GB1018460A — Ketone adducts and their use as pesticides

USPTO Abstract

The invention comprises adducts of ketone (I) with RCH2COR1 (wherein R is H or methyl and R1 is alkyl, aryl or acyl) or with an optionally alkyl-substituted cyclopentanone or cyclohexanone. <FORM:1018460/C2/1> <FORM:1018460/C2/2> The adducts apparently contain the structural unit (II)ALSO:A method of combating insect pests comprises applying thereto or to plants or other sites an adduct of ketone (I) with RCH2COR1 (wherein R is H or methyl and R1 is alkyl, aryl or acyl) or with an optionally alkyl-substituted cyclopentanone or cyclohexanone, the adducts apparently <FORM:1018460/A5-A6/1> <FORM:1018460/A5-A6/2> containing the structural unit (II). The adducts may be used without formulation or in the form of a composition with a liquid or solid carrier, e.g. a spray prepared from an emulsifiable or dispersible concentrate or a wettable powder.