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4-Chlorobenzaldehyde

4-chlorobenzaldehyde · also: 4-Chlorbenzaldehyd, 4-chlorobenzaldehye, 4-Chlorobenzaldehyd, 4-chlorobezaldehyde, 4-formylchlorobenzene, 4-chloro-benzaldehyde

FormulaC7H5ClO
Mol. weight140.566
PubChem CID7726
InChIKeyAVPYQKSLYISFPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1=CC(=CC=C1C=O)Cl
28,327Patents
132Research papers
1,583Patents - last 3 years
0Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

The organizations most actively patenting around this compound, ranked by referenced patent volume.

#AssigneePatents
1Bayer AG720
2Fujifilm Holdings Corp488
3Novartis AG485
4F Hoffmann La Roche AG483
5BASF SE403
6Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd270
7Janssen Pharmaceutica NV236
8GD Searle LLC232
9AbbVie Inc198
10Abbott Laboratories180

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Where innovation is concentrated

Patent classifications ranked by volume reveal the technical domains with the most active filing.

#CodeAreaPatents
1C07DHeterocyclic compounds15,461
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)13,135
3A61KMedicinal preparations8,357
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds5,910
5C07KPeptides2,313
6C07FOrganometallic compounds1,728
7A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents1,554
8Y02PClimate change mitigation: production1,384
9G03F1,333
10C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry1,093

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Most-cited patents

Patents ranked by forward citations reveal the foundational inventions the field continues to build on.

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Method for preparing chloramphenicol from 4-chlorobenzaldehyde2012WUHAN WUYAO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.4
Method for synthesizing chloramphenicol from 4-chlorobenzaldehyde2012WUHAN WUYAO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd.2
Preparation method and application of 3-methoxy-4-chlorobenzaldehyde2025SUZHOU YACOO SCIENCE Co.,Ltd.0
The synthetic method of fenarol pharmaceutical intermediate 4- chlorobenzaldehydes2018CHENGDU QIESITE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.0
Fenner dew drug intermediates 4-chlorobenzaldehyde synthesis method2018Chengdu Qie Si Te Technology Co., Ltd.0

Where research is gaining momentum

Research themes ranked by publication activity show where scientific interest is accelerating around this compound.

#Research topicPapers
1Crystal structures of chemical compounds4
2Phenothiazines and Benzothiazines Synthesis and Activities2
3Synthesis and biological activity2
4Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis1
5Organophosphorus compounds synthesis1
6Structural and Chemical Analysis of Organic and Inorganic Compounds1
7Synthesis of Organic Compounds1

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Who's driving the science

The most-published authors working with this compound, alongside their primary affiliations.

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Hoong‐Kun FunUniversiti Sains Malaysia14
2Muhammad Nawaz TahirUniversity of Sargodha6
3Seik Weng NgUniversity of Malaya5
4Akiko OkamotoTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology4
5Bohari M. YaminNational University of Malaysia4
6Edward R. T. TiekinkUniversity of Malaya4
7Noriyuki YonezawaTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology4
8Ray J. ButcherHoward University4
9Abdullah M. AsiriKing Abdulaziz University3
10H. Stoeckli‐EvansUniversity of Neuchâtel3

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The literature that defines it

The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this compound's patent and research landscape, answered from the underlying data.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde?

4-chlorobenzaldehyde has the molecular formula C7H5ClO and a molecular weight of 140.566 g/mol.

Which organizations hold the most patents mentioning 4-chlorobenzaldehyde?

The top patent holders are Bayer AG with 720 patents, Fujifilm Holdings Corp with 488 patents, Novartis AG with 485 patents, F Hoffmann La Roche AG with 483 patents, and BASF SE with 403 patents.

What are the primary research topics associated with 4-chlorobenzaldehyde in published literature?

The main research topics include Crystal structures of chemical compounds, Phenothiazines and Benzothiazines Synthesis and Activities, Synthesis and biological activity, and Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis.

What specific synthesis applications of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde have been patented?

Notable patented applications include methods for preparing and synthesizing chloramphenicol from 4-chlorobenzaldehyde, the preparation method and application of 3-methoxy-4-chlorobenzaldehyde, and synthetic methods for fenarol pharmaceutical intermediate 4-chlorobenzaldehyde.

Which CPC classifications dominate the patent landscape for 4-chlorobenzaldehyde?

The leading CPC subclasses are C07D with 15,461 patents, A61P with 13,135 patents, A61K with 8,357 patents, and C07C with 5,910 patents, indicating strong focus on organic chemistry and pharmaceutical applications.

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