摘要 |
Novel compounds of the formula <IMAGE> are disclosed in which R1 is a phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, benzyl or heterocyclic radical which may be substituted, R2 is hydrogen, a substituted-vinylcyclopropanecarbonyl group, a tetramethylcyclopropanecarbonyl group, or a 1-(substituted-phenyl)-2-methylpropylcarbonyl group, and the isomer of S configuration at C-2 of the indanyl ring is present in an enantiomeric excess over the isomer of R configuration. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the optically active alcohols. The compounds wherein R2 is other than hydrogen are insecticides. |