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4a-Substituted avermectin compounds

US4457920A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1982
Grant dateJul 3, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H19/01
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There are disclosed novel avermectin compounds wherein the 4-methyl group is substituted with hydroxy or various groups connected through the hydroxy oxygen atom. The hydroxy compounds are prepared by oxidation of the 4-methyl group and the hydroxy substituents prepared by a substitution process selective for primary alcohols. The compounds have utility as antiparasitic agents and compositions for that use are also disclosed.

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