the compounds of the present invention are conveniently prepared according to the following synthetic scheme : ## str6 ## wherein r , r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , and r 5 are as above defined ; x and x &# 39 ; are independently halogen ; and b is a base . reaction ( 1 ) is conducted by adding an essentially equimolar amount of an α - haloacetyl halide , iii , to ii . the reaction is conducted in the liquid phase employing an aprotic anhydrous organic solvent such as chloroform , methylene chloride , toluene , and the like . an essentially equimolar amount of a base , iv , is added to the system to scavenge the acid generated during the reaction . preferably , an organic base such as trialkylamine ( e . g ., triethylamine ), pyridine , and the like , is employed . reaction pressure is not critical and for convenience , is conducted at atmospheric pressure . the reaction is generally conducted at from - 20 ° c . to 80 ° c ., although preferably at from 0 ° c . to 25 ° c ., and is generally complete from within 1 to 24 hours . the resulting amide , v , is then isolated by conventional procedures such as extraction , filtration , chromatography , distillation , or alternatively , is used in reaction ( 2 ) without purification and / or isolation . reaction ( 2 ) is conducted by adding an essentially equimolar amount of the appropriate primary amine , vi , to v . an essentially equimolar amount of a base , iv , is added to the system in order to scavenge the acid generated during the reaction . preferably , an organic base such as trialkylamine ( e . g ., triethylamine ), pyridine , and the like , is employed . the reaction is done in the liquid phase using an inert anhydrous organic solvent such as chloroform , methylene chloride , dimethoxyethane , and the like . alternatively , in lieu of adding solvent and base , the reaction may be accomplished by using an excess amount of the primary amine , vi . reaction pressure is not critical and for convenience , the reaction is generally conducted at atmospheric pressure . the reaction is generally conducted at from 0 ° c . to 100 ° c ., although preferably at from 20 ° c . to 50 ° c ., and is generally complete from within 1 to 24 hours . the product , vii , is isolated by conventional procedures such as extraction , filtration , chromatography , distillation , or alternatively , is used in reaction ( 3 ) without purification and / or isolation . reaction ( 3 ) is conducted by first preparing reagent viii . viii is prepared by adding an essentially equimolar amount of carbonyldiimidazole to the appropriate acid , r 2 co 2 h wherein r 2 is as defined above . the reaction is conducted in the liquid phase using an inert anhydrous organic solvent such as chloroform , methylene chloride , dimethoxyethane , toluene , and the like . reaction pressure is not critical and for convenience , the reaction is generally conducted at atmospheric pressure . the reaction is generally conducted at from 0 ° c . to 100 ° c ., although preferably at room temperature , and is generally complete from within 1 to 24 hours . the resulting carboxylic acid imidazolide , viii , may be isolated by conventional procedures such as extraction , filtration , chromatography , distillation , and the like . alternatively and preferably , the reagent is not isolated from the reaction solution but an essentially equimolar amount of the amine , vii , is added to the system . reaction pressure is not critical and for convenience , this reaction is generally conducted at atmospheric pressure . after addition of vii , the reaction is generally conducted at room temperature and is generally complete from within 1 to 24 hours . the product , i , is then isolated by conventional procedures such as extraction , filtration , chromatography , distillation , and the like . the compounds of this invention are useful for controlling fungi , particularly leaf blights caused by septoria apii and alternaria solani conidia , and powdery mildew caused by erysiphe polygoni . however , some fungicidal compounds of the invention may be more fungicidally active than others against particular fungi . when used as fungicides , the compounds of the invention are applied in fungicidally effective amounts to fungi and / or their habitats , such as vegetative hosts and non - vegetative hosts , e . g ., animal products . the amount used will , of course , depend on several factors such as the host , the type of fungus , and the particular compound of the invention . as with most pesticidal compounds , the fungicides of the invention are not usually applied full strength , but are generally incorporated with conventional , biologically inert extenders or carriers normally employed for facilitating dispersion of active fungicidal compounds , recognizing that the formulation and mode of application may affect the activity of the fungicide . thus , the fungicides of the invention may be formulated and applied as granules , as powdery dusts , as wettable powders , as emulsifiable concentrates , as solutions , or as any of several other known types of formulations , depending on the desired mode of application . wettable powders are in the form of finely divided particles which disperse readily in water or other dispersants . these compositions normally contain from about 5 % to 80 % fungicide , and the rest inert material , which includes dispersing agents , emulsifying agents and wetting agents . the powder may be applied to the soil as a dry dust , or preferably as a suspension in water . typical carriers include fuller &# 39 ; s earth , kaolin clays , silicas , and other highly absorbent , readily wettable , inorganic diluents . typical wetting , dispersing or emulsifying agents include , for example : the aryl and alkylaryl sulfonates and their sodium salts ; alkylamide sulfonates , including fatty methyl taurides ; alkylaryl polyether alcohols , sulfated higher alcohols and polyvinyl alcohols ; polyethylene oxides ; sulfonated animal and vegetable oils ; sulfonated petroleum oils ; fatty acid esters of polyhydric alcohols and the ethylene oxide addition products of such esters ; and the addition products of long - chain mercaptans and ethylene oxide . many other types of useful surface - active agents are available in commerce . the surface - active agent , when used , normally comprises from 1 % to 15 % by weight of the fungicidal composition . dusts are freely flowing admixtures of the active fungicide with finely divided solids such as talc , natural clays , kieselguhr , pyrophyllite , chalk , diatomaceous earths , calcium phosphates , calcium and magnesium carbonates , sulfur , lime , flours , and other organic and inorganic solids which act as dispersants and carriers for the toxicant . these finely divided solids have an average particle size of less than about 50 microns . a typical dust formulation useful herein contains 75 % silica and 25 % of toxicant . useful liquid concentrates include the emulsifiable concentrates , which are homogeneous liquid or paste compositions which are readily dispersed in water or other dispersant , and may consist entirely of the fungicide with a liquid or solid emulsifying agent , or may also contain a liquid carrier such as xylene , heavy aromatic naphthas , isophorone , and other nonvolatile organic solvents . for application , these concentrates are dispersed in water or other liquid carrier , and are normally applied as a spray to the area to be treated . other useful formulations for fungicidal applications include simple solutions of the active fungicide in a dispersant in which it is completely soluble at the desired concentration , such as acetone , alkylated naphthalenes , xylene , or other organic solvents . granular formulations , wherein the fungicide is carried on relatively coarse particles , are of particular utility for aerial distribution or for penetration of cover - crop canopy . pressurized sprays , typically aerosols wherein the active ingredient is dispersed in finely divided form as a result of vaporization of a low - boiling dispersant solvent carrier , such as the freons , may also be used . all of those techniques for formulating and applying fungicides are well known in the art . the percentages by weight of the fungicide may vary according to the manner in which the composition is to be applied and the particular type of formulation , but in general comprise 0 . 5 % to 95 % of the toxicant by weight of the fungicidal composition . the fungicidal compositions may be formulated and applied with other active ingredients , including other fungicides , insecticides , nematocides , bactericides , plant - growth regulators , fertilizers , etc . a further understanding of the invention can be had in the following non - limiting examples . wherein , unless expressly stated to the contrary , all temperatures and temperature ranges refer to the centigrade system and the term &# 34 ; ambient &# 34 ; or &# 34 ; room temperature &# 34 ; refers to about 20 ° c . to 25 ° c . the term &# 34 ; percent &# 34 ; refers to weight percent and the term &# 34 ; mole &# 34 ; or &# 34 ; moles &# 34 ; refers to gram moles . the term &# 34 ; equivalent &# 34 ; refers to a reagent equal in moles to the moles of the preceding or succeeding reagent recited in that example in terms of finite moles or finite weight or volume . also , unless expressly stated to the contrary , geometric isomer and racemic mixtures are used as starting materials and correspondingly , isomer mixtures are obtained as products . 2 , 4 , 6 - trichloroaniline , 49 . 1 gm , was added to 250 ml of methylene chloride . the system was cooled to 0 ° c . and 34 . 8 ml of triethylamine was then added . after addition of the triethylamine , 21 . 8 ml of bromoacetylbromide was added . the system was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred there for 18 hours . the reaction was then stopped and the solvent was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution . the methylene chloride layer was separated and partially stripped when a solid precipitated from solution . the solid was filtered and air dried to yield 41 . 4 gm of α - bromo -( 2 , 4 , 6 - trichlorophenyl ) acetamide as a gray solid . similarly , by following the procedure outlined above and using the appropriate starting material and reagents , the following are prepared : α - bromo - n -( 2 , 4 , 6 - trichlorophenyl ) acetamide , 41 . 4 gm , was added to 100 ml of n - propylamine . the system was heated at reflux for 16 hours . the reaction was then stopped and the excess n - propylamine was removed by stripping . the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride . the methylene chloride solution was washed with water . the remaining unreacted α - bromo - n -( 2 , 4 , 6 - trichlorophenyl ) acetamide precipitated from solution and was then filtered . the methylene chloride was removed by stripping to give 15 . 1 gm of n -( 2 , 4 , 6 - trichlorophenyl )- n &# 39 ;-( n - propyl ) glycinamide . similarly , by following the procedure outlined in the above example and using the appropriate starting material and reagents , the following are prepared : ( a ) 3 - pyridine carboxylic acid , 2 . 5 gm , was added to 40 ml of methylene chloride . 3 . 2 gm of carbonyldiimidazole was added to the system . the system was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours to give the 3 - pyridyl carboxylic acid imidazolide . ( b ) n -( 2 , 4 , 6 - trichlorophenyl )- n &# 39 ;-( n - propyl ) glycinamide , 5 . 9 gm , was then added to 3 - pyridyl carboxylic acid imidazolide mixture of step ( a ). the system was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours . the reaction was then stopped and the methylene chloride solution was washed with sodium bicarbonate solution and then with water . the methylene chloride solution was dried over magnesium sulfate and the methylene chloride removed by stripping to give 2 . 3 gm of the n -( 2 , 4 , 6 - trichlorophenyl ), n &# 39 ;-( n - propyl ), n &# 39 ;-( 3 - pyridylcarbonyl ) glycinamide . similarly , by following the procedure outlined in the above example and using the appropriate starting material and reagents , the following are prepared : compounds made according to examples 1 to 3 are shown in table i . the compounds of the invention were tested for the control of the bean powdery mildew organism erysiphe polygoni . seedling bean plants were sprayed with a 250 - ppm solution of the test compound in acetone , water and a nonionic emulsifier . the sprayed plants were then inoculated 1 day later with the organism . the plants were maintained for 10 days at temperatures of 68 ° f . at night with daytime temperatures of 72 ° f . to 80 ° f . ; relative humidity was maintained at 40 % to 60 %. the percent disease control provided by a given test compound was based on the percent disease reduction relative to the untreated check plants . the results are tabulated in table ii . compounds of the invention were tested for the preventative control of the tomato late blight organism phytophthora infestans . five - to six - week - old tomato ( cultivar bonny best ) seedlings were used . the tomato plants were sprayed with a 250 - ppm suspension of the test compound in acetone , water and a nonionic emulsifier . the sprayed plants were then inoculated 1 day later with the organism , placed in an environmental chamber and incubated at 66 ° f . to 68 ° f . and 100 % relative humidity for at least 16 hours . following the incubation , the plants were maintained in a greenhouse for approximately 7 days . the percent disease control provided by a given test compound was based on the percent disease reduction relative to untreated check plants . the results are tabulated in table ii . the celery late blight tests were conducted using celery ( utah ) plants 11 weeks old . the celery late blight organism was septoria apii . the celery plants were sprayed with 250 - ppm solutions of the candidate toxicant mixed with acetone , water and a nonionic emulsifier . the plants were then inoculated with the organism and placed in an environmental chamber and incubated at 66 ° f . to 68 ° f . in 100 % relative humidity for an extended period of time ( approximately 48 hours ). following the incubation , the plants were allowed to dry and then were maintained in a greenhouse for approximately 14 days . the percent disease control provided by a given candidate toxicant is based on the percent disease reduction relative to untreated check plants . the results are reported in table ii . compounds of the invention were tested for the control of the tomato early blight organism alternaria solani conidia . tomato ( variety bonny best ) seedlings of 6 - to 7 - weeks old were used . the tomato plants were sprayed with a 250 - ppm solution of the test compound in an acetone - and - water solution containing a small amount of a nonionic emulsifier . the sprayed plants were inoculated 1 day later with the organism , placed in the environmental chamber and incubated at 66 ° f . to 68 ° f . and 100 % relative humidity for 24 hours . following the incubation , the plants were maintained in a greenhouse for about 12 days . percent disease control was based on the percent disease development on untreated check plants . the compounds tested and the results are tabulated in table ii . the compounds of the invention were tested for the control of the grape downy mildew organism plasmopara viticola . detached leaves , between 70 mm and 85 mm in diameter , 7 - week - old vitis vinifera cultivar emperor grape seedlings were used as hosts . the leaves were sprayed with a 250 - ppm solution of the test compound in acetone . the sprayed leaves were dried , inoculated with a spore suspension of the organism , placed in a humid environmental chamber and incubated at 66 ° f . to 68 ° f . and about 100 % relative humidity . after incubation for 2 days , the plants were then held in a greenhouse 7 to 9 days ; then the amount of disease control was determined . the percent disease control provided by a given test compound was based on the percent disease reduction relative to untreated check plants . the results are tabulated in table ii . the leaf rust test was made using pinto beans . the pathogen was uromyces phaseoli tipica . the pinto bean plants were sprayed with a 250 - ppm solution of the test compound in an acetone - water mixture containing a nonionic emulsifier . the treated plants were inoculated thereafter with the pathogen and then incubated in an environmental chamber for approximately 20 hours at 100 % relative humidity and a temperature of 68 ° f . to 70 ° f . the plants were then removed from the chamber , allowed to dry , and then maintained in a greenhouse at a 60 % to 80 % relative humidity . the rate of infection on the leaves was made after about 14 days . the percent disease control provided by a given test compound was based on the percent disease reduction relative to untreated check plants . the results are reported in table ii . compounds of this invention were tested for control of the rice blast organism piricularia oryzae , using 10 - to 14 - day - old rice plant seedlings ( calrose m - 9 variety ). seedling plants were sprayed with a 625 - ppm solution of the test compound in acetone , water and a nonionic emulsifier ( ortho x - 77 spreader ). the sprayed plants were inoculated 1 day later with the organism in an environmental chamber . after inoculation , the plants were kept in an environmental chamber for about 48 hours under conditions of about 72 ° f . to 75 ° f . and about 100 % relative humidity . following the incubation period , the plants were placed in a greenhouse with a temperature of about 72 ° f . and maintained with bottom watering for about 12 to 16 days . the percent disease control provided by a given test compound is based on a comparison of the percentage disease relative to the percent disease development on the untreated check plants : ## equ1 ## the results are tabulated in table ii . table i__________________________________________________________________________ analysiscompound carbon hydrogen nitrogenno . compound calc . found calc . found calc . found form__________________________________________________________________________ ## str7 ## 51 . 02 49 . 30 4 . 03 3 . 79 10 . 50 9 . 75 oil2 ## str8 ## 70 . 12 68 . 68 7 . 13 7 . 57 12 . 91 13 . 22 oil__________________________________________________________________________ table ii______________________________________fungicidal activity % controlcompound no . gdm tlb clb teb br bpm rb______________________________________1 3 0 50 85 4 100 02 7 10 58 22 0 53 0______________________________________ gdm -- grape downy mildew ( plasmopara viticola ) tlb -- tomato late blight ( phytophthora infestans conidia ) clb -- celery late blight ( septoria apii ) teb -- tomato early blight ( alternaria solani conidia ) br -- bean rust eradicant ( uromyces phaseoli tipica ) bpm -- bean powdery mildew ( erysiphe polygoni ) rb -- rice blast ( piricularia oryzae )
the n - substituted - n &# 39 ;, n &# 39 ;- disubstituted α - aminoacetamides of this invention are effective fungicides . in particular , they possess good activity against bean powdery mildew .