This invention discloses the first example of palladium(II)-catalyzed -C(sp.sup.3)-H iodination or arylation of a wide range of ketones by using a commercially available aminooxyacetic acid auxiliary. This L, X-type directing group overcomes the limitation of the transient directing group approach for -C(sp.sup.3)-H functionalization of ketones. Practical advantages of this method include simple installation of the auxiliary without chromatography, exceptional tolerance of a-functional groups, double bonds and triple bonds and rapid access to diverse sterically hindered quaternary centers.

This invention discloses the first example of palladium(II)-catalyzed -C(sp.sup.3)-H iodination or arylation of a wide range of ketones by using a commercially available aminooxyacetic acid auxiliary. This L, X-type directing group overcomes the limitation of the transient directing group approach for -C(sp.sup.3)-H functionalization of ketones. Practical advantages of this method include simple installation of the auxiliary without chromatography, exceptional tolerance of a-functional groups, double bonds and triple bonds and rapid access to diverse sterically hindered quaternary centers.

Disclosed herein are compounds of the general Formula (I), and methods of synthesizing substituted bicyclo[1.1.1 jpentanes. The synthetic methods described herein use a [1.1.1]propellane, a Group VIII transition metal compound, a hydride source and a reagent that can contribute a substituent to form a substituted bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane, such as a compound of the general Formula (I).

Disclosed herein are compounds of the general Formula (I), and methods of synthesizing substituted bicyclo[1.1.1 jpentanes. The synthetic methods described herein use a [1.1.1]propellane, a Group VIII transition metal compound, a hydride source and a reagent that can contribute a substituent to form a substituted bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane, such as a compound of the general Formula (I).

Disclosed is a malononitrile oxime ether compound having a novel structure as shown in the general formula I. Respective substituents in the general formula I as defined in the specification. ##STR00001## The compound of the general formula I exhibits an excellent microbicidal activity, and can effectively prevent and treat plant diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. Also provided is a use of the compound of the general formula I as a microbicide in the agricultural and other fields.

Disclosed is a malononitrile oxime ether compound having a novel structure as shown in the general formula I. Respective substituents in the general formula I as defined in the specification. ##STR00001## The compound of the general formula I exhibits an excellent microbicidal activity, and can effectively prevent and treat plant diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. Also provided is a use of the compound of the general formula I as a microbicide in the agricultural and other fields.

Provided are a method of preparing a malononitrile oxime ether compound and an intermediate compound. The malononitrile oxime ether compound has a structure as shown in formula (VII), wherein W is selected from aryl or heteroaryl. The preparation method comprises: reacting a first raw material with a second raw material in the presence of a first solvent and a catalyst to obtain the intermediate compound, wherein the first raw material has a structure as shown in formula (IV), and the second raw material has a structure as shown in formula (V); and subjecting the intermediate compound, and a dehydrant to a dehydration reaction in the present of a second solvent to obtain the malononitrile oxime ether compound. Furthermore, the malononitrile oxime ether compound is obtained through one-step dehydration reaction. using the preparation method, is advantageous for improving the yield of malononitrile oxime ethers and reducing the cost. ##STR00001##

Provided are a method of preparing a malononitrile oxime ether compound and an intermediate compound. The malononitrile oxime ether compound has a structure as shown in formula (VII), wherein W is selected from aryl or heteroaryl. The preparation method comprises: reacting a first raw material with a second raw material in the presence of a first solvent and a catalyst to obtain the intermediate compound, wherein the first raw material has a structure as shown in formula (IV), and the second raw material has a structure as shown in formula (V); and subjecting the intermediate compound, and a dehydrant to a dehydration reaction in the present of a second solvent to obtain the malononitrile oxime ether compound. Furthermore, the malononitrile oxime ether compound is obtained through one-step dehydration reaction. using the preparation method, is advantageous for improving the yield of malononitrile oxime ethers and reducing the cost. ##STR00001##

Provided are a method of preparing a malononitrile oxime ether compound and an intermediate compound. The malononitrile oxime ether compound has a structure as shown in formula (VII), wherein W is selected from aryl or heteroaryl. The preparation method comprises: reacting a first raw material with a second raw material in the presence of a first solvent and a catalyst to obtain the intermediate compound, wherein the first raw material has a structure as shown in formula (IV), and the second raw material has a structure as shown in formula (V); and subjecting the intermediate compound, and a dehydrant to a dehydration reaction in the present of a second solvent to obtain the malononitrile oxime ether compound. Furthermore, the malononitrile oxime ether compound is obtained through one-step dehydration reaction. using the preparation method, is advantageous for improving the yield of malononitrile oxime ethers and reducing the cost. ##STR00001##

Disclosed herein are compounds of the general Formula (I), and methods of synthesizing a substituted bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane using a Group VII or Group IX transition metal compound.