Synthesis and Applications of Cyclic Imides in Agrochemistry

Abstract An overview of the significance of cyclic imides in crop protection chemistry is presented in this chapter. The main herbicidally, fungicidally, and insecticidally active imide classes are presented, together with their synthesis routes, modes of action, and biological spectrum. In addition, the role of cyclic imides as lead structure or as metabolite of nonimide crop protection agents is reported. Also the importance of imides as intermediate in the synthesis of other agrochemicals is covered.