| abstract |
The invention describes novel 3-cyano-4-sulfenylated-5-alkoxy-1-arylpyrazoles of general formula(I) <IMAGE> (I) wherein typically preferred substituents are: R is C1 to C4 alkyl fully substituted by halogen; R1 is C1 to C4 alkyl, C3 to C6 alkenyl and alkynyl or aralkyl (each of which may be optionally substituted), dialkylaminocarbonyl or a group -P(=X)(Oalkyl)(Salkyl) wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R2, R3, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen or halogen; R4 is CF3, OCF3, SCF3, SOCF3, SO2CF3, OCHF2, halogen or alkyl; and n is 0, 1 or 2. The invention further relates to intermediates and processes to make the compounds and to compositions thereof and to methods of control of arthopod (especially insect) nematode, helminth, and protozoan pests. |