Synthetic approaches towards CGA 293'343: a novel broad-spectrum insecticide

Abstract

Synthetic approaches towards CGA 293'343 (ISO draft common name: thiamethoxam), a novel broad-spectrum insecticide from the class neonicotinoids, are described. 2-Chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole, an important synthetic intermediate, was prepared from five different precursors. Alternatively, CGA 293'343 was prepared via the intermediate 2-benzylmercapto-5-chloromethylthiazole, the synthesis of which is also described. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry