USE OF SUBSTITUTED BENZODIAZEPINONES AND BENZAZEPINONES OR THE SALTS THEREOF AS ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AGAINST ABIOTIC PLANT STRESS

The use of substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I) or salts thereof     where the radicals in the general formula (I) correspond to the definitions given in the description,   for enhancing stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, for strengthening plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield, and to selected processes for preparing the compounds mentioned above.

The invention relates to the use of benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones or their respective salts as active compounds for increasing the stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, in particular for enhancing plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield.

It is known that certain substituted benzodiazepinones can be employed as inhibiting active compounds against bacterial mono-ADP ribosyltransferase toxins (cf. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2011, 55, 983). Moreover, it is known that substituted tricyclic benzodiazepinones and closely related structural analogs can be used as pharmaceutically active compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, neurotoxic effects of strokes, diabetes or in cancer therapy (cf. WO200116136, WO2005012305, WO2007062413). WO2003057699 and DE19946289 likewise describe the pharmaceutical use of tricyclic benzodiazepinones, whereas WO2011008572 describes the use of quinuclidinyl-substituted dihydrobenzodiazepinoindazolones as 5-HT3receptor modulators.

The preparation of imidazobenzodiazepines and their inhibiting action on animal enzymes from the family of the poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase is described, for example, in J. Med. Chem. 2003, 46, 210 and in Bioorg. Med. Chem 2003, 11, 3695, whereas Synlett 2007, 1106 lists preparation methods for providing pyrrolobenzodiazepinones.

However, the use of the substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones or their respective salts described in the patent applications and publications cited above for increasing stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, for enhancing plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield has hitherto not been described.

Numerous proteins in plants, and the genes that code for them, which are involved in defense reactions to abiotic stress (for example cold, heat, drought, salt, flooding) are known. Some of these form part of signal transduction chains (e.g. transcription factors, kinases, phosphatases) or cause a physiological response of the plant cell (e.g. ion transport, detoxification of reactive oxygen species). The signaling chain genes of the abiotic stress reaction include inter alia transcription factors of the DREB and CBF classes (Jaglo-Ottosen et al., 1998, Science 280: 104-106). Phosphatases of the ATPK and MP2C type are involved in the reaction to salt stress. In addition, in the event of salt stress, the biosynthesis of osmolytes such as proline or sucrose is frequently activated. This involves, for example, sucrose synthase and proline transporters (Hasegawa et al., 2000, Annu Rev Plant Physiol Plant Mol Biol 51: 463-499). The stress defense of the plants to cold and drought uses some of the same molecular mechanisms. There is a known accumulation of what are called late embryogenesis abundant proteins (LEA proteins), which include the dehydrins as an important class (Ingram and Bartels, 1996, Annu Rev Plant Physiol Plant Mol Biol 47: 277-403, Close, 1997, Physiol Plant 100: 291-296). These are chaperones which stabilize vesicles, proteins and membrane structures in stressed plants (Bray, 1993, Plant Physiol 103: 1035-1040). In addition, there is frequently induction of aldehyde dehydrogenases, which detoxify the reactive oxygen species (ROS) which form in the event of oxidative stress (Kirch et al., 2005, Plant Mol Biol 57: 315-332).

Heat shock factors (HSF) and heat shock proteins (HSP) are activated in the event of heat stress and play a similar role here as chaperones to that of dehydrins in the event of cold and drought stress (Yu et al., 2005, Mol Cells 19: 328-333).

A number of plant-endogenous signaling substances involved in stress tolerance or pathogen defense are already known. Examples here include salicylic acid, benzoic acid, jasmonic acid or ethylene [Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants, pp. 850-929, American Society of Plant Physiologists, Rockville, Md., eds. Buchanan, Gruissem, Jones, 2000]. Some of these substances or the stable synthetic derivatives and derived structures thereof are also effective on external application to plants or in seed dressing, and activate defense reactions which cause elevated stress tolerance or pathogen tolerance of the plant [Sembdner, and Parthier, 1993, Ann. Rev. Plant Physiol. Plant Mol. Biol. 44: 569-589].

It is additionally known that chemical substances can increase the tolerance of plants to abiotic stress. Such substances are applied either by seed dressing, by leaf spraying or by soil treatment. For instance, an increase in abiotic stress tolerance of crop plants by treatment with elicitors of systemic acquired resistance (SAR) or abscisic acid derivatives is described (Schading and Wei, WO-200028055, Abrams and Gusta, U.S. Pat. No. 5,201,931, Churchill et al., 1998, Plant Growth Regul 25: 35-45) or azibenzolar-S-methyl. In the case of use of fungicides, especially from the group of the strobilurins or of the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors, similar effects are also observed, and are frequently also accompanied by an enhanced yield (Draber et al., DE-3534948, Bartlett et al., 2002, Pest Manag Sci 60: 309). It is likewise known that the herbicide glyphosate in low dosage stimulates the growth of some plant species (Cedergreen, Env. Pollution 2008, 156, 1099).

In addition, effects of growth regulators on the stress tolerance of crop plants have been described (Morrison and Andrews, 1992, J Plant Growth Regul 11: 113-117, RD-259027). In the event of osmotic stress, a protective effect resulting from application of osmolytes, for example glycine betaine or the biochemical precursors thereof, for example choline derivatives, has been observed (Chen et al., 2000, Plant Cell Environ 23: 609-618, Bergmann et al., DE-4103253). The effect of antioxidants, for example naphthols and xanthines, to increase abiotic stress tolerance in plants has also already been described (Bergmann et al., DD-277832, Bergmann et al., DD-277835). However, the molecular causes of the antistress action of these substances are largely unknown.

It is additionally known that the tolerance of plants to abiotic stress can be increased by a modification of the activity of endogenous poly-ADP-ribose polymerases (PARP) or poly-(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolases (PARG) (de Block et al., The Plant Journal, 2005, 41, 95; Levine et al., FEBS Lett. 1998, 440, 1; WO0004173; WO04090140).

It is thus known that plants possess several endogenous reaction mechanisms which can cause effective defense against a wide variety of harmful organisms and/or natural abiotic stress.

Since, however, the ecologic and economic demands on modern crop treatment compositions are increasing constantly, for example with respect to toxicity, selectivity, application rate, formation of residues and favorable manufacture, there is a constant need to develop novel crop treatment compositions which have advantages over those known, at least in some areas.

It was therefore an object of the present invention to provide further compounds which increase tolerance to abiotic stress in plants.

Accordingly, the present invention provides the use of substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I) or salts thereof

R4and CR11R12together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R13and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ib),

R5, R6and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is optionally substituted further and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ic),

R4and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R17and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Id),

The compounds of the general formula (I) can form salts by addition of a suitable inorganic or organic acid, for example mineral acids, for example HCl, HBr, H2SO4, H3PO4or HNO3, or organic acids, for example carboxylic acids such as formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, oxalic acid, lactic acid or salicylic acid or sulfonic acids, for example p-toluenesulfonic acid, onto a basic group, for example amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, piperidino, morpholino or pyridino. In such a case, these salts will comprise the conjugated base of the acid as the anion.

Suitable substituents present in deprotonated form, such as, for example, sulfonic acids or carboxylic acids, may form inner salts with groups which for their part can be protonated, such as amino groups.

The compounds of the formula (I) used in accordance with the invention and salts thereof are referred to hereinafter as “compounds of the general formula (I)”.

R4and CR11R12together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R13and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ib),

R5, R6and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is optionally substituted further and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ic),

R4and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R17and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Id),

R4and CR11R12together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R13and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ib),

R5, R6and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is optionally substituted further and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ic),

R4and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R17and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Id),

R4and CR11R12together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R13and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ib),

R5, R6and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is optionally substituted further and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Ic),

R4and N—R10together with the atoms to which they are attached form a pyrrole ring which is substituted further by R17and Q and thus together with the other substituents according to the definition afford the general formula (Id),

The definitions of radicals stated above in general terms or in areas of preference apply both to the end products of the formula (I) and correspondingly to the starting materials or intermediates required in each case for preparation. These radical definitions can be combined with one another as desired, i.e. including combinations between the given preferred ranges.

Essentially, the haloalkyl-substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (Ia) mentioned above are likewise as yet unknown in the prior art. The invention therefore also provides haloalkyl-substituted benzodiazepinones of the general formula (Ia) or salts thereof

The invention therefore also provides haloalkyl-substituted azepinoindolones of the general formula (Ib) or salts thereof

The invention therefore also provides haloalkyl-substituted diazepinoindolones of the general formula (Id) or salts thereof

With regard to the compounds according to the invention, the terms used above and further below will be elucidated. These are familiar to the person skilled in the art and especially have the definitions elucidated hereinafter:

According to the invention, “cycloalkylsulfonyl”—alone or as part of a chemical group—is optionally substituted cycloalkylsulfonyl, preferably having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, for example cyclopropylsulfonyl, cyclobutylsulfonyl, cyclopentylsulfonyl or cyclohexylsulfonyl.

According to the invention, “alkylsulfonyl”—alone or as part of a chemical group—is straight-chain or branched alkylsulfonyl, preferably having 1 to 8 or having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methylsulfonyl, ethylsulfonyl, n-propylsulfonyl, isopropylsulfonyl, n-butylsulfonyl, isobutylsulfonyl, sec-butylsulfonyl and tert-butylsulfonyl.

According to the invention, “alkylthio”—alone or as part of a chemical group—is straight-chain or branched S-alkyl, preferably having 1 to 8 or having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, for example methylthio, ethylthio, n-propylthio, Isopropylthio, n-butylthio, isobutylthio, sec-butylthio and tert-butylthio. Alkenylthio is an alkenyl radical bonded via a sulfur atom, alkynylthio is an alkynyl radical bonded via a sulfur atom, cycloalkylthio is a cycloalkyl radical bonded via a sulfur atom, and cycloalkenylthio is a cycloalkenyl radical bonded via a sulfur atom.

“Alkoxy” is an alkyl radical attached via an oxygen atom, alkenyloxy is an alkenyl radical attached via an oxygen atom, alkynyloxy is an alkynyl radical attached via an oxygen atom, cycloalkyloxy is a cycloalkyl radical attached via an oxygen atom, and cycloalkenyloxy is a cycloalkenyl radical attached via an oxygen atom.

The term “aryl” means an optionally substituted mono-, bi- or polycyclic aromatic system having preferably 6 to 14, especially 6 to 10, ring carbon atoms, for example phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, phenanthrenyl and the like, preferably phenyl.

When a base structure is substituted “by one or more radicals” from a list of radicals (=group) or a generically defined group of radicals, this in each case includes simultaneous substitution by a plurality of identical and/or structurally different radicals.

In the case of a partly or fully saturated nitrogen heterocycle, this may be joined to the remainder of the molecule either via carbon or via the nitrogen.

Suitable substituents for a substituted heterocyclic radical are the substituents specified further below, and additionally also oxo and thioxo. The oxo group as a substituent on a ring carbon atom is then, for example, a carbonyl group in the heterocyclic ring. As a result, lactones and lactams are preferably also included. The oxo group may also be present on the ring heteroatoms, which can exist in various oxidation states, for example on N and S, in which case they form, for example, the divalent groups N(O), S(O) (also SO for short) and S(O)2 (also SO2 for short) in the heterocyclic ring. In the case of —N(O)— and —S(O)— groups, both enantiomers in each case are included.

The term “halogen” means, for example, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine. If the term is used for a radical, “halogen” means, for example, a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom.

Partly fluorinated alkyl means a straight-chain or branched, saturated hydrocarbon which is mono- or polysubstituted by fluorine, where the fluorine atoms in question may be present as substituents on one or more different carbon atoms of the straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon chain, for example CHFCH3, CH2CH2F, CH2CH2CF3, CHF2, CH2F, CHFCF2CF3.

Partly fluorinated haloalkyl means a straight-chain or branched, saturated hydrocarbon which is substituted by different halogen atoms with at least one fluorine atom, where any other halogen atoms optionally present are selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine or bromine, iodine. The corresponding halogen atoms may be present as substituents on one or more different carbon atoms of the straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon chain. Partly fluorinated haloalkyl also includes full substitution of the straight or branched chain by halogen including at least one fluorine atom.

The expression “(C1-C4)-alkyl” mentioned here by way of example is a brief notation for straight-chain or branched alkyl having one to 4 carbon atoms according to the range stated for carbon atoms, i.e. encompasses the methyl, ethyl, 1-propyl, 2-propyl, 1-butyl, 2-butyl, 2-methylpropyl or tert-butyl radicals. General alkyl radicals with a larger specified range of carbon atoms, e.g. “(C1-C6)-alkyl”, correspondingly also encompass straight-chain or branched alkyl radicals with a greater number of carbon atoms, i.e. according to the example also the alkyl radicals having 5 and 6 carbon atoms.

Unless stated specifically, preference is given to the lower carbon skeletons, for example having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms in the case of unsaturated groups, in the case of the hydrocarbon radicals such as alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl radicals, including in composite radicals. Alkyl radicals, including in composite radicals such as alkoxy, haloalkyl, etc., are, for example, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl, n-, i-, t- or 2-butyl, pentyls, hexyls such as n-hexyl, i-hexyl and 1,3-dimethylbutyl, heptyls such as n-heptyl, 1-methylhexyl and 1,4-dimethylpentyl; alkenyl and alkynyl radicals are defined as the possible unsaturated radicals corresponding to the alkyl radicals, where at least one double bond or triple bond is present. Preference is given to radicals having one double bond or triple bond.

The term “alkenyl” also includes, in particular, straight-chain or branched open-chain hydrocarbon radicals having more than one double bond, such as 1,3-butadienyl and 1,4-pentadienyl, but also allenyl or cumulenyl radicals having one or more cumulated double bonds, for example allenyl (1,2-propadienyl), 1,2-butadienyl and 1,2,3-pentatrienyl. Alkenyl is, for example, vinyl which may optionally be substituted by further alkyl radicals, for example prop-1-en-1-yl, but-1-en-1-yl, allyl, 1-methylprop-2-en-1-yl, 2-methylprop-2-en-1-yl, but-2-en-1-yl, 1-methylbut-3-en-1-yl and 1-methylbut-2-en-1-yl, 2-methylprop-1-en-1-yl, 1-methylprop-1-en-1-yl, 1-methylprop-2-en-1-yl, 2-methylprop-2-en-1-yl, but-2-en-1-yl, but-3-en-1-yl, 1-methylbut-3-en-1-yl or 1-methylbut-2-en-1-yl, pentenyl, 2-methylpentenyl or hexenyl.

The term “alkynyl” also includes, in particular, straight-chain or branched open-chain hydrocarbon radicals having more than one triple bond, or else having one or more triple bonds and one or more double bonds, for example 1,3-butatrienyl or 3-penten-1-yn-1-yl. (C2-C6)-alkynyl is, for example, ethynyl, propargyl, 1-methylprop-2-yn-1-yl, 2-butynyl, 2-pentynyl or 2-hexynyl, preferably propargyl, but-2-yn-1-yl, but-3-yn-1-yl or 1-methylbut-3-yn-1-yl.

The term “cycloalkyl” means a carbocyclic saturated ring system having preferably 3-8 ring carbon atoms, for example cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl. In the case of optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cyclic systems with substituents are included, also including substituents with a double bond on the cycloalkyl radical, for example an alkylidene group such as methylidene. Optionally substituted cycloalkyl also includes polycyclic aliphatic systems, for example bicyclo[1.1.0]butan-1-yl, bicyclo[1.1.0]butan-2-yl, bicyclo[2.1.0]pentan-1-yl, bicyclo[2.1.0]pentan-2-yl, bicyclo[2.1.0]pentan-5-yl, bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl (norbornyl), bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-yl, adamantan-1-yl and adamantan-2-yl. The term “(C3C7)-cycloalkyl” is a brief notation for cycloalkyl having three to 7 carbon atoms, corresponding to the range specified for carbon atoms.

In the case of substituted cycloalkyl, spirocyclic aliphatic systems are also included, for example spiro[2.2]pent-1-yl, spiro[2.3]hex-1-yl, spiro[2.3]hex-4-yl, 3-spiro[2.3]hex-5-yl.

“Cycloalkenyl” means a carbocyclic, nonaromatic, partly unsaturated ring system having preferably 4-8 carbon atoms, e.g. 1-cyclobutenyl, 2-cyclobutenyl, 1-cyclopentenyl, 2-cyclopentenyl, 3-cyclopentenyl, or 1-cyclohexenyl, 2-cyclohexenyl, 3-cyclohexenyl, 1,3-cyclohexadienyl or 1,4-cyclohexadienyl, also including substituents with a double bond on the cycloalkenyl radical, for example an alkylidene group such as methylidene. In the case of optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, the elucidations for substituted cycloalkyl apply correspondingly.

The term “alkylidene”, also, for example, in the form (C1-C10)-alkylidene, means the radical of a straight-chain or branched open-chain hydrocarbon radical which is attached via a double bond. Possible bonding sites for alkylidene are naturally only positions on the base structure where two hydrogen atoms can be replaced by the double bond; radicals are, for example, ═CH2, ═CH—CH3, ═C(CH3)—CH3, ═C(CH3)—C2H5or ═C(C2H5)—C2H5. Cycloalkylidene is a carbocyclic radical attached via a double bond.

The term “stannyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing a tin atom; “germanyl” analogously represents a further-substituted radical containing a germanium atom. “Zirconyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing a zirconium atom. “Hafnyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing a hafnium atom. “Boryl”, “borolanyl” and “borinanyl” represent further-substituted and optionally cyclic groups each containing a boron atom. “Plumbanyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing a lead atom. “Hydrargyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing a mercury atom. “Alanyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing an aluminum atom. “Magnesyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing a magnesium atom. “Zincyl” represents a further-substituted radical containing a zinc atom.

Depending on the nature of the substituents and the way in which they are attached, the compounds of the general formula (I) may be present as stereoisomers. The formula (I) embraces all possible stereoisomers defined by the specific three-dimensional form thereof, such as enantiomers, diastereomers, Z and E isomers. If, for example, one or more alkenyl groups are present, diastereomers (Z and E isomers) may occur. If, for example, one or more asymmetric carbon atoms are present, enantiomers and diastereomers may occur. Stereoisomers can be obtained from the mixtures obtained in the preparation by customary separation methods. The chromatographic separation can be effected either on the analytical scale to find the enantiomeric excess or the diastereomer excess, or else on the preparative scale to produce test specimens for biological testing. It is likewise possible to selectively prepare stereoisomers by using stereoselective reactions with use of optically active starting materials and/or auxiliaries. The invention thus also relates to all stereoisomers which are embraced by the general formula (I) but are not shown in their specific stereomeric form, and to mixtures thereof.

Substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones can be prepared by known processes (cf. J. Med. Chem. 2003, 46, 210; Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2003, 11, 3695; J. Med. Chem. 2004, 47, 5467; Synlett 2007, 1106; WO200116136; WO2003057699; DE19946289; WO2005012305). Various literature preparation routes were used to form the core structure, and some were optimized (see Scheme 1). Selected detailed synthesis examples are cited in the next section. Here, the synthesis routes employed and investigated for the preparation of substituted benzodiazepinones proceed from commercially available or easily preparable 2-halo-3-nitrobenzoic acids. The optionally further substituted 2-halo-3-nitrobenzoic acid in question can be converted with the aid of a suitable acid chloride (e.g. thionyl chloride or oxalyl chloride) and a suitable alcohol (e.g. methanol or ethanol) into the corresponding benzoic ester. The optionally further substituted 2-halo-3-nitrobenzoic ester thus obtained is then, by reaction with an optionally further substituted diaminoethane using a suitable base (e.g. sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate) in a polar-aprotic solvent (e.g. isopropanol, n-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol), converted into an optionally further substituted 9-nitro-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one, which is reduced either with hydrogen in the presence of palladium on carbon in a suitable solvent or with tin(II) chloride to an optionally further substituted 9-amino-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one (Scheme 1). The radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8and Q mentioned in Scheme 1 below have the meanings defined above.

In the next step, the optionally further substituted 9-amino-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one obtained in this manner can be converted via various reaction variants, e.g. condensation with a carboxylic acid, with an aldehyde or an amidoxime, into the desired substituted imidazobenzodiazepinone. Any functional groups present at the substituents of the imidazolyl moiety can then be reacted further using suitable reagents. Thus, for example, terephthalaldehyde monodiethyl acetal can be reacted by condensation with an optionally substituted 9-amino-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one to give the desired target compound, and the acetal group can then be cleaved with a suitable acid (e.g. sulfuric acid in a suitable protic solvent) to give an aldehyde group. The aldehyde group in question can be converted via sodium cyanoborohydride-mediated reductive amination into the corresponding amines or via hydride-mediated reduction into the corresponding alcohol.

The radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8and Q mentioned in Scheme 2 below have the meanings defined above. Moreover, in Scheme 2 methyl and ethyl as substituents are shown in an exemplary manner as representatives for the groups according to the invention.

Functionalization of the benzodiazepinone-NH group is achieved by deprotonation using a suitable base, e.g. sodium hydride in an aprotic solvent, and subsequent reaction with a suitable electrophile, e.g. an acyl chloride, a sulfonyl chloride, an alkyl halide or a chloroformate. Moreover, the amide group of the imidazobenzodiazepinones prepared according to the invention can be converted into the corresponding thioamide using 2,4-bis-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane 2,4-disulfide (Scheme 2). Substituted 3,4-dihydro[1,4]diazepino[6,7,1-hi]indol-1 (2H)-ones according to the invention can be prepared in a multistage synthesis starting with 2-iodoaniline. Here, optionally further substituted 2-iodoaniline is N-alkylated with the aid of propiolactone and then, via a Friedel-Crafts acylation, converted into an intermediate substituted 2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1H)-one. The substituted 2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1H)-one in question is then converted with the aid of sodium azide into the corresponding optionally further substituted 9-iodo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one. Transition metal-mediated coupling with a suitable substituted alkyne using a suitable palladium catalyst (e.g. bistriphenylphosphinepalladium dichloride) and a suitable copper salt (e.g. CuI) gives an optionally further substituted 9-alkynyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one which, in a further transition metal-catalyzed reaction with the aid of a suitable palladium catalyst (e.g. palladium(II) chlorid) in a suitable polar-aprotic solvent (e.g. acetonitrile) is converted into the desired optionally further substituted 3,4-dihydro[1,4]diazepino[6,7,1-hi]indol-1(2H)-one (Scheme 3). The radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8and Q mentioned in Scheme 3 below have the meanings defined above.

Optionally further substituted 4,5-dihydro-6H-pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-6-ones according to the invention can be prepared via a multistage synthesis route starting with optionally further substituted aminomethylfuranes. By reacting optionally further substituted 2-nitrobenzoic acids with thionyl chloride or oxalyl chloride and subsequent reaction with the optionally further substituted aminomethylfurans in question using a suitable amine base (e.g. triethylamine or diisopropylethylamine) in a suitable polar-aprotic solvent (e.g. tetrahydrofuran), it is possible to obtain substituted 2-nitrobenzamides as intermediates which, in the next reaction step, are converted by Raney nickel-mediated reduction using hydrazine in a suitable polar-protic solvent (e.g. ethanol) into the corresponding substituted 2-aminobenzamides (Scheme 4). The radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15, R16mentioned in Scheme 4 below have the meanings defined above.

The reaction of optionally further substituted 2-aminobenzoic acids with phosgene or triphosgene and the subsequent reaction with optionally further substituted aminomethylfurans in a suitable aprotic solvent (e.g. tetrahydrofuran) under reflux conditions offers an alternative synthetic access to the desired substituted 2-aminobenzamide intermediates. By acid-mediated cyclization of the resulting substituted 2-aminobenzamides with the aid of a suitable reagent (e.g. hydrochloric acid, polymer-supported p-toluenesulfonic acid or DOWEX 50WX8-400) at elevated temperature in a suitable solvent (e.g. acetic acid or dichloroethane), it is possible to obtain the desired optionally further substituted 4,5-dihydro-6H-pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-6-ones according to the invention (Scheme 4).

The1H NMR,13C NMR and19F-NMR spectroscopic data which are reported for the chemical examples described in the paragraphs which follow (400 MHz for1H NMR and 150 MHz for13C NMR and 375 MHz for19F-NMR, solvent: CDCl3, CD3OD or d6-DMSO, internal standard: tetramethylsilane δ=0.00 ppm), were obtained on a Bruker instrument, and the signals listed have the meanings given below: br=broad; s=singlet, d=doublet, t=triplet, dd=doublet of doublets, ddd=doublet of a doublet of doublets, m=multiplet, q=quartet, quint=quintet, sext=sextet, sept=septet, dq=doublet of quartets, dt=doublet of triplets, tt=triplet of triplets.

SYNTHESIS EXAMPLES

At room temperature, 2-bromo-3-nitrobenzoic acid (1.0 g, 3.65 mmol) was dissolved in abs. tetrahydrofuran (10 ml) under argon. After 5 min, oxalyl chloride (1.59 ml, 18.20 mmol) was slowly added dropwise with vigorous stirring. The resulting reaction solution was heated to 70° C. and stirred at this temperature for 2 h. After cooling to room temperature, the solvent was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue that remained was taken up in methanol (10 ml), stirred at room temperature for 2 h and the solvent was then removed under reduced pressure. This gave methyl 2-bromo-3-nitrobenzoate as a colorless solid (1.0 g, 95% of theory). At room temperature and under argon, methyl 2-bromo-3-nitrobenzoate (500 mg, 1.92 mmol) was dissolved in n-butanol (3.0 ml), and sodium carbonate (203 mg, 1.92 mmol) and ethylenediamine (0.13 ml, 1.92 mmol) were added. The resulting reaction solution was then stirred at a temperature of 80° C. for 6 h, when an orange precipitate was observed. After cooling to room temperature, the precipitate obtained was filtered off with suction and washed repeatedly with mother liquor. Subsequent drying gave 9-nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one in the form of a light-orange solid (350 mg, 87% of theory).1H-NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO δ, ppm) 8.70 (br. t, 1H, NH), 8.39 (br. t, 1H, NH), 8.23 (d, 1H), 8.14 (d, 1H), 6.75 (dd, 1H), 3.64 (m, 2H), 3.34 (m, 2H).

9-Nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one (5.0 g, 24.1 mmol) was taken up in a mixture of ethyl acetate (75 ml) and acetic acid (15 ml), a catalytic amount of palladium on carbon (10% wet, 1.0 g, 0.96 mmol) was added and hydrogen at a pressure of 3.5 bar was applied in a laboratory high pressure reactor. After the hydrogen uptake had gone to completion, the catalyst was filtered off, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was triturated with ethyl acetate. Filtration with suction of the precipitated crude product gave 9-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one in the form of a slightly yellowish solid (3.5 g, 81% of theory).1H-NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO δ, ppm) 7.88 (br. t, 1H, NH), 7.03 (d, 1H), 6.68 (d, 1H), 6.46 (dd, 1H), 4.96 (br. s, 2H, NH), 3.59 (br. t, 1H, NH), 3.41 (m, 2H), 3.20 (m, 2H).

9-Amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5H-1,4-benzodiazepin-5-one (100 mg, 0.56 mmol) was taken up in difluoroacetic acid (3 ml) and, with stirring, heated to reflux temperature (120° C.) for 6 h. The reaction solution was then cooled to room temperature, carefully made basic (pH 8-9) using saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and repeatedly extracted vigorously with ethyl acetate. The combined organic phases were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. Purification of the resulting crude product by column chromatography gave 2-(difluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydroimidazo[4,5,1-jk][1,4]benzodiazepin-7(4H)-one in the form of a colorless solid (70 mg, 49% of theory).1H-NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO δ, ppm) 8.50 (t, 1H, NH), 8.01 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.30 (t, 1H), 7.42 (t, 1H), 4.5 (m, 2H), 3.65 (m, 2H).

A solution of veratroyl chloride (10 mmol) in abs. Toluene (30 ml) was added dropwise to a solution of methylfurfurylamine (12 mmol) in abs. toluene (30 ml) over a period of 20 minutes. Under argon, the resulting reaction mixture was then stirred at room temperature for about 2 h, saturated sodium bicarbonate solution was added after the reaction had gone to completion and the mixture was extracted thoroughly. The organic phase was separated off, washed with water, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification of the resulting crude product by column chromatography gave 4,5-dimethoxy-N-[(5-methyl-2-furyl)methyl]-2-nitrobenzamide in the form of a slightly yellowish solid. 4,5-Dimethoxy-N-[(5-methyl-2-furyl)methyl]-2-nitrobenzamide (4 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (1.4 ml) and Raney nickel (0.95 g) were combined in ethanol (60 ml) and then stirred under reflux conditions for 30 min. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was filtered off through Celite, the filter cake was washed with ethanol and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Purification of the resulting crude product by column chromatography gave 4,5-dimethoxy-N-[(5-methyl-2-furyl)methyl]-2-aminobenzamide in the form of a colorless solid. 4,5-Dimethoxy-N-[(5-methyl-2-furyl)methyl]-2-aminobenzamide (2 mmol), glacial acetic acid (10 ml) and conc. HCl (1.5 ml) were then combined and stirred at a temperature of 70° C. for 3 h. After the reaction had gone to completion, the reaction mixture was added to ice-water and adjusted to pH 7 using sat. sodium bicarbonate solution. The precipitated solid was filtered off with suction, giving 8,9-dimethoxy-1-methyl-4,5-dihydro-6H-pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-6-one (288 mg, 53% of theory).1H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3δ, ppm) 7.45 (s, 1H), 6.82 (s, 1H), 6.75 (br. s, 1H, NH), 6.10 (m, 2H), 4.15 (m, 2H), 3.93 (d, 6H), 2.33 (s, 3H).

The compounds listed below are obtained analogously to the preparation examples given above and referred to at the appropriate place and taking into account the general information regarding the preparation of substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I).

A1. Compounds A1-1 to A1-300 of the general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8correspond to the definitions (Nos 1 bis 300; corresponding to compounds A1-1 to A1-300) in Table 1 below. An arrow in a definition given in Table 1 for R5and R7represents a bond of the radical in question to the core structure (I); in this case, the two groups R5and R7together form a saturated or partially saturated ring.

TABLE 1No.R4WXR5R6R7R81NO2ON—HHHHH2NO2ON—HCH3HHH3NO2ON—HHHCH3H4NO2ON—HCH3CH3HH5NO2ON—HCH3CH3CH3CH36NO2ON—HCH3HCH3H7NO2ON—HPhHPhH8NO2ON—Hp-Cl—PhHp-Cl—PhH9NO2ON—Ho-Cl—PhHo-Cl—PhH10NO2ON—Hp-F—PhHp-F—PhH11NO2ON—Hp-Br—PhHp-Br—PhH12NO2ON—Hp-Me—PhHp-OMe—PhH13NO2ON—Hp-OMe—PhHp-Me—PhH14NO2ON—Hp-CN—PhHp-CN—PhH15NO2ON—Hp-NO2—PhHp-NO2—PhH16NO2ON—Hp-OH—PhHp-OH—PhH17NO2ON—Hp-OMe—Php-OMe—Phi-PrH18NO2ON—Hc-PentHc-PentH19NO2ON—Hc-HexHc-HexH20NO2ON—HHH21NO2ON—HHH22NO2ON—HHH23NO2ON—HEtHHH24NO2ON—HHHEtH25NO2ON—Hi-PrHHH26NO2ON—HHHi-PrH27NO2ON—Hc-PrHHH28NO2ON—HHHc-PrH29NO2SN—HHHHH30NO2SN—HCH3HHH31NO2ON—HHH32NO2ON—HCH3H33NO2ON—HEtH34NO2ON—Hi-PrH35NO2ON—Hsec-BuH36NO2ON—HPhH37NO2ON—HBnH38NO2ON—HHH39NO2SN—HHH40NO2SN—HPhHPhH41NH2ON—HHHHH42NH2ON—HCH3HHH43NH2ON—HHHCH3H44NH2ON—HCH3CH3HH45NH2ON—HCH3CH3CH3CH346NH2ON—HCH3HCH3H47NH2ON—HPhHPhH48NH2ON—Hp-Cl—PhHp-Cl—PhH49NH2ON—Ho-Cl—PhHo-Cl—PhH50NH2ON—Hp-F—PhHp-F—PhH51NH2ON—Hp-Br—PhHp-Br—PhH52NH2ON—Hp-Me—PhHp-OMe—PhH53NH2ON—Hp-OMe—PhHp-Me—PhH54NH2ON—Hp-CN—PhHp-CN—PhH55NH2ON—Hp-NO2—PhHp-NO2—PhH56NH2ON—Hp-OH—PhHp-OH—PhH57NH2ON—Hp-OMe—Php-OMe—Phi-PrH58NH2ON—Hc-PentHc-PentH59NH2ON—Hc-HexHc-HexH60NH2ON—HHH61NH2ON—HHH62NH2ON—HHH63NH2ON—HEtHHH64NH2ON—HHHEtH65NH2ON—Hi-PrHHH66NH2ON—HHHi-PrH67NH2ON—Hc-PrHHH68NH2ON—HHHc-PrH69NH2SN—HHHHH70NH2SN—HCH3HHH71NH2ON—HHH72NH2ON—HCH3H73NH2ON—HEtH74NH2ON—Hi-PrH75NH2ON—Hsec-BuH76NH2ON—HPhH77NH2ON—HBnH78NH2ON—HHH79NH2SN—HHH80NH2SN—HPhHPhH81ClON—HHHHH82ClON—HCH3HHH83ClON—HHHCH3H84ClON—HCH3CH3HH85ClON—HCH3CH3CH3CH386ClON—HCH3HCH3H87ClON—HPhHPhH88ClON—Hp-Cl—PhHp-Cl—PhH89ClON—Ho-Cl—PhHo-Cl—PhH90ClON—Hp-F—PhHp-F—PhH91ClON—Hp-Br—PhHp-Br—PhH92ClON—Hp-Me—PhHp-OMe—PhH93ClON—Hp-OMe—PhHp-Me—PhH94ClON—Hp-CN—PhHp-CN—PhH95ClON—Hp-NO2—PhHp-NO2—PhH96ClON—Hp-OH—PhHp-OH—PhH97ClON—Hp-OMe—Php-OMe—Phi-PrH98ClON—Hc-PentHc-PentH99ClON—Hc-HexHc-HexH100ClON—HHH101ClON—HHH102ClON—HHH103ClON—HEtHHH104ClON—HHHEtH105ClON—Hi-PrHHH106ClON—HHHi-PrH107ClON—Hc-PrHHH108ClON—HHHc-PrH109ClSN—HHHHH110ClSN—HCH3HHH111ClON—HHH112ClON—HCH3H113ClON—HEtH114ClON—Hi-PrH115ClON—Hsec-BuH116ClON—HPhH117ClON—HBnH118ClON—HHH119ClSN—HHH120ClSN—HPhHPhH121ION—HHHHH122ION—HCH3HHH123ION—HHHCH3H124ION—HCH3CH3HH125ION—HCH3CH3CH3CH3126ION—HCH3HCH3H127ION—HPhHPhH128ION—Hp-Cl—PhHp-Cl—PhH129ION—Ho-Cl—PhHo-Cl—PhH130ION—Hp-F—PhHp-F—PhH131ION—Hp-Br—PhHp-Br—PhH132ION—Hp-Me—PhHp-OMe—PhH133ION—Hp-OMe—PhHp-Me—PhH134ION—Hp-CN—PhHp-CN—PhH135ION—Hp-NO2—PhHp-NO2—PhH136ION—Hp-OH—PhHp-OH—PhH137ION—Hp-OMe—Php-OMe—Phi-PrH138ION—Hc-PentHc-PentH139ION—Hc-HexHc-HexH140ION—HHH141ION—HHH142ION—HHH143ION—HEtHHH144ION—HHHEtH145ION—Hi-PrHHH146ION—HHHi-PrH147ION—Hc-PrHHH148ION—HHHc-PrH149ISN—HHHHH150ISN—HCH3HHH151ION—HHH152ION—HCH3H153ION—HEtH154ION—Hi-PrH155ION—Hsec-BuH156ION—HPhH157ION—HBnH158ION—HHH159ISN—HHH160ISN—HPhHPhH161ON—HHHHH162ON—HCH3HHH163ON—HHHCH3H164ON—HCH3CH3HH165ON—HCH3CH3CH3CH3166ON—HCH3HCH3H167ON—HPhHPhH168ON—Hp-Cl—PhHp-Cl—PhH169ON—Ho-Cl—PhHo-Cl—PhH170ON—Hp-F—PhHp-F—PhH171ON—Hp-Br—PhHp-Br—PhH172ON—Hp-Me—PhHp-OMe—PhH173ON—Hp-OMe—PhHp-Me—PhH174ON—Hp-CN—PhHp-CN—PhH175ON—Hp-NO2—PhHp-NO2—PhH176ON—Hp-OH—PhHp-OH—PhH177ON—Hp-OMe—Php-OMe—Phi-PrH178ON—Hc-PentHc-PentH179ON—Hc-HexHc-HexH180ON—HHH181ON—HHH182ON—HHH183ON—HEtHHH184ON—HHHEtH185ON—Hi-PrHHH186ON—HHHi-PrH187ON—Hc-PrHHH188ON—HHHc-PrH189SN—HHHHH190SN—HCH3HHH191ON—HHH192ON—HCH3H193ON—HEtH194ON—Hi-PrH195ON—Hsec-BuH196ON—HPhH197ON—HBnH198ON—HHH199SN—HHH200SN—HPhHPhH201ON—HHHHH202ON—HCH3HHH203ON—HHHCH3H204ON—HCH3CH3HH205ON—HCH3CH3CH3CH3206ON—HCH3HCH3H207ON—HPhHPhH208ON—Hp-Cl—PhHp-Cl—PhH209ON—Ho-Cl—PhHo-Cl—PhH210ON—Hp-F—PhHp-F—PhH211ON—Hp-Br—PhHp-Br—PhH212ON—Hp-Me—PhHp-OMe—PhH213ON—Hp-OMe—PhHp-Me—PhH214ON—Hp-CN—PhHp-CN—PhH215ON—Hp-NO2—PhHp-NO2—PhH216ON—Hp-OH—PhHp-OH—PhH217ON—Hp-OMe—Php-OMe—Phi-PrH218ON—Hc-PentHc-PentH219ON—Hc-HexHc-HexH220ON—HHH221ON—HHH222ON—HHH223ON—HEtHHH224ON—HHHEtH225ON—Hi-PrHHH226ON—HHHi-PrH227ON—Hc-PrHHH228ON—HHHc-PrH229SN—HHHHH230SN—HCH3HHH231ON—HHH232ON—HCH3H233ON—HEtH234ON—Hi-PrH235ON—Hsec-BuH236ON—HPhH237ON—HBnH238ON—HHH239SN—HHH240SN—HPhHPhH241ON—HHHHH242ON—HCH3HHH243ON—HHHCH3H244ON—HCH3CH3HH245ON—HCH3CH3CH3CH3246ON—HCH3HCH3H247ON—HPhHPhH248ON—Hp-Cl—PhHp-Cl—PhH249ON—Ho-Cl—PhHo-Cl—PhH250ON—Hp-F—PhHp-F—PhH251ON—Hp-Br—PhHp-Br—PhH252ON—Hp-Me—PhHp-OMe—PhH253ON—Hp-OMe—PhHp-Me—PhH254ON—Hp-CN—PhHp-CN—PhH255ON—Hp-NO2—PhHp-NO2—PhH256ON—Hp-OH—PhHp-OH—PhH257ON—Hp-OMe—Php-OMe—Phi-PrH258ON—Hc-PentHc-PentH259ON—Hc-HexHc-HexH260ON—HHH261ON—HHH262ON—HHH263ON—HEtHHH264ON—HHHEtH265ON—Hi-PrHHH266ON—HHHi-PrH267ON—Hc-PrHHH268ON—HHHc-PrH269SN—HHHHH270SN—HCH3HHH271ON—HHH272ON—HCH3H273ON—HEtH274ON—Hi-PrH275ON—Hsec-BuH276ON—HPhH277ON—HBnH278ON—HHH279SN—HHH280SN—HPhHPhH281ON—HHHHH282ON—HHHHH283ON—HHHHH284ON—HHHHH285ON—HHHHH286ON—HHHHH287ON—HHHHH288ON—HHHHH289ON—HHHHH290ON—HHHHH291ON—HHHHH292ON—HHHHH293ON—HHHHH294ON—HHHHH295ON—HHHHH296ON—HHHHH297ON—HHHHH298ON—HHHHH299ON—HHHHH300ON—HHHHH
A2. Compounds A2-1 to A2-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R1represents fluorine, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A2-1 to A2-300).
A3. Compounds A3-1 to A3-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R1represents chlorine, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A3-1 to A3-300).
A4. Compounds A4-1 to A4-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R1represents bromine, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A4-1 to A4-300).
A5. Compounds A5-1 to A5-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R1represents methyl, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A5-1 to A5-300).
A6. Compounds A6-1 to A6-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R1represents trifluoromethyl, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A6-1 to A6-300).
A7. Compounds A7-1 to A7-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R1represents methoxy, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A7-1 to A7-300).
A8. Compounds A8-1 to A8-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents fluorine, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A8-1 to A8-300).
A9. Compounds A9-1 to A9-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents chlorine, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A9-1 to A9-300).
A10. Compounds A10-1 to A10-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents bromine, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A10-1 to A10-300).
A11. Compounds A11-1 to A11-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents methyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A11-1 to A11-300).
A12. Compounds A12-1 to A12-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents trifluoromethyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A12-1 to A12-300).
A13. Compounds A13-1 to A13-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents methoxy, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A13-1 to A13-300).
A14. Compounds A14-1 to A14-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents trifluoromethoxy, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A14-1 to A14-300).
A15. Compounds A15-1 to A15-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents ethyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A15-1 to A15-300).
A16. Compounds A16-1 to A16-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents isopropyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A16-1 to A16-300).
A17. Compounds A17-1 to A17-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents cyclopropyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A17-1 to A17-300).
A18. Compounds A18-1 to A18-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R2represents phenyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A18-1 to A18-300).
A19. Compounds A19-1 to A19-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R3represents fluorine, R1, R2and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A19-1 to A19-300).
A20. Compounds A20-1 to A20-300 of the general formula (I) in which in which R3represents methyl, R1, R2and R9represent hydrogen and X, W, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 300; corresponding to Compounds A20-1 to A20-300).
B1. Compounds B1-1 to B1-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8correspond to the definitions (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B1-1 to B1-949) in Table 2 below. An arrow in a definition given in Table 2 for R5and R7represents a bond of the radical in question to the core structure (I); in this case, the two groups R5and R7together form a saturated or partially saturated ring.

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2No.QWR5R6R7R81CH3OHHHH2CH3SHHHH3CH3OCH3HHH4CH3OCH3HCH3H5CH3OPhHPhH6CH3OHH7CH3OHH8CH3OHH9CH3OHHCH3H10CH3Oc-HexHc-HexH11OHHHH12SHHHH13OCH3HHH14OCH3HCH3H15OPhHPhH16OHH17OHH18OHH19OHHCH3H20Oc-HexHc-HexH21OHHHH22SHHHH23OCH3HHH24OCH3HCH3H25OPhHPhH26OHH27OHH28OHH29OHHCH3H30Oc-HexHc-HexH31OHHHH32OHHHH33OHHHH34OHHHH35OHHHH36OHHHH37OHHHH38OHHHH39OHHHH40OHHHH41OHHHH42OHHHH43OHHHH44OHHHH45OHHHH46OHHHH47OHHHH48OHHHH49OHHHH50OHHHH51OHHHH52OHHHH53OHHHH54OHHHH55OHHHH56OHHHH57OHHHH58OHHHH59OHHHH60OHHHH61OHHHH62OHHHH63OHHHH64OHHHH65OHHHH66OHHHH67OHHHH68OHHHH69OHHHH70OHHHH71OHHHH72OHHHH73OHHHH74OHHHH75OHHHH76OHHHH77OHHHH78OHHHH79OHHHH80OHHHH81OHHHH82OHHHH83OHHHH84OHHHH85OHHHH86OHHHH87OHHHH88OHHHH89OHHHH90OHHHH91OHHHH92OHHHH93OHHHH94OHHHH95OHHHH96OHHHH97OHHHH98OHHHH99OHHHH100OHHHH101OHHHH102OHHHH103OHHHH104OHHHH105OHHHH106OHHHH107OHHHH108OHHHH109OHHHH110OHHHH111OHHHH112OHHHH113OHHHH114OHHHH115OHHHH116OHHHH117OHHHH118OHHHH119OHHHH120OHHHH121OHHHH122OHHHH123OHHHH124OHHHH125OHHHH126OHHHH127OHHHH128OHHHH129OHHHH130OHHHH131OHHHH134OHHHH135OHHHH136OHHHH137OHHHH138OHHHH139OHHHH140OHHHH141OHHHH142OHHHH143OHHHH144OHHHH145OHHHH146OHHHH147OHHHH148OHHHH149OHHHH150OHHHH151OHHHH152OHHHH153OHHHH154OHHHH155OHHHH156OHHHH157OHHHH158OHHHH159OHHHH160OHHHH161OHHHH162OHHHH163OHHHH164OHHHH165OHHHH166OHHHH167OHHHH168OHHHH169OHHHH170OHHHH171OHHHH172OHHHH173OHHHH174OHHHH175OHHHH176OHHHH177OHHHH178OHHHH179OHHHH180OHHHH181OHHHH182OHHHH183OHHHH184OHHHH185OHHHH186OHHHH187OHHHH188OHHHH189OHHHH190OHHHH191OHHHH192OHHHH193OHHHH194OHHHH195OHHHH196OHHHH197OHHHH198OHHHH199OHHHH200OHHHH201OHHHH202OHHHH203OHHHH204OHHHH205OHHHH206OHHHH207OHHHH208OHHHH209OHHHH210OHHHH211OHHHH212OHHHH213OHHHH214OHHHH215OHHHH216OHHHH217OHHHH218OHHHH219OHHHH220OHHHH221OHHHH222OHHHH223OHHHH224OHHHH225OHHHH226OHHHH227OHHHH228OHHHH229OHHHH230OHHHH231OHHHH232OHHHH233OHHHH234OHHHH235OHHHH236OHHHH237OHHHH238OHHHH239OHHHH240OHHHH241OHHHH242OHHHH243OHHHH244OHHHH245OHHHH246OHHHH247OHHHH248OHHHH249OHHHH250OHHHH251OHHHH252OHHHH253OHHHH254OHHHH255OHHHH256OHHHH257OHHHH258OHHHH259OHHHH260OHHHH261OHHHH262OHHHH263OHHHH264OHHHH265OHHHH266OHHHH267OHHHH268OHHHH269OHHHH270OHHHH271OHHHH272OHHHH273OHHHH274OHHHH275OHHHH276OHHHH277OHHHH278OHHHH279OHHHH280OHHHH281OHHHH282OHHHH283OHHHH284OHHHH285OHHHH286OHHHH287OHHHH288OHHHH289OHHHH290OHHHH291OHHHH292OHHHH293OHHHH294OHHHH295OHHHH296OHHHH297OHHHH298OHHHH299OHHHH300OHHHH301OHHHH302OHHHH303OHHHH304OHHHH305OHHHH306OHHHH307OHHHH308OHHHH309OHHHH310OHHHH311OHHHH312OHHHH313OHHHH314OHHHH315OHHHH316OHHHH317OHHHH318OHHHH319OHHHH320OHHHH321OHHHH322OHHHH323OHHHH324OHHHH325OHHHH326OHHHH327OHHHH328OHHHH329OHHHH330OHHHH331OHHHH332OHHHH333OHHHH334OHHHH335OHHHH336OHHHH337OHHHH338OHHHH339OHHHH340OHHHH341OHHHH342OHHHH343OHHHH344OHHHH345OHHHH346OHHHH347OHHHH348OHHHH349OHHHH350OHHHH351OHHHH352OHHHH353OHHHH354OHHHH355OHHHH356OHHHH357OHHHH358OHHHH359OHHHH360OHHHH361OHHHH362OHHHH363OHHHH364OHHHH365OHHHH366OHHHH367OHHHH368OHHHH369OHHHH370OHHHH371OHHHH372OHHHH373OHHHH374OHHHH375OHHHH376OHHHH377OHHHH378OHHHH379OHHHH380OHHHH381OHHHH382OHHHH383OHHHH384OHHHH385OHHHH386OHHHH387OHHHH388OHHHH389OHHHH390OHHHH391OHHHH392OHHHH393OHHHH394OHHHH395OHHHH396OHHHH397OHHHH398OHHHH399OHHHH400OHHHH401OHHHH402OHHHH403OHHHH404OHHHH405OHHHH406OHHHH407OHHHH408OHHHH409OHHHH410OHHHH411OHHHH412OHHHH413OHHHH414OHHHH415OHHHH416OHHHH417OHHHH418OHHHH419OHHHH420OHHHH421OHHHH422OHHHH423OHHHH424OHHHH425OHHHH426OHHHH427OHHHH428OHHHH429OHHHH430OHHHH431OHHHH432OHHHH433OHHHH434OHHHH435OHHHH436OHHHH437OHHHH438OHHHH439OHHHH440OHHHH441OHHHH442OHHHH443OHHHH444OHHHH445OHHHH446OHHHH447OHHHH448OHHHH449OHHHH450OHHHH451OHHHH452OHHHH453OHHHH454OHHHH455OHHHH456OHHHH457OHHHH458OHHHH459OHHHH460OHHHH461OHHHH462OHHHH463OHHHH464OHHHH465OHHHH466OHHHH467OHHHH468OHHHH469OHHHH470OHHHH471OHHHH472OHHHH473OHHHH474OHHHH475OHHHH476OHHHH477OHHHH478OHHHH479OHHHH480OHHHH481OHHHH482OHHHH483OHHHH484OHHHH485OHHHH486OHHHH487OHHHH488OHHHH489OHHHH490OHHHH491OHHHH492OHHHH493OHHHH494OHHHH495OHHHH496OHHHH497OHHHH498OHHHH499OHHHH500OHHHH501OHHHH502OHHHH503SHHHH504SHHHH505SHHHH506SHHHH507SHHHH508SHHHH509SHHHH510SHHHH511SHHHH512SHHHH513SHHHH514SHHHH515SHHHH516SHHHH517SHHHH518SHHHH519SHHHH520SHHHH521SHHHH522SHHHH523SHHHH524SHHHH525SHHHH526SHHHH527SHHHH528SHHHH529SHHHH530SHHHH531SHHHH532SHHHH533SHHHH534SHHHH535SHHHH536SHHHH537SHHHH538SHHHH539SHHHH540SHHHH541SHHHH542SHHHH543SHHHH544SHHHH545.SHHHH546SHHHH547SHHHH548SHHHH549SHHHH550SHHHH551SHHHH552SHHHH553SHHHH554SHHHH555SHHHH556SHHHH557SHHHH558SHHHH559SHHHH560SHHHH561SHHHH562SHHHH563SHHHH564SHHHH565SHHHH566SHHHH567SHHHH568SHHHH569SHHHH570SHHHH571SHHHH572SHHHH573SHHHH574SHHHH575SHHHH576SHHHH577SHHHH578SHHHH579SHHHH580SHHHH581SHHHH582SHHHH583SHHHH584SHHHH585SHHHH586SHHHH587SHHHH588SHHHH589SHHHH590SHHHH591SHHHH592SHHHH593SHHHH594SHHHH595SHHHH596SHHHH597SHHHH598SHHHH599SHHHH600SHHHH601SHHHH602SHHHH603SHHHH604SHHHH605SHHHH606SHHHH607SHHHH608SHHHH609SHHHH610SHHHH611SHHHH612SHHHH613SHHHH614SHHHH615SHHHH616SHHHH617SHHHH618SHHHH619SHHHH620SHHHH621SHHHH622SHHHH623SHHHH624SHHHH625SHHHH626SHHHH627SHHHH628SHHHH629SHHHH630SHHHH631SHHHH632SHHHH633SHHHH634SHHHH635SHHHH636SHHHH637SHHHH638SHHHH639SHHHH640SHHHH641SHHHH642SHHHH643SHHHH644SHHHH645SHHHH646SHHHH647SHHHH648SHHHH649SHHHH650SHHHH651SHHHH652SHHHH653SHHHH654SHHHH655SHHHH656SHHHH657SHHHH658SHHHH659SHHHH660SHHHH661SHHHH662SHHHH663SHHHH664SHHHH665SHHHH666SHHHH667SHHHH668SHHHH669SHHHH670SHHHH671SHHHH672SHHHH673SHHHH674SHHHH675SHHHH676SHHHH677SHHHH678SHHHH679SHHHH680SHHHH681SHHHH682SHHHH683SHHHH684SHHHH685SHHHH686SHHHH687SHHHH688SHHHH689SHHHH690SHHHH691SHHHH692SHHHH693SHHHH694SHHHH695SHHHH696SHHHH697SHHHH698SHHHH699SHHHH700SHHHH701SHHHH702SHHHH703OHH704OHH705OHH706OHH707OHH708OHH709OHH710OHH711OHH712OHH713OHH714OHH715OHH716OHH717OHH718OHH719OHH720OHH721OHH722OHH723OHH724OHH725OHH726OHH727OHH728OHH729OHH730OHH731OHH732OHH733OHH734OHH735OHH736OHH737OHH738OHH739OHH740OHH741OHH742OHH743OHH744OHH745OHH746OHH747OHH748OHH749OHH750OHH751OHH752OHH753OHH754OHH755OHH756OHH757OHH758OHH759OHH760OHH761OHH762OHH763OHH764OHH765OHH766OHH767OHH768OHH769HHH770OHH771OHH772OHH773OHH774OHH775OHH776OHH777OHH778OHH779OHH780OHH781OHH782OHH783OHH784OHH785OHH786OHH787OHH788OHH789OHH790OHH791OHH792OHH793OHH794OHH795OHH796OHH797OHH798OHH799OHH800OHH801OHH802OHH803OHH804OHH805OHH806OHH807OHH808OHH809OHH810OHH811OHH812OHH813OHH814OHH815OHH816OHH817OHH818OHH819OHH820OHH821OHH822OHH823OHH824OHH825OHH826OHH827OHH828OHH829OHH830OHH831OHH832OHH833OHH834OHH835OHH836OHH837OHH838OHH839OHH840OHH841OHH842OHH843OHH844OHH845OHH846OHH847OHH848OHH849OHH850OHH851OHH852OHH853OHH854OHH855OHH856OHH857OHH858OHH859OHH860OHH861OHH862OHH863OHH864OHH865OHH866OHH867OHH868OHH869OHH870OHH871OHH872OHH873OHH874OHH875OHH876OHH877OHH878OHH879OHH880OHH881OHH882OHH883OHH884OHH885OHH886OHH887OHH888OHH889OHH890OHH891OHH892OHH893OHH894OHH895OHH896OHH897OHH898OHH899OHH900OHH901OHH902OHH903OCH3HHH904OCH3HCH3H905OPhHPhH906OCH3CH3CH3CH3907OHH908OHH909OHHCH3H910Oc-HexHc-HexH911OCH3HHH912OCH3HCH3H913OPhHPhH914OCH3CH3CH3CH3915OHH916OHH917OHHCH3H918Oc-HexHc-HexH918OCH3HHH919OCH3HCH3H920OPhHPhH921OCH3CH3CH3CH3922OHH923OHH924OHHCH3H925Oc-HexHc-HexH926OCH3HHH927OCH3HCH3H928OPhHPhH929OCH3CH3CH3CH3930OHH931OHH932OHHCH3H933Oc-HexHc-HexH934OCH3HHH935OCH3HCH3H936OPhHPhH937OCH3CH3CH3CH3938OHH939OHH940OHHCH3H941Oc-HexHc-HexH942OCH3HHH943OCH3HCH3H944OPhHPhH945OCH3CH3CH3CH3946OHH947OHH948OHHCH3H949Oc-HexHc-HexH
B2. Compounds B2-1 to B2-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents fluorine, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B2-1 to B2-949).
B3. Compounds B3-1 to B3-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents chlorine, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B3-1 to B3-949).
B4. Compounds B4-1 to B4-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents methyl, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B4-1 to B4-949).
B5. Compounds B5-1 to B5-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents trifluoromethyl, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B5-1 to B5-949).
B6. Compounds B6-1 to B6-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents trifluoromethylthio, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B6-1 to B6-949).
B7. Compounds B7-1 to B7-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents trifluoromethoxy, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B7-1 to B7-949).
B8. Compounds B8-1 to B8-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents methoxy, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B8-1 to B8-949).
B9. Compounds B9-1 to B9-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R1represents methylthio, R2, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B9-1 to B9-949).
B10. Compounds B10-1 to B10-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents fluorine, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B10-1 to B10-949).
B11. Compounds B11-1 to B11-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents chlorine, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B11-1 to B11-949).
B12. Compounds B12-1 to B12-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents bromine, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B12-1 to B12-949).
B13. Compounds B13-1 to B13-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents iodine, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B13-1 to B13-949).
B14. Compounds B14-1 to B14-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents methyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B14-1 to B14-949).
B15. Compounds B15-1 to B15-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents trifluoromethyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B15-1 to B15-949).
B16. Compounds B16-1 to B16-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents trifluoromethylthio, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B16-1 to B16-949).
B17. Compounds B17-1 to B17-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents trifluoromethoxy, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B17-1 to B17-949).
B18. Compounds B18-1 to B18-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents methoxy, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B18-1 to B18-949).
B19. Compounds B19-1 to B19-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents methylthio, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 1 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B19-1 to B19-949).
B20. Compounds B20-1 to B20-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents ethyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B20-1 to B20-949).
B21. Compounds B21-1 to B21-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents isopropyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B21-1 to B21-949).
B22. Compounds B22-1 to B22-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents cyclopropyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B22-1 to B22-949).
B23. Compounds B23-1 to B23-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents phenyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B23-1 to B23-949).
B24. Compounds B24-1 to B24-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents thiophenyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B24-1 to B24-949).
B25. Compounds B25-1 to B25-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R2represents p-Cl-phenyl, R1, R3and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B25-1 to B25-949).
B26. Compounds B26-1 to B26-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R3represents fluorine, R1, R2and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B26-1 to B26-949).
B27. Compounds B27-1 to B27-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R3represents methyl, R1, R2and R9represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B27-1 to B27-949).
B28. Compounds B28-1 to B28-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents methyl, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B28-1 to B28-949).
B29. Compounds B29-1 to B29-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents ethyl, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B29-1 to B29-949).
B30. Compounds B30-1 to B30-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents allyl, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B30-1 to B30-949).
B31. Compounds B31-1 to B31-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents CH2CN, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B31-1 to B31-949).
B32. Compounds B32-1 to B32-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents n-propyl, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B32-1 to B32-949).
B33. Compounds B33-1 to B33-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents C(═O)CH3, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B33-1 to B33-949).
B34. Compounds B34-1 to B34-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents C(═O)CH2CH3, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B34-1 to B34-949).
B35. Compounds B35-1 to B35-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents C(═O)t-Bu, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B35-1 to B35-949).
B36. Compounds B36-1 to B36-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents CH2CH2N(CH3)2, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B36-1 to B36-949).
B37. Compounds B37-1 to B37-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents CH2CH2N(CH2CH3)2, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B37-1 to B37-949).
B38. Compounds B38-1 to B38-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents SO2CH3, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B38-1 to B38-949).
B39. Compounds B39-1 to B39-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents SO2c-Pr, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B39-1 to B39-949).
B40. Compounds B40-1 to B40-949 of the general formula (Ia) in which R9represents CH2CHF2, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds B40-1 to B40-949).
C1. Compounds C1-1 to C1-949 of the general formula (Ib) in which R1, R2, R3, R9and R13represent hydrogen and Q, W, R5, R6, R7, R8for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 2 (Nos 1 to 949; corresponding to Compounds C1-1 to C1-949).

TABLE 3No.WR7R8R9R14R15R161OHHHHHH2OCH3HHHHH3OCH3CH3HHHH4OHHHCH3HH5OHHHHCH3H6OHHHHHCH37OHHHCH3CH3H8OHHHEtHH9OHHHi-PrHH10OHHHHH11OHHHHH12OHHHHH13OHHHCH3CO2MeH14OHHHHCO2MeH15OHHHPhHH16OHHHCNHH17OHHHHCNH18OHHHHHCN19OEtHHHHH20On-PrHHHHH21Oi-PrHHHHH22OHHHHH23OHHHH24On-BuHHHHH25OCH3HHCH3HH26OCH3HHHCH3H27OCH3HHHHCH328OCH3HHClHH29OCH3HHHClH30OCH3HHHHCl31OCH3HHEtHH32OCH3HHHEtH33OCH3HHHHEt34OHHHHEtH35OHHHHHEt36OEtHHCH3HH37OEtHHHCH3H38OEtHHHHCH339Oi-PrHHCH3HH40Oi-PrHHHCH3H41Oi-PrHHHHCH342On-PrHHCH3HH43On-PrHHHCH3H44On-PrHHHHCH345OCH3CH3HCH3HH46OCH3CH3HHCH3H47OHHHp-Cl—PhHH48OHHHp-Cl—PhHH49OHHHp-Cl—PhHH50OHHHp-Cl—PhHH51SHHHHHH52SCH3HHHHH53SCH3CH3HHHH54SHHHCH3HH55SHHHHCH3H56SHHHHHCH357SHHHCH3CH3H58SHHHEtHH59SHHHi-PrHH60SHHHHH61SHHHHH62SHHHHH63SHHHCH3CO2MeH64SHHHHCO2MeH65SHHHPhHH66SHHHCNHH67SHHHHCNH68SHHHHHCN69SEtHHHHH70Sn-PrHHHHH71Si-PrHHHHH72SHHHHH73SHHHH74Sn-BuHHHHH75SCH3HHCH3HH76SCH3HHHCH3H77SCH3HHHHCH378SCH3HHClHH79SCH3HHHClH80SCH3HHHHCl81SCH3HHEtHH82SCH3HHHEtH83SCH3HHHHEt84SHHHHEtH85SHHHHHEt86SEtHHCH3HH87SEtHHHCH3H88SEtHHHHCH389Si-PrHHCH3HH90Si-PrHHHCH3H91Si-PrHHHHCH392Sn-PrHHCH3HH93Sn-PrHHHCH3H94Sn-PrHHHHCH395SCH3CH3HCH3HH96SCH3CH3HHCH3H97SHHHp-Cl—PhHH98SHHHp-Cl—PhHH99SHHHp-Cl—PhHH100SHHHp-Cl—PhHH101OHHCH3HHH102OCH3HCH3HHH103OCH3CH3CH3HHH104OHHCH3CH3HH105OHHCH3HCH3H106OHHCH3HHCH3107OHHCH3CH3CH3H108OHHCH3EtHH109OHHCH3i-PrHH110OHHCH3HH111OHHCH3HH112OHHCH3HH113OHHCH3CH3CO2MeH114OHHCH3HCO2MeH115OHHCH3PhHH116OHHCH3CNHH117OHHCH3HCNH118OHHCH3HHCN119OEtHCH3HHH120On-PrHCH3HHH121Oi-PrHCH3HHH122OHCH3HHH123OCH3HH124On-BuHCH3HHH125OCH3HCH3CH3HH126OCH3HCH3HCH3H127OCH3HCH3HHCH3128OCH3HCH3ClHH129OCH3HCH3HClH130OCH3HCH3HHCl131OCH3HCH3EtHH132OCH3HCH3HEtH133OCH3HCH3HHEt134OHHCH3HEtH135OHHCH3HHEt136OEtHCH3CH3HH137OEtHCH3HCH3H138OEtHCH3HHCH3139Oi-PrHCH3CH3HH140Oi-PrHCH3HCH3H141Oi-PrHCH3HHCH3142On-PrHCH3CH3HH143On-PrHCH3HCH3H144On-PrHCH3HHCH3145OCH3CH3CH3CH3HH146OCH3CH3CH3HCH3H147OHHCH3p-Cl—PhHH148OHHCH3p-Cl—PhHH149OHHCH3p-Cl—PhHH150OHHCH3p-Cl—PhHH151OHHAllylHHH152OCH3HAllylHHH153OCH3CH3AllylHHH154OHHAllylCH3HH155OHHAllylHCH3H156OHHAllylHHCH3157OHHAllylCH3CH3H158OHHAllylEtHH159OHHAllyli-PrHH160OHHAllylHH161OHHAllylHH162OHHAllylHH163OHHAllylCH3CO2MeH164OHHAllylHCO2MeH165OHHAllylPhHH166OHHAllylCNHH167OHHAllylHCNH168OHHAllylHHCN169OEtHAllylHHH170On-PrHAllylHHH171Oi-PrHAllylHHH172OHAllylHHH173OAllylHH174On-BuHAllylHHH175OCH3HAllylCH3HH176OCH3HAllylHCH3H177OCH3HAllylHHCH3178OCH3HAllylClHH179OCH3HAllylHClH180OCH3HAllylHHCl181OCH3HAllylEtHH182OCH3HAllylHEtH183OCH3HAllylHHEt184OHHAllylHEtH185OHHAllylHHEt186OEtHAllylCH3HH187OEtHAllylHCH3H188OEtHAllylHHCH3189Oi-PrHAllylCH3HH190Oi-PrHAllylHCH3H191Oi-PrHAllylHHCH3192On-PrHAllylCH3HH193On-PrHAllylHCH3H194On-PrHAllylHHCH3195OCH3CH3AllylCH3HH196OCH3CH3AllylHCH3H197OHHAllylp-Cl—PhHH198OHHAllylp-Cl—PhHH199OHHAllylp-Cl—PhHH200OHHAllylp-Cl—PhHH201OHHHHH202OCH3HHHH203OCH3CH3HHH204OHHCH3HH205OHHHCH3H206OHHHHCH3207OHHCH3CH3H208OHHEtHH209OHHi-PrHH210OHHHH211OHHHH212OHHHH213OHHCH3CO2MeH214OHHHCO2MeH215OHHPhHH216OHHCNHH217OHHHCNH218OHHHHCN219OEtHHHH220On-PrHHHH221Oi-PrHHHH222OHHHH223OHHH224On-BuHHHH225OCH3HCH3HH226OCH3HHCH3H227OCH3HHHCH3228OCH3HClHH229OCH3HHClH230OCH3HHHCl231OCH3HEtHH232OCH3HHEtH233OCH3HHHEt234OHHHEtH235OHHHHEt236OEtHCH3HH237OEtHHCH3H238OEtHHHCH3239Oi-PrHCH3HH240Oi-PrHHCH3H241Oi-PrHHHCH3242On-PrHCH3HH243On-PrHHCH3H244On-PrHHHCH3245OCH3CH3CH3HH246OCH3CH3HCH3H247OHHp-Cl—PhHH248OHHp-Cl—PhHH249OHHp-Cl—PhHH250OHHp-Cl—PhHH
E2. Compounds E2-1 to E2-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R1represents fluorine, R2, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E2-1 to E2-250).
E3. Compounds E3-1 to E3-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R1represents chlorine, R2, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E3-1 to E3-250).
E4. Compounds E4-1 to E4-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R1represents bromine, R2, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E4-1 to E4-250).
E5. Compounds E5-1 to E5-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R1represents iodine, R2, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E5-1 to E5-250).
E6. Compounds E6-1 to E6-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R1represents methyl, R2, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E6-1 to E6-250).
E7. Compounds E7-1 to E7-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R1represents methoxy, R2, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E7-1 to E7-250).
E8. Compounds E8-1 to E8-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R1represents trifluoromethyl, R2, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E8-1 to E8-250).
E9. Compounds E9-1 to E9-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents fluorine, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E9-1 to E9-250).
E10. Compounds E10-1 to E10-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents chlorine, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E10-1 to E10-250).
E11. Compounds E11-1 to E11-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents bromine, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E11-1 to E11-250).
E12. Compounds E12-1 to E12-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents iodine, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E12-1 to E12-250).
E13. Compounds E13-1 to E13-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents methyl, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E13-1 to E13-250).
E14. Compounds E14-1 to E14-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents methoxy, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E14-1 to E14-250).
E15. Compounds E15-1 to E15-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents trifluoromethyl, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E15-1 to E15-250).
E16. Compounds E16-1 to E16-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents trifluoromethoxy, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E16-1 to E16-250).
E17. Compounds E17-1 to E17-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents phenyl, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E17-1 to E17-250).
E18. Compounds E18-1 to E18-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents ethyl, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E18-1 to E18-250).
E19. Compounds E19-1 to E19-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents hydroxy, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E19-1 to E19-250).
E20. Compounds E20-1 to E20-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents trimethylsilylethynyl, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E20-1 to E20-250).
E21. Compounds E21-1 to E21-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents ethynyl, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E21-1 to E21-250).
E22. Compounds E22-1 to E22-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents fluorine, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E22-1 to E22-250).
E23. Compounds E23-1 to E23-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents chlorine, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E23-1 to E23-250).
E24. Compounds E24-1 to E24-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents bromine, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E24-1 to E24-250).
E25. Compounds E25-1 to E25-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents iodine, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E25-1 to E25-250).
E26. Compounds E26-1 to E26-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents methyl, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E26-1 to E26-250).
E27. Compounds E27-1 to E27-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents methoxy, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E27-1 to E27-250).
E28. Compounds E28-1 to E28-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents trifluoromethyl, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E28-1 to E28-250).
E29. Compounds E29-1 to E29-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents trifluoromethoxy, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E29-1 to E29-250).
E30. Compounds E30-1 to E30-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents methylthio, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E30-1 to E30-250).
E31. Compounds E31-1 to E31-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2represents trifluoromethylthio, R1, R3and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E31-1 to E31-250).
E32. Compounds E32-1 to E32-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents methylthio, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E32-1 to E32-250).
E33. Compounds E33-1 to E33-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3represents trifluoromethylthio, R1, R2and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E33-1 to E33-250).
E34. Compounds E34-1 to E34-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents fluorine, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E34-1 to E34-250).
E35. Compounds E35-1 to E35-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents chlorine, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E35-1 to E35-250).
E36. Compounds E36-1 to E36-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents bromine, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E36-1 to E36-250).
E37. Compounds E37-1 to E37-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents iodine, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E37-1 to E37-250).
E38. Compounds E38-1 to E38-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents methyl, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E38-1 to E38-250).
E39. Compounds E39-1 to E39-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents methoxy, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E39-1 to E39-250).
E40. Compounds E40-1 to E40-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents trifluoromethyl, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E40-1 to E40-250).
E41. Compounds E41-1 to E41-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R4represents trifluoromethoxy, R1, R2and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E41-1 to E41-250).
E42. Compounds E42-1 to E42-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2and R3represent methoxy, R1and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E42-1 to E42-250).
E43. Compounds E43-1 to E43-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2and R3represent methyl, R1and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E43-1 to E43-250).
E44. Compounds E44-1 to E44-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2and R3represent chlorine, R1and R4represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E44-1 to E44-250).
E45. Compounds E45-1 to E45-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2and R4represent methoxy, R1and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E45-1 to E45-250).
E46. Compounds E46-1 to E46-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2and R4represent methyl, R1and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E46-1 to E46-250).
E47. Compounds E47-1 to E47-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R2and R4represent chlorine, R1and R3represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E47-1 to E47-250).
E48. Compounds E48-1 to E48-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3and R4represent methoxy, R1and R2represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E48-1 to E48-250).
E49. Compounds E49-1 to E49-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3and R4represent methyl, R1and R2represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E49-1 to E49-250).
E50. Compounds E50-1 to E50-250 of the general formula (Ic) in which R3and R4represent chlorine, R1and R2represent hydrogen and W, R7, R8, R9, R14, R15and R16for the individual compound in question correspond to the radical definitions given in Table 3 (Nos 1 to 250; corresponding to Compounds E50-1 to E50-250).

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The present invention thus provides for the use of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I), and of any mixtures of these substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I) according to the invention with further agrochemically active compounds, for enhancement of the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors, preferably drought stress, and for invigoration of plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield.

The present invention further provides a spray solution for treatment of plants, comprising an amount, effective for enhancement of the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors, of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I). The abiotic stress conditions which can be relativized may include, for example, heat, drought, cold and aridity stress (stress caused by aridity and/or lack of water), osmotic stress, waterlogging, elevated soil salinity, elevated exposure to minerals, ozone conditions, strong light conditions, limited availability of nitrogen nutrients, limited availability of phosphorus nutrients.

In one embodiment, it is possible to provide, for example, that one or more compounds intended in accordance with the invention, i.e. the appropriate substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I), are applied by spray application to appropriate plants or plant parts to be treated. The use intended according to the invention of one or more compounds of the general formula (I) or salts thereof is carried out preferably with a dosage between 0.00005 and 3 kg/ha, more preferably between 0.0001 and 2 kg/ha, especially preferably between 0.0005 and 1 kg/ha, specifically preferably between 0.001 and 0.25 kg/ha. If, in the context of the present invention, abscisic acid is used simultaneously with substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I), for example in the context of a combined preparation or formulation, the addition of abscisic acid is preferably carried out in a dosage between 0.0001 and 3 kg/ha, particularly preferably between 0.001 and 2 kg/ha, especially preferably between 0.005 and 1 kg/ha, specifically preferably between 0.006 and 0.25 kg/ha.

The term “resistance to abiotic stress” is understood in the context of the present invention to mean various kinds of advantages for plants. Such advantageous properties are manifested, for example, in the improved plant characteristics given below: improved root growth with regard to surface area and depth, increased stolon or tiller formation, stronger and more productive stolons and tillers, improvement in shoot growth, increased lodging resistance, increased shoot base diameter, increased leaf area, higher yields of nutrients and constituents, for example carbohydrates, fats, oils, proteins, vitamins, minerals, essential oils, dyes, fibers, better fiber quality, earlier flowering, increased number of flowers, reduced content of toxic products such as mycotoxins, reduced content of residues or disadvantageous constituents of any kind, or better digestibility, improved storage stability of the harvested material, improved tolerance to disadvantageous temperatures, improved tolerance to drought and aridity, and also oxygen deficiency as a result of waterlogging, improved tolerance to elevated salt contents in soil and water, enhanced tolerance to ozone stress, improved compatibility with respect to herbicides and other plant treatment compositions, improved water absorption and photosynthesis performance, advantageous plant properties, for example acceleration of ripening, more homogeneous ripening, greater attractiveness to beneficial animals, improved pollination, or other advantages well known to a person skilled in the art.

More particularly, the use according to the invention of one or more compounds of the general formula (I) exhibits the advantages described in spray application to plants and plant parts. Combinations of the appropriate substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I) with substances including insecticides, attractants, acaricides, fungicides, nematicides, herbicides, growth regulators, safeners, substances which influence plant maturity, and bactericides can likewise be employed in the control of plant disorders and/or to achieve an increase in yield in the context of the present invention. In addition, the combined use of one or more substituted benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I) according to the invention with genetically modified cultivars with a view to increased tolerance to abiotic stress is likewise possible.

As is well known, the further various benefits for plants mentioned above can be combined in the form of component parts, and generally applicable terms can be used to describe them. Such terms are, for example, the following names: phytotonic effect, resistance to stress factors, less plant stress, plant health, healthy plants, plant fitness, plant wellness, plant concept, vigor effect, stress shield, protective shield, crop health, crop health properties, crop health products, crop health management, crop health therapy, plant health, plant health properties, plant health products, plant health management, plant health therapy, greening effect or regreening effect, freshness, or other terms with which a person skilled in the art is entirely familiar.

In the context of the present invention, a good effect on resistance to abiotic stress is understood to mean, without limitation,at least an emergence improved by generally 3%, especially more than 5%, more preferably more than 10%,at least a yield enhanced by generally 3%, especially more than 5%, more preferably more than 10%,at least a root development improved by generally 3%, especially more than 5%, more preferably more than 10%,at least a shoot size rising by generally 3%, especially more than 5%, more preferably more than 10%,at least a leaf area increased by generally 3%, especially more than 5%, more preferably more than 10%,at least a photosynthesis performance improved by generally 3%, especially more than 5%, more preferably more than 10%, and/orat least a flower development improved by generally 3%, especially more than 5%, more preferably more than 10%,
and the effects may occur individually or else in any combination of two or more effects.

The present invention further provides a spray solution for treatment of plants, comprising an amount, effective for enhancement of the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors, of at least one compound from the group of the benzodiazepinones and benzazepinones of the general formula (I). The spray solution may comprise other customary constituents, such as solvents, formulation auxiliaries, especially water. Further constituents may include active agrochemical compounds which are described in more detail below.

The present invention further provides for the use of corresponding spray solutions for increasing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors. The remarks which follow apply both to the use according to the invention of one or more compounds of the general formula (I) per se and to the corresponding spray solutions.

In accordance with the invention, it has additionally been found that the application, to plants or in their environment, of one or more compounds of the general formula (I) in combination with at least one fertilizer as defined further below is possible.

Fertilizers which can be used in accordance with the invention together with one or more compounds of the general formula (I) elucidated in detail above are generally organic and inorganic nitrogen-containing compounds, for example ureas, urea/formaldehyde condensation products, amino acids, ammonium salts and ammonium nitrates, potassium salts (preferably chlorides, sulfates, nitrates), salts of phosphoric acid and/or salts of phosphorous acid (preferably potassium salts and ammonium salts). In this context, particular mention should be made of the NPK fertilizers, i.e. fertilizers which contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, calcium ammonium nitrate, i.e. fertilizers which additionally contain calcium, or ammonia nitrate sulfate (general formula (NH4)2SO4NH4NO3), ammonium phosphate and ammonium sulfate. These fertilizers are generally known to the person skilled in the art; see also, for example, Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 5th edition, Vol. A 10, pages 323 to 431, Verlagsgesellschaft, Weinheim, 1987.

The fertilizers may additionally comprise salts of micronutrients (preferably calcium, sulfur, boron, manganese, magnesium, iron, boron, copper, zinc, molybdenum and cobalt) and of phytohormones (for example vitamin B1 and indole (III)acetic acid) or mixtures of these. Fertilizers used in accordance with the invention may also contain other salts such as monoammonium phosphate (MAP), diammonium phosphate (DAP), potassium sulfate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate. Suitable amounts for the secondary nutrients or trace elements are amounts of 0.5% to 5% by weight, based on the overall fertilizer. Further possible compounds are crop protection agents, insecticides or fungicides, growth regulators or mixtures thereof. Further details of these are given further below.

The fertilizers can be used, for example, in the form of powders, granules, prills or compactates. However, the fertilizers can also be used in liquid form, dissolved in an aqueous medium. In this case, dilute aqueous ammonia can also be used as a nitrogen fertilizer. Further possible ingredients for fertilizers are described, for example, in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 5th edition, 1987, volume A 10, pages 363 to 401, DE-A 41 28 828, DE-A 19 05 834 and DE-A 196 31 764. The general composition of the fertilizers, which, in the context of the present invention, may take the form of straight and/or compound fertilizers, for example composed of nitrogen, potassium or phosphorus, may vary within a wide range. In general, a content of 1% to 30% by weight of nitrogen (preferably 5% to 20% by weight), 1% to % by weight of potassium (preferably 3% to 15% by weight) and a content of 1% to % by weight of phosphorus (preferably 3% to 10% by weight) is advantageous. The microelement content is usually in the ppm range, preferably in the range from 1 to 1000 ppm.

In the context of the present invention, the fertilizer and one or more compounds of the general formula (I) may be administered simultaneously. However, it is also possible first to apply the fertilizer and then one or more compounds of the general formula (I), or first to apply a compound of the general formula (I) and then the fertilizer. In the case of nonsynchronous application of one or more compounds of the general formula (I) and the fertilizer, the application in the context of the present invention is, however, effected in a functional relationship, especially within a period of generally 24 hours, preferably 18 hours, more preferably 12 hours, specifically 6 hours, more specifically 4 hours, even more specifically within 2 hours. In very particular embodiments of the present invention, the compound of the formula (I) according to the invention and the fertilizer are applied within a time frame of less than 1 hour, preferably less than 30 minutes, more preferably less than 15 minutes.

Preference is given to the use of one or more compounds of the general formula (I) on plants from the group of the useful plants, ornamentals, turfgrass types, commonly used trees which are used as ornamentals in the public and domestic sectors, and forestry trees. Forestry trees include trees for the production of timber, cellulose, paper and products made from parts of the trees. The term useful plants as used here refers to crop plants which are used as plants for obtaining foods, animal feeds, fuels or for industrial purposes.

Examples of trees which can be improved by the method according to the invention include:Abiessp.,Eucalyptussp.,Piceasp.,Pinussp.,Aesculussp.,Platanussp.,Tiliasp., Acer sp.,Tsugasp.,Fraxinussp.,Sorbussp.,Betulasp.,Crataegussp.,Ulmussp.,Quercussp.,Fagussp.,Salixsp.,Populussp.

Particularly preferred trees which can be improved by the method according to the invention are: from the tree speciesPinus: P. radiate, P. ponderosa, P. contorta, P. sylvestre, P. strobes; from the tree speciesEucalyptus: E. grandis, E. globulusandE. camadentis.

Particularly preferred trees which can be improved by the method according to the invention are: horse chestnut, Platanaceae, linden tree and maple tree. The present invention can also be applied to any desired turfgrasses, including cool-season turfgrasses and warm-season turfgrasses. Examples of cool-season turfgrasses are bluegrasses (Poaspp.), such as Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensisL.), rough bluegrass (Poa trivialisL.), Canada bluegrass (Poa compressaL.), annual bluegrass (Poa annuaL.), upland bluegrass (Poa glaucanthaGaudin), wood bluegrass (Poa nemoralisL.) and bulbous bluegrass (Poa bulbosaL.); bentgrasses (Agrostisspp.) such as creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustrisHuds.), colonial bentgrass (Agrostis tenuisSibth.), velvet bentgrass (Agrostis caninaL.), South German Mixed Bentgrass (Agrostisspp. includingAgrostis teniusSibth.,Agrostis caninaL., andAgrostis palustrisHuds.), and redtop (Agrostis albaL.);

Particular preference is given to using one or more compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention to treat plants of the respective commercially available or commonly used plant cultivars. Plant cultivars are understood to mean plants which have new properties (“traits”) and which have been bred by conventional breeding, by mutagenesis or with the aid of recombinant DNA techniques. Crop plants may accordingly be plants which can be obtained by conventional breeding and optimization methods or by biotechnological and genetic engineering methods or combinations of these methods, including the transgenic plants and including the plant cultivars which are protectable or non-protectable by plant breeders' rights.

The treatment method according to the invention can thus also be used for the treatment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), e.g. plants or seeds. Genetically modified plants (or transgenic plants) are plants in which a heterologous gene has been stably integrated into the genome. The expression “heterologous gene” essentially means a gene which is provided or assembled outside the plant and when introduced into the nuclear, chloroplastic or hypochondrial genome gives the transformed plant new or improved agronomic or other properties by expressing a protein or polypeptide of interest or by downregulating or silencing (an)other gene(s) which is/are present in the plant (using for example antisense technology, cosuppression technology or RNAi technology [RNA interference]). A heterologous gene that is located in the genome is also called a transgene. A transgene that is defined by its specific presence in the plant genome is called a transformation or transgenic event.

Plants and plant varieties which are preferably treated with one or more compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention include all plants which have genetic material which imparts particularly advantageous, useful traits to these plants (whether obtained by breeding and/or biotechnological means).

Plants and plant varieties which can likewise be treated with the compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are those plants which are resistant to one or more abiotic stress factors. Abiotic stress conditions may include, for example, heat, drought, cold and aridity stress, osmotic stress, waterlogging, increased soil salinity, increased exposure to minerals, ozone conditions, strong light conditions, limited availability of nitrogen nutrients, limited availability of phosphorus nutrients or shade avoidance.

Plants and plant cultivars which can likewise be treated with the compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are those plants which are characterized by enhanced yield characteristics. Enhanced yield in said plants can be the result of, for example, improved plant physiology, growth and development, such as water use efficiency, water retention efficiency, improved nitrogen use, enhanced carbon assimilation, improved photosynthesis, increased germination efficiency and accelerated maturation. Yield can also be affected by improved plant architecture (under stress and non-stress conditions), including but not limited to early flowering, flowering control for hybrid seed production, seedling vigor, plant size, internode number and distance, root growth, seed size, fruit size, pod size, pod or ear number, seed number per pod or ear, seed mass, enhanced seed filling, reduced seed dispersal, reduced pod dehiscence and lodging resistance. Further yield traits include seed composition, such as carbohydrate content, protein content, oil content and oil composition, nutritional value, reduction in antinutritional compounds, improved processability and better storage stability.

Plants that may also be treated with the compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are hybrid plants that already express the characteristics of heterosis, or hybrid effect, which results in generally higher yield, higher vigor, better health and better resistance towards biotic and abiotic stress factors. Such plants are typically produced by crossing an inbred male-sterile parent line (the female crossbreeding parent) with another inbred male-fertile parent line (the male crossbreeding parent). Hybrid seed is typically harvested from the male-sterile plants and sold to growers. Male-sterile plants can sometimes (for example in corn) be produced by detasseling (i.e. mechanical removal of the male reproductive organs or male flowers); however, it is more typical for male sterility to be the result of genetic determinants in the plant genome. In that case, and especially when seed is the desired product to be harvested from the hybrid plants, it is typically beneficial to ensure that male fertility in hybrid plants, which contain the genetic determinants responsible for male sterility, is fully restored. This can be accomplished by ensuring that the male crossbreeding parents have appropriate fertility restorer genes which are capable of restoring the male fertility in hybrid plants that contain the genetic determinants responsible for male sterility. Genetic determinants for male sterility may be located in the cytoplasm. Examples of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) were for instance described forBrassicaspecies (WO 92/005251, WO 95/009910, WO 98/27806, WO 05/002324, WO 06/021972 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,229,072). However, genetic determinants for male sterility can also be located in the nuclear genome. Male-sterile plants can also be obtained by plant biotechnology methods such as genetic engineering. A particularly useful means of obtaining male-sterile plants is described in WO 89/10396 in which, for example, a ribonuclease such as a barnase is selectively expressed in the tapetum cells in the stamens. Fertility can then be restored by expression in the tapetum cells of a ribonuclease inhibitor such as barstar (e.g. WO 91/002069).

Plants or plant varieties (obtained by plant biotechnology methods such as genetic engineering) which may also be treated with the compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are herbicide-tolerant plants, i.e. plants made tolerant to one or more given herbicides. Such plants can be obtained either by genetic transformation, or by selection of plants containing a mutation imparting such herbicide tolerance.

Herbicide-tolerant plants are for example glyphosate-tolerant plants, i.e. plants made tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate or salts thereof. Thus, for example, glyphosate-tolerant plants can be obtained by transforming the plant with a gene encoding the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS). Examples of such EPSPS genes are the AroA gene (mutant CT7) of the bacteriumSalmonella typhimurium(Comai et al., Science (1983), 221, 370-371), the CP4 gene of the bacteriumAgrobacteriumsp. (Barry et al., Curr. Topics Plant Physiol. (1992), 7, 139-145), the genes encoding apetuniaEPSPS (Shah et al., Science (1986), 233, 478-481), a tomato EPSPS (Gasser et al., J. Biol. Chem. (1988), 263, 4280-4289) or anEleusineEPSPS (WO 01/66704). It can also be a mutated EPSPS, as described, for example, in EP-A 0837944, WO 00/066746, WO 00/066747 or WO 02/026995. Glyphosate-tolerant plants can also be obtained by expressing a gene that encodes a glyphosate oxidoreductase enzyme as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,776,760 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,463,175. Glyphosate-tolerant plants can also be obtained by expressing a gene that encodes a glyphosate acetyl transferase enzyme as described, for example, in WO 02/036782, WO 03/092360, WO 05/012515 and WO 07/024782. Glyphosate-tolerant plants can also be obtained by selecting plants containing naturally occurring mutations of the abovementioned genes, as described, for example, in WO 01/024615 or WO 03/013226.

Other herbicide-resistant plants are for example plants that are made tolerant to herbicides inhibiting the enzyme glutamine synthase, such as bialaphos, phosphinothricin or glufosinate. Such plants can be obtained by expressing an enzyme detoxifying the herbicide or a mutant of the glutamine synthase enzyme that is resistant to inhibition. One such effective detoxifying enzyme is, for example, an enzyme encoding a phosphinothricin acetyltransferase (such as the bar or pat protein fromStreptomycesspecies). Plants expressing an exogenous phosphinothricin acetyltransferase are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,561,236; U.S. Pat. No. 5,648,477; U.S. Pat. No. 5,646,024; U.S. Pat. No. 5,273,894; U.S. Pat. No. 5,637,489; U.S. Pat. No. 5,276,268; U.S. Pat. No. 5,739,082; U.S. Pat. No. 5,908,810 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,112,665.

Further herbicide-tolerant plants are also plants that have been made tolerant to the herbicides inhibiting the enzyme hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD). Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenases are enzymes that catalyze the reaction in which para-hydroxyphenylpyruvate (HPP) is converted to homogentizate. Plants tolerant to HPPD inhibitors can be transformed with a gene encoding a naturally-occurring resistant HPPD enzyme, or a gene encoding a mutated HPPD enzyme according to WO 96/038567, WO 99/024585 and WO 99/024586. Tolerance to HPPD inhibitors can also be obtained by transforming plants with genes encoding certain enzymes enabling the formation of homogentizate despite the inhibition of the native HPPD enzyme by the HPPD inhibitor. Such plants and genes are described in WO 99/034008 and WO 2002/36787. Tolerance of plants to HPPD inhibitors can also be improved by transforming plants with a gene encoding a prephenate dehydrogenase enzyme in addition to a gene encoding an HPPD-tolerant enzyme, as described in WO 2004/024928.

Further plants tolerant to ALS-inhibitors, in particular to imidazolinones, sulfonylureas and/or sulfamoylcarbonyltriazolinones can be obtained by induced mutagenesis, by selection in cell cultures in the presence of the herbicide or by mutation breeding, as described, for example, for soybeans in U.S. Pat. No. 5,084,082, for rice in WO 97/41218, for sugarbeet in U.S. Pat. No. 5,773,702 and WO 99/057965, for lettuce in U.S. Pat. No. 5,198,599 or for sunflower in WO 2001/065922.

Plants or plant cultivars (obtained by plant biotechnology methods such as genetic engineering) which may also be treated with one or more compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are insect-resistant transgenic plants, i.e. plants made resistant to attack by certain target insects. Such plants can be obtained by genetic transformation, or by selection of plants containing a mutation imparting such insect resistance.

The term “insect-resistant transgenic plant”, as used herein, includes any plant containing at least one transgene comprising a coding sequence encoding:

1) an insecticidal crystal protein fromBacillus thuringiensisor an insecticidal portion thereof, such as the insecticidal crystal proteins compiled by Crickmore et al., Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews (1998), 62, 807-813, updated by Crickmore et al. (2005) in theBacillus thuringiensistoxin nomenclature (online at: http://www.lifesci.sussex.ac.uk/Home/Neil_Crickmore/Bt/), or insecticidal portions thereof, for example proteins of the Cry protein classes Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac, Cry1F, Cry2Ab, Cry3Ae or Cry3Bb or insecticidal portions thereof; or
2) a crystal protein thanBacillus thuringiensisor a portion thereof which is insecticidal in the presence of a second, other crystal protein fromBacillus thuringiensisor a portion thereof, such as the binary toxin made up of the Cy34 and Cy35 crystal proteins (Moellenbeck et al., Nat. Biotechnol. (2001), 19, 668-72; Schnepf et al., Applied Environm. Microb. (2006), 71, 1765-1774); or
3) a hybrid insecticidal protein comprising parts of two different insecticidal crystal proteins fromBacillus thuringiensis, such as a hybrid of the proteins of 1) above or a hybrid of the proteins of 2) above, for example the Cry1A.105 protein produced by corn event MON98034 (WO 2007/027777); or
4) a protein of any one of points 1) to 3) above wherein some, particularly 1 to 10, amino acids have been replaced by another amino acid to obtain a higher insecticidal activity to a target insect species, and/or to expand the range of target insect species affected, and/or because of changes induced in the encoding DNA during cloning or transformation, such as the Cry3Bb1 protein in corn events MON863 or MON88017, or the Cry3A protein in corn event MIR 604; or
5) an insecticidal secreted protein fromBacillus thuringiensisorBacillus cereus, or an insecticidal portion thereof, such as the vegetative insecticidal proteins (VIPs) listed under the following link, for example proteins from the VIP3Aa protein class: http://www.lifesci.sussex.ac.uk/Home/Neil_Crickmore/Bt/vip.html; or
6) a secreted protein fromBacillus thuringiensisorBacillus cereuswhich is insecticidal in the presence of a second secreted protein fromBacillus thuringiensisorB. cereus, such as the binary toxin made up of the VIP1A and VIP2A proteins (WO 94/21795); or
7) a hybrid insecticidal protein comprising parts from different secreted proteins fromBacillus thuringiensisorBacillus cereus, such as a hybrid of the proteins in 1) above or a hybrid of the proteins in 2) above; or
8) a protein of any one of points 1) to 3) above wherein some, particularly 1 to 10, amino acids have been replaced by another amino acid to obtain a higher insecticidal activity to a target insect species, and/or to expand the range of target insect species affected, and/or because of changes induced in the encoding DNA during cloning or transformation (while still encoding an insecticidal protein), such as the VIP3Aa protein in cotton event COT 102.

Of course, an insect-resistant transgenic plant, as used herein, also includes any plant comprising a combination of genes encoding the proteins of any one of the above classes 1 to 8. In one embodiment, an insect-resistant plant contains more than one transgene encoding a protein of any one of the above classes 1 to 8, to expand the range of the target insect species affected or to delay insect resistance development to the plants, by using different proteins insecticidal to the same target insect species but having a different mode of action, such as binding to different receptor binding sites in the insect.

Plants or plant cultivars (obtained by plant biotechnology methods such as genetic engineering) which may also be treated with one or more compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are tolerant to abiotic stress factors. Such plants can be obtained by genetic transformation, or by selection of plants containing a mutation imparting such stress resistance. Particularly useful stress tolerant plants include:

a. plants which contain a transgene capable of reducing the expression and/or the activity of the poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP) gene in the plant cells or plants, as described in WO 2000/004173 or EP 04077984.5 or EP 06009836.5;
b. plants which contain a stress tolerance-enhancing transgene capable of reducing the expression and/or the activity of the PARG-encoding genes of the plants or plant cells, as described, for example, in WO 2004/090140;
c. plants which contain a stress tolerance-enhancing transgene encoding a plant-functional enzyme of the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide salvage biosynthesis pathway, including nicotinamidase, nicotinate phosphoribosyltransferase, nicotinic acid mononucleotide adenyltransferase, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide synthetase or nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase, as described, for example, in EP 04077624.7 or WO 2006/133827 or PCT/EP07/002433.

Plants or plant varieties (obtained by plant biotechnology methods such as genetic engineering) which may also be treated with the compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention show altered quantity, quality and/or storage stability of the harvested product and/or altered properties of specific ingredients of the harvested product such as, for example:

Plants or plant cultivars (obtained by plant biotechnology methods such as genetic engineering) which may also be treated with the compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are plants, such as cotton plants, with altered fiber characteristics. Such plants can be obtained by genetic transformation, or by selection of plants containing a mutation imparting such altered fiber characteristics and include:

a) plants, such as cotton plants, which contain an altered form of cellulose synthase genes, as described in WO 98/000549;
b) plants, such as cotton plants, which contain an altered form of rsw2 or rsw3 homologous nucleic acids, as described in WO 2004/053219;
c) plants, such as cotton plants, with an increased expression of sucrose phosphate synthase, as described in WO 2001/017333;
d) plants, such as cotton plants, with increased expression of sucrose synthase as described in WO 02/45485;
e) plants, such as cotton plants, wherein the timing of the plasmodesmatal gating at the basis of the fiber cell is altered, for example through downregulation of fiber-selective β-1,3-glucanase as described in WO 2005/017157;
f) plants, such as cotton plants, which have fibers with altered reactivity, for example through expression of the N-acetylglucosamine transferase gene including nodC and chitin synthase genes, as described in WO 2006/136351.

Plants or plant cultivars (obtained by plant biotechnology methods such as genetic engineering) which may also be treated with the compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are plants, such as oilseed rape or relatedBrassicaplants, with altered oil profile characteristics. Such plants can be obtained by genetic transformation, or by selection of plants containing a mutation imparting such altered oil characteristics and include:

Particularly useful transgenic plants which may be treated with one or more compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are plants containing transformation events, or a combination of transformation events, and that are listed for example in the databases of various national or regional regulatory agencies.

Particularly useful transgenic plants which may be treated with one or more compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention are, for example, plants which comprise one or more genes which encode one or more toxins and are the transgenic plants available under the following trade names: YIELD GARD® (for example corn, cotton, soybeans), KnockOut® (for example corn), BiteGard® (for example corn), BT-Xtra® (for example corn), StarLink® (for example corn), Bollgard® (cotton), Nucotn® (cotton), Nucotn 33B® (cotton), NatureGard® (for example corn), Protecta® and NewLeaf® (potato). Examples of herbicide-tolerant plants which may be mentioned are corn varieties, cotton varieties and soya bean varieties which are available under the following trade names: Roundup Ready® (tolerance to glyphosates, for example corn, cotton, soybeans), Liberty Link® (tolerance to phosphinothricin, for example oilseed rape), IMI® (tolerance to imidazolinone) and SCS® (tolerance to sulfonylurea), for example corn. Herbicide-resistant plants (plants bred in a conventional manner for herbicide tolerance) which may be mentioned include the varieties sold under the name Clearfield® (for example corn).

The compounds of the formula (I) to be used in accordance with the invention can be converted to customary formulations, such as solutions, emulsions, wettable powders, water- and oil-based suspensions, powders, dusts, pastes, soluble powders, soluble granules, granules for broadcasting, suspoemulsion concentrates, natural substances impregnated with active compound, synthetic substances impregnated with active compound, fertilizers, and also microencapsulations in polymeric substances. In the context of the present invention, it is especially preferred when one or more compounds of the general formula (I) are used in the form of a spray formulation.

The present invention therefore additionally also relates to a spray formulation for enhancing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress. A spray formulation is described in detail hereinafter:

The formulations for spray application are produced in a known manner, for example by mixing one or more compounds of the general formula (I) for use in accordance with the invention with extenders, i.e. liquid solvents and/or solid carriers, optionally with use of surfactants, i.e. emulsifiers and/or dispersants and/or foam formers. Further customary additives, for example customary extenders and solvents or diluents, dyes, wetting agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, antifoams, preservatives, secondary thickeners, stickers, gibberellins and also water, can optionally also be used. The formulations are produced either in suitable facilities or else before or during application.

The auxiliaries used may be those substances which are suitable for imparting, to the composition itself and/or to preparations derived therefrom (for example spray liquors), particular properties such as particular technical properties and/or else special biological properties. Typical auxiliaries include: extenders, solvents and carriers.

It is possible to use colorants such as inorganic pigments, for example iron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue, and organic colorants such as alizarin colorants, azo colorants and metal phthalocyanine colorants, and trace nutrients such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

Suitable wetting agents which may be present in the formulations which can be used in accordance with the invention are all substances which promote wetting and which are conventionally used for the formulation of agrochemical active substances. Preference is given to using alkyl naphthalenesulfonates, such as diisopropyl or diisobutyl naphthalenesulfonates.

Suitable dispersants and/or emulsifiers which may be present in the formulations which can be used in accordance with the invention are all nonionic, anionic and cationic dispersants conventionally used for the formulation of agrochemically active compounds. Preference is given to using nonionic or anionic dispersants or mixtures of nonionic or anionic dispersants. Suitable nonionic dispersants which may be mentioned are, in particular, ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block polymers, alkylphenol polyglycol ethers and tristyrylphenol polyglycol ether and their phosphated or sulfated derivatives. Suitable anionic dispersants are especially lignosulfonates, polyacrylic acid salts and arylsulfonate/formaldehyde condensates.

Suitable antifoams which may be present in the formulations which can be used in accordance with the invention are all foam-inhibiting substances conventionally used for the formulation of agrochemical active substances. Silicone antifoams and magnesium stearate can be used with preference.

Preservatives which may be present in the formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all substances usable for such purposes in agrochemical compositions. Examples include dichlorophene and benzyl alcohol hemiformal.

Secondary thickeners which may be present in the formulations usable in accordance with the invention are all substances usable for such purposes in agrochemical compositions. Preferred examples include cellulose derivatives, acrylic acid derivatives, xanthan, modified clays and finely divided silica.

Stickers which may be present in the formulations usable in accordance with the invention include all customary binders usable in seed-dressing products. Preferred examples include polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol and tylose. Suitable gibberellins which may be present in the formulations which can be used in accordance with the invention are preferably the gibberellins A1, A3 (=gibberellic acid), A4 and A7; gibberellic acid is especially preferably used. The gibberellins are known (cf. R. Wegler “Chemie der Pflanzenschutz-und Schädlingsbekämpfungsmittel”, vol. 2, Springer Verlag, 1970, pp. 401-412).

Further additives may be fragrances, mineral or vegetable, optionally modified oils, waxes and nutrients (including trace nutrients), such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc. Additionally present may be stabilizers, such as cold stabilizers, antioxidants, light stabilizers or other agents which improve chemical and/or physical stability.

The formulations contain generally between 0.01 and 98% by weight, preferably between 0.5 and 90%, of the compound of the general formula (I).

The compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention may be present in commercially available formulations, and also in the use forms, prepared from these formulations, as a mixture with other active compounds, such as insecticides, attractants, sterilizing agents, bactericides, acaricides, nematicides, fungicides, growth-regulating substances, herbicides, safeners, fertilizers or semiochemicals.

In addition, the described positive effect of the compounds of the formula (I) on the plants' own defences can be supported by an additional treatment with active insecticidal, fungicidal or bactericidal compounds.

Preferred times for the application of one or more compounds of the general formula (I) according to the invention for enhancing resistance to abiotic stress are treatments of the soil, stems and/or leaves with the approved application rates.

The active compounds of the general formula (I) may generally additionally be present in their commercial formulations and in the use forms prepared from these formulations in mixtures with other active compounds, such as insecticides, attractants, sterilants, acaricides, nematicides, fungicides, bactericides, growth regulators, substances which influence plant maturity, safeners or herbicides. Particularly favorable mixing partners are, for example, the active compounds of the different classes specified below in groups, without any preference arising from the sequence thereof:

S1) Compounds of the formula (S1)

where the symbols and indices are defined as follows:
nAis a natural number from 0 to 5, preferably from 0 to 3;
RA1is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, nitro or (C1-C4)-haloalkyl;

WAis an unsubstituted or substituted divalent heterocyclic radical from the group of the partially unsaturated or aromatic five-membered heterocycles having 1 to 3 ring heteroatoms from the N and O group, where at least one nitrogen atom and at most one oxygen atom is present in the ring, preferably a radical from the group of (WA1) to (WA4);
mAis 0 or 1;
RA2is ORA3, SRA3or NRA3RA4or a saturated or unsaturated 3- to 7-membered heterocycle having at least one nitrogen atom and up to 3 heteroatoms, preferably from the group consisting of O and S, which is joined to the carbonyl group in (S1) via the nitrogen atom and is unsubstituted or substituted by radicals from the group consisting of (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy or optionally substituted phenyl, preferably a radical of the formula ORA3, NHRA4or N(CH3)2, especially of the formula ORA3;
RA3is hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon radical preferably having a total of 1 to 18 carbon atoms;
RA4is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C6)-alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl;
RA5is H, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C1-C8)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy-(C1-C8)-alkyl, cyano or COORA9, where RA9is hydrogen, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C1-C8)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy-(C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C6)-hydroxyalkyl, (C3-C12)-cycloalkyl or tri-(C1-C4)-alkylsilyl;
RA6, RA7, RA8are the same or different and are each hydrogen, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C1-C8)-haloalkyl, (C3-C12)-cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl;
preferably:
a) compounds of the dichlorophenylpyrazoline-3-carboxylic acid type (S1a), preferably compounds such as 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5-methyl-2-pyrazoline-3-carboxylic acid, ethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-(ethoxycarbonyl)-5-methyl-2-pyrazoline-3-carboxylate (S1-1) (“mefenpyr-diethyl”), and related compounds as described in WO-A-91/07874;
b) derivatives of dichlorophenylpyrazolecarboxylic acid (S1b), preferably compounds such as ethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-methylpyrazole-3-carboxylate (S1-2), ethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-isopropylpyrazole-3-carboxylate (S1-3), ethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)pyrazole-3-carboxylate (S1-4) and related compounds as described in EP-A-333 131 and EP-A-269 806;
c) derivatives of 1,5-diphenylpyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (S1c), preferably compounds such as ethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-phenylpyrazole-3-carboxylate (S1-5), methyl 1-(2-chlorophenyl)-5-phenylpyrazole-3-carboxylate (S1-6) and related compounds as described in EP-A-268 554, for example;
d) compounds of the triazolecarboxylic acid type (S1d), preferably compounds such as fenchlorazole(-ethyl ester), i.e. ethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-trichloromethyl-(1H)-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylate (S1-7), and related compounds as described in EP-A-174 562 and EP-A-346 620;
e) compounds of the 5-benzyl- or 5-phenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylic acid or of the 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylic acid type (S1e), preferably compounds such as ethyl 5-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate (S1-8) or ethyl 5-phenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate (S1-9) and related compounds as described in WO-A-91/08202, or 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylic acid (S1-10) or ethyl 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate (S1-11) (“isoxadifen-ethyl”) or n-propyl 5,5-diphenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate (S1-12) or ethyl 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-phenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate (S1-13), as described in patent application WO-A-95/07897.
S2) Quinoline derivatives of the formula (S2)

where the symbols and indices are defined as follows:
RB1is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, nitro or (C1-C4)-haloalkyl;
nBis a natural number from 0 to 5, preferably from 0 to 3;
RB2is ORB3, SRB3or NRB3RB4or a saturated
or unsaturated 3- to 7-membered heterocycle having at least one nitrogen atom and up to 3 heteroatoms, preferably from the group of O and S, which is joined via the nitrogen atom to the carbonyl group in (S2) and is unsubstituted or substituted by radicals from the group of (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy or optionally substituted phenyl, preferably a radical of the formula ORB3, NHRB4or N(CH3)2, especially of the formula ORB3;
RB3is hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon radical preferably having a total of 1 to 18 carbon atoms;
RB4is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C6)-alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl;
TBis a (C1or C2)-alkanediyl chain which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two (C1-C4)-alkyl radicals or by [(C1-C3)-alkoxy]carbonyl;
preferably:
a) compounds of the 8-quinolinoxyacetic acid type (S2a), preferably 1-methylhexyl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (“cloquintocet-mexyl”) (S2-1), 1,3-dimethylbut-1-yl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-2), 4-allyloxybutyl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-3), 1-allyloxyprop-2-yl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-4), ethyl (5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-5), methyl (5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-6), allyl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-7), 2-(2-propylideneiminoxy)-1-ethyl (5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-8), 2-oxoprop-1-yl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetate (S2-9) and related compounds, as described in EP-A-86 750, EP-A-94 349 and EP-A-191 736 or EP-A-0 492 366, and also (5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)acetic acid (S2-10), hydrates and salts thereof, for example the lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, ammonium, quaternary ammonium, sulfonium or phosphonium salts thereof, as described in WO-A-2002/34048;
b) compounds of the (5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)malonic acid type (S2b), preferably compounds such as diethyl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)malonate, diallyl(5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)malonate, methyl ethyl (5-chloro-8-quinolinoxy)malonate and related compounds, as described in EP-A-0 582 198.
S3) Compounds of the formula (S3)

where the symbols and indices are each defined as follows:

among these, preference is given to compounds of the N-acylsulfonamide type, for example of the formula (S4a) below, which are known, for example, from WO-A-97/45016

in which
RD7is (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, where the 2 last-mentioned radicals are substituted by vD substituents from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C6)-haloalkoxy and (C1-C4)-alkylthio and, in the case of cyclic radicals, also (C1-C4)-alkyl and (C1C4)-haloalkyl;
RD4is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, CF3;
mDis 1 or 2;

and also to acylsulfamoylbenzamides, for example of the formula (S4b) below, which are known, for example, from WO-A-99/16744,

for example those in which
RD5=cyclopropyl and (RD4)=2-OMe (“cyprosulfamide”, S4-1),
RD5=cyclopropyl and (RD4)=5-Cl-2-OMe (S4-2),
RD5=ethyl and (RD4)=2-OMe (S4-3),
RD5=isopropyl and (RD4)=5-Cl-2-OMe (S4-4) and
RD5=isopropyl and (RD4)=2-OMe (S4-5)
and to compounds of the N-acylsulfamoylphenylurea type, of the formula (S4c), which are known, for example, from EP-A-365484,

in which

nFin the case that XF=N is an integer from 0 to 4 andin the case that XF=CH is an integer from 0 to 5,
RF1is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy, nitro, (C1-C4)-alkylthio, (C1-C4)-alkylsulfonyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenoxy,
RF2is hydrogen or (C1-C4)-alkyl,
RF3is hydrogen, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C2-C4)-alkynyl or aryl, where each of the carbon-containing radicals mentioned above is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more, preferably up to three, identical or different radicals from the group consisting of halogen and alkoxy, or salts thereof,
preferably compounds in which

nFis an integer from 0 to 2,
RF1is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy,
RF2is hydrogen or (C1-C4)-alkyl,
RF3is hydrogen, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C2-C4)-alkynyl, or aryl, where each of the aforementioned carbon-containing radicals is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more, preferably up to three identical or different radicals from the group consisting of halogen and alkoxy,
or salts thereof.
S9) Active compounds from the class of the 3-(5-tetrazolylcarbonyl)-2-quinolones (S9), for example 1,2-dihydro-4-hydroxy-1-ethyl-3-(5-tetrazolylcarbonyl)-2-quinolone (CAS reg. no. 219479-18-2), 1,2-dihydro-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-3-(5-tetrazolylcarbonyl)-2-quinolone (CAS reg. no. 95855-00-8), as described in WO-A-1999/000020.
S10) Compounds of the formula (S10a) or (S10b)as described in WO-A-2007/023719 and WO-A-2007/023764

in which
RG1is halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, methoxy, nitro, cyano, CF3, OCF3,
YG, ZGare each independently O or S,
nGis an integer from 0 to 4,
RG2is (C1-C16)-alkyl, (C2-C6)-alkenyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, aryl; benzyl, halobenzyl, RG3is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl.
S11) Active compounds of the oxyimino compound type (S11), which are known as seed-dressing compositions, for example “oxabetrinil” ((Z)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methoxyimino(phenyl)acetonitrile) (S11-1), which is known as a seed-dressing safener for millet/sorghum against damage by metolachlor, “fluxofenim” (1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-ethanone O-(1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)oxime) (S11-2), which is known as a seed-dressing safener for millet/sorghum against damage by metolachlor, and “cyometrinil” or “CGA-43089” ((Z)-cyanomethoxyimino(phenyl)acetonitrile) (S11-3), which is known as a seed-dressing safener for millet/sorghum against damage by metolachlor.
S12) Active compounds from the class of the isothiochromanones (S12), for example methyl [(3-oxo-1H-2-benzothiopyran-4(3H)-ylidene)methoxy]acetate (CAS reg. no. 205121-04-6) (S12-1) and related compounds from WO-A-1998/13361.
S13) One or more compounds from group (S13): “naphthalic anhydride” (1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylic anhydride) (S13-1), which is known as a seed-dressing safener for corn against damage by thiocarbamate herbicides, “fenclorim” (4,6-dichloro-2-phenylpyrimidine) (S13-2), which is known as a safener for pretilachlor in sown rice, “flurazole” (benzyl 2-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate) (S13-3), which is known as a seed-dressing safener for millet/sorghum against damage by alachlor and metolachlor, “CL 304415” (CAS reg. no. 31541-57-8) (4-carboxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-acetic acid) (S13-4) from American Cyanamid, which is known as a safener for corn against damage by imidazolinones, “MG 191” (CAS reg. no. 96420-72-3) (2-dichloromethyl-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane) (S13-5) from Nitrokemia, which is known as a safener for corn, “MG-838” (CAS reg. no. 133993-74-5) (2-propenyl 1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane-4-carbodithioate) (S13-6) from Nitrokemia, “disulfoton” (O,O-diethyl S-2-ethylthioethyl phosphorodithioate) (S13-7), “dietholate” (O,0-diethyl O-phenylphosphorothioate) (S13-8), “mephenate” (4-chlorophenyl methylcarbamate) (S13-9).
S14) Active compounds which, in addition to herbicidal action against harmful plants, also have safener action on crop plants such as rice, for example “dimepiperate” or “MY-93” (S-1-methyl-1-phenylethylpiperidine-1-carbothioate), which is known as a safener for rice against damage by the herbicide molinate, “daimuron” or “SK 23” (1-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-3-p-tolylurea), which is known as a safener for rice against damage by the herbicide imazosulfuron, “cumyluron”=“JC-940” (3-(2-chlorophenylmethyl)-1-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)urea, see JP-A-60087254), which is known as a safener for rice against damage by some herbicides, “methoxyphenone” or “NK 049” (3,3′-dimethyl-4-methoxybenzophenone), which is known as a safener for rice against damage by some herbicides, “CSB” (1-bromo-4-(chloromethylsulfonyl)benzene) from Kumiai, (CAS reg. no. 54091-06-4), which is known as a safener against damage by some herbicides in rice.
S15) Compounds of the formula (S15) or tautomers thereof
as described in WO-A-2008/131861 and WO-A-2008/131860,

in which
RH1is a (C1-C6)-haloalkyl radical and
RH2is hydrogen or halogen and
RH3, RH4are each independently of one another hydrogen, (C1-C16)-alkyl, (C2-C16)-alkenyl or (C2-C16)-alkynyl, where each of the last-mentioned 3 radicals is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more radicals from the group of halogen, hydroxy, cyano, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy, (C1-C4)-alkylthio, (C1-C4)-alkylamino, di[(C1-C4)-alkyl]amino, [(C1-C4)-alkoxy]carbonyl, [(C1-C4)-haloalkoxy]carbonyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, and heterocyclyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C4-C6)-cycloalkenyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl which is fused on one side of the ring to a 4- to 6-membered saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring, or (C4-C6)-cycloalkenyl which is fused on one side of the ring to a 4 to 6-membered saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic ring, where each of the last-mentioned 4 radicals is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more radicals from the group of halogen, hydroxy, cyano, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy, (C1-C4)-alkylthio, (C1-C4)-alkylamino, di[(C1-C4)-alkyl]amino, [(C1-C4)-alkoxy]carbonyl, [(C1-C4)-haloalkoxy]carbonyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, and heterocyclyl which is unsubstituted or substituted,
or
RH3is (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C2-C4)-alkenyloxy, (C2-C6)-alkynyloxy or (C2-C4)-haloalkoxy and
RH4is hydrogen or (C1-C4)-alkyl or
RH3and RH4together with the directly bonded nitrogen atom are a four- to eight-membered heterocyclic ring which, in addition to the nitrogen atom, may also contain further ring heteroatoms, preferably up to two further ring heteroatoms from the group consisting of N, O and S and which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more radicals from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, nitro, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy and (C1-C4)-alkylthio.
S16) Active compounds which are used primarily as herbicides but also have safener action on crop plants, for example (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (2,4-D), (4-chlorophenoxy)acetic acid, (R,S)-2-(4-chloro-o-tolyloxy)propionic acid (mecoprop), 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid (2,4-DB), (4-chloro-o-tolyloxy)acetic acid (MCPA), 4-(4-chloro-o-tolyloxy)butyric acid, 4-(4-chlorophenoxy)butyric acid, 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid (dicamba), 1-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate (lactidichlor-ethyl).
Substances which Influence Plant Maturity:

Combination partners usable for the compounds of the general formula (I) in mixture formulations or in a tankmix are, for example, known active compounds based on inhibition of, for example, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate oxidase and the ethylene receptors, for example ETR1, ETR2, ERS1, ERS2 or EIN4, as described, for example, in Biotechn. Adv. 2006, 24, 357-367; Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 199, 40, 1-7 or Plant Growth Reg. 1993, 13, 41-46 and literature cited therein.

Examples of known substances which influence plant maturity and can be combined with the compounds of the general formula (I) include the active compounds which follow (the compounds are designated either by the “common name” according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or by the chemical name or by the code number) and always encompass all use forms, such as acids, salts, esters and isomers, such as stereoisomers and optical isomers. These include, by way of example, one use form and in some cases also a plurality of use forms:

Examples of combination partners usable for the compounds of the general formula (I) in mixture formulations or in a tankmix include known active compounds which influence plant health (the compounds are designated either by the “common name” according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or by the chemical name or by the code number and always encompass all use forms, such as acids, salts, esters and isomers, such as stereoisomers and optical isomers): sarcosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, N′-methyl-1-phenyl-1-N,N-diethylaminomethanesulfonamide, apio-galacturonans as described in WO2010017956, 4-oxo-4-[(2-phenylethyl)amino]butanoic acid, 4-{[2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}-4-oxobutanoic acid, 4-[(3-methylpyridin-2-yl)amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid, allantoin, 5-aminolevulic acid, (2S,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol and structurally related catechols as described in WO2010122956, 2-hydroxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid, (3E,3αR,8βS)-3-({[(2R)-4-methyl-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl]oxy}methylene)-3,3α,4,8β-tetrahydro-2H-indeno[1,2-b]furan-2-one and analogous lactones as described in EP2248421, abscisic acid, (2Z,4E)-5-[6-ethynyl-1-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-4-oxocyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienoic acid, methyl (2Z,4E)-5-[6-ethynyl-1-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-4-oxocyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienoate, 4-phenylbutyric acid, sodium 4-phenylbutanoate, potassium 4-phenylbutanoate.

Herbicides or Plant Growth Regulators:

Combination partners usable for the compounds of the general formula (I) in mixture formulations or in a tankmix are, for example, known active compounds based on inhibition of, for example, acetolactate synthase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase, cellulose synthase, enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase, glutamine synthetase, p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, phytoendesaturase, photosystem I, photosystem II, protoporphyrinogen oxidase, as described, for example, in Weed Research 26 (1986) 441-445 or “The Pesticide Manual”, 14th edition, The British Crop Protection Council and the Royal Soc. of Chemistry, 2006 and literature cited therein.

Examples of known herbicides or plant growth regulators which can be combined with compounds of the general formula (I) include the active compounds which follow (the compounds are designated either by the “common name” according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or by the chemical name or by the code number) and always encompass all use forms, such as acids, salts, esters and isomers, such as stereoisomers and optical isomers. These include, by way of example, one use form and in some cases also a plurality of use forms:

The invention is to be illustrated by the biological examples which follow, but without restricting it thereto.

Biological Examples

Seeds of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous crop plants were laid out in sandy loam in wood-fiber pots, covered with soil or sand and cultivated in a greenhouse under good growth conditions. The test plants were treated at the early leaf stage (BBCH10-BBCH13). To assure uniform water supply before commencement of stress, the potted plants were supplied with water by dam irrigation prior to substance application. The compounds according to the invention, formulated in the form of wettable powders (WP), were sprayed onto the green parts of the plants as an aqueous suspension at an equivalent water application rate of 600 l/ha with addition of 0.2% wetting agent (e.g. agrotin). Substance application was followed immediately by stress treatment of the plants. For this purpose, the pots were transferred into plastic inserts in order to prevent them from subsequently drying out too quickly. Drought stress was induced by gradual drying out under the following conditions:

The duration of the respective stress phases was guided mainly by the state of the untreated, stressed control plants and thus varied from crop to crop. It was ended (by re-irrigating and transfer to a greenhouse with good growth conditions) as soon as irreversible damage could be observed on the untreated, stressed control plants. In the case of dicotyledonous crops, for example oilseed rape and soya, the duration of the drought stress phase varied between 3 and 6 days, in the case of monocotyledonous crops, for example wheat, barley or corn, between 6 and 11 days.

The end of the stress phase was followed by an approx. 5-7-day recovery phase, during which the plants were once again kept under good growth conditions in a greenhouse.

In order to rule out any influence of the effects observed by any fungicidal or insecticidal action of the test compounds, it was additionally ensured that the tests proceeded without fungal infection or insect infestation.

After the recovery phase had ended, the intensities of damage were analyzed in visual comparison to untreated, unstressed controls for the same age. The intensity of damage was first recorded as a percentage (100%=plants have died, 0%=like control plants). These values were then used to calculate the efficacy of the test compounds (=percentage reduction in the intensity of damage as a result of substance application) by the following formula:

E: efficacy (%)
DVus: damage value of the untreated, stressed control
DVts: damage value of the plants treated with test compound

In each trial, 3 pots per crop and dosage were treated and evaluated; the resulting efficacies are thus averages. The values given in tables A-1 to A-2 below are again averages from one to three independent trials.

Effects of Selected Compounds of the General Formula (I) Under Drought Stress:

In the above tables:

Similar results were also achieved with further compounds of the general formula (I), also in the case of application to different plant species.