A MOLECULAR COMPLEX OF IMIDACLOPRID AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF A molecular complex comprising imidacloprid and a phenolic compound having a formula (II) R includes –OH, -COOH, -Cl, -Br, -CONH2, -CH3, alkyl, aryl, allyl, formyl or amine group is disclosed. A process for preparation of said molecular complex is also disclosed.