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Banlen

3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid · also: Banvel, Dianat, dicamba, Mediben, Dianate, Aviator

FormulaC8H6Cl2O3
Mol. weight221.033
PubChem CID3030
InChIKeyIWEDIXLBFLAXBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOC1=C(C=CC(=C1C(=O)O)Cl)Cl
63,992Patents
351Research papers
6,039Patents - last 3 years
29Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Monsanto Technology LLC6,717
2BASF SE4,475
3Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc3,619
4Corteva Agriscience LLC3,615
5Bayer CropScience AG3,596
6Bayer AG2,365
7Syngenta Participations AG1,593
8Syngenta Crop Protection AG Switzerland1,193
9MS Technologies LLC1,065
10Syngenta Ltd951

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents36,506
2C07DHeterocyclic compounds16,030
3A01H13,166
4C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes10,311
5C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds4,653
6Y02AClimate change adaptation4,157
7A01PBiocidal activity of chemical compounds4,050
8C07KPeptides3,231
9A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)2,961
10A61KMedicinal preparations2,006

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Methods and materials for making and using transgenic dicamba-degrading organisms2010University of Nebraska System1,030
Methods and materials for making and using transgenic dicamba-degrading organisms2012University of Nebraska System1,022
Methods and materials for making and using transgenic dicamba-degrading organisms2014University of Nebraska System1,016
Methods for weed control using plants having dicamba-degrading enzymatic activity2010Monsanto Technology LLC919
Methods and materials for making and using transgenic dicamba-degrading organisms2006University of Nebraska System265

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity2
2Weed Control and Herbicide Applications2
3Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies1
4Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies1
5Plant tissue culture and regeneration1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Allan J. CessnaAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada10
2Dale P. SandlerNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences8
3Marcelo L. LarramendyUniversidad Nacional de La Plata8
4Donald P. WeeksUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln7
5Jian HeNanjing Agricultural University7
6Celeste Ruiz de ArcauteUniversidad Nacional de La Plata6
7Sonia SoloneskiUniversidad Nacional de La Plata6
8Aaron BlairNational Cancer Institute5
9David M. OlszykEnvironmental Protection Agency5
10Derong DingBeijing VDJBio (China)5

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The literature that defines it

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

TitleYearCited byTopic
Dicamba Resistance: Enlarging and Preserving Biotechnology-Based Weed Management Strategies2007329Plant tissue culture and regeneration
Factors Influencing Degradation of Pesticides in Soil2007212Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
High-throughput Agrobacterium-mediated barley transformation2008210Plant tissue culture and regeneration
Low-dose agrochemicals and lawn-care pesticides induce developmental toxicity in murine preimplantation embryos.2004170Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
Bioavailability of Nonextractable (Bound) Pesticide Residues to Earthworms2000156Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the chemical composition and molecular structure of Banlen?

Banlen, also known as 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid, has the molecular formula C8H6Cl2O3 and a molecular weight of 221.033. Its InChI Key is IWEDIXLBFLAXBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to this compound?

Monsanto Technology LLC holds the largest patent portfolio with 6717 patents, followed by BASF SE with 4475 patents, Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc with 3619 patents, Corteva Agriscience LLC with 3615 patents, and Bayer CropScience AG with 3596 patents.

What are the most frequently cited patents in this field?

The highly-cited patents include 'Methods and materials for making and using transgenic dicamba-degrading organisms' assigned to University of Nebraska System (with citations of 1030, 1022, and 1016 across different patent numbers), and 'Methods for weed control using plants having dicamba-degrading enzymatic activity' assigned to Monsanto Technology LLC with 919 citations.

What research topics are most prominent in the scientific literature?

The research literature covers topics including Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity, Weed Control and Herbicide Applications, Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies, and Plant tissue culture and regeneration. Notable papers include work on dicamba resistance, pesticide degradation in soil, and developmental toxicity from agrochemicals.

Which patent classification codes are most relevant to this compound's technology?

The most relevant CPC subclasses are A01N (pesticide-related) with 36498 patents, C07D (heterocyclic compounds) with 16030 patents, A01H (plant biotechnology) with 13166 patents, and C12N (biotechnology and microorganisms) with 10311 patents in the related field.

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