| abstract |
A compound of the formula [I]: <IMAGE> [I] wherein X is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen; DIFFERENCE is any configuration of E-isomer, Z-isomer or a mixture thereof is produced by reacting a compound of the formula [II] <IMAGE> [II] wherein X and DIFFERENCE are as defined above; W is -CN or -COOR; and R is a lower alkyl, with methylamine in the presence of methanol. The compound [I] is useful for an agricultural fungicide. An intermediate used for producing the compound [I] is also disclosed. |