Synthesis and fungicidal activity of methylsulfanylmethyl ether derivatives of levoglucosenone

A series of derivatives were synthesized on the basis of levoglucosenone that contained hydroxy groups at the С-4 atom or С-2 and С-4 atoms or a hydroxy and methyl group at the С-4 atom. In addition, 4-hydroxymethylbutanolides were synthesized. Derivatives containing hydroxy groups were obtained as methylsulfanylmethyl ethers. It was established that compounds containing a 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]-octane ring exhibited fungicidal activity against Rhizoctonia solani. It was shown that the presence of a methylsulfanylmethyl moiety in the ring could increase the fungicidal activity of compounds.