Design,Synthesis, and Biological Activities of Novel 2‐Alkylpyrrole Derivatives

To investigate the alkyl analog of insecticide chlorfenapyr, two series of 2‐alkyl‐4‐bromo‐5‐(trifluoromethyl)pyrrole‐3‐carbonitriles were synthesized with a cycloaddition as the key step. The target products were characterized by ¹H‐NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, or HRMS. The insecticidal, herbicidal, and antifungal activities of the target compounds were evaluated and found that these compounds did not show much insecticidal activity, but compounds 4 , 10 , and 11 had very good fungicidal activities against Alternaria solani and Fusarium oxysporum. Moreover, compound 4 had an outstanding inhibition effect against pigweed.     

新型含N-吡啶基吡唑杂环的邻氨基苯甲酸酯类化合物合成，结构及生物活性研究

设计,合成了8个新的含N-吡啶基吡唑杂环的邻氨基苯甲酸酯类化合物,结构经FTIR, MS, 1H NMR 和元素分析确证,并且采用X-射线衍射分析方法确证了具有较好生物活性的化合物14d的结构。并且对这些化合物进行了杀虫活性测试,结果表明目标化合物在200 µg·mL-1对粘虫 (Mythimna separata Walker)具有一定的杀虫活性,其中14d,14f,14h在1 µg·mL-1对淡色库蚊（Culex pipiens pallens）具有很好的杀幼虫活性。     

Design,Synthesis, Structure‐Activity Relationship and Insecticidal Activities of Trifluoromethyl‐Containing Sulfiliminyl and Sulfoximinyl Phthalic Acid Diamide Structure

Due to a novel mode action, low toxicity to mammals and low residue characteristics, phthalic acid diamides have aroused considerable interests in agricultural chemistry. With introduction of N‐cyano, N‐trifluoroacetyl, N‐carbamoylsulfiliminyl and sulfoximinyl substituents into phthalamides, 12 novel derivatives containing trifluoromethyl moiety were designed and synthesized. All title compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR and high‐resolution mass spectrometry. The preliminary results of biological activity assessment indicated that some title compounds exhibited moderate to good insecticidal activities against oriental armyworm (Pseudaletia separata Walker). In particular, Va gave higher activity against oriental armyworm and diamondback moth. The present work reported that the new trifluoromethylated diamides incorporating N‐trifluoroacetylsulfoximinyl moieties are potential lead compounds for further structure optimization, providing some insight into the relating structure‐activity relationship.     

Design,Synthesis, and Biological Screening of Novel Anthranilic Diamides

Three series of new anthranilic diamide derivatives containing sulfide, N‐cyanomethylsulfilimine, and N‐cyanomethylsulfoximine groups were designed and synthesized by combining the active substructures of anthranilic diamides and sulfoxaflor. The structures of all newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR and ¹H/¹³C‐NMR, and some of them were confirmed by elemental analysis or HRMS too. The synthesized compounds were screened for their insecticidal and fungicidal activities. Bioasssay results indicated that some of the synthesized compounds possessed certain degrees of insecticidal activity against Mythimna separata. However, some compounds exhibited good fungicidal activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.     

Design,Synthesis, and Insecticidal Activity of 1,5‐Diphenyl‐1‐pentanone Analogues

Three series of novel 1,5‐diphenyl‐1‐pentanone derivatives were designed and synthesized. Their structures were characterized by IR, ¹H NMR techniques, and elemental analysis. The insecticidal activities of the new compounds were preliminarily evaluated. The bioassay results indicated that the compounds X11 – X30 displayed better aphicidal activity against Aphis gossypii than compounds X1 – X10 and the lead compound (E)‐1,5‐diphenyl‐1‐penten‐1‐one ( A ). The inhibitory rates of compounds X6 and X29 were 100% against Plutella xylostella (L.) at 600 mg·L^?1. Compounds X12 , X13, X19 , X24, X25 , X26 and X27 showed higher insecticidal activity against Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval) at 600 mg·L^?1 than the lead compound ( A ).     

Design,Synthesis and Biological Activities of Novel Amides (Sulfonamides) Containing N-Pyridylpyrazole

In search of environmentally benign insecticides with high activity, low toxicity and low residual effects, a series of novel amides (sulfonamides) containing N‐pyridylpyrazole were designed and synthesized. Their chemical structures were characterized by ¹H NMR, MS and elemental analysis or HRMS. The bioassay tests indicated that some of these compounds exhibited moderate insecticidal activities against Mythimna separata Walker and Culex pipiens pallens.     

Design,Synthesis and Biological Activities of Novel Benzoyl Hydrazines Containing Pyrazole

In search of environmentally benign compounds with high biological activity, low toxicity and low resistance, 8 novel benzoyl hydrazines containing pyrazole were designed and synthesized. All compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR spectra and HRMS. The preliminary results of biological activity assessment indicated that most of title compounds exhibited certain insecticidal activities against Mythimna separata Walker at 200 mg·L^?1 but excellent fungicidal activities against six fungus at 50 mg·L^?1, which were better than the control.     

Synthesis and Bioactivities Evaluation of Novel Anthranilic Diamides Containing N‐(tert‐Butyl)benzohydrazide Moiety as Potent Ryanodine Receptor Activator

Anthranilic diamides have been proven to be a class of efficacious and safe insecticides targeting ryanodine receptors (RyRs) during the last decade. In order to develop innovative scaffolds with high insecticidal activity, two series of N‐pyridylpyrazole derivatives containing N‐(tert‐butyl)benzohydrazide substructures were designed and synthesized. Their insecticidal activities against oriental armyworm (Mythimna separata) and diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) were evaluated. Preliminary bioassay results revealed that some of the new compounds exhibited good insecticidal activity against the oriental armyworm and diamondback moth. The mode of action of these compounds were verified using calcium‐imaging technique and the results showed that some new compounds could effectively modulate the insect cytosolic Ca²⁺ level, and break the cellular calcium homeostasis, indicating some of these compounds were potent activators of the RyRs.     

Design,Synthesis and Biological Activities of Novel Anthranilic Diamide Insecticide Containing Trifluoroethyl Ether

Two series of novel anthranilic diamide insecticide containing trifluoroethyl ether were designed and synthesized, and their structures were characterized by ¹H NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. The insecticidal activities of the new compounds were evaluated. The results of bioassays indicated that some of these title compounds exhibited excellent insecticidal activities. The insecticidal activities of compounds 19a , 19b , 19d , 19g , 19k and 19m against oriental armyworm at 2.5 mg·kg^?1 were 100%. The larvicidal activities of 19a , 19b , 19c , 19d , 19e , 19g and 19n against diamond‐back moth were 100% at 0.1 mg·kg^?1. Surprisingly, most of them still exhibited perfect insecticidal activity against diamond‐back moth when the concentration was reduced to 0.05 mg·kg^?1, which was higher than the commercialized Chlorantraniliprole.     

Design,Synthesis and Insecticidal Evaluation of Anthranilic Diamides Containing Optically Pure Amino Acid Moiety

Two series of N‐pyridylpyrazolecarboxamide derivatives were designed and synthesized by introducing D‐alanine acid esters and D‐serine acid esters into the skelecton of chlorantraniliprole. The obtained structures were characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, elemental analysis and specific optical rotation analysis. Preliminary bioassays indicated that some compounds displayed excellent insecticidal activities against Mythimna separate and Plutella xylostella in comparison with chlorantraniliprole. In particular, IIq showed excellent insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella with a mortality rate of 90% at 0.01 mg·L^?1. A 3D‐QSAR (CoMSIA) study was performed in order to disclose the insecticidal structure‐activity relationship and indicate the future work. The CoMSIA study demonstrated that large substitutes and electron deficient groups at the 3‐position of pyrazole ring are favorable, the same as a small group near the ester groups of amino acid.     

Synthesis and Insecticidal Evaluation of Novel N‐Pyridylpyrazolecarboxamides Containing Different Substituents in the ortho‐Position

In order to look for novel insecticides containing N‐pyridylpyrazole, ten novel pyrazolecarboxamides containing different ortho‐substituents in the aniline part were synthesized, and their structures were characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and HRMS. The single crystal structure of 10b was determined by X‐ray diffraction. Their evaluated insecticidal activity against oriental armyworm (Mythimna separata) indicated that all the compounds exhibited moderate insecticidal activities.     

Synthesis,Structure and Biological Activities of Novel 2‐(Trifluoromethyl)‐ 6‐arylimidazo[2,1‐b][1,3,4]‐thiadiazole (bis‐)Mannich Base Derivatives Containing Substitutedpiperazine Moiety

A convenient and practicable method for the synthesis of the novel 2‐(trifluoromethyl)‐6‐arylimidazo[2,1‐b][1,3,4]‐thiadiazole (bis‐)Mannich base derivatives containing various substitutedpiperazine motif has been developed based on the fused‐heterocycle intermediate. The new structures were identified through melting points, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, ¹⁹F NMR, elemental analysis (or HRMS) and X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction. The pesticidal bioassays showed that some of compounds exhibited good fungicidal activities against Cercospora arachidicola, Physalospora piricola and Rhizoctonia cereali at 50 mg/L; some of them displayed favourable insecticidal activities against oriental armyworm (Mythimna separata Walker) at 200 mg/L, particularly, Vk and Vm with mortality rate of 75% and 80% respectively, could be considered as new insecticidal lead compounds for further structural optimization.     

Design, Synthesis and Insecticidal Activities of Novel N-Oxalyl Derivatives of Neonicotinoid Compound

Ten novel neonicotinoid derivatives containing N‐oxalyl groups were designed and synthesized, and their structures were characterized by ¹H NMR, MS, IR, elemental analysis and single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. The insecticidal activities of the new compounds were evaluated. The results of bioassays indicated that some of these title compounds exhibited excellent insecticidal activities.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and biological activity of a novel anthranilic diamide insecticide containing allyl ether

In search of environmentally benign insecticides with high activity, low toxicity and low residue, a series of novel anthranilic diamides containing allyl ether were designed and synthesized. All the compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR spectroscopy, HRMS or elemental analysis. The single crystal structure of 18e was determined by X-ray diffraction. The insecticidal activities of the new compounds were evaluated. The results showed that some compounds exhibited excellent insecticidal activities against Lepidoptera pests. Among this series compounds, 18l showed 100 % larvicidal activity against Mythimna separate Walker and Plutella xylostella Linnaeus at the test concentration.     

Design,synthesis, and insecticidal activities of novel diamide derivatives with alpha-amino acid subunits

A series of diamide derivatives containing α-amino acids were designed and synthesized. These compounds were evaluated for their insecticidal activities against Plutella xylostella, Mythimna separate, Myzus persicae, and Tetranychus cinnabarinus. Most of the title compounds containing an l -phenylglycine skeleton were endowed with good activities at the concentration of 500 mg·L⁻¹. Compounds ( R)-A6 showed a potential value for further optimization as an insecticidal lead with the LC₅₀ value of 86.8 mg·L⁻¹.     

Synthesis and Insecticidal Activities of Novel Phthalic Acid Diamides

In order to discover novel insecticides with the new action mode on ryanodine receptor (RyR), a series of novel phthalic acid diamide derivatives were designed and synthesized. All compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR spectra and HRMS. The preliminary results of biological activity assessment indicated that some title compounds exhibited excellent insecticidal activities against Mythimna separata, Spodoptera exigua, and Plutella xylostella. The title compound 3‐nitro‐N‐cyclopropyl‐N′‐[2‐methyl‐4‐(perfluoropropan‐2‐yl)phenyl]phthalamide ( 4a ) was more efficient against diamondback moths than the control (chlorantraniliprole). The effects of some title compounds on intracellular calcium of neurons from the Spodoptera exigua proved that the title compounds were RyR activators.     

Design,Synthesis, and Bioassay of Novel Compounds of Isolongifolenone Oxime Derivatives

A succession of new isolongifolenone oxime derivatives have been designed and synthesized. The structures of these compounds were identified by IR, ¹H‐NMR, ¹³C‐NMR, mass spectra, and elemental analysis. The bioassays of antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal activity were carried out. The in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities were evaluated by the disk diffusion method, and the minimum inhibitory concentration was determined by the microdilution method, while the insecticidal activity was tested by the spraying method or the straw impregnation method. The results of bioassays showed that compound 3f was more active in resisting all the tested bacterial and fungal organisms when compared to the standard drug amoxicillin at the lowest concentration of 31.3 μg/ml. Compound 4 , synthesized by Beckmann rearrangement reaction of isolongifone oxime, exerted moderate insecticidal activity against soybean aphid. Furthermore, compound 3m exhibited more activity in killing armyworms than the standard drug flucycloxuron at the concentration of 0.5 mg/l.     

Design,Synthesis, and Insecticidal Activities of Novel Pyranoside Derivatives Targeting at Potential Second Calcium Channel IP3 Receptor

In order to search for potent and environmental friendly insecticides with new modes of action, a series of pyranoside derivatives mimicking D‐myo‐inositol 1,4,5‐trisphosphate (IP₃) were designed and synthesized according to the bioisosteric approach. The biological assay indicated that most of the new compounds showed moderate to good insecticidal activities against oriental armyworm (Mythimna separata) and diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Especially, compound 5g displayed 80% larvicidal activity against oriental armyworm at 50 mg/L. Meanwhile, 5a showed 100% and 70% larvicidal activities against diamondback moth at 50 and 25 mg/L, respectively. To further explore the mode of action, calcium imaging technique was applied to study the effects of 5a , 5g , and 5i on the intracellular calcium ion concentration ([Ca²⁺]_i) in central neurons isolated from Spodoptera exigua. The results indicated that the tested compounds released stored calcium ions from endoplasmic reticulum.     

Synthesis and Insecticidal Activities of cis‐Configuration Nitenpyram Analogues with Benzoyl Hydrazines

To research on the structure–activity relationships of our designed neonicotinoid compounds, a series of novel cis‐configuration nitenpyram analogues with benzoyl hydrazines were designed and synthesized. The structures of all compounds were confirmed by IR, ¹H NMR, MS, and elemental analysis. Preliminary bioassays indicated that all the analogues exhibited good insecticidal activities against Nilaparvata legen and Aphis medicagini at 500 mg L^?1.     

Synthesis,Insecticidal Assay and Molecular Docking Study of Novel Neonicotinoids N‐Oxide Analogues

Eight novel neonicotinoids N‐oxide analogues were designed and synthesized. All the compounds have been identified by ¹H NMR and HRMS. The N‐oxide analogues exhibit high insecticidal activity against cowpea aphids (Aphis craccivora) at 250 mg·L^?1. The influence of N‐oxide formation on the biological activity was elucidated by computational chemical study, and it indicated that the water bridge hydrogen bonding network was broken due to the influence of the O atom connected with the pyridine ring.