FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: desired product has formula R2-C(R3)=N-O-CH2-C6H4-C(=X-Y)COOR1 where X-Y represents CH2=, C1-C4-alkylthio-CH=, C1-C2-alkyl-O-N=, R1 is C1-C4-alkyl, R2 is C1-C4-alkyl, halogen C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C3-alkylthio, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, R3 is phenyl which may be substituted. Oxime having formula R2(R3)C=N-OH is used as reagent 1, derivative of benzyl alcohol is used as reagent 2. Reaction is carried out in the medium of organic solvent. EFFECT: improved quality of desired product, improved efficiency of the method. 17 cl, 3 tbl
