Pesticidal bis-organosulfur compounds

US8846569B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• MERIAL INC. · US
• BASF SE

Inventors

• Charles Q. Meng · Alpharetta, US
• Matthias Pohlman · Freinsheim, DE
• Henricus Maria Martinus Bastiaans · Raleigh, US
• Ralph Paulini · Bad Dürkheim, DE
• Sebastian Soergel · Ludwigshafen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 5, 2010
• Grant date: Sep 30, 2014
• Expiry date: Dec 5, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07D231/12
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides bis-organosulfur compounds of formulae (I) and (II) and compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against animal pests, including parasites. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on birds and mammals and for combating pests that damage crops, plants and plant propagation material. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in birds and mammals.