22,992 patents · 1,509 papers · 4,050 patents and 126 papers in the last 3 years.
Top assignees
- Archer Daniels Midland Co (443 patents)
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of CAS (389 patents)
- Furanix Technologies BV (338 patents)
Notable patents
- Process for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (1990)
- Process for preparing pure 5-hydroxymethylfurfuraldehyde (1988)
- Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (1960)
Notable papers
Top assignees
| Assignee | Patents |
|---|---|
| Archer Daniels Midland Co | 443 |
| Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of CAS | 389 |
| Furanix Technologies BV | 338 |
| Novozymes Inc | 327 |
| BASF SE | 320 |
| IFP Energies Nouvelles IFPEN | 252 |
| Novozymes AS | 227 |
| China Petroleum and Chemical Corp | 217 |
| Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij BV | 205 |
| Eastman Chemical Co | 151 |
Top authors
| Author | Affiliation | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Anders Wieslander | Lund University | 10 |
| Baochang Cai | Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine | 8 |
| Cristina Delgado‐Andrade | Estación Experimental del Zaidín | 8 |
| Bärbel Hahn‐Hägerdal | Lund University | 7 |
| Ann Van Loey | KU Leuven | 6 |
| Avelino Corma | Universitat Politècnica de València | 6 |
| Burçe Ataç Mogol | Hacettepe University | 6 |
| Vural Gökmen | Hacettepe University | 6 |
| Andrea B. Maier | Medical University of Graz | 5 |
| Bernhard H. Monien | German Institute of Human Nutrition | 5 |
Top patents
| Title | Year | Assignee | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1990 | Hoechst AG | 128 |
| Process for preparing pure 5-hydroxymethylfurfuraldehyde | 1988 | SUDDEUTSCHE ZUCKER-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT | 101 |
| Production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1960 | Merck and Co Inc | 90 |
| Process for manufacturing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1986 | Roquette Freres SA | 81 |
| Process for manufacturing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1982 | Roquette Freres SA | 73 |
Top papers
| Title | Year | Citations | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Chlorides in Ionic Liquid Solvents Convert Sugars to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural | 2007 | 1974 | Ionic liquids properties and applications |
| Phase Modifiers Promote Efficient Production of Hydroxymethylfurfural from Fructose | 2006 | 1655 | Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication |
| The mechanism for thermal decomposition of cellulose and its main products | 2009 | 965 | Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes |
| Ionic Liquid-Mediated Formation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural—A Promising Biomass-Derived Building Block | 2010 | 789 | Ionic liquids properties and applications |
| Mechanism of formation of 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde from d-fructose and sucrose | 1990 | 764 | Biofuel production and bioconversion |
Patent classifications
| Code | Area | Patents |
|---|---|---|
C07D | Heterocyclic compounds | 6,146 |
Y02E | Climate change mitigation: energy | 4,054 |
C12P | Fermentation, enzyme processes | 4,047 |
B01J | Chemical/physical processes (e.g. catalysts) | 3,390 |
Y02P | Climate change mitigation: production | 3,077 |
C07C | Acyclic and carbocyclic compounds | 2,481 |
C12N | Microorganisms, enzymes | 2,143 |
A61K | Medicinal preparations | 1,910 |
C08G | Polymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters) | 1,573 |
C13K | 1,532 |
Research topics
| Topic | Papers |
|---|---|
| Catalysis for Biomass Conversion | 6 |
| Advanced Glycation End Products research | 5 |
| Biofuel production and bioconversion | 4 |
| Bee Products Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities | 2 |
| Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production | 1 |
| Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment | 1 |
| Fermentation and Sensory Analysis | 1 |
| Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies | 1 |
| Natural Products and Biological Research | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the molecular structure and chemical formula of 5-HMF?
5-HMF, also known as 5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde, has the molecular formula C6H6O3 and a molecular weight of 126.111. It is also referred to by several synonyms including Hydroxymethylfurfural and Hydroxymethylfurfuraldehyde.
Which organizations hold the largest patent portfolios for 5-HMF?
The leading assignees in 5-HMF patents are Archer Daniels Midland Co with 443 patents, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of CAS with 389 patents, Furanix Technologies BV with 338 patents, Novozymes Inc with 327 patents, and BASF SE with 320 patents.
What are the most significant research topics associated with 5-HMF?
The primary research focus is Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, which accounts for 6 papers. Other major topics include Advanced Glycation End Products research with 5 papers and Biofuel production and bioconversion with 4 papers.
Which patent classes dominate 5-HMF intellectual property?
The most prevalent CPC subclasses for 5-HMF patents are C07D (heterocyclic compounds) with 6146 patents, Y02E (energy generation from renewable sources) with 4054 patents, and C12P (biotechnology processes) with 4047 patents.
What has been the trend in 5-HMF patent and publication activity in recent years?
Patent activity has shown growth, with 1770 patents filed in 2024 compared to 1277 in 2019, and the last three years (2022-2024) averaging approximately 1699 patents annually. Paper publication has been more variable, with 42 papers published in 2024 following a peak of 95 papers in 2022.