Recent Research Progress in Oxime Insecticides and Perspectives for the Future

In recent decades, the unique structural attributes and purported insecticidal properties of oximes have garnered increasing attention. A variety of insecticides, encompassing fluxametamide, fluhexafon, and lepimectin, have been synthesized, all of which incorporate oximes. This review endeavors to encapsulate the insecticidal efficacy, structure-activity correlations, and operative mechanisms of oxime-containing compounds. Furthermore, it delves into the conceptual frameworks underpinning the design of innovative oxime-based insecticides, thereby shedding light on prospective advancements in this field.