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Bisphenol A

4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol · also: Diano, Noname, Parabis, Rikabanol, Bisphenol, Parabis A

FormulaC15H16O2
Mol. weight228.291
PubChem CID6623
InChIKeyIISBACLAFKSPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
146,936Patents
9,620Research papers
15,554Patents - last 3 years
1,482Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1General Electric Co2,824
2SABIC Global Technologies BV2,350
3Resonac Corp1,515
4Mitsubishi Chemical Corp1,455
5Dow Chemical Co1,371
6Bayer AG1,353
7PPG Industries Ohio Inc934
8BASF SE862
9Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd796
10Teijin Ltd783

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C08LPolymer compositions (blends)47,823
2C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)42,975
3C08KPolymer compositions (additives)33,074
4C09DCoatings, paints, varnishes21,460
5C08JWorking-up of plastics13,837
6C09JAdhesives12,089
7C08FPolymers from C=C unsaturated bonds10,539
8Y10TCross-reference (technical subjects)10,372
9B32BLayered products7,213
10C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds5,996

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Bisphenol-A/terephthalate/carbonate melt processable copolymers1979Honeywell International Inc355
Blends of bisphenol a polycarbonate and polyesters2000Eastman Chemical Co223
BISPHENOL-A-TEREPHTHALATE-CARBONATE COPOLYMER AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION1977Honeywell International Inc221
Three-dimensional polycyclic bisphenol polycarbonates and polyesters1967Eastman Kodak Co200
BISPHENOL DERIVATIVE THERAPEUTICS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE2011ANDERSEN, RAYMOND J.100

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals103
2Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts9
3Analytical chemistry methods development3
4Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal2
5Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques2
6Advanced oxidation water treatment2
7Chemistry and Chemical Engineering2
8Estrogen and related hormone effects2
9Membrane Separation Technologies2
10Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact2

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Antonia M. CalafatCenters for Disease Control and Prevention80
2Kurunthachalam KannanNew York State Department of Health70
3Frederick S. vom SaalUniversity of Missouri51
4Ana M. SotoTufts University35
5Carlos SonnenscheinTufts University25
6Russ HauserHarvard University23
7Adrian CovaciUniversity of Antwerp19
8Enrique H. LuqueUniversidad Nacional del Litoral17
9Jing ZhangBeijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control17
10Heather B. PatisaulNorth Carolina State University16

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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 Bisphenol A?

Bisphenol A has a molecular formula of C15H16O2 and a molecular weight of 228.291 g/mol. Its canonical chemical name is 4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol.

Which companies hold the most patents for Bisphenol A?

The leading patent assignees for Bisphenol A are General Electric Co with 2824 patents, SABIC Global Technologies BV with 2350 patents, Resonac Corp with 1515 patents, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp with 1455 patents, and Dow Chemical Co with 1371 patents.

What are the main research topics associated with Bisphenol A in academic literature?

The predominant research topic is Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals with 97 papers, reflecting significant scholarly focus on the compound's biological effects. Other topics include Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact, Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, and Analytical chemistry methods development.

Who are the most prolific researchers publishing on Bisphenol A?

Leading researchers include Antonia M. Calafat from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with 80 papers, Kurunthachalam Kannan from the New York State Department of Health with 70 papers, and Frederick S. vom Saal from the University of Missouri with 51 papers.

What patent classification codes dominate Bisphenol A patent filings?

The most prevalent CPC subclasses are C08L with 47822 patents, C08G with 42973 patents, and C08K with 33070 patents, reflecting the compound's extensive use in polymer and materials science applications.

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