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ABSTRACT MACROLIDE COMPOUNDS Compounds are described of formula (1) (1) and salts thereof wherein R1 is a methyl, ethyl or isopropyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom ox a group OR4 (where OR4 is a hydroxyl group or a substituted hydroxyl group having up to 25 carbon atoms) and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, or R2 and R3 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached represent >C=CH2, >C=0 or >C=NOR5 (where R5 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-8 alkyl group and the group >C=NOR5 is in the E configuration). These compounds may be used for controlling insect, acarine, nematode or other pests. |