)27.5%Diluent5.0%Wetting Agent1.0%Dispersing Agent16.0%UV Stabilizer0.5%Carrier/Diluent50.0%

[0333] Other useful formulations for insecticidal applications are emulsifiable concentrates (ECs) which are homogeneous liquid compositions dispersible in water or other dispersant, and may consist entirely of the insecticidal compound and a liquid or solid emulsifying agent, or may also contain a liquid carrier, such as xylene, heavy aromatic naphthas, isophorone, or other non-volatile organic solvent. For insecticidal application these concentrates are dispersed in water or other liquid carrier, and normally applied as a spray to the area to be treated. The percentage by weight of the essential active ingredient may vary according to the manner in which the composition is to be applied, but in general comprises 0.5 to 95% of active ingredient by weight of the insecticidal composition.

[0334] Flowable formulations are similar to ECs except that the active ingredient is suspended in a liquid carrier, generally water. Flowables, like ECs, may include a small amount of a surfactant, and contain active ingredient in the range of 0.5 to 95%, frequently from 10 to 50%, by weight of the composition. For application, flowables may be diluted in water or other liquid vehicle, and are normally applied as a spray to the area to be treated. Typical wetting, dispersing, or emulsifying agents used in agricultural formulations include, but are not limited to, the alkyl and alkylaryl sulfonates and sulfates and their sodium salts; alkylaryl polyether alcohols; sulfated higher alcohols; polyethylene oxides; sulfonated animal and vegetable oils; sulfonated petroleum oils; fatty acid esters of polyhydric alcohols and the ethylene oxide addition products of such esters; and the addition product of long-chain mercaptans and ethylene oxide. Many other types of useful surface-active agents are available in commerce. The surface-active agents, when used, normally comprise from 1 to 15% by weight of the composition.

[0335] Other useful formulations include suspensions of the active ingredient in a relatively non-volatile solvent such as water, corn oil, kerosene, propylene glycol, or other suitable solvents.

[0336] Still other useful formulations for insecticidal applications include simple solutions of the active ingredient in a solvent in which it is completely soluble at the desired concentration, such as acetone, alkylated naphthalenes, xylene, or other organic solvents. Granular formulations, wherein the toxicant is carried on relatively coarse particles, are of particular utility for aerial distribution or for penetration of cover crop canopy. Pressurized sprays, typically aerosols wherein the active ingredient is dispersed in finely divided form as a result of vaporization of a low boiling dispersant solvent carrier, such as carbon dioxide, propane, or butane, may also be used. Water-soluble or water-dispersible granules are also useful formulations for insecticidal application of the present compounds. Such granular formulations are free-flowing, non-dusty, and readily water-soluble or water-miscible. The soluble or dispersible granular formulations described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,920,442 are useful herein with the present insecticidal compounds. In use by the farmer on the field, the granular formulations, emulsifiable concentrates, flowable concentrates, solutions, etc., may be diluted with water to give a concentration of active ingredient in the range of say 0.1% or 0.2% to 1.5% or 2%.

[0337] The active insecticidal compounds of this invention may be formulated and/or applied with other insecticides, ftmgicides, nematicides, plant growth regulators, fertilizers, or other agricultural chemicals. In using an active compound of this invention, whether formulated alone or with other agricultural chemicals, to control insects, an effective amount and concentration of the active compound is applied to the locus where control is desired. The locus may be, e.g., the insects themselves, plants upon which the insects feed, or the insect habitat. When the locus is the soil, e.g., soil in which agricultural crops have been or will be planted, the composition of the active compound may be applied to and optionally incorporated into the soil. For most applications the effective amount may be as low as, e.g. about 10 to 500 g/ha, preferably about 100 to 250 g/ha.

[0338] In a further embodiment of the present invention, several of the compounds disclosed above have themselves been found to be novel and useful intermediates in the preparation of the 1,4-disubstituted benzene insecticides disclosed and claimed herein.

[0339] Included among these intermediates are those compounds having the formula XII:

[0340] wherein:

[0341] A is —(CH2)n—U—R2

[0342] wherein

[0343] n is 0 or 1;

[0344] U is —C(O)—, —CH2—, oxygen, or —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalllyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl;

[0345] R2 is selected from hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, and 1-R4, wherein:

[0346] R4 is

[0347] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0348] R is —T—(CH2)m—R1, where

[0349] T is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur;

[0350] m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

[0351] R1 is hydrogen, halo, alkyl, or —N(R8)(R9); where R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where

[0352] p is 1 or 2;

[0353] R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl.

[0354] Some preferred intermediates of formula XII are those in which: n is 1; U is oxygen; R2 is 1-R4, wherein:

[0355] R4 is

[0356] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alknyl, haloalkyl, haloaLkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0357] T is oxygen or sulfur;

[0358] m is 2; and

[0359] R1 is halo;

[0360] Additional preferred intermediates of formula XII are those in which n is 1; U is —CH2—; R2 is 1-R4, wherein:

[0361] R4 is

[0362] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy;

[0363] T is oxygen;

[0364] m is 0; and

[0365] R1 is hydrogen or alkyl.

[0366] Preferred intermediates of formula XII also include those compounds in which n is 0; U is —C(O); R2 is hydrogen; T is oxygen; m is 2; and R1 is —N(R8)(R9), where R8 and R9 are alkyl as well as those in which n is 0; U is —CH2—; R2 is halo or hydroxy; T is oxygen; m is 2; and R1 is —N(R8)(R9); where R8 and R9 are alkyl.

[0367] In addition to the compounds set forth above, compounds of formula UU, described generally in Schema 3 above and in greater detail below, have also been found to be novel and useful intermediates in the preparation of the 1,4-disubstituted benzene insecticides disclosed and claimed herein:

[0368] where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; T is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur; and R18 is alkyl.

[0369] While the invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.

2TABLE 1Insecticidal Optionally Substituted Benzenes

Formula I (FI)—T—(CH2)m—R1—(CH2)n—U—R2Formula II (FII)Formula III (FIII)

R3R4Formula IA and D are H; R is FII; T is O; m is 2; R1 is N(C2H5)2Cmpnd No.BnUR2XYZ 12-FIII1N1-R44-ClHH 23-FIII1N1-R44-ClHHFormula IB and D are H; R is FII; T is O; m is 2; R1 is N(C2H5)2Cmpnd No.A 3

Formula IA is FIII; B and D are H; R is FII; T is O; m is 2; R1 is N(C2H5)2; n is 1Cmpnd No.UR2 8O

10O

11O

12O

13N

14N

15N

16N

17N

18N

19N

20N

21O

22O

23O

24O

25O

26O

27O

28O

29O

30O

31O

32O

33O

34O

35O

36O

37O

38N

38O

Formula IA is FIII; B and D are H; n is 1; U is N; R2 is 1-R4; X is 4-Cl; Y and Z are HCmpnd No.R 39—N(C2H5)2 40

Formula IA is FIII; B and D are H; R is FII; T is O; n is 0; R2 is 1-R4; Y and Z are HCmpnd No.mR1UX 430CH3C2H44-Br 440CH3

4-Cl 4511-C6H5—OC2H4O—4-Cl 461

—CH═N—4-Cl 472N(C2H5)2—OC2H4O—4-Cl 482N(C2H5)2

4-Cl 492N(C2H5)2—NHC2H4—4-Cl 502N(C2H5)2OCH24-Cl 51N(C2H5)2O4-Cl 52N(C2H5)2CH24-Cl 53N(C2H5)2SO24-Cl 54N(C2H5)2CO4-Cl 55N(C2H5)2CF24-Cl 56N(C2H5)2—CH(OH)4-Cl 57N(C2H5)2—CH2S—4-Cl 58N(C2H5)2CH2SO4-Cl 59N(C2H5)2CH2SO24-Cl 602—OC2H5—CH2NH—4-ClFormula IA is FIII; B and D are H; R is FII; T is O; m is 1; n is 1; R2 is 1-R4; X is 4-Cl; Y and Z are HCmpnd No.UR1 61O—CH2═C(Cl)2 62N—C(O)O 63N

Formula IA is FIII; B and D are H; R is FII; n is 1; R2 is 1-R4;Cmpnd No.mTUR1XYZ 641ON—CH34-ClHH 651ON—CH2F4-ClHH 661OO

4-ClHH 671OO

4-ClHHHydrochloride Salt 681OO

4-ClHH 691OO

4-ClHH 701OO

4-ClHH 712SN—N(C2H5)24-ClHH 722OCH2—N(C2H5)24-BrHH 732OCH2—N(C2H5)24-ClHH 742ON—N(CH3)2HHH 752ON—N(C2H5)2HHH 762ON

HHH 772ON—N(CH3)24-BrHH 782ON—N(C2H5)24-BrHH 792ON—N(isopropyl)24-BrHH 802ON

4-BrHH 812ON

4-BrHH 822ON—NH(C2H5)4-ClHH 832ON—N(CH3)24-ClHH 842ON—N(C2H5)24-ClHH 852ON—N(C2H5)24-ClHHChloride Salt 862ON—N(C2H5)28-ClHH 872ON—N(isopropyl)24-ClHH 882ON—N(C4H9)24-ClHH 892ON

4-ClHH 902ON

4-ClHH 912ON

4-ClHH 922ON

100

4-ClHH 932ON

101

4-ClHH 943ON—N(CH3)24-ClHH 953ON—N(C4H9)24-ClHH 963ON

102

4-ClHH 974ON—N(C4H9)24-ClHH 982OO

103

4-ClHH 992OO

104

4-ClHH1002OO

105

4-ClHH1012OO

106

4-ClHH1022OO

107

4-ClHH1032OO

108

4-ClHH1042OO

109

4-ClHH1052OO

110

4-ClHH1062OO

111

4-ClHH1072OO

112

4-Cl6-ClH1082OO

113

4-ClHH1092OO

114

4-ClHH1102OO

115

4-ClHH1112OO

116

4-ClHH1122OO

117

4-ClHH1132OO

118

4-ClHH1142OO

119

4-ClHH1152OO

120

4-ClHH1162OO

121

4-ClHH1172OO

122

4-ClHH1182OO

123

4-ClHH1192OO

124

4-ClHH1202OO

125

4-ClHH1212OO

126

4-ClHH1222OO

127

4-ClHH1232OO

128

4-ClHH1242OO

129

4-ClHH1252OO

130

4-ClHH1262OO

131

4-ClHH1272OO

132

4-ClHH1282OO

133

4-ClHH1292OO

134

4-ClHH1302OO

135

4-ClHH1312OO

136

4-ClHH1322OO

137

4-ClHH1332OO

138

4-ClHH1342OO

139

4-ClHH1352OO

140

4-ClHH1362OO

141

4-ClHH1372OO

142

4-ClHH1382OO

143

4-ClHH1392OO

144

4-ClHH1402OO

145

4-ClHH1412OO

146

4-ClHH1422OO

147

5-Cl6-ClH1432OO

148

4-ClHH1442OO

149

4-ClHH1452OO

150

4-ClHH1462OO

151

4-ClHH1472OO

152

4-ClHH1482OO

153

4-ClHH1492OO

154

4-ClHH1502OO

155

4-ClHH1512OO

156

4-ClHH1522OO

157

4-ClHH1532OO

158

4-ClHH1542OO

159

4-ClHH1552OO

160

4-ClHH1562OO

161

4-ClHH1572OO

162

4-ClHH1582OO

163

4-ClHH1592OO

164

4-ClHH1602OO

165

4-ClHH1612OO

166

4-ClHH1622OO

167

4-ClHH1632OO

168

4-ClHH1642OO

169

4-ClHH1652OO

170

4-ClHH1662OO

171

4-ClHH1672OO

172

4-ClHH1682OO

173

4-ClHH1692OO

174

4-ClHH1702OO

175

4-ClHH1712OO

176

4-ClHH1722OO

177

4-ClHH1732OO

178

4-ClHH1742OO

179

4-ClHH1752OO

180

4-ClHH1762OO

181

4-ClHH1772OO—OC4H94-ClHH1782OO—N(C2H5)(OCH3)4-ClHH1792OO—N(C2H5)2(OCH3)4-ClHH1802OO—NHC6H54-ClHH1812OO

182

4-Cl6-ClH1822OO

183

4-Cl6-ClHHydrochloride Salt1832OO

184

5-Cl6-ClH1842OO—NH(C2H5)4-ClHH1852OO—NH(C2H5)4-ClHHHydrochloride Salt1862OO—N(C2H5)22-ClHH1872OO—N(C2H5)23-ClHH1882OO—N(C2H5)24-ClHH1892OO—N(C2H5)24-ClHHChloride Salt1902OO—N(C2H5)(CH3)24-ClHHIodide Salt1912OO—N(CH2CN(C2H5)4-ClHH1922OO—N(C2H5)(CH3)4-ClHH1932OO—N(C2H5)(CH3)4-ClHHHydrochloride Salt1942OO—NHtBu4-ClHH1952OO—N(C3H6)(OC2H5)4-ClHH1962OO—N(CH2CH═CH2)24-ClHH1972OO—NCH2C(OCH3)24-ClHH1982OO—NC3H6OCH34-ClHH1992OO—NC4H94-ClHH2002OO—N(CH3)C2H4CN4-ClHH2012OO—N(C2H5)C4H94-ClHH2022OO—N(C4H9)24-ClHH2032OO—N(isopropyl)24-ClHH2042OO—N(C6H13)24-ClHH2052OO—N(CH3)C17H354-ClHH2062OO—N(C2H5)25-ClHH2072OO—N(C2H5)26-ClHH2082OO—N(C2H5)27-ClHH2092OO—N(C2H5)28-ClHH2102OO—N(C2H5)22-Cl4-ClH2112OO—N(C2H5)22-Cl5-ClH2122OO—N(C2H5)22-Cl6-ClH2132OO—N(C2H5)22-Cl8-ClH2142OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl5-Cl6-Cl2152OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl5-ClH2162OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl6-ClH2172OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl6-ClHChloride Salt2182OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl6-ClHSulfonic Salt2192OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl6-ClHTrifluoroacetic Salt2202OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl6-ClHMethylbenzenesulfonic Salt2212OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl7-ClH2222OO—N(C2H5)24-Cl8-ClH2232OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-ClH2242OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-ClHChloride salt2252OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-ClHPhosphoric salt2262OO—NHtBu5-Cl6-ClH2272OO—N(C2H5)26-Cl8-ClH2282OO—N(C2H5)24-BrHH2292OO—N(C2H5)26-BrHH2302OO—N(C2H5)25-BrHH2312OO—N(C2H5)24-FHH2322OO—N(C2H5)24-CF3HH2332OO—N(C2H5)26-CF3HH2342OO—N(C2H5)24-N3HH2352OO—N(C2H5)24-OCH3HH2362OO—N(C2H5)24-OCH3HHChloride Salt2372OO—N(C2H5)25-OCH3HH2382OO—N(C2H5)24-NO2HH2392OO—N(C2H5)24-CNHH2402OO—N(C2H5)22-CH3HH2412OO—N(C2H5)26-CH3HH2422OO—N(C2H5)2

185

HH2432OO—N(C2H5)2

186

HH2442OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-CF3H2452OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-BrH2462OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-IH2472OO—N(C2H5)25-I6-ClH2482OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-OCF3H2492OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-CNH2502OO—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-NO2H2512OO—N(C2H5)25-CF36-ClH2522OO—N(C2H5)25-OCH36-ClH2532OO—N(C2H5)24-CF36-ClH2542OO

187

5-Cl6-ClH2552OCH2

188

5-Cl6-ClH2562OO

189

5-Cl6-ClH2572OS—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-ClH2582OSO2—N(C2H5)25-Cl6-ClH2593OO—N(C2H5)24-ClHH2604OO—N(C2H5)24-ClHHPlease note that Compound No. 261 is a mixture of Compound 212 and (2-(4-((2,4,6-trichloronaphthyloxy)methyl)phenoxy)ethyl)diethylamine.Formula IA is FIII; R is FII; T is O; m is 2; R1 is —N(C2H5)2; R2 is 1-R4; X is 4-Cl; Y and Z are HCmpnd No.BDnU2622-FH1N2632-OCH3H1N2643-OCH3H1N2653-OCH35-OCH31N2665-(OC2H4N(C2H5)2)H1N2672-ClH1N2683-ClH1N2692-Cl3-Cl1N2702-Cl6-Cl1N2713-Cl5-Cl1N2723-Cl5-Cl0

190

Formula IA and D are H; R is FII; T is O; m is 2; R1 is N(C2H5)2Cmpnd No.BnUR2JLW2735-FIII1N1-R34-ClHH2746-FIII1N1-R34-ClHHFormula IA is FIII; B and D are H; R is FII; T is O; m is 2; n is 1; U is OCmpnd No.R1R2275

191

192

276

193

194

277—N(C2H5)2

195

Formula IA is FIII; B and D are H; R is FII; m is 2; T is O; R1 is —N(C2H5)2; n is 1; R2 is 1-R3;mpnd No.UJLW278NHHH279N2-OCF3HH280N4-OCF3HH281N2-OC6H5HH282N3-OC6H5HH283N2-ClHH284N4-ClHH285N2-Cl3-ClH286N2-Cl3-Cl4-Cl287N2-Cl4-ClH288N2-Cl4-Cl5-Cl289N3-Cl4-ClH290N3-Cl5-ClH291N2-C6H5HH292N2-C6H54-ClH293N3-C6H54-ClH294N2-F3-FH295N2-F3-F4-F296N2-F4-FH297N2-F4-F5-F298N2-CH33-CH3H299N2-CH34-CH3H300N2-OCH34-OCH3H301N2-OCH35-OCH3H302N3-OCH35-OCH3H303O3-OCH35-OCH3H304OHHH305O2-ClHH306O4-ClHH307O2-Cl3-ClH308O2-Cl3-Cl4-Cl309O2-Cl4-ClH310O2-Cl4-Cl5-Cl311O2-Cl5-ClH312O2-Cl6-ClH313O3-Cl4-ClH314O3-Cl5-ClH315O2-Cl4-BrH316O2-Cl6-BrH317O2-Cl5-CH3H318O2-C(CH3)3HH319O3-C(CH3)3HH320O4-C(CH3)3HH321O2-isopropylHH322O4-C3H7HH323O4-OCH3HH324O4-OCF3HH325O2-CNHH326O5-CNHH327O2-NC(O)CH3HH328O2-C(O)OC2H5HH329O4-C(O)CH3HH330O2-C(O)CH33-OCH3H331O2-C(O)CH34-OCH3H332O2-CH34-ClH333O3-CH34-ClH334O2-NO24-ClH335O

196

4-ClH336O

197

4-Cl5-CH3337O2-CH34-CH3H338O2-CH33-CH35-CH3339O2-CH33-CH36-CH3340O2-OCH34-CH3H341O2-Br4-BrH342O2-Br6-BrH343O2-Br4-CH3H344O2-Br4-CH36-Br345O2-F3-FH346O2-F5-FH347O2-F6-FH348O3-F5-FH349O4-F6-FH350O3-F4-F6-F351O3-CF3HH352O2-CF35-CF3HFormula IA is FIII; B and D are H; n is 1; U is O; R2 is 1-R4Cmpnd No.RXYZ353

198

4-ClHH354

199

4-Cl6-ClH355

200

5-Cl6-ClH356

201

5-Cl6-ClH357

202

5-Cl6-BrH360

203

5-Cl6-ClH361

204

5-Cl6-ClH362

205

5-Cl6-ClH363

206

4-Cl6-ClH364

207

5-Cl6-ClH365

208

5-Cl6-ClH366

209

5-Cl6-ClH367

210

5-Cl6-ClH368

211

5-Cl6-ClH369

212

5-Cl6-ClH370

213

5-Cl6-ClH371

214

5-Cl6-ClHFormula IA is FIII; B and D are H; R is FII; T is O; n is 1; R2 is 1-R4; Z is HCmpnd No.mnR1XYU37201

215

5-Cl6-ClO37301

216

5-Cl6-ClO37401

217

4-ClHO37501

218

4-ClHO37611

219

5-Cl6-ClO37711

220

5-Cl6-ClO37811

221

5-Cl6-ClO3792O—N(C2H5)24-ClH—CH2OCH2

[0370]

3

TABLE 2

Characterizing Data

Melting Point/

Cmpd No
Empirical Formula
Physical State

1
C23H27ClN2O
OIL

2
C23H27ClN2O
OIL

3
C20H33N3O3
OIL

4
C23H29ClN2O
OIL

5
C24H30ClN3O2
OIL

6
C24H29ClN2O
OIL

7
C23H25ClN2O2
SOLID

8
C24H28ClNO2
SOLID

9
C22H26N2O2
SOLID

10
C23H25F3N2O2
SOLID

11
C22H25ClN2O2
OIL

12
C22H25FN2O2
OIL

13
C23H28N2O
OIL

14
C22H27N3O
LIQUID

15
C22H27N3O
LIQUID

16
C22H27N3O
SOLID

17
C23H31ClN2O2
OIL

18
C18H24ClN3O
LIQUID

19
C24H32ClN3O2
93-95° C.

20
C23H31ClN2O
OIL

21
C25H27NO3
SOLID

22
C21H25N3O2
OIL

23
C21H24ClN3O2
OIL

24
C13H8F5NO2S

39
C21H23ClN2
OIL

40
C25H30ClN3O
OIL

41
C28H36ClN3O2
FOAM

43
C19H17BrO
OIL

44
C18H15ClN2O2
220° C. >

45
C25H21ClO3
106-107° C.

46
C23H23ClN2O2
OIL

47
C24H28ClNO3
OIL

48
C23H26ClN3O2
210° C. >

49
C25H31ClN2O
OIL

60
C21H22ClNO2
OIL

61
C20H15Cl3O2
SOLID

62
C19H16ClNO3
90-92° C.

63
C23H25ClN2O2
123-125° C.

64
C19H18ClNO
92-93° C.

65
C19H17ClFNO
SOLID

66
C20H17ClN4O2
122-124° C.

67
C19H16ClN4O2.Cl
SOLID

68
C20H17ClN4O2
159-161° C.

69
C21H19ClN4O2
104-106° C.

70
C21H19ClN4O2
SOLID

71
C23H27ClN2S
OIL

72
C24H28BrNO
OIL

73
C24H28ClNO
OIL

74
C21H24N2O
LIQUID

75
C23H28N2O
OIL

76
C23H26N2O2
SOLID

77
C21H23BrN2O
LIQUID

78
C23H27BrN2O
SOLID

79
C25H31BrN2O
SOLID

80
C23H25BrN2O2
SOLID

81
C23H25BrN2O
SOLID

82
C21H23ClN2O
184-187° C.

83
C21H23ClN2O
LIQUID

84
C23H27ClN2O
OIL

85
C23H27ClN2O.ClH

86
C23H27ClN2O
PASTE

87
C25H31ClN2O
SOLID

88
C27H35ClN2O
LIQUID

89
C23H25ClN2O2
SOLID

90
C23H25ClN2O
SOLID

91
C22H23ClN2O3
102-104° C.

92
C24H27ClN2O3
OIL

93
C24H27ClN2O
SOLID

94
C22H25ClN2O
SOLID

95
C28H37ClN2O
LIQUID

96
C24H27ClN2O2
LIQUID

97
C29H39ClN2O
LIQUID

98
C25H27ClO2
LIQUID

99
C25H28ClNO2
SOLID

100
C25H26ClNO2
SOLID

101
C24H26ClNO2
89-90° C.

102
C25H28ClNO2
OIL

103
C25H28ClNO2
OIL

104
C25H28ClNO2
OIL

105
C26H30ClNO2
60-65° C.

106
C26H30ClNO2
OIL

107
C26H29Cl2NO2
OIL

108
C27H30ClNO4
85-87° C.

109
C30H30ClNO2
89-91° C.

110
C31H30ClNO3
112-115° C.

111
C31H32ClNO2
88-91° C.

112
C25H28ClNO2
SOLID

113
C23H25ClN2O2
OIL

114
C26H29ClN2O4
OIL

115
C29H29ClN2O2
OIL

116
C30H29ClN2O3
OIL

117
C30H31ClN2O2
71-73° C.

118
C23H24ClNO2S
OIL

119
C25H28ClNO3
OIL

120
C25H28ClNO3
OIL

121
C28H28ClNO2
LIQUID

122
C26H32ClNO2
88-90° C.

123
C26H32ClNO2
OIL

124
C26H30ClNO2
OIL

125
C26H30ClNO2
OIL

126
C24H26ClNO2
SEMI SOLID

127
C29H35ClN2O2
91-92° C.

128
C28H26ClNO2
SYRUP

129
C29H31ClN2O2
SYRUP

130
C27H23ClF3NO3
SYRUP

131
C23H26ClNO2
58-59° C.

132
C27H32ClNO2
OIL

133
C25H23ClN2O2
OIL

134
C28H28ClNO4
96-98° C.

135
C28H34ClNO2
OIL

136
C27H26ClNO3
95-96° C.

137
C26H23Cl2NO2
87-88° C.

138
C30H37ClN2O2
OIL

139
C27H26ClNO2
OIL

140
C28H34ClNO2
OIL

141
C23H24ClNO2
75-77° C.

142
C23H23Cl2NO2
152-154° C.

143
C27H32ClNO2
OIL

144
C22H22ClNO2S
83-86° C.

145
C28H32ClNO2
OIL

146
C26H30ClNO2
OIL

147
C26H30ClNO2
OIL

148
C26H30ClNO2
OIL

149
C30H27ClN2O2
131-135° C.

150
C23H22ClNO2
OIL

151
C29H27ClN2O2
OIL

152
C30H29ClN2O3
133-136° C.

153
C30H31ClN2O3
OIL

154
C24H24ClNO2
90-91° C.

155
C30H28ClF3N2O2
80-82° C.

156
C29H28ClFN2O2
120-121° C.

157
C31H31ClN2O3
OIL

158
C36H34Cl2N2O2
OIL

159
C27H30ClNO4
OIL

160
C29H35ClN2O3
OIL

161
C30H30ClNO3
123-125° C.

162
C28H28ClN3O2
OIL

163
C27H27ClN2O2
OIL

164
C29H28ClN3O4
164-166° C.

165
C26H31ClN2O2
83-89° C.

166
C25H31ClN2O2
OIL

167
C29H35ClN2O2
135-140° C.

168
C28H32ClNO2
OIL

169
C27H27ClN2O2
OIL

170
C28H28ClNO2
OIL

181
C23H25Cl2NO3
OIL

183
C23H25Cl2NO3
81-87° C.

184
C21H22ClNO2
LIQUID

185
C21H23ClNO2.Cl
201-203° C.

186
C23H26ClNO2
LIQUID

187
C23H26ClNO2
OIL

188
C23H26ClNO2
OIL

189
C23H26ClNO2.ClH
SOLID

190
C23H27ClNO2.I
LIQUID

191
C23H23ClN2O2
LIQUID

192
C22H24ClNO2
SOLID

193
C22H25ClNO2.Cl
SOLID

194
C23H26ClNO2
84-85° C.

195
C24H28ClNO3
SYRUP

196
C25H26ClNO2
OIL

197
C23H26ClNO4
OIL

198
C23H26ClNO3
SEMI-SOLID

199
C23H26ClNO2
138-145° C.

200
C23H23ClN2O2
OIL

201
C25H30ClNO2
OIL

202
C27H34ClNO2
OIL

203
C25H30ClNO2
OIL

204
C31H42ClNO2
OIL

205
C38H56ClNO2
63-64° C.

206
C23H26ClNO2
LIQUID

207
C23H26ClNO2
LIQUID

208
C23H26ClNO2
OIL

209
C23H26ClNO2
LIQUID

210
C23H25Cl2NO2
OIL

211
C23H25Cl2NO2
OIL

213
C23H25Cl2NO2
LIQUID

214
C23H24Cl3NO2
SOLID

215
C23H25Cl2NO2
LIQUID

216
C23H25Cl2NO2
OIL

217
C23H25Cl2NO2.ClH
200° C. >

218
C23H25Cl2NO2.CH4O3S
SOLID

219
C23H25Cl2NO2.C2HF3O2
SOLID

220
C23H25Cl2NO2.C7H8O3S
SOLID

221
C23H25Cl2NO2
PASTE

222
C23H25Cl2NO2
PASTE

223
C23H25Cl2NO2
OIL

224
C23H26Cl2NO2.Cl
204-206° C.

225
C23H25Cl2NO2.H3O4P
SOLID

226
C23H25Cl2NO2
215-217° C.

227
C23H25Cl2NO2
OIL

228
C23H26BrNO2
OIL

229
C23H26BrNO2
SOLID

230
C23H26BrNO2
SOLID

231
C23H26FNO2
SOLID

232
C24H26F3NO2
OIL

233
C24H26F3NO2
COLORLESS OIL

234
C23H28N2O2
OIL

235
C24H29NO3
OIL

236
C24H29NO3.ClH
SOLID

237
C24H29NO3
OIL

238
C23H26N2O4
OIL

239
C24H26N2O2
OIL

240
C24H29NO2
OIL

241
C24H29NO2
SOLID

242
C29H30FNO2
67-71° C.

243
C29H30ClNO3
OIL

259
C24H28ClNO2
LIQUID

260
C25H30ClNO2
LIQUID

261
C23H25Cl2NO2.C23H24Cl3NO2
LIQUID

262
C23H26ClFN2O
LIQUID

263
C24H29ClN2O2
LIQUID

264
C24H29ClN2O2
SOLID

265
C25H31ClN2O3
LIQUID

266
C29H40ClN3O2
LIQUID

267
C23H26Cl2N2O
LIQUID

268
C23H26Cl2N2O
LIQUID

269
C23H25Cl3N2O
SOLID

270
C23H25Cl3N2O
SOLID

271
C23H25Cl3N2O
SOLID

272
C23H23Cl3N2O2
SOLID

273
C19H25ClN2O
LIQUID

274
C19H25ClN2O
LIQUID

275
C20H25ClN2O2
OIL

276
C24H31ClN2O4
OIL

277
C20H26ClNO2
OIL

278
C19H26N2O
OIL

279
C20H25F3N2O2
OIL

280
C20H25F3N2O2
OIL

281
C25H30N2O2
OIL

282
C25H30N2O2
OIL

283
C19H25ClN2O
OIL

284
C19H25ClN2O
OIL

285
C19H24Cl2N2O
OIL

286
C19H23Cl3N2O
OIL

287
C19H24Cl2N2O
OIL

288
C19H23Cl3N2O
OIL

289
C19H24Cl2N2O
OIL

290
C19H24Cl2N2O
OIL

291
C25H30N2O
LIQUID

292
C25H29ClN2O
LIQUID

293
C25H29ClN2O
LIQUID

294
C19H24F2N2O
OIL

295
C19H23F3N2O
OIL

296
C19H24F2N2O
OIL

297
C19H23F3N2O
OIL

298
C21H30N2O
OIL

299
C21H30N2O
OIL

300
C21H30N2O3
OIL

301
C21H30N2O3
OIL

302
C21H30N2O3
OIL

303
C21H29NO4
LIQUID

304
C26H31NO3
SOLID

305
C19H24ClNO2
SOLID

306
C19H24ClNO2
SOLID

307
C19H23Cl2NO2
LIQUID

308
C19H22Cl3NO2
SOLID

309
C19H23Cl2NO2
LIQUID

310
C19H22Cl3NO2
LIQUID

311
C19H23Cl2NO2
LIQUID

312
C19H23Cl2NO2
LIQUID

313
C19H23Cl2NO2
SOLID

314
C19H23Cl2NO2
SEMI-SOLID

315
C19H23BrClNO2
SOLID

316
C19H23BrClNO2
LIQUID

317
C20H26ClNO2
LIQUID

318
C23H33NO2
LIQUID

319
C23H33NO2
SOLID

320
C23H33NO2
LIQUID

321
C22H31NO2
LIQUID

322
C22H31NO2
SOLID

323
C20H27NO3
SOLID

324
C20H24F3NO3
SOLID

325
C20H24N2O2
LIQUID

326
C20H24N2O2
LIQUID

327
C21H28N2O3
SOLID

328
C22H29NO4
SOLID

329
C21H27NO3
LIQUID

330
C22H29NO4
LIQUID

331
C22H29NO4
SOLID

332
C20H26ClNO2
LIQUID

333
C20H26ClNO2
SOLID

334
C19H23ClN2O4
LIQUID

335
C22H25ClN2O3
LIQUID

336
C23H27ClN2O3
LIQUID

337
C21H29NO2
LIQUID

338
C22H31NO2
SOLID

339
C22H31NO2
SOLID

340
C21H29NO3
LIQUID

341
C19H23Br2NO2
SOLID

342
C19H23Br2NO2
LIQUID

343
C20H26Br2NO2
LIQUID

344
C20H25Br2NO2
SOLID

345
C19H23F2NO2
SOLID

346
C19H23F2NO2
LIQUID

347
C19H23F2NO2
LIQUID

348
C19H23F2NO2
LIQUID

349
C19H23F2NO2
LIQUID

350
C19H22F3NO2
LIQUID

351
C20H24F3NO2
LIQUID

352
C21H23F6NO2
LIQUID

353
C23H24ClNO2
SOLID

354
C23H24Cl2N2O
SOLID

355
C23H24Cl2N2O
SOLID

356
C26H28Cl2N2O3
SOLID

357
C23H24BrClN2O
150-151° C.

358
C27H30Cl2N2O
142-145° C.

359
C26H28Cl2N2O
131-133° C.

360
C23H22Cl2N2O
135-137° C.

361
C25H28Cl2N2O
SOLID

363
C24H26Cl2N2O
SOLID

364
C25H28Cl2N2O
SOLID

365
C28H25Cl3N2O
SOLID

366
C21H20Cl2N2O
SOLID

267
C22H22Cl2N2O
SOLID

368
C24H26Cl2N2O
SOLID

369
C24H26Cl2N2O
SOLID

370
C23H23Cl2FN2O
SOLID

371
C27H24Cl2N2O
SOLID

372
C24H27Cl2NO2
OIL

373
C27H31Cl2NO2
OIL

374
C23H24ClNO2
SEMI-SOLID

375
C24H26ClNO2
OIL

376
C24H25Cl2NO2
OIL

377
C25H27Cl2NO2
OIL

378
C23H23Cl2NO2
SOLID

379
C24H28ClNO2
SOLID

[0371]

4

TABLE 3

Insecticidal Activity of 1,4-Disubstituted Benzenes

Incorporated into the Diet (SRTD) of Tobacco Budworm

Rate of
Percent Growth
Percent

Cmpd No.
Application1
Inhibition2
Mortality3

8
4.6
11
—

10
4.6
35
—

20
5.6
12
—

21
5.6
20
—

47
4.6
23
—

49
4.6
16
—

66
4.6
9
—

68
5.6
16
—

72
5.6
23
—

73
5.6
24
—

5.6
20
—

77
5.6
17
—

78
5.6
12
—

5.6
0
—

79
6.6
−4
—

80
5.6
12
—

82
5.6
12
—

84
6.6
−20
—

6.6
34
—

5.6
11
—

85
6.6
20
—

5.6
15
—

87
6.6
−2
—

88
5.6
1
—

89
5.6
12
—

93
6.6
3
—

94
4.6
18
—

99
6.6
6
—

100
6.6
6
—

101
6.6
14
—

102
6.6
7
—

103
5.6
25
—

104
5.6
21
—

105
4.6
24
—

106
6.6
35
—

107
6.6
17
—

111
5.6
1
—

112
5.6
26
—

113
5.6
−3
—

114
5.6
0
—

117
5.6
10
—

118
4.6
6
—

121
4.6
12
—

122
5.6
23
—

123
5.6
30
—

124
5.6
20
—

125
5.6
18
—

126
6.6
14
—

130
6.6
17
—

131
6.6
25
—

132
5.6
27
—

133
4.6
28
—

134
4.6
12
—

135
5.6
24
—

136
4.6
33
—

137
4.6
28
—

138
4.6
27
—

139
4.6
26
—

140
5.6
32
—

141
6.6
24
—

142
6.6
32
—

143
4.6
22
—

144
4.6
20
—

145
5.6
29
—

146
5.6
25
—

147
5.6
33
—

148
5.6
4
—

149
5.6
22
—

150
5.6
12
—

151
5.6
5
—

152
4.6
16
—

153
4.6
19
—

154
6.6
27
—

161
5.6
23
—

163
5.6
24
—

166
5.6
24
—

181
6.6
43
—

183
6.6
28
—

6.6
18
—

184
5.6
43
—

187
4.6
14
—

188
6.6
1
—

6.6
19
—

6.6
−1
—

190
5.6
4
—

191
6.6
6
—

192
6.6
2
—

193
6.6
4
—

194
6.6
19
—

195
5.6
30
—

196
5.6
20
—

197
4.6
43
—

198
5.6
21
—

199
5.6
9
—

200
5.6
19
—

201
5.6
13
—

202
5.6
20
—

203
6.6
14
—

206
6.6
12
—

207
6.6
20
—

209
6.6
17
—

213
4.6
3
—

214
6.6
18
—

215
6.6
8
—

216
6.6
2
—

6.6
1
—

6.6
1
—

6.6
14
—

217
6.6
26
—

6.6
34
—

218
6.6
28
—

219
6.6
16
—

220
6.6
28
—

221
6.6
13
—

222
6.6
24
—

223
6.6
63
—

7.6
3
—

7.6
17
—

224
6.6
81
—

6.6
20
—

6.6
32
—

226
6.6
59
—

227
4.6
7
—

228
6.6
17
—

6.6
5
—

6.6
0
—

229
6.6
14
—

230
6.6
12
—

231
5.6
3
—

232
6.6
25
—

6.6
1
—

233
6.6
17
—

234
5.6
−3
—

236
4.6
14
—

237
5.6
12
—

238
6.6
22
—

239
5.6
5
—

241
5.6
8
—

242
6.6
11
—

243
6.6
10
—

262
4.6
7
—

263
5.6
26
—

264
6.6
19
—

267
4.6
7
—

273
5.6
5
—

290
5.6
1
—

306
4.6
−2
—

308
5.6
18
—

313
4.6
37
—

350
4.6
21
—

353
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
67

5.6
45
—

6.6
21
—

354
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
96
17

6.6
−2
—

355
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
96
17

6.6
−2
—

356
3.6
2
—

4.6
−4
—

357
3.6
100
100

4.6
50
99

5.6
—
15

360
3.6
73
—

4.6
11
—

364
4.6
83
—

5.6
−1
—

365
3.6
28
—

4.6
18
—

366
3.6
82
—

4.6
47
—

5.6
3
—

367
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
98
33

6.6
25
—

368
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
102
50

6.6
36
—

369
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
100
83

6.6
28
—

372
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
100
100

6.6
42
—

373
3.6
100
100

4.6
97
17

5.6
37
—

6.6
−1
—

374
3.6
100
100

4.6
98
50

5.6
41
—

6.6
−1
—

375
3.6
101
100

4.6
85
17

5.6
23
—

376
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
89
—

6.6
22
—

377
3.6
100
100

4.6
99
67

5.6
59
—

6.6
4
—

378
3.6
100
100

4.6
100
100

5.6
101
83

6.6
48
—

379
3.6
86
33

4.6
11
—

FOOTNOTES

1
The rate of application is expressed as the negative log of the molar concentration of the test compound in the diet.

2
Percent growth inhibition is derived from the total weight of the insects (IW) at each rate of application in the test relative to the total weight of insects in an untreated control, % Gr. Inh. = [IW (control) − I (test)/IW (control)] × 100.

3
Percent mortality is derived from the number of dead insects (TD) relative to the total number of insects (TI) used in the test, % Mortality = TD/TI × 100

Claims

1. A compound of formula I:
2. A compound of claim 1 wherein A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkylaminopolycyclyl; carbonylaminopolycyclyl; where the polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein n is 0 or 1; U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, and 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl; R2 is selected from aryl, alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the aryl, heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R3, wherein R3 is: 225where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl; R is —T—(CH2)m—R1, where T is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur; m is 1, 2, 3, or 4; R1 is —N(R8)(R9); where R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where p is 1 or 2; R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
3. A compound of claim 2 wherein A is hydrogen or Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH1)n—U—R2 IIIwherein n is 0 or 1; U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, and 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl; R2 is selected from heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R3, wherein R3 is: 226where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl; T is oxygen or nitrogen m is 2, 3, or 4; R1 is —N(8)(R9); where R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where p is 1 or 2; R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl.
4. A compound of claim 3 wherein A is Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein n is 1; U is oxygen or —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl; R2 is 1-R3, wherein R3 is: 227where J, L, and W are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitrilyl, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxyaminoalkyl; T is oxygen or nitrogen m is 2; R1 is —N(R8)(R9); where R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where p is 1 or 2; R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl;
5. A compound of claim 1 wherein A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; alkylaminopolycyclyl; and carbonylaminopolycyclyl; where the polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein n is 0 or 1; U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, alkyl, oxyalkyloxy, alkenylamino, cabonylamino and —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl; R2 is selected from aryl; alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the aryl, heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloaLkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R4, wherein R4 is 228where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl; R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl, where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl; T is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur; m is 1, 2, 3, or 4; R1 is selected from the group consisting of —N(8)(R9); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; and —N(O)(R14)(R15), where the aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl; where R8, R9, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where p is 1 or 2; R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
6. A compound of claim 5 wherein A is hydrogen or Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein n is 0 or 1; U is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, oxygen, and —NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl; R2 is selected from alkylpolycyclyl; heterocyclyl; polycyclyl; where the heterocyclyl and polycyclyl moieties are optionally substituted with one or more of the following: halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, or aryl; and 1-R4, wherein R4 is 229where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, allynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, allylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl; R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl, where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl; T is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur; m is 1, 2, 3, or 4; R1 is selected from the group consisting of —N(R8)(R9); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; and —N(O)(R14)(R15), where the aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl; where R8, R9, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where p is 1 or 2; R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
7. A compound of claim 6 wherein A is Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein n is 1; U is oxygen or 13 NR5, where R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, sulfonylalkyl, cabonylamino, and carbonylalkyl; R2 is 1-R4, wherein R4 is 230where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl; R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl, where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl; T is oxygen or nitrogen; m is 1, 2, 3, or 4; R1 is selected from the group consisting of —N(R8)(R9); alkyl; aryl; —C(O)N(R12)(R13); oxyalkyl; haloalkyl; heterocyclyl; cycloalkyl; and —N(O)(R14)(R15), where the aryl and heterocyclyl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl; arylcarbonyl; where R8, R9, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where p is 1 or 2; R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
8. A compound of claim 7 wherein A is Formula III, where Formula III is —(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein U is oxygen or 13 NR5, where R5 is hydrogen; R2 is 1-R4, wherein R4 is 231where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, and alkoxyaminoalkyl; R is —T—(CH2)m—R1 or heterocyclyl; where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl; T is oxygen or nitrogen; m is 2; R1 is —N(R8)(R9) or —N(O)(R14)(R15), where R8, R9, R14, and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, carbonylamino, and —(CH2)p—N(R16)(R17), where p is 1 or 2; R16 and R17 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
9. A compound of claim 8 wherein A is Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2IIIwherein U is O or —NR5, where R5 is hydrogen; R2 is selected from 1-R4, wherein R4 is 232where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, allynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are hydrogen; R is —T—(CH2)m—R1; where T is oxygen; R1 is —N(8)(R9) or —N(O)(R14)(R15), where R8, R9, R14, and R15 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acetyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, and carbonylamino; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
10. A compound of claim 9 wherein A is Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein U is O; R2 is selected from 1-R4, wherein R4 is 233where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; R1 is —N(8)(R9) or —N(O)(R14)(R15), where R8, R9, R14 and R15 are alkyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
11. A compound of claim 10 wherein R1 is —N(R8)(R9), X is 4-chloro or 5-chloro, Y is 6-chloro, Z is hydrogen, and R8 and R9 are ethyl.
12. A hydrochloride salt of the compound of claim 11.
13. A compound of claim 10 wherein R1 is —N(O)(R14)(R15), X is 5-chloro, Y is 6-chloro, Z is hydrogen, and R14 and R15 are ethyl.
14. A compound of claim 8 wherein A is Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein U is O; R2 is selected from 1-R4, wherein R4 is 234where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkylthio, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the phenyl and aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; B and D are hydrogen; R is heterocyclyl; where the heterocyclyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
15. A compound of claim 14 wherein A is Formula III, where Formula III is—(CH2)n—U—R2 IIIwherein R2 is selected from 1-R4, wherein R4 is 235where X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, azido, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitrilyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, aryl, and aryloxy, where the aryl moieties may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; R is a piperazinyl moiety; where the piperazinyl moiety may be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, arylcarbonyl, benzyl, allyl, propargyl; and the corresponding agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.
16. A compound of claim 15 wherein the piperazinyl moiety is substituted with 4-ethyl; X is 5-chloro, Y is 6-chloro or 6-bromo, and Z is hydrogen.
17. A composition containing an insecticidally effective amount of a compound of claim 1 in admixture with at least one agriculturally acceptable extender or adjuvant.
18. A method of controlling insects that comprises applying to locus where control is desired an insecticidally effective amount of a composition of claim 17.
19. A compound of formula XII:
20. A compound of formula UU:

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[0001] This is a nonprovisional of Application Nos. 60/229,701 and 60/277,203 filed on Sep. 1, 2000 and Mar. 20, 2001, respectively.

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Parent	09941812	Aug 2001	US
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1,4-Disubstituted benzenes as insecticides

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