| abstract |
The present invention presents a benzylsulfide derivative of formula (I) or its salt: wherein R1 is a C¿1-6? alkyl group, a C1-6 haloalkyl group, a C2-4 alkenyl group, a cyano group, etc., and each of R?2 and R3¿ is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a C¿1-4? alkyl group, a C1-3 haloalkyl group, etc., R?4¿ is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C¿1-4? alkyl group, etc., A is a hydrazinoaralkyl group or hydrazonoaralkyl group, and n is 0, 1 or 2; a process for its production; and a pesticide containing such a benzylsulfide derivative as an active ingredient. The benzylsufide derivative of the present invention is capable of controlling various pests without adversely affecting crop plants. |