Antiparasitic compounds

#The present invention includes spirocyclic derivatives having parasiticidal activity. The present invention preferably includes spirocyclic azetidenyl-isobenzofuran derivatives having an isothiazoline moiety. The present invention also includes processes of making said spirocyclic derivatives, compositions comprising said spirocyclic derivatives, and methods of use thereof.

#There is a need for improved antiparasitics, and in particular there is a need for improved insecticides and acaricides, particularly for use in animal health. Furthermore, there is a need for improved topical and oral products with convenient administration. Still further, there is a need for improved compositions which contains one or more active antiparasitics, which can be used to effectively treat against parasites. Such improvements would be particularly useful for the treatment of animals including: birds (e.g., chickens and turkeys), fish, companion animals (e.g., cats, dogs, llamas, and horses), and livestock (e.g., cattle, bison, swine, sheep, deer, elk, and goats).

#Currently available insecticidal and acaricidal treatments for animals do not always demonstrate good activity, good speed of action, or a long duration of action. Most treatments contain hazardous chemicals that can have serious consequences, including neurotoxicity and lethality from accidental ingestion. Persons applying these agents are generally advised to limit their exposure. Pet collars and tags have been utilized to overcome some problems, but these are susceptible to chewing, ingestion, and subsequent toxicological effects to the animal. Thus, current treatments achieve varying degrees of success, which depend partly on toxicity, method of administration, and efficacy. Additionally, some currently available agents are becoming ineffective due to parasitic resistance.

#One or more aspects and embodiments may be incorporated in a different embodiment although not specifically described. That is, all aspects and embodiments can be combined in any way or combination.

#When referring to the compounds disclosed herein, the following terms have the following meanings unless indicated otherwise. The following definitions are meant to clarify, but not limit, the terms defined. If a particular term used herein is not specifically defined, such term should not be considered indefinite. Rather, terms are used within their accepted meanings.

#As used herein, the term “alkoxy” refers to the group —OR where R is alkyl. Illustrative alkoxy groups include methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, n-butoxy, tert-butoxy, sec-butoxy, n-pentoxy, n-hexoxy, and 1,2-dimethylbutoxy.