Claims
- 1. A compound of the general formula: ##STR11## wherein X represents halogen and the CH.sub.2 CX.dbd.CH.sub.2 group is in the 3- or 4-position on the ring with respect to the RCOOCH.sub.2 -- group and wherein R is a group of the formula: ##STR12## where X is CH.sub.3 or halogen.
- 2. A compound according to claim 1 wherein the hydrogens at C.sub.1 and C.sub.3 of the cyclopropane ring are in the cis or in the trans configuration and C.sub.1 on the cyclopropane ring has R configuration.
- 3. A compound according to claim 1 which is 4-(2-chloroallyl)-benzyl 1R,cis-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropane carboxylate.
- 4. An insecticidal composition comprising:
- (a) an insecticidally effective amount of the compound according to claim 1; and
- (b) an inert carrier or diluent.
- 5. A compound according to claim 1 wherein Y is Cl or Y is Br.
- 6. A method of reducing or preventing insect infestation which comprises applying to an insect or to a surface or an environment susceptible to insect infestation an insecticidally effective amount of a compound according to claim 1.
- 7. A compound according to claim 1 wherein the --CH.sub.2 --CX.dbd.CH.sub.2 group is in the 4-position on the ring.
- 8. A compound according to claim 1 wherein X is Cl or Br.
- 9. A compound according to claim 1 wherein Y is Br and X is Br.
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 506,613, filed June 22, 1983, now abandoned.
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