PURPOSE: To obtain a new compound useful as an active ingredient of insect pest controlling agents.
CONSTITUTION: A compound of formula I [X is S or O; R1 is (substituted)phenyl; R2 is (substituted)naphthyll, e.g. 2-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-4-(2-naphthyl)-2- oxazoline. The compound of formula I is obtained by cyclizing a compound of formula II (Y is eliminable group) in the presence of a sulfurizing agent (e.g. phosphorus pentasulfide), as necessary, in a solvent (e.g. water or THF) at 20°C to the boiling point of the solvent. The compound of formula I is effective in controlling insect pests in broad range, e.g. hygienic pests, grain pests, clothes pests or household pests and effective particularly against Aphis gossypii, Tetranychus urtiae, etc.
KISHIMOTO TAKASHI
MATSUDA MICHIHIKO
HATANO RENPEI
YANO MAKIO
IWASA TAKAO