FIELD: organic chemistry. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to derivatives of avermectin of the formula (I): where dotted line means optional carbon-carbon bond R1H or OH; R2 is C1-C-alkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl; R3 - H or OH; R4 - H or a group that can be hydrolyzed in vivo. Invention relates to also a method of synthesis of these compounds, intermediate compounds, pharmaceutical or veterinary composition containing an effective amount of compound of the formula (I) and acceptable filling agent or carrier. Proposed compositions exhibit an antiparasitic activity. EFFECT: improved method of synthesis, enhanced antiparasitic activity. 8 cl, 26 ex, 1 tbl
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1999-01-20—Published
1994-01-12—Filed