Fungicidal and insecticidal substituted-heterocyclacrylic esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl, or represents unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl, PA1 R.sup.2a represents hydrogen, dialkylamino, alkoxy or alkylthio, or represents in each case unsubstituted or substituted aralkyloxy or arylalkylthio, and PA1 R.sup.7 represents one of ##STR2##

The invention relates to new acrylic esters which are substituted by a 
heterocycle, to several processes for their preparation, to their use for 
combating pests, and to new intermediates. 
It is known that certain substituted acrylic esters, such as, for example, 
the compound methyl 3-methoxy-2-(2-methylphenyl)acrylate have fungicidal 
properties (cf., for example, European Patent 178,826). 
It is furthermore known that certain alkoxy acrylic esters which are 
substituted in the 2-position by a 1-indolyl radical are fungicidally 
active (cf. European Patent 274,825). 
However, the effectiveness of these previously known compounds is not 
entirely satisfactory in all fields of application, in particular when low 
application rates and concentrations are used. 
New acrylic esters which are substituted by a heterocycle of the general 
formula (I) have been found, 
##STR3## 
in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl, or represents unsubstituted or 
substituted aralkyl, 
R.sup.2 represents dialkylamino, alkoxy or alkylthio, or represents in each 
case unsubstituted or substituted aralkyloxy or arylalkylthio, 
R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 in each case independently of one another represent 
hydrogen, cyano, halogen or alkyl, 
R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 independently of one another in each case 
represent hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, in each case straight-chain or 
branched alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio, each of which has 1 to 4 carbon 
atoms, or represent alkylidenedioxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, in each 
case straight-chain or branched halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or 
halogenoalkylthio, each of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and 1 to 9 
identical or different halogen atoms, in each case straight-chain or 
branched alkoxycarbonyl or alkoximinoalkyl, each of which has 1 to 4 
carbon atoms in the individual alkyl moieties, cycloalkyl having 3 to 7 
carbon atoms, divalent alkanediyl having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, or aryl, 
aralkyl, aryloxy, arylthio, aralkyloxy or aralkylthio, each of which has 6 
to 10 carbon atoms in the aryl moiety and where appropriate 1 to 4 carbon 
atoms in the straight-chain or branched alkyl moiety and each of which is 
unsubstituted or monosubstituted or polysubstituted in the aryl moiety by 
identical or different substitutents from the series comprising halogen, 
alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or 
halogenoalkylthio, each of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and where 
appropriate 1 to 9 identical or different halogen atoms, or represent 
heteroarylalkyl, heteroaryloxy, heteroarylthio or heteroaryl, each of 
which has 2 to 9 carbon atoms and 1 to 4 identical or different hetero 
atoms-in particular nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulphur-in the heteroaryl 
moiety and where appropriate 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the straight-chain or 
branched alkyl moiety and each of which is optionally monosubstituted or 
polysubstituted in the heteroaryl moiety by identical or different 
substituents from the series comprising halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, 
halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or halogenoalkylthio, each of which has 1 to 
4 carbon atoms and where appropriate 1 to 9 identical or different halogen 
atoms, and 
R.sup.7 represents one of the following groups 
##STR4## 
where R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 in each case independently of one another 
represent hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, 
halogenoalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl or dialkylaminocarbonyl, or represent in 
each case unsubstituted or substituted aryl, aralkyl, aryloxy, arylthio, 
aralkyloxy, aralkylthio, hetaryl, hetaryloxy or hetarylthio. 
The compounds of the formula (I) can be present as geometric isomers or 
mixtures of isomers of various compositions. The invention covers the pure 
isomers as well as the mixtures of isomers. 
It has furthermore been found that the new acrylic esters which are 
substituted by a heterocycle, of the general formula (I) 
##STR5## 
in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.8 has the abovementioned meanings are obtained 
by one of the processes described below: 
a) substituted acrylic esters of the general formula 
##STR6## 
in which R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 
have the abovementioned meanings and 
R.sup.2-1 represents alkoxy or unsubstituted or substituted aralkyloxy, 
are obtained when hydroxyacrylic esters or alkali metal salts thereof of 
the formula (II) 
##STR7## 
in which M represents hydrogen or an alkali metal cation and 
R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 have the 
abovementioned meanings, 
are reacted with alkylating agents of the formula (III) 
EQU R.sup.11 -E.sup.1 (III) 
in which 
R.sup.11 represents alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl and 
E.sup.1 represents an electron-attracting leaving group, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate in the 
presence of a reaction auxiliary; 
b) substituted acrylic esters of the general formula (Ib) 
##STR8## 
in which R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 
have the abovementioned meanings and 
R.sup.2-2 represents dialkylamino, 
are obtained when substituted acetic esters of the formula (IV) 
##STR9## 
in which R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 
have the abovementioned meanings, 
are reacted with formamides of the formula (Va) 
##STR10## 
in which R.sup.2-2 has the abovementioned meaning, 
or with formamide derivatives of the formula (Vb) 
##STR11## 
in which R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 independently of one another represent 
alkoxy or dialkylamino and 
R.sup.2-2 has the abovementioned meaning, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent; 
c) substituted acrylic esters of the formula (Ic) 
##STR12## 
in which R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 
have the abovementioned meanings and 
R.sup.2-3 represents alkylthio or unsubstituted or substituted aralkylthio, 
are obtained when ketocarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (VI) 
##STR13## 
in which R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 
have the abovementioned meanings, 
are reacted with organometal compounds of the formula (VII) 
##STR14## 
in which R.sup.2-3 has the abovementioned meaning, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent; 
d) substituted acrylic esters of the formula (Ic) are furthermore obtained 
when substituted acrylic esters of the formula (VIII) 
##STR15## 
in which R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 
have the abovementioned meanings and 
E.sup.2 represents an electron-attracting leaving group, 
are reacted with thiols of the formula (IX) 
EQU R.sup.2-3 -H (IX) 
in which 
R.sup.2-3 has the abovementioned meaning, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate in the 
presence of a reaction auxiliary. 
Finally, it has been found that the new acrylic esters and also the acetic 
esters which are substituted on the heterocycle of the general formula (I) 
or formula (IV) repespectively have a good action against pests. 
Surprisingly, the substituted acrylic esters of the general formula (I) 
according to the invention have an insecticidal action and a considerably 
better fungicidal effectiveness than the acrylic esters known from the 
prior art, such as, for example, the compound methyl 
3-methoxy-2-(2-methylphenyl)-acrylate, which are compounds of a similar 
structure and similar type of action. 
Formula (I) provides a general definition of the new acrylic esters which 
are substituted on the heterocycle according to the invention. Unless 
otherwise defined, preferred substituents or ranges of the radicals listed 
in this formula and the formulae mentioned below are illustrated in the 
following text: 
Alkyl in the definitions of R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, 
R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 in the general formulae represents 
straight-chain or branched alkyl having preferably 1 to 8, particularly 
preferably 1 to 6 and in particular 1 to 4, carbon atoms. The following 
may be mentioned by way of example and as being preferred: methyl, ethyl, 
n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, 
i-pentyl, t-pentyl and n-hexyl. 
Dialkyl in the definition of R.sup.2 or in combinations such as 
dialkylaminocarbonyl in the definition of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 represents 
an amino group having 2 alkyl groups which can in each case be 
straight-chain or branched and identical or different and which contain 
preferably in each case 1 to 6, in particular 1 to 4, carbon atoms, 
methyl, ethyl, n- and i-propyl being mentioned. 
Dimethylamino, diethylamino, di-n-propylamino and di-i-propylamino may be 
mentioned by way of example as being preferred. 
The term unsubstituted or substituted aryl in the definition of R.sup.5, 
R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 in the general formulae is to be 
understood as meaning aryl having preferably 6 to 10 carbon atoms in the 
aryl moiety. Unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or naphthyl, in 
particular phenyl, may be mentioned by way of example and as being 
preferred. 
Unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl in the definitions of R.sup.1, 
R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 preferably contains 1 to 
6, in particular 1 to 4, carbon atoms in the straight-chain or branched 
alkyl moiety and preferably phenyl as the aryl moiety. Aralkyl groups 
which may be mentioned by way of example and as being preferred are benzyl 
and phenethyl. 
In general, heteroaryl in the definition of R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, 
R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 represents a 5- to 6-membered ring which contains 1 
to 4, preferably 1 to 3, identical or different hetero atoms. Hetero atoms 
which may preferably be mentioned are oxygen, sulphur and nitrogen; the 
following may be mentioned by way of example and as being preferred: 
pyrimidinyl, pyrrolyl, isothiazolyl, oxazolyl, pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, 
pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl and pyrazolyl. 
The term alkoxy in the definition of R.sup.2, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, 
R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 in the general formulae is understood as meaning 
straight-chain or branched alkoxy having preferably 1 to 6, in particular 
1 to 4, carbon atoms. The following may be mentioned by way of example and 
as being preferred: methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy as well as their 
isomers, i-propoxy, i-, s- and t-butoxy. 
Halogen in the definitions R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, 
R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, 
preferably fluorine, chlorine and bromine, particularly preferably 
fluorine and chlorine. 
In combinations such as alkoximinoalkyl, alkyl in the definitions R.sup.5, 
R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 represents straight-chain or branched alkyl, 
preferably having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with methyl, ethyl and t-butyl 
being very particularly preferred. The enumeration given by way of example 
corresponds to the one further above. 
Alkylthio in the definitions R.sup.2, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 
and R.sup.10 represents straight-chain or branched alkylthio having 
preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example it is understood as meaning 
the following groups: methylthio ethylthio, propylthio, butylthio and 
pentylthio as well as their isomers, such as, for example, i-propylthio, 
i-, s- and t-butylthio, 1-methyl-butylthio, 2-methyl-butylthio and 
3-methyl-butylthio. Preferred alkylthio radicals contain 1 to 4 carbon 
atoms. Methylthio, ethylthio, n-, i-, s-propylthio and n-, i-, s- and 
t-butylthio are particularly preferred. 
Halogenoalkyl and halogenoalkoxy in the definitions of R.sup.5, R.sup.6, 
R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 represent straight-chain or branched 
halogenoalkyl or halogenoalkoxy having in each case 1 to 6, in particular 
1 to 4, carbon atoms, particularly preferably having 1 or 2 carbon atoms 
and in each case 1 to 13, in particular 1 to 9, preferably 1 to 5, 
identical or different halogen atoms as defined under halogen; the 
following may be mentioned by way of example and as being preferred: 
fluoromethyl, chloromethyl, bromomethyl, fluoroethyl, chloroethyl, 
bromoethyl, fluoro-n-propyl, chloro-n-propyl, difluoromethyl, 
trifluoromethyl, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, difluoroethyl, 
trifluoroethyl, trichloroethyl, chlorodifluoromethyl, 
trifluorochloroethyl, chlorobutyl, fluorobutyl, fluoromethoxy, 
chloromethoxy, bromomethoxy, fluoroethoxy, chloroethoxy, bromoethoxy, 
fluoropropoxy, chloropropoxy, bromopropoxy, fluorobutoxy, chlorobutoxy, 
fluoro-i-propoxy, chloro-i-propoxy, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, 
dichloromethoxy, trichloromethoxy, difluoroethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, 
tetrafluoroethoxy, trichloroethoxy, chlorodifluoromethoxy and 
trifluorochloroethoxy. 
Halogenoalkylthio in the definitions of R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 
represents straight-chain or branched halogenoalkylthio having in each 
case 1 to 4 carbon atoms, particularly preferably having 1 or 2 carbon 
atoms and in each case 1 to 9, preferably 1 to 5, indentical or different 
halogen atoms as defined under halogen; the following may be mentioned by 
way of example and as being preferred: fluoromethylthio, chloromethylthio, 
bromomethylthio, fluoroethylthio, chloroethylthio, bromoethylthio, 
fluoropropylthio, chloropropylthio, bromopropylthio, fluorobutylthio, 
chlorobutylthio, bromobutylthio, fluoro-i-propylthio, chloro-i-propylthio, 
difluoromethylthio, trifluoromethylthio, dichloromethylthio, 
trichloromethylthio, difluoroethylthio, trifluoroethylthio, 
tetrafluoroethylthio, trichloroethylthio, chlorodifluoromethylthio and 
trifluorochloroethylthio. 
Alkoxycarbonyl in the definitions R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and 
R.sup.10 represents straight-chain or branched alkoxycarbonyl having 1 to 
6, in particular 1 to 4, preferably 1 or 2, carbon atoms in the alkoxy 
radical; the following may be mentioned by way of example and as being 
preferred: methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, n-propoxycarbonyl, 
i-propoxycarbonyl, n-, i-, s- and t-butoxycarbonyl. 
Cycloalkyl in the definitions R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 represents 
cycloalkyl having preferably 3 to 7, in particular 3, 5 or 6, carbon 
atoms. Unsubstituted or substituted cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl and 
cyclohexyl may be mentioned by way of example and as being preferred. 
Unsubstituted or substituted aryloxy and arylthio in the definitions of 
R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 in the general formulae 
represent aryl having preferably 6 to 10 carbon atoms in the aryl moiety. 
Unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy or phenylthio, in particular phenoxy, 
may be mentioned as being preferred. 
In the definitions R.sup.2, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and 
R.sup.10, unsubstituted or substituted aralkyloxy or aralkylthio contain 
preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the straight-chain or branched alkyl 
moiety and preferably phenyl as the aryl moiety. Preferred aralkyl groups 
which may be mentioned are benzyl and phenethyl. 
In the definition of R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10, 
heteroarylalkyl, heteroaryloxy and heteroarylthio generally represent a 5- 
to 6-membered ring which contains one or more hetero atoms, preferably 1 
to 3, in particular 1 or 2, identical or different hetero atoms. Hetero 
atoms which may be mentioned as preferred are oxygen, sulphur and 
nitrogen; the following may be mentioned by way of example and as being 
preferred: pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, isoxazolyl, 
thiazolyl, pyridylmethyl, thienylmethyl, furylmethyl, furylmethyl, 
pyridyloxy, thienyloxy, furyloxy, pyridazinyloxy, pyrazinyloxy, 
isoxazolyloxy, thiazolyloxy, pyridylmethyloxy, thienylmethyloxy, 
furylmethyloxy, pyridylthio, thienylthio, furylthio, pyridazinylthio, 
pyrazinylthio, isoxazolylthio, thiazolylthio, pyridylmethylthio, 
thienylmethylthio and furylmethylthio. 
The substituents for the aryl radicals as such or in combinations such as 
arylalkyl, aryloxy, arylthio, aralkyloxy, aralkylthio, and for the 
heterocyclic rings, such as heteroarylalkyl and heteroaryl, have the 
meanings given hereinbelow. 
Halogen as a substituent generally represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine 
and iodine, preferably fluorine, chlorine and bromine, particularly 
preferably fluorine and chlorine. 
Alkyl as a substituent or in combinations such as alkoximinoalkyl generally 
represents straight-chain or branched alkyl, preferably having 1 to 6, 
particularly preferably having 1 to 4, carbon atoms with methyl, ethyl, 
i-propyl and t-butyl being very particularly preferred. The enumeration 
given by way of example corresponds to that further above. 
Alkoxy as a substituent or in combinations such as alkoximinoalkyl 
generally represents straight-chain or branched alkoxy having 1 to 6, 
particularly preferably 1 to 3, carbon atoms per alkyl radical; the 
following may be mentioned by way of example and as being preferred: 
methoxy, ethoxy and n- and i-propoxy. 
Alkylthio as a substituent in the radicals generally represents 
straight-chain or branched alkylthio having preferably 1 to 6 carbon 
atoms, for example it is understood as meaning the following groups: 
methylthio, ethylthio, propylthio, butylthio and pentylthio as well as 
their isomers, such as, for example, i-propylthio, i-, s- and t-butylthio, 
1-methyl-butylthio, 2-methyl-butylthio and 3-methyl-butylthio. Preferred 
alkylthio radicals contain 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Methylthio, ethylthio, n-, 
i-, s-propylthio and n-, i-, s- and t-butylthio are particularly 
preferred. 
Halogenoalkyl and halogenoalkoxy as substituents in the radicals generally 
represent straight-chain or branched halogenoalkyl or halogenoalkoxy, each 
of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 or 2 carbon 
atoms, and in each case 1 to 9, preferably 1 to 5, identical or different 
halogen atoms as defined under halogen; the following may be mentioned by 
way of example: fluoromethyl, chloromethyl, bromomethyl, fluoroethyl, 
chloroethyl, bromoethyl, fluoro-n-propyl, chloro-n-propyl, difluoromethyl, 
trifluoromethyl, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, difluoroethyl, 
trifluoroethyl, trichloroethyl, chlorodifluoromethyl, 
trifluorochloroethyl, chlorobutyl, fluorobutyl, fluoromethoxy, 
chloromethoxy, bromomethoxy, fluoroethoxy, chloroethoxy, bromoethoxy, 
fluoropropoxy, chloropropoxy, bromopropoxy, fluorobutoxy, chlorobutoxy, 
fluoro-i-propoxy, chloro-i-propoxy, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, 
dichloromethoxy, trichloromethoxy, difluoroethoxy, trifluoroethoxy, 
tetrafluoroethoxy, trichloroethoxy, chlorodifluoromethoxy and 
trifluorochloroethoxy. 
Halogenoalkylthio as a substituent in the radicals generally represents 
straight-chain or branched halogenoalkylthio, each of which has 1 to 4 
carbon atoms, particularly preferably 1 to 2 carbon atoms, and in each 
case 1 to 9, preferably 1 to 5, identical or different halogen atoms as 
defined under halogen; the following may be mentioned by way of example: 
fluoromethylthio, chloromethylthio, bromomethylthio, fluoroethylthio, 
chloroethylthio, bromoethylthio, fluoropropylthio, chloropropylthio, 
bromopropylthio, fluorobutylthio, chlorobutylthio, bromobutylthio, 
fluoro-i-propylthio, chloro-i-propylthio, difluoromethylthio, 
trifluromethylthio, dichloromethylthio, trichloromethylthio, 
difluoroethylthio, trifluoroethylthio, tetrafluoroethylthio, 
trichloroethylthio, chlorodifluromethylthio and trifluorochloroethylthio. 
The definitions given here also apply in a corresponding manner to the 
preferred combinations of radicals given hereinbelow. 
Preferred compounds of the formula (I) are those in which 
R.sup.1 represents straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon 
atoms, or represents benzyl, 
R.sup.2 represents dialkylamino having in each case 1 to 6 carbon atoms in 
the individual straight-chain or branched alkyl moieties, in each case 
straight-chain or branched alkoxy or alkylthio having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, 
or represents benzyloxy or benzylthio, each of which is unsubstituted or 
monosubstituted or polysubstituted by identical or different 
substitutents, suitable phenyl substituents being: halogen, in each case 
straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio each of which has 1 
to 4 carbon atoms, in each case straight-chain or branched halogenoalkyl, 
halogenoalkoxy or halogenoalkylthio, each of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms 
and 1 to 9 identical or different halogen atoms, or cycloalkyl having 3 to 
7 carbon atoms, 
R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 in each case independently of one another represent 
hydrogen, cyano, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or straight-chain or branched 
alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, 
R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 independently of one another represent 
hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, 
i-, s- or t-butyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, methylenedioxy, 
methylthio, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, 
trifluoromethylthio, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methoximinomethyl, 
ethoximinomethyl, methoximinoethyl, ethoxyiminoethyl, cyclopentyl, 
cyclohexyl, divalent 1,3-propanediyl or 1,4-butanediyl, or represents 
phenyl, benzyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy, phenylthio or benzylthio, each of 
which is optionally monosubstituted to trisubstituted in the phenyl moiety 
by identical or different substituents from the series comprising 
fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, methylthio, 
trifluoromethyl, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy and/or 
trifluoromethylthio, and 
R.sup.7 represents one of the following groups 
##STR16## 
where R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 in each case independently of one another 
represent hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, in each case 
straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or halogenoalkyl 
having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and where appropriate 1 to 13 identical or 
different halogen atoms, or represent straight-chain or branched 
alkoxycarbonyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkoxy moiety, or 
dialkylaminocarbonyl which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms in each alkyl moiety, 
each of the individual alkyl moieties being straight-chain or branched and 
substituted by identical or different substituents, or represents phenyl, 
benzyl, phenyloxy, phenylthio, benzyloxy or benzylthio, each of which is 
unsubstituted or monosubstituted to trisubstituted by identical or 
different substituents, or represent 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl which 
contains 1 to 3 hetero atoms from the series comprising nitrogen, oxygen 
or sulphur and which is unsubstituted or monosubstituted or disubstituted 
by identical or different substituents, suitable substituents in each case 
being halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkyloxy, 
halogenoalkylthio, each of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and where 
appropriate 1 to 9 identical or different halogen atoms, dialkylamino or 
dialkylaminocarbonyl, each of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms in each of the 
straight-chain or branched alkyl moieties, 1,3-propanediyl, 
1,4-butanediyl, or phenyl or benzyl which are unsubstituted or 
monosubstituted to disubstituted by identical or different substituents, 
suitable substituents in each case being halogen or phenyloxy. 
Particularly preferred compounds of the formula (I), are those in which 
R.sup.1 represents straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon 
atoms, 
R.sup.2 represents dialkylamino having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in each of the 
individual straight-chain or branched alkyl moieties, in each case 
straight-chain or branched alkoxy or alkylthio having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, 
or represents benzyloxy or benzylthio, 
R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, 
cyano, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl or n-, 
i-, s- or t-butyl, 
R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, 
fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, nitro, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, 
n-, i-, s- or t-butyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, methylthio, 
trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio, 
methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methoximinomethyl, ethoximinomethyl, 
methoximinoethyl, ethoximinoethyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, or together 
represent a methylenedioxy, 1,3-propanediyl or 1,4-butanediyl group, 
R.sup.7 represents one of the following groups 
##STR17## 
where R.sup.9 represents hydrogen, straight-chain or branched alkyl 
having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or phenyl or benzyl, each of which is 
unsubstituted or monosubstituted to trisubstituted by identical or 
different substituents, or represents 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl which 
contains 1 to 3 hetero atoms from the series comprising nitrogen, oxygen 
or sulphur, and which is monosubtituted or disubstituted by identical or 
different substituents, suitable substituents in each case being halogen, 
methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- 
or i-propoxy, n-, i-, s- or t-butoxy, methylthio, ethylthio, n- or 
i-propylthio, n-, i-, s- or t-butylthio, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or 
halogenoalkylthio, each of which has 1 or 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 
identical or different fluorine or chlorine atoms, or dialkylamino or 
dialkylaminocarbonyl having 1 to 2 carbon atoms in the individual alkyl 
moieties, or phenyl, phenoxy or benzyl which is unsubstituted or 
monosubstituted to disubstituted by identical or different substituents, 
suitable substituents in each case being fluorine, chlorine or phenoxy, 
and 
R.sup.10 represents hydrogen, straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 
4 carbon atoms, chlorine, bromine, cyano, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, 
dimethylaminocarbonyl, diethylaminocarbonyl, methoxy, ethoxy, methylthio 
or ethylthio, and 
R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, n- 
or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, 
methylthio, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy, 
trifluoromethylthio, methoxycarbonyl or ethoxycarbonyl. 
Very particularly preferred compounds of the formula (I) are those in which 
R.sup.1 represents methyl or ethyl, 
R.sup.2 represents dimethylamino, diethylamino, methoxy, ethoxy, 
methylthio, ethylthio, benzyloxy or benzylthio, 
R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, chlorine or methyl, 
R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, chlorine or methyl, 
R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, 
trifluoromethyl, methoxycarbonyl or ethoxycarbonyl, 
R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, 
methoxy, ethoxy, methylthio, trifluoromethyl, methoxycarbonyl or 
ethoxycarbonyl, or 
R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together represent a methylenedioxy, 1,3-propanediyl or 
1,4-butanediyl group, 
R.sup.7 represents one of the following groups 
##STR18## 
where R.sup.9 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, s-, 
i-butyl, n- or i-pentyl, n-hexyl, benzyl, o-, m- or p-chlorobenzyl, o-, m- 
or p-methylbenzyl, phenyl or phenyl which is in each case monosubstituted 
to trisubstituted by identical or different substituents, or represents 5- 
or 6-membered heteroaryl which contains 1 or 2 hetero atoms from the 
series comprising nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur and which is monosubstituted 
or disubstituted by identical or different substituents, suitable 
substituents in each case being fluorine, chlorine, methyl, ethyl, 
t-butyl, methoxy, ethoxy, methylthio, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, 
trifluoromethylthio, phenyl, p-chlorophenyl, m- or p-phenoxyphenyl or 
benzyl, and 
R.sup.10 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, chlorine, bromine, 
methoxycarbonyl or ethoxycarbonyl, and 
R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl. 
In addition to the compounds mentioned in the Preparation Examples, the 
following acrylic esters which are substituted on the heterocycle of the 
general formula (I) may be mentioned individually: 
##STR19## 
TABLE 1 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
R.sup.1 
R.sup.2 
R.sup.3 
R.sup.4 
R.sup.5 
R.sup.6 
R.sup.7 R.sup.8 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
C.sub.2 H.sub.5 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
H 
C.sub.2 H.sub.5 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR20## H 
C.sub.2 H.sub.5 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR21## H 
CH.sub.3 
SCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR22## H 
CH.sub.3 
SCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR23## H 
CH.sub.3 
SCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR24## H 
CH.sub.3 
N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
H H H H 
##STR25## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H CH.sub.3 
H 
##STR26## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H CH.sub.3 
H 
##STR27## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H Cl H 
##STR28## H 
CH.sub.3 
OC.sub.2 H.sub.5 
H H Cl H 
##STR29## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
CH.sub.3 
H H H 
##STR30## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
CH.sub.3 
H H H 
##STR31## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
Cl H H H 
##STR32## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H CH.sub.3 
H H 
##STR33## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H CH.sub.3 
H H 
##STR34## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR35## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
CH.sub.3 
H H H 
##STR36## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
CH.sub.3 
H H H 
##STR37## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
Cl H H H 
##STR38## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H CH.sub.3 
H H 
##STR39## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H CH.sub.3 
H H 
##STR40## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR41## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR42## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR43## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR44## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR45## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR46## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR47## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR48## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR49## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR50## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR51## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR52## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR53## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR54## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR55## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR56## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR57## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR58## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR59## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR60## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR61## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR62## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR63## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR64## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR65## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR66## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR67## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR68## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR69## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR70## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR71## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR72## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR73## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR74## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR75## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR76## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR77## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR78## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR79## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR80## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR81## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR82## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR83## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR84## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR85## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR86## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR87## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR88## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR89## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR90## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR91## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR92## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR93## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR94## H 
CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR95## H 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
If, for example, methyl 
3-hydroxy-2-[6-[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)thiazol-4-yl]-indol-1-yl]-acrylate 
and dimethyl sulphate are used as starting substances, the course of the 
reaction of process (a) according to the invention may be represented by 
the following equation: 
##STR96## 
If, for example, methyl 
[6-[2-(phenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-3-methylindol-1-yl]-acetate and 
dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal are used as starting substances, the 
course of the reaction of process (b) according to the invention may be 
represented by the following equation: 
##STR97## 
If, for example, methyl 
2-oxo-[6-[2-(pyridin-4-yl)-thiazol-4-yl]-3-chloroindol-1-yl]-acetate and 
[(methylthio)-(trimethylsilyl)]methylene-lithium are used as starting 
compounds, the course of the reaction of process (c) according to the 
invention may be represented by the following equation: 
##STR98## 
If, for example, methyl 
2-[6-[5-bromo-2-(pyridin-2-yl)-thiazol-4-yl]-indol-1-yl]-3-methanesulphony 
loxyacrylate and methylmercaptan are used as starting substances, the 
course of the reaction of process (d) according to the invention may be 
represented by the following equation: 
##STR99## 
Formula (II) provides a general definition of the hydroxyacrylic esters or 
alkali metal salts thereof required as starting substances for carrying 
out process (a) according to the invention. In this formula (II), R.sup.1, 
R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 preferably 
represent those radicals which have already been mentioned in connection 
with the description of the substances of the formula (I) according to the 
invention as being preferred for these substituents. 
M preferably represents hydrogen, or represents a lithium, sodium or 
potassium cation. 
The hydroxyacrylic esters of the formula (II) which are required for 
carrying out process (a) according to the invention were hitherto unknown 
and are a subject of the invention. 
They are obtained when substituted acetic esters of the formula (IV) 
##STR100## 
in which R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 
have the abovementioned meanings, 
are reacted with formic esters of the formula (X) 
##STR101## 
in which R.sup.14 represents alkyl, in particular methyl or ethyl, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, 
dimethylformamide, and if appropriate in the presence of a basic reaction 
auxiliary, such as, for example, sodium hydride, at temperatures of from 
-20.degree. C. to +50.degree. C. (cf., for example, European Patent 
274,825). 
Formic esters of the formula (X) are generally known compounds of organic 
chemistry. 
Formula (III) provides a general difinition of the alkylating agents 
furthermore required as starting substances for carrying out process (a) 
according to the invention. In this formula (III), R.sup.11 preferably 
represents those radicals which have already been mentioned in connection 
with the description of the substances of the formula (I) according to the 
invention as being preferred for this substituent. 
E.sup.1 represents a leaving group customary in alklating agents, 
preferably an optionally substituted alkyl-, alkoxy-, or arylsulphonyloxy 
radical, such as, for example, a methoxysulphonyloxy radical, an 
ethoxysulphonyloxy radical or a p-toluensulphonyloxy radical, or 
represents halogen, in particular, chlorine, bromine or iodine. 
The alkylating agents of the formula (III) are generally known compounds of 
organic chemistry. 
The substituted acetic esters of the general formula (IV) which are 
required as starting substances for carrying out process (b) according to 
the invention and for the synthesis of the precursors of the formula (II) 
are new and a subject of the invention. In this formula (IV), R.sup.1, 
R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 preferably 
represent those radicals which have already been mentioned in connection 
with the description of the substances of the formula (I) according to the 
invention as being preferred for these substituents. 
The compounds of the formula (IV) are obtained when indole derivatives of 
the general formula (XI) 
##STR102## 
in which R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 have the 
abovementioned meanings, are reacted with acetic acid derivatives of the 
general formula (XII) 
EQU E.sup.3 --CH.sub.2 --COOR.sup.1 (XII) 
in which 
R.sup.1 has the abovementioned meaning and 
E.sup.3 represents an electron-attracting leaving group, preferably 
halogen, in particular chlorine or bromine, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, 
acetonitrile or acetone, and if appropriate in the presence of a basic 
auxiliary, such as, for example, potassium carbonate or potassium 
tert.-butylate, at temperatures between -20.degree. C. and +100.degree. C. 
The acetic acid derivatives of the formula (XII) are generally known 
compounds of organic chemistry. 
The indole derivatives of the general formula (XI) were hitherto unknown 
and are a subject of the invention. However, they are obtained by known 
processes in an analogous manner, for example by reacting nitrobenzene 
derivatives of the formula (XIII) 
##STR103## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 have the 
abovementioned meanings, with compounds of the formula (XIV) 
##STR104## 
in which R.sup.3 has the abovementioned meaning, 
R.sup.15 represents alkoxy or dialkylamino, 
R.sup.16 represents alkoxy or dialkylamino and 
R.sup.17 represents dialkylamino, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, toluene 
or dimethylformamide, at temperatures between 25.degree. C. and 
200.degree. C. and if appropriate under a pressure of from 1 to 100 bar, 
to give the compounds of the general formula (XV) 
##STR105## 
in which R.sup.3 , R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and 
R.sup.17 have the abovementioned meanings, 
and cyclizing the resulting compounds of the formula (XV), if appropriate 
after they have been isolated and/or purified, if appropriate in the 
presence of a diluent, such as, for example, methanol, ethanol, 
tetrahydrofuran or dioxane, if appropriate in the presence of an inert 
gas, such as, for example, nitrogen, using customary reducing agents, such 
as, for example, hydrogen, in the presence of a suitable catalyst, such 
as, for example, Raney nickel, and at a pressure of between 1 and 200 bar 
and at temperatures and between -20.degree. C. and +200.degree.. 
The compounds of the general formula (XIV) are generally known compounds of 
organic chemistry (cf. Tetrahedron 35, 1675 (1979)). 
The nitrobenzene derivatives of the formula (XIII) 
##STR106## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 have the 
abovementioned meanings, are new with the exception of the compounds 
5-chloro-4-(iodomethyl)-2-(4-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-thiazole; 
4-(iodomethyl)-2-(4-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-thiazole; 
5-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-thiazole; 
4-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-5-nitrothiazole; 
5-bromo-4-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-thiazole; 
4-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-thiazole; 
5-bromo-N,N-dimethyl-4-(4-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-2-thiazolamine and 
5-methyl-2-(p-nitrophenyl)-4-(3-nitro-p-tolyl)-thiazole (cf. Rev. Roum. 
Chim. 28 (6), 645-51, 1983; Acta Chim. Acad. Sci. Hung. 83 (3-4), 381-9, 
1974; DE-OS (German Published Specification) 2,130,981 and Rev. Roum. 
Chim. 12(7), 905-11). 
The nitrobenzene derivatives of the formula (XIII) are obtained by one of 
the processes described below: 
a) Nitrobenzene derivatives of the general formula (XIIIa) 
##STR107## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings, 
are obtained when compounds of the formula (XVI) 
##STR108## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings, 
are brominated with bromine, if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, 
such as, for example, glacial acetic acid or dichloromethane, at 
temperatures between 0.degree. C. and 100.degree. C., to give the 
compounds of the formula (XVII) 
##STR109## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings, 
and the compounds of the formula (XVII) are subsequently cyclized with 
thioamides of the formula (XVIII) 
##STR110## 
in which R.sup.9 has the abovementioned meaning, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, ethanol, 
at temperatures between -20.degree. C. and +120.degree. C., or 
b) nitrobenzene derivatives of the general formula (XIIIb) 
##STR111## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings, 
are obtained when compounds of the formula (XIX) 
##STR112## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings and 
R.sup.18 and R.sup.19 in each case independently of one another represent 
straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or together 
represent a straight-chain or branched saturated alkylene chain having 4 
to 8 carbon atoms which is optionally interrupted by one or 2 hetero atoms 
from the series comprising oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen, but preferably 
represents dimethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl or morpholinyl, 
are brominated with bromine, if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, 
such as, for example, dichloromethane, at temperatures between -80.degree. 
C. and +100.degree. C. to give the compounds of the formula (XX) 
##STR113## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings, 
and the compounds of the formula (XX) are subsequently cyclized with 
thioamides of the formula (XVIII) 
##STR114## 
in which R.sup.9 has the abovementioned meaning, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, ethanol, 
at temperatures between -20.degree. C. and +120.degree. C., or 
c) nitrobenzene derivatives of the general formula (XIIIc-1) 
##STR115## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings, or 
##STR116## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 have the 
abovementioned meanings, 
are obtained when thioamides of the formula (XXI) 
##STR117## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 have the abovementioned 
meanings, are reacted with ketones of the formula (XXIIa) 
##STR118## 
in which R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and E.sup.3 have the abovementioned meanings, 
or with ketones of the formula (XXIIb) 
##STR119## 
in which R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and E.sup.3 have the abovementioned meanings, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, 
methanol, ethanol or n-propanol, and if appropriate in the presence of a 
basic reaction auxiliary, such as, for example, pyridine or potassium 
carbonate, at temperatures between -25.degree. C. and +120.degree. C. 
The thioamides of the formula (XXI) are new. However, they are obtained by 
known processes in an analogous manner, for example when nitriles of the 
formula (XXIII) 
##STR120## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 have the abovementioned 
meanings, 
.alpha.) are reacted either in customary fashion with carbon disulphide, if 
appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, toluene, 
pyridine or dimethylformamide, and if appropriate in the presence of a 
protective gas atmosphere, such as, for example, hydrogen, at temperatures 
between 25.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. (cf. Organikum, 
Organisch-Chemisches Grundpraktikum, [Basic Laboratory Practical in 
Organic Chemistry], VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften 1986, 424), or 
.beta.) are reacted with hydrogen sulphide, if appropriate in the presence 
of a diluent, such as, for example, pyridine and/or triethylamine, and if 
appropriate using a protective gas atmosphere, such as, for example, 
nitrogen or argon, at temperatures between 0.degree. C. and 120.degree. 
C., or 
.gamma.) are hydrolyzed with concentrated inorganic acids, such as, for 
example, sulphuric acid, at room temperature, if appropriate in the 
presence of diluents, such as, for example, dioxane, methanol or ethanol, 
or from mixtures of these solvents with water at temperatures between 
25.degree. C. and 100.degree. C., or without a diluent to give the amides 
of the formula (XXIV) 
##STR121## 
in which R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 have the abovementioned 
meanings, (cf. Organikum, Organisch-Chemisches Grundpraktikum, [Basic 
Laboratory Practical in Organic Chemistry], VEB Deutscher Verlag der 
Wissenschaften 1986, 424) and the resulting compounds of the formula 
(XXIV) are reacted with "Lawesson's reagent" of the formula (XXV) 
##STR122## 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, 
toluene, xylene or dioxane, at temperatures between 20.degree. C. and 
150.degree. C. 
The compounds of the formula (XXIII) and (XXV) are generally known 
compounds of organic chemistry. 
In some cases, it can be advantageous to react the nitrobenzene derivatives 
of the formula (XIIIa), (XIIIb), (XIIIc-1) and (XIIIc-2), in which 
R.sup.10 represents hydrogen, with suitable reactants, such as, for 
example, halogenating agents or nitrating agents, by generally known 
customary methods of organic chemistry, to give the compounds of the 
general formula (XIII) and, if appropriate, to form derivatives by further 
suitable reactions. 
The compounds of the formula (XVI), (XVIII), (XIX), (XXIIa) and (XXIIb) are 
generally known compounds of organic chemistry. 
Formulae (Va) and (Vb) provide general definitions of the formamides and 
derivatives thereof furthermore required as starting substances for 
carrying out process (b) according to the invention. In these formulae 
(Va) and (Vb), R.sup.2-2 preferably represents dialkylamino having in each 
case 1 to 6, in particular 1 to 4, carbon atoms in the individual 
straight-chain or branched alkyl moieties. R.sup.2-2 very particularly 
preferably represents dimethylamino or diethylamino. 
R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 independently of one another preferably represent in 
each case straight-chain or branched alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, in 
particular methoxy or ethoxy, or a dialkylamino radical having in each 
case 1 to 6, in particular 1 to 4, carbon atoms in the individual 
straight-chain or branched alkyl moieties. 
The formamides of the formula (Va) and their derivatives of the formula 
(Vb) are generally known compounds of organic chemistry. 
Formula (VI) provides a general definition of the ketocarboxylic acid 
derivatives required as starting substances for carrying out process (c) 
according to the invention. 
In this formula (VI), R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 
and R.sup.8 preferably represent those radicals which have already been 
mentioned in connection with the description of the substances of the 
formula (I) according to the invention as being preferred for these 
substituents. 
The ketocarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (VI) are new and a 
subject of the invention. However, they are obtained in analogy to known 
processes, for example by reacting oxalic esters of the formula (XXVI) 
##STR123## 
in which R.sup.1 has the abovementioned meaning and 
E.sup.4 represents alkoxy or halogen, in particular methoxy, ethoxy or 
chlorine, 
with indole derivatives of the formula (XI) 
##STR124## 
in which R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 have the 
abovementioned meanings, if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such 
as, for example, dichloromethane or tetrahydrofuran, and if appropriate in 
the presence of a base, such as, for example, n-butyllithium, sodium 
hydride, potassium t-butylate, triethylamine or pyridine at temperatures 
between -80.degree. C. and +80.degree. C. (cf. DE-OS (German Published 
Specification) 3,807,232). 
Formula (VII) provides a general definition of the organometal compounds 
furthermore required as starting substances for carrying out process (c) 
according to the invention. In this formula (VII), R.sup.2-3 preferably 
represents those radicals which have already been mentioned in connection 
with the description of the substances of the formula (I) according to the 
invention as being preferred for this substituent. 
The organometal compounds of the formula (VII) are known (cf., for example, 
J.Org.Chem. 33, 780 [1968]; J.Org.Chem. 37, 939 [1972]). 
Formula (VIII) provides a general definition of the substituted acrylic 
esters required as starting substances for carrying out process (d) 
according to the invention. In this formula (VIII), R.sup.1, R.sup.3, 
R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 preferably represent those 
radicals which have already been mentioned in connection with the 
description of the substances of the formula (I) according to the 
invention as being preferred for these substituents. 
E.sup.2 preferably represents a suitable acyloxy or sulphonyloxy radical, 
in particular an acetoxy, a methanesulphonyloxy or a p-toluenesulphonyloxy 
radical. 
The substituted acrylic esters of the formula (VIII) were hitherto unknown. 
They are obtained when hydroxyacrylic esters of the formula (II) 
##STR125## 
in which M, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and 
R.sup.8 have the abovementioned meanings 
are reacted with acid chlorides of the formula (XXVII) 
EQU R.sup.20 --Cl (XXVII) 
in which 
R.sup.20 represents an acyl or sulphonyl radical, in particular an acetyl, 
a methanesulphonyl or a p-toluenesulphonyl radical, 
if appropriate in the presence of a diluent, such as, for example, 
dichloromethane, and if appropriate in the presence of an acid-binding 
agent, such as, for example, triethylamine or pyridine, at temperatures of 
from -20.degree. C. to +120.degree. C. 
Acid chlorides of the formula (XXVII) are generally known compounds of 
organic chemistry. 
Formula (IX) provides a general definition of the thiols furthermore 
required as starting substances for carrying out process (d) according to 
the invention. In this formula (IX), R.sup.2-3 preferably represents those 
radicals which have already been mentioned in connection with the 
description of the substances of the formula (I) according to the 
invention as being preferred for this substituent. 
The thiols of the formula (IX) are generally known compounds of organic 
chemistry. 
Suitable diluents for carrying out process (a) according to the invention 
are inert organic solvents. These include, in particular, aliphatic, 
alicyclic or aromatic, optionally halogenated hydrocarbons, such as, for 
example, benzine, benzene, toluene, xylene, chlorobenzene, petroleum 
ether, hexane, cyclohexane, dichloromethane, chloroform or carbon 
tetrachloride, ethers, such as diethyl ether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran or 
ethylene glycol dimethyl ether or ethylene glycol diethyl ether, nitriles, 
such as acetonitrile or propionitrile, amides, such as dimethylformamide, 
dimethylacetamide, N-methylformanilide, N-methylpyrrolidone or 
hexamethylphosphoric triamide, or sulphoxides, such as dimethylsulphoxide. 
If appropriate, process (a) according to the invention can also be carried 
out in a two-phase system, such as, for example, water/toluene or 
water/dichloromethane, if appropriate in the presence of a phasetransfer 
catalyst. The following may be mentioned as examples of such catalysts: 
tetrabutylammonium iodide, tetrabutylammonium bromide, 
tributyl-methylphosphonium bromide, trimethyl-C.sub.13 /-C.sub.15 
-alkylammonium chloride, dibenzyl-dimethyl-ammonium methylsulphate, 
dimethyl-C.sub.12 /C.sub.14 -alkyl-benzylammonium chloride, 
tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, 15-crown-5, 18-crown-6, 
triethylbenzylammonium chloride, trimethylbenzylammonium chloride or 
tris-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-ethyl]-amine. 
Process (a) according to the invention is preferably carried in the 
presence of a suitable basic reaction auxiliary. Suitable reaction 
auxiliaries are all inorganic and organic bases which can customarily be 
used. The following are preferably used: alkali metal hydrides, alkali 
metal hydroxides, alkali metal amides, alkali metal alcoholates, alkali 
metal carbonates or alkali metal hydrogen carbonates, such as, for 
example, sodium hydride, sodium amide, sodium hydroxide, sodium methylate, 
sodium ethylate, potassium t-butylate, sodium carbonate or sodium hydrogen 
carbonate, and also tertiary amines, such as, for example, triethylamine, 
N,N-dimethylaniline, pyridine, N,N-dimethylaminopyridine, 
diazabicyclooctane (DABCO), diazabicyclononene (DBN) or 
diazabicycloundecene (DBU). 
When carrying out process (a) according to the invention, the reaction 
temperatures can be varied within a substantial range. In general, the 
process is carried out at temperatures of from -30.degree. C. to 
+120.degree. C., preferably at temperatures of from -20.degree. C. to 
+60.degree. C. 
For carrying out process (a) according to the invention, 1.0 to 10.0 moles, 
preferably 1.0 to 5.0 moles, of alkylating agent of the formula (III) and 
if appropriate 1.0 to 5.0 moles, preferably 1.0 to 2.0 moles, of reaction 
auxiliary are generally employed per mole of 3-hydroxyacrylic ester or of 
a corresponding alkali metal salt of the formula (II). It is also possible 
in this connection to prepare the 3-hydroxyacrylic esters of their alkali 
metal salts of the formula (II) required as starting compounds for 
carrying out process (a) according to the invention in a previous reaction 
directly in the reaction vessel and to react further with the alkylating 
agent of the formula (III) according to process (a) according to the 
invention directly from the reaction mixture, without isolation ("one-pot 
process"). The reaction is carried out and the reaction products are 
worked up and isolated by generally customary methods (cf. also the 
Preparation Examples). 
Suitable diluents for carrying out process (b) according to the invention 
are inert organic solvents. These include, in particular, aliphatic, 
alicyclic or aromatic, optionally halogenated hydrocarbons, such as, for 
example, benzine, benzene, toluene, xylene, chlorobenzene, petroleum 
ether, hexane, cyclohexane, dichloromethane, chloroform or carbon 
tetrachloride, or ethers, such as diethyl ether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran 
or ethylene glycol dimethyl ether or ethylene glycol diethyl ether. 
However, it is also possible to carry out process (b) according to the 
invention without adding diluent. 
When carrying out process (b) according to the invention, the reaction 
temperatures can be varied within a substantial range. In general, the 
process is carried out at temperatures of from -20.degree. C. to 
+200.degree. C., preferably at temperatures of from 0.degree. C. to 
150.degree. C. 
For carrying out process (b) according to the invention, 1.0 to 30.0 moles, 
preferably 1.0 to 15.0 moles, of formamide of the formula (Va) or of a 
corresponding derivative of the formula (Vb) are generally employed per 
mole of substituted acetic ester of the formula (IV). 
The reaction is carried out and the reaction products are worked up and 
isolated by generally customary methods (cf. in this context also G. 
Mathieu; J. Weill-Raynal "Formation of C-C-Bonds", Vol. I; p. 229-244; 
Thieme Verlag Stuttgart 1973). 
Suitable diluents for carrying out process (c) according to the invention 
are inert organic solvents. These include, in particular, aliphatic, 
alicyclic or aromatic hydrocarbons, such as, for example, benzine, 
toluene, xylene, petroleum ether, hexane or cyclohexane, or ethers, such 
as diethyl ether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran or ethylene glycol dimethyl 
ether or ethylene glycol diethyl ether. 
When carrying out process (c) according to the invention, the reaction 
temperatures can be varied within a substantial range. In general, the 
process is carried out at temperatures of from -100.degree. C. to 
+100.degree. C., preferably at temperatures of from -80.degree. C. to 
+50.degree. C. 
For carrying out process (c) according to the invention, 1.0 to 1.5 moles, 
preferably 1.0 to 1.2 moles, of an organometal compound of the formula 
(VII) are generally employed per mole of ketocarboxylic acid derivative of 
the formula (VI). The reaction is carried out and the reaction products 
are worked and isolated by known processe (cf., for example, J.Org.Chem. 
33, 780 [1968]; J.Org.Chem. 37, 939 [1972]). 
Suitable diluents for carrying out process (d) according to the invention 
are inert organic solvents. These include, in particular, aliphatic, 
alicyclic or aromatic, optionally halogenated hydrocarbons, such as, for 
example, benzine, benzene, toluene, xylene, chlorobenzene, petroleum 
ether, hexane, cyclohexane, dichloromethane, chloroform or carbon 
tetrachloride, ethers, such as diethyl ether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran or 
ethylene glycol dimethyl ether or ethylene glycol diethyl ether, ketones, 
such as acetone or butanone, nitriles, such as acetonitrile or 
propionitrile, amides, such as dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide, 
N-methylformanilide, N-methylpyrrolidone or hexamethylphosphoric triamide, 
esters, such as ethyl acetate, or sulphoxides, such as dimethyl 
sulphoxide. 
Process (d) is preferably carried out in the presence of a suitable 
reaction auxiliary. Suitable reaction auxiliaries are all customary 
inorganic or organic bases. These include, for example, alkali metal 
hydroxides, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, alkali metal 
carbonates, such as sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate or sodium 
hydrogen carbonate, or tertiary amines, such as triethylamine, 
N,N-dimethylaniline, pyridine, N,N-dimethylaminopyridine, 
diazabicyclooctane (DABCO), diazabicyclononene (DBN) or 
diazabicycloundecene (DBU). 
When carrying out process (d) according to the invention, the reaction 
temperatures can be varied within a substantial range. In general, the 
process is carried out at temperatures of from -20.degree. C. to 
180.degree. C., preferably at temperatures of from 0.degree. C. to 
150.degree. C. 
If appropriate, the process according to the invention can also be carried 
out under pressure, depending on the boiling point of the reactants used, 
for example, when low-boiling thiols of the formula (IX) are used. 
In this case, it is preferred to carry out the process at the pressure 
which is established when the mixture is heated to the reaction 
temperature required under the reaction conditions. 
For carrying out process (d) according to the invention, 1.0 to 20.0 moles, 
preferably 1.0 to 5.0 moles, of thiol of the formula (IX) and if 
appropriate 1.0 to 5.0 moles, preferably 1.0 to 1.5 moles, of reaction 
auxiliary are generally employed per mole of substituted acrylic ester of 
the formula (VIII). The reaction is carried out and the reaction products 
are worked up and isolated by generally customary methods. 
The active compounds of the formulae (I) and (IV) according to the 
invention have a powerful action against pests and can be employed in 
practice for combating undesired harmful organisms. The active compounds 
are suitable for use as plant protection agents, in particular as 
fungicides and insecticides. 
Fungicidal agents in plant protection are employed for combating 
Plasmodiophoromycetes, Oomycetes, Chytridiomycetes, Zygomycetes, 
Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes and Deuteromycetes. 
Some causative organisms of fungal diseases which come under the generic 
names listed above may be mentioned as examples, but not by way of 
limitation: Pythium species, such as, for example, Pythium ultimum; 
Phytophthora species, such as, for example, Phytophthora infestans; 
Pseudoperonospora species, such as, for example, Pseudoperonospora humuli 
or Pseudoperonospora cubensis; Plasmopara species, such as, for example, 
Plasmopara viticola; Peronospora species, such as, for example, 
Peronospora pisi or P. brassicae; Erysiphe species, such as, for example, 
Erysiphe graminis; Sphaerotheca species, such as, for example, 
Sphaerotheca fuliginea; Podosphaera species, such as, for example, 
Podosphaera leucotricha; Venturia species, such as, for example, Venturia 
inaequalis; Pyrenophora species, such as, for example, Pyrenophora teres 
or P. graminea (conidia form: Drechslera, syn: Helminthosporium); 
Cochliobolus species, such as, for example, Cochliobolus sativus (conidia 
form: Drechslera, syn: Helminthosporium); Uromyces species, such as, for 
example, Uromyces appendiculatus; Puccinia species, such as, for example, 
Puccinia recondita; Tilletia species, such as, for example, Tilletia 
caries; Ustilago species, such as, for example, Ustilago nuda or Ustilago 
avenae; Pellicularia species, such as, for example, Pellicularia sasakii; 
Pyricularia species, such as, for example, Pyricularia oryzae; Fusarium 
species, such as, for example, Fusarium culmorum; Botrytis species, such 
as, for example, Botrytis cinerea; Septoria species, such as, for example, 
Septoria nodorum; Leptosphaeria species, such as, for example, 
Leptosphaeria nodorum; Cercospora species, such as, for example, 
Cercospora canescens; Alternaria species, such as, for example, Alternaria 
brassicae and Pseudocercosporella species, such as, for example, 
Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. 
The good toleration, by plants, of the active compounds, at the 
concentrations required for combating plant diseases, permits treatment of 
above-ground parts of plants, of vegetative propagation stock and seeds, 
and of the soil. 
In this context, the active compounds according to the invention can be 
employed with particularly good success for protectively combating 
Venturia species on apples, Phytophthora species on tomatoes and 
Cochliobolus sativus and Pyrenophora teres species on barley, and for 
protectively combating rice diseases, such as, for example, against the 
pathogen causing rice blast disease (Pyricularia oryzae). 
Moreover, the active compounds according to the invention also have a 
fungicidal action against Plasmopara, Septoria nodorum, Cochliobolus 
sativus and Fusariosen as well as against Uncinula necator on vine and 
Venturia inaequalis, Erysiphe graminis, Botrytis and Pellicularia and a 
broad and good in-vitro action. 
Furthermore, the active compounds are suitable for combating animal pests, 
preferably arthropods and nematodes, in particular insects and arachnida 
encountered in agriculture, in forestry, in the protection of stored 
products and of materials, and in the hygiene field. They are active 
against normally sensitive and resistant species and against all or 
individual stages of development. The abovementioned pests include: 
From the order of the Isopoda, for example, Oniscus asellus, Armadillidium 
vulgare and Porcellio scaber. From the order of the Diplopoda, for 
example, Blaniulus guttulatus. From the order of the Chilopoda, for 
example, Geophilus carpophagus and Scutigera spec. From the order of the 
Symphyla, for example, Scutigerella immaculata. From the order of the 
Thysanura, for example, Lepisma saccharina. From the order of the 
Collembola, for example, Onychiurus armatus. From the order of the 
Orthoptera, for example, Blatta orientalis, Periplaneta americana, 
Leucophaea maderae, Blattella germanica, Acheta domesticus, Gryllotalpa 
spp., Locusta migratoria migratorioides, Melanoplus differentialis and 
Schistocerca gregaria. From the order of the Dermaptera, for example, 
Forficula auricularia. 
From the order of the Isoptera, for example, Reticulitermes spp. From the 
order of the Anoplura, for example, Phylloxera vastatrix, Pemphigus spp., 
Pediculus humanus corporis, Haematopinus spp. and Linognathus spp. From 
the order of the Mallophaga, for example, Trichodectes spp. and Damalinea 
spp. 
From the order of the Thysanoptera, for example, Hercinothrips femoralis 
and Thrips tabaci. From the order of the Heteroptera, for example, 
Eurygaster spp., Dysdercus intermedius, Piesma quadrata, Cimex 
lectularius, Rhodnius prolixus and Triatoma spp. From the order of the 
Homoptera, for example, Aleurodes brassicae, Bemisia tabaci, Trialeurodes 
vaporariorum, Aphis gossypii, Brevicoryne brassicae, Cryptomyzus ribis, 
Aphis fabae, Doralis pomi, Eriosoma lanigerum, Hyalopterus arundinis, 
Macrosiphum avenae, Myzus spp., Phorodon humuli, Rhopalosiphum padi, 
Empoasca spp., Euscelis bilobatus, Nephotettix cincticeps, Lecanium corni, 
Saissetia oleae, Laodelphax striatellus, Nilaparvata lugens, Aonidiella 
aurantii, Aspidiotus hederae, Pseudococcus spp. and Psylla spp. From the 
order of the Lepidoptera, for example, Pectinophora gossypiella, Bupalus 
piniarius, Cheimatobia brumata, Lithocolletis blancardella, Hyponomeuta 
padella, Plutella maculipennis, Malacosoma neustria, Euproctis 
chrysorrhoea, Lymantria spp., Bucculatrix thurberiella, Phyllocnistis 
citrella, Agrotis spp., Euxoa spp., Feltia spp., Earias insulana, 
Heliothis spp., Spodoptera exigua, Mamestra brassicae, Panolis flammea, 
Prodenia litura, Spodoptera spp., Trichoplusia ni, Carpocapsa pomonella, 
Pieris spp., Chilo spp., Pyrausta nubilalis, Ephestia kuehniella, Galleria 
mellonella, Tineola bisselliella, Tinea pellionella, Hofmannophila 
pseudospretella, Cacoecia podana, Capua reticulana, Choristoneura 
fumiferana, Clysia ambiguella, Homona magnanima and Tortrix viridana. 
From the order of the Coleoptera, for example, Anobium punctatum, 
Rhizopertha dominica, Acanthoscelides obtectus, Hylotrupes bajulus, 
Agelastica alni, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Phaedon cochleariae, 
Diabrotica spp., Psylliodes chrysocephala, Epilachna varivestis, Atomaria 
spp., Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Anthonomus spp., Sitophilus spp., 
Otiorrhynchus sulcatus, Cosmopolites sordidus, Ceuthorrhynchus assimilis, 
Hypera postica, Dermestes spp., Trogoderma spp., Anthrenus spp., Attagenus 
spp., Lyctus spp., Meligethes aeneus, Ptinus spp., Niptus hololeucus, 
Gibbium psylloides, Tribolium spp., Tenebrio molitor, Agriotes spp., 
Conoderus spp., Melolontha melolontha, Amphimallon solstitialis and 
Costelytra zealandica. From the order of the Hymenoptera, for example, 
Diprion spp., Hoplocampa spp., Lasius spp., Monomorium pharaonis and Vespa 
spp. From the order of the Diptera, for example, Aedes spp., Anopheles 
spp., Culex spp., Drosophila melanogaster, Musca spp., Fannia spp., 
Calliphora erythrocephala, Lucilia spp., Chrysomyia spp., Cuterebra spp., 
Gastrophilus spp., Hyppobosca spp., Stomoxys spp., Oestrus spp., Hypoderma 
spp., Tabanus spp., Tannia spp., Bibio hortulanus, Oscinella frit, Phorbia 
spp., Pegomyia hyoscyami, Ceratitis capitata, Dacus oleae and Tipula 
paludosa. 
From the order of the Siphonaptera, for example, Xenopsylla cheopis and 
Ceratophyllus spp. From the order of the Arachnida, for example, Scorpio 
maurus and Latrodectus mactans. 
From the order of the Acarina, for example, Acarus siro, Argas spp., 
Ornithodoros spp., Dermanyssus gallinae, Eriophyes ribis, Phyllocoptruta 
oleivora, Boophilus spp., Rhipicephalus spp., Ambylomma spp., Hyalomma 
spp., Ixodes spp., Psoroptes spp., Chorioptes spp., Sarcoptes spp., 
Tarsonemus spp., Bryobia praetiosa, Panonychus spp., and Tetraanychus spp. 
The phytoparasitic nematodes include Pratylenchus spp., Radopholus similis, 
Ditylenchus dipsaci, Tylenchulus semipenetrans, Heterodera spp., Globedera 
ssp., Meloidogyne spp., Aphelenchoides spp., Longidorus spp., Xiphinema 
spp. and Trichodorus spp.. 
The active compounds according to the invention are distinguished by an 
outstanding insecticidal activity, in particular when applied against 
beetle larvae, such as, for example, Phaedon cochleariae, Plutella 
xylostella and Spodoptera frugiperda, and also against aphids, such as, 
for example, Myzus persicae. 
Depending on their specific physical and/or chemical properties, the active 
compounds can be converted to the customary formulations, such as 
solutions, emulsions, suspensions, powders, foams, pastes, granules, 
aerosols, natural and synthetic materials impregnated with active 
compound, very fine capsules in polymeric substances and in coating 
compositions for seed, and furthermore to formulations used with burning 
equipment, such as fumigating cartridges, fumigating cans, fumigating 
coils and the like, as well as ULV cold mist and warm mist formulations. 
These formulations are produced in a known manner, for example by mixing 
the active compounds with extenders, that is, liquid solvents, liquefied 
gases under pressure and/or solid carriers, optionally with the use of 
surface-active agents, that is emulsifying agents and/or dispersing agents 
and/or foam-forming agents. In the case of the use of water as an 
extender, organic solvents can, for example, also be used as auxiliary 
solvents. As liquid solvents, there are suitable in the main: aromatics, 
such as xylene, toluene or alkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatics or 
chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as chlorobenzenes, 
chloroethylenes or methylene chloride, aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as 
cyclohexane or paraffins, for example mineral oil fractions, alcohols, 
such as butanol or glycol as well as their ethers and esters, ketones, 
such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone or 
cyclohexanone, strongly polar solvents, such as dimethylformamide and 
dimethyl sulphoxide, as well as water; by liquefied gaseous extenders or 
carriers are meant liquids which are gaseous at ambient temperature and 
under atmospheric pressure, for example aerosol propellants, such as 
halogenated hydrocarbons as well as butane, propane, nitrogen and carbon 
dioxide; as solid carriers there are suitable: for example ground natural 
minerals, such as kaolins, clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, 
montmorillonite or diatomaceous earth, and ground synthetic minerals, such 
as highly disperse silica, alumina and silicates; as solid carriers for 
granules there are suitable: for example crushed and fractionated natural 
rocks such as calcite, marble, pumice, sepiolite and dolomite, as well as 
synthetic granules of inorganic and organic meals, and granules of organic 
material such as sawdust, coconut shells, corn cobs and tobacco stalks; as 
emulsifying and/or foam-forming agents there are suitable: for example 
non-ionic and anionic emulsifiers, such as polyoxyethylene fatty acid 
esters, polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ethers, for example alkylaryl 
polyglycol ethers, alkylsulphonates, alkyl sulphates, arylsulphonates as 
well as albumin hydrolysis products; as dispersing agents there are 
suitable: for example lignin-sulphite waste liquors and methylcellulose. 
Adhesives such as carboxymethylcellulose and natural and synthetic polymers 
in the form of powders, granules or latices, such as gum arabic, polyvinyl 
alcohol and polyvinyl acetate, as well as natural phospholipids, such as 
cephalins and lecithins, and synthetic phospholipids, can be used in the 
formulations. Other additives can be mineral and vegetable oils. 
It is possible to use colorants such as inorganic pigments, for example 
iron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue, and organic dyestuffs, such 
as alizarin dyestuffs, azo dyestuffs and metal phthalocyanine dyestuffs, 
and trace nutrients such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper, 
cobalt, molybdenum and zinc. 
The formulations in general contain between 0.1 and 95 percent by weight of 
active compound, preferably between 0.5 and 90%. 
The active compounds according to the invention can be present in the 
formulations as a mixture with other known active compounds, such as 
fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, and herbicides and in mixtures with 
fertilizers and growth regulators. 
The active compounds can be applied as such, in the form of their 
formulations or the use forms prepared therefrom, such as ready-to-use 
solutions, suspensions, wettable powders, pastes, soluble powders, dusting 
agents and granules. They are used in a customary manner, for example by 
pouring, spraying, atomizing, scattering, dusting, foaming, brushing on 
etc. It is furthermore possible to apply the active compounds using the 
ultralow volume method, or to inject the active compound preparation, or 
the active compound itself, into the soil. It is also possible to treat 
the seeds of the plants. 
In the treatment of parts of plants, the active compound concentrations in 
the use forms can be varied within a substantial range. They are generally 
between 1 and 0.0001% by weight, preferably between 0.5 and 0.001%. 
In the treatment of seeds, amounts of active compound of 0.001 to 50 g per 
kilogram of seed, preferably 0.01 to 10 g, are generally required. 
In the treatment of the soil, active compound concentrations of 0.00001 to 
0.1% by weight, preferably of 0.0001 to 0.02%, are required at the site of 
action.

PREATION EXAMPLES 
EXAMPLE 1 
##STR126## 
A solution of 6.10 g (17.51 mmol) of methyl 
[6-(2-phenyl-thiazol-4-yl)-indol-1-yl]-acetate in a mixture of 10 ml of 
dimethylformamide and 20 ml of methyl formate is added dropwise with 
stirring and cooling at a temperature of 0.degree. C. to 5.degree. C. a 
suspension of 1.20 g (40.00 mmol) of sodium hydride (80% mixture with 
paraffin) in 10 ml of dimethylformamide. Stirring is continued at 
0.degree. C. for approximately 2 hours, and 6.00 g (47.57 mmol) of 
dimethyl sulphate are added dropwise at the same temperature and with 
vigorous stirring. Over 2 hours, the reaction mixture is now allowed to 
come to room temperature and then stirred with an excess of aqueous sodium 
hydrogen carbonate solution, the mixture is extracted with ethyl acetate, 
the combined extracts are dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and 
filtered, and the filtrate is concentrated. The residue which remains is 
purified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluent: 
dichloromethane/n-hexane 2:1). 
Methyl 3-methoxy-2-[6- (2-phenyl-thiazol-4-yl)-indol-1-yl]-acrylate is 
obtained as the Z-isomer of melting point m.p.: 145.degree.-146.degree. 
C., yield 2.20 g (32.1% of theory) and a Z/E isomer mixture (1:3), yield 
1.50 g (21.9% of theory) of melting point m.p.: 150.degree.-154.degree. C. 
EXAMPLE 2 
##STR127## 
In an analogous manner to Example 1, methyl 
3-methoxy-2-[6-[(4-methylphenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-indol-1-yl]-acrylate is 
obtained as the Z isomer: yield 2.90 g (42.6% of theory) of melting point 
m.p.: 145.degree.-146.degree. C. and a Z/Eisomer mixture (7:93): yield 
0.90 g (13.2% of theory) of melting point m.p.: 154.degree.-155.degree. C. 
EXAMPLE 3 
##STR128## 
In an analogous manner to Examples 1 and 2, methyl 
3-methoxy-2-[6[(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-indol-1-yl]-acrylate of 
melting point m.p.: 130.degree.-131.degree. C. is obtained. 
The compounds of the formula (I) 
##STR129## 
shown in the following Table 2 can be prepared analogously to Examples 1 
to 3 and in accordance with the general information on the process. 
TABLE 2 
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Example physical 
No. R.sup.1 
R.sup.2 
R.sup.3 
R.sup.4 
R.sup.5 
R.sup.6 
R.sup.7 R.sup.8 
data 
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4 CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR130## H m.p. 130.degree. C. E/Z-mixture 
5 CH.sub.3 
N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
H H H H 
##STR131## H m.p. 42-43.degree. C. 
6 CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR132## H n.sub.D.sup.20 1.5937 E/Z = 
85/15 
7 CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR133## H m.p. 44-45.degree. C. E/Z = 
50/50 
8 CH.sub.3 
OCH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR134## H n.sub.D.sup.20 1.5863 E/Z = 
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60/40 
PREATION OF THE STARTING COMPOUNDS 
EXAMPLE (IV-1) 
##STR135## 
A mixture of 15.00 g (54.28 mmol) of 6-(2-phenylthiazol-4-yl)indole, 15.30 
g (100.02 mmol) of methyl bromoacetate, 20 g of finely-ground potassium 
carbonate and 120 ml of acetonitrile is refluxed for 8 hours with 
stirring. The end of the reaction is determined by means of thin-layer 
chromatography. For working up, the mixture is allowed to cool, the 
contents of the reaction vessel are partitioned between water and ethyl 
acetate, and the organic phase is dried and concentrated. The residue 
which crystallizes is triturated with diisopropyl ether and filtered off 
with suction, and the solids are dried in a high vacuum at 50.degree. C. 
18.10 g (95.7% of theory) of methyl 
[6-(2-phenylthiazol-4-yl)-indol-1-yl]acetate of melting point 83.degree. 
C. are obtained. 
EXAMPLE (IV-2) 
##STR136## 
In an analogous manner to Example (IV-1), methyl 
[6-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-indol-1-yl]-acetate is obtained. 
EXAMPLE (IV-3) 
##STR137## 
In an analogous manner to Examples (IV-1) and (IV-2), methyl 
[6-[2-(4-methylphenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-indol-1-yl]-acetate of melting point 
m.p.: 100.degree.-102.degree. C. is obtained. 
The compounds of the formula (IV) 
##STR138## 
shown in the following Table 3 can be prepared analogously to Examples 
(IV-1) to IV-3) and in accordance with the general information on the 
process, 
TABLE 3 
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Example physical 
No. R.sup.1 
R.sup.3 
R.sup.4 
R.sup.5 
R.sup.6 
R.sup.7 R.sup.8 
data 
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(IV-4) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR139## H m.p. 57-58.degree. C. 
(IV-5) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR140## H n.sub.D.sup.20 1.5955 
(IV-6) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR141## H m.p. 108-109.degree. C. 
(IV-7) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR142## H n.sub.D.sup.20 1.5978 
(IV-8) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR143## H m.p. 121-122.degree. C. 
(IV-9) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR144## H m.p. 98-99.degree. C. 
(IV-10) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR145## H m.p. 106-107.degree. C. 
(IV-11) 
CH.sub.3 
H H H H 
##STR146## H m.p. 108-109.degree. C. 
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Example (XI-1) 
##STR147## 
A solution of crude 
.beta.-dimethylamino-4-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-2-nitrostyrene in 
200 ml of tetrahydrofuran is treated with 5 g of Raney nickel, and the 
mixture is hydrogenated for 4.5 hours at 70.degree. C. at a hydrogen 
pressure of 50-60 bar. For working up, the mixture is filtered, the 
filtrate is concentrated, and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel 
(eluent dichloromethane). 
10.33 g (43.5% of theory) of 6-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-indole of 
melting point m.p. 139.degree.-140.degree. C. are obtained. 
Example (XI-2) 
##STR148## 
In an analogous manner to Example (XI-1), 6-(2-phenyl-thiazol-4-yl)-indole 
of melting point m.p.: 159.degree.-161.degree. C. is obtained. 
Example (XI-3) 
##STR149## 
In an analogous manner to Examples (XI-1) and (XI-2), 
6-[2-(4-methylphenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-indole of melting point m.p. 
177.degree. C. is obtained. 
The compounds of the formula (XI) 
##STR150## 
shown in the following Table 4 can be prepared analogously to Examples 
(XI-1) to (XI-3) and in accordance with the general information on the 
process 
TABLE 4 
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Example physical 
No. R.sup.3 
R.sup.4 
R.sup.5 
R.sup.6 
R.sup.7 R.sup.8 
data 
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(XI-4) 
H H H H 
##STR151## H m.p. 110-111.degree. C. 
(XI-5) 
H H H H 
##STR152## H 
(XI-6) 
H H H H 
##STR153## H m.p. 98-99.degree. C. 
(XI-7) 
H H H H 
##STR154## H m.p. 109-110.degree. C. 
(XI-8) 
H H H H 
##STR155## H m.p. 156.degree. C. 
(XI-9) 
H H H H 
##STR156## H m.p. 136.degree. C. 
(XI-10) 
H H H H 
##STR157## H m.p. 108-109.degree. C. 
(XI-11) 
H H H H 
##STR158## H m.p. 164-165.degree. C. 
(XI-12) 
H H H H 
##STR159## H MS: m/e 277 (M.sup.+) 
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Example (XV-1) 
##STR160## 
A mixture of 25.38 g (50.76 mmol) of 
2-methyl-5-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-nitrobenzene, 84.00 g (704.87 
mmol) of dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal and 120 ml of dimethylformamide 
is refluxed for approximately 18 hours until the reaction is complete. The 
end of the reaction is determined by means of thin-layer chromatography. 
When the reaction is complete, the volatile constituents are first removed 
under a waterpump vacuum and then under an oil-pump vacuum. The black-red 
oil which remains is employed in the next reaction step without further 
purification. 
Upon prolonged standing, 
.beta.-dimethylamino-4-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-2-nitrostyrene is 
obtained as a crystalline product of melting point m.p.: 
137.degree.-138.degree. C. 
Example (XV-2) 
##STR161## 
In an analogous manner to Example (XV-1), 
.beta.-dimethylamino-4-(2-phenyl-thiazol-4-yl)-2-nitrostyrene is obtained. 
Example (XV-3) 
##STR162## 
In an analogous manner to Example (XV-1) and Example (XV-2), 
.beta.-dimethylamino-4-[2-(4-methylphenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-2-nitrostyrene is 
obtained as a crystalline product of melting point m.p.: 
124.degree.-125.degree. C. 
The compounds of the formula (XV) 
##STR163## 
shown in the following Table 5 can be prepared analogously to Examples 
(XV-1) to (XV-3) and in accordance with the information on the process. 
TABLE 5 
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Example physical 
No. R.sup.3 
R.sup.4 
R.sup.5 
R.sup.6 
R.sup.7 R.sup.8 
R.sup.17 
data 
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(XV-4) 
H H H H 
##STR164## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
m.p. 130.degree. C. 
(XV-5) 
H H H H 
##STR165## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
m.p. 114.degree. C. 
(XV-6) 
H H H H 
##STR166## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
m.p. 147.degree. C. 
(XV-7) 
H H H H 
##STR167## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
MS: m/e 381 (M.sup.+) 
(XV-8) 
H H H H 
##STR168## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
MS: m/e 419 (M.sup.+ H) 
(XV-9) 
H H H H 
##STR169## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
MS: m/e 419 (M.sup.+ H) 
(XV-10) 
H H H H 
##STR170## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
MS: m/e 380 (M.sup.+) 
(XV-11) 
H H H H 
##STR171## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
MS: m/e 381 (M.sup.+) 
(XV-12) 
H H H H 
##STR172## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
(XV-13) 
H H H H 
##STR173## H N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 
MS: m/e 443 (M.sup.+) 
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Example (XIII-1) 
##STR174## 
A mixture of 23.79 g (92.2 mmol) of 4-methyl-3-nitrophenacyl bromide, 18.61 
g (135.6 mmol) of thiobenzamide and 350 cm.sup.3 of ethanol is refluxed 
for approximately 1 hour, with stirring. The mixture is allowed to cool, 
and the crystals which precipitate out are filtered off with suction. 
26.46 g (96.8% of theory) of 
2-methyl-5-(2-phenyl-thiazol-4-yl)-nitrobenzene of melting point m.p.: 
97.degree.-98.degree. C. are obtained. 
Example (XIII-2) 
##STR175## 
In an analogous manner to Example (XIII-1), 
2-methyl-5-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-nitrobenzene of melting point 
m.p.: 124.degree. C. is obtained. 
Example (XIII-3) 
##STR176## 
In an analogous manner to Examples (XIII-1) and (XIII-2), 
2-methyl-5-[2-(4-methylphenyl)-thiazol-4-yl]-nitrobenzene of melting point 
m.p.: 104.degree. C. is obtained. 
The compounds of the formula (XIII) 
##STR177## 
shown in the following Table 6 can be prepared analogously to Examples 
(XIII-1) to (XIII-3) and in accordance with the information on the 
process. 
TABLE 6 
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Example physical 
No. R.sup.4 
R.sup.5 
R.sup.6 
R.sup.7 R.sup.8 
data 
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(XIII-4) 
H H H 
##STR178## H m.p. 164.degree. C. 
(XIII-5) 
H H H 
##STR179## H m.p. 164.degree. C. 
(XIII-6) 
H H H 
##STR180## H m.p. &gt;240.degree. C. 
(XIII-7) 
H H H 
##STR181## H m.p. &gt;240.degree. C. 
(XIII-8) 
H H H 
##STR182## H m.p. &gt;240.degree. C. 
(XIII-9) 
H H H 
##STR183## H m.p. 106-107.degree. C. 
(XIII-10) 
H H H 
##STR184## H m.p. 135.degree. C. 
(XIII-11) 
H H H 
##STR185## H m.p. 108-109.degree. C. 
(XIII-12) 
H H H 
##STR186## H MS: m/e 326 (M.sup.+) 
(XIII-13) 
H H H 
##STR187## H .sup.1 H-NMR:* .delta. = 2.56(S, 
CH.sub.3) 7.63-9.45 (m, 
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8H) 
*The .sup.1 HNMR-spectra were recorded in deuterochloroform (CDCl.sub.3) 
with tetramethylsilan (TMS) as the internal standard. The chemical shift 
as the .delta.-value in ppm is stated. 
USE EXAMPLES 
In the following Use Examples, the compound given below was employed as 
comparison substance: 
##STR188## 
methyl 3-methoxy-2-(2-methylphenyl)-acrylate (disclosed in European Patent 
178,816) 
EXAMPLE A 
Pyricularia test (rice)/protective 
Solvent: 12.5 parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier: 0.3 part by weight of 
alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent, and the 
concentrate is diluted with water and the stated amount of emulsifier to 
the desired concentration. 
To test for protective activity, young rice plants are sprayed with the 
preparation of active compound until dripping wet. After the spray coating 
has dried on, the plants are inoculated with an aqueous spore suspension 
of Pyricularia oryzae. The plants are then placed in a greenhouse at 100% 
relative atmospheric humidity and 25.degree. C. 
Evaluation of the disease infestation is carried out 4 days after the 
inoculation. 
In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is 
shown, for example, by the compounds of Preparation Examples (1) 
(Z-isomer), (1) (Z/E-isomer mixture), (2) (Z-isomer), (2) (Z/E-isomer 
mixture), (IV-3), (IV-4), (IV-5), (IV-6) and (IV-10). 
EXAMPLE B 
Cochliobolus sativus test (barley)/protective Solvent: 100 parts by weight 
of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 0.25 part by weight of alkylaryl 
polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and 
emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired 
concentration. 
To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the 
preparation of active compound until dew-moist. After the spray coating 
has dried on, the plants are sprayed with a conidia suspension of 
Cochliobolus sativus. The plants remain in an incubation cabin at 
20.degree. C. and 100% relative atmospheric humidity for 48 hours. 
The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of approximately 
20.degree. C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of approximately 80%. 
Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation. 
In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is 
shown, for example, by the compounds (2) (Z-isomer) and (2) (Z/E-isomer 
mixture) according to the Preparation Examples. 
EXAMPLE C 
Pyrenophora teres test (barley)/protective 
Solvent: 100 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 0.25 part by 
weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and 
emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired 
concentration. 
To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the 
preparation of active compound until dew-moist. After the spray coating 
has dried on, the plants are sprayed with a conidia suspension of 
Pyrenophora teres. The plants remain in an incubation cabin at 20.degree. 
C. and 100% relative atmospheric humidity for 48 hours. 
The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of approximately 
20.degree. C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of approximately 80%. 
Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation. 
In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is 
shown, for example, by the compounds of Preparation Examples (2) 
(Z-isomer), (2) (Z/E-isomer mixture), (IV-1) and (IV-3). 
EXAMPLE D 
Phytophthora test (tomato)/protective 
Solvent: 4.7 parts by weight of acetone 
Emulsifier: 0.3 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and 
emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired 
concentration. 
To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the 
preparation of active compound until dripping wet. After the spray coating 
has dried on, the plants are inoculated with an aqueous spore suspension 
of Phytophthora infestans. 
The plants are placed in an incubation cabin at 100% relative atmospheric 
humidity and approximately 20.degree. C. 
Evaluation is carried out 3 days after the inoculation. 
In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is 
shown, for example, by the compounds of Preparation Examples (1) 
(Z/E-isomer mixture), (2) (Z-isomer) and (2) (Z/E-isomer mixture). 
EXAMPLE E 
Venturia test (apple)/protective 
Solvent: 4.7 parts by weight of acetone 
Emulsifier: 0.3 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and 
emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired 
concentration. 
To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the 
preparation of active compound until dripping wet. After the spray coating 
has dried on, the plants are inoculated with an aqueous conidia suspension 
of the pathogen causing apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) and then remain 
in an incubation cabin at 20.degree. C. and 100% relative atmospheric 
humidity for 1 day. 
The plants are then placed in a greenhouse at 20.degree. C. and a relative 
atmospheric humidity of approximately 70%. 
Evaluation is carried out 12 days after the inoculation. 
In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is 
shown, for example, by the compounds of Preparation Examples (1) 
(Z-isomer), (1) (Z/E-isomer mixture), (2) (Z-isomer) and (2) (Z/E-isomer 
mixture). 
EXAMPLE F 
Spodoptera test 
Solvent: 3 parts by weight of dimethylformamide 
Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent and the stated 
amount of emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water containing 
emulsifier to the desired concentrations. 
Soy bean plants (Glycine soja) are treated with the active compound 
preparation of the desired concentration. In a ten-fold replication, a 
single leaf of the treated plant is placed in a plastic tin and infested 
with in each case one larva (L.sub.2) of the army worm (Spodoptera 
frugiperda). After 3 days, a further leaf of the corresponding plant is 
fed, depending on the dose. On day 7, the larvae are transferred to 
untreated artificial feed. 
After the specified period of time, the destruction in % is determined. 
100% means that all animals were destroyed; 0% means that no animals have 
been destroyed. 
In this test, a superior activity compared with the prior art is shown, for 
example, by the following compounds of the Preparation Examples: (1) 
(Z-isomer), (1) (Z/E-isomer mixture), (2) (Z-isomer) and (3). 
Example G 
Plutella test 
Solvent: 3 parts by weight of dimethylformamide 
Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent and the stated 
amount of emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water containing 
emulsifier to the desired concentrations. 
Cabbage plants (Brassica oleracea) are treated with the active compound 
preparation of the desired concentration. A leaf of the treated plant is 
placed in a plastic tin and infested with larvae (L.sub.2) of the cabbage 
moth (Plutella xylostella). After 2 and 4 days, a further leaf of the same 
plant is used in each case for subsequent feeding. 
After the specified period of time, the destruction in % is determined. 
100% means that all animals have been destroyed; 0% means that no animals 
have been destroyed. 
In this test, for example the following compounds of the Preparation 
Examples show a superior activity compared with the prior art: (1) 
(Z-isomer), (1) (Z/E-isomer mixture), (2) (Z-isomer), (2) (Z/E-isomer 
mixture) and (3). 
EXAMPLE H 
Phaedon test 
Solvent: 3 parts by weight of dimethylformamide 
Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent and the stated 
amount of emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water containing 
emulsifier to the desired concentrations. 
Cabbage plants (Brassica oleracea) are treated with the active compound 
preparation of the desired concentration. A leaf of the treated plant is 
placed in a plastic tin and infested with larvae (L.sub.2) of the mustard 
beetle (Phaedon cochleariae). After 2 and 4 days, a further leaf of the 
same plant is used in each case for subsequent feeding. 
After the specified period of time, the destruction in % is determined. 
100% means that all animals have been destroyed; 0% means that no animals 
have been destroyed. 
In this test, for example the following compounds of the Preparation 
Examples show a superior activity compared with the prior art: (1) 
(Z-isomer), (1) (Z/E-isomer mixture), (2) (Z-isomer), (2) (Z/E-isomer 
mixture) and (3). 
EXAMPLE I 
Myzus test 
Solvent: 3 parts by weight of dimethylformamide 
Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether 
To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of 
active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent and the stated 
amount of emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water containing 
emulsifier to the desired concentrations. 
Cabbage plants (Brassica oleracea) which are infested with the green peach 
aphid (Myzus persicae) are sprayed with the desired concentration of the 
active compound preparation until dripping wet. 
After the specified period of time, the action in % is determined. 100% 
means that all animals have been destroyed; 0% means that no animals have 
been destroyed. 
In this test, for example the following compounds of the Preparation 
Examples show a superior activity compared with the prior art: (1) 
(Z/E-isomer mixture), (2) (Z-isomer) and (3). 
It will be appreciated that the instant specification is set forth by way 
of illustration and not limitation, and that various modifications and 
changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the 
present invention.