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2-Chloronicotinic acid

2-chloropyridine-3-carboxylic acid · also: chloronicotinic acid, 2-Chloronicotinicacid, 2-choronicotinic acid, 2chloronicotinic acid, 2-chloro nicotinic acid, 2-Chloro-nicotinic acid

FormulaC6H4ClNO2
Mol. weight157.553
PubChem CID76258
InChIKeyIBRSSZOHCGUTHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1=CC(=C(N=C1)Cl)C(=O)O
3,964Patents
21Research papers
251Patents - last 3 years
1Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1F Hoffmann La Roche AG151
2Pfizer Inc123
3Amgen Inc87
4Pfizer Corp SRL84
5Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc65
6Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd59
7Pfizer Corp Belgium49
8Eli Lilly and Co45
9Abbott Laboratories42
10AstraZeneca AB40

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C07DHeterocyclic compounds3,258
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)2,548
3A61KMedicinal preparations1,264
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds484
5A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents262
6Y02AClimate change adaptation158
7C07FOrganometallic compounds151
8C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry109
9Y02PClimate change mitigation: production98
10C07KPeptides88

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Preparation method of 2-chloronicotinic acid2008Zhejiang Medicine Co Ltd23
PREPARATION OF 2-CHLORONICOTINIC ACID1984YUKI GOSEI YAKUHIN KOGYO KK10
Nitrilase mutant and application thereof in catalytic synthesis of 2-chloronicotinic acid2020Zhejiang University of Technology9
Process for the production of pure white 2-chloronicotinic acid1979Lonza AG8
Synthesis method of 2-chloronicotinic acid and derivative thereof2013Zhejiang University of Technology7

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Bruce S. EdwardsUniversity of New Mexico3
2Islam Ullah KhanGovernment College University, Lahore3
3Larry A. SklarUniversity of New Mexico3
4Matthew SaundersUniversity of New Mexico3
5Misbahul Ain KhanIslamia University of Bahawalpur3
6Muhammad Nadeem ArshadGovernment College University, Lahore3
7Muhammad Naeem KhanIslamia University of Bahawalpur3
8Steven W. GravesLos Alamos National Laboratory3
9Anton SimeonovNational Center for Advancing Translational Sciences2
10Muhammad Nawaz TahirUniversity of Sargodha2

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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 2-Chloronicotinic acid?

2-Chloronicotinic acid has the molecular formula C6H4ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 157.553.

Which pharmaceutical companies hold the most patents involving this compound?

F Hoffmann La Roche AG leads with 151 patents, followed by Pfizer Inc with 123 patents, and Amgen Inc with 87 patents related to this compound.

What are the main patent applications for 2-Chloronicotinic acid synthesis?

Key patents include a preparation method filed by Zhejiang Medicine Co Ltd in 2008, a process for producing pure white 2-chloronicotinic acid by Lonza AG in 1979, and a synthesis method with derivatives by Zhejiang University of Technology in 2013. A 2020 patent describes a nitrilase mutant application for catalytic synthesis.

What research topics are associated with published papers on this compound?

Published research includes enzyme catalysis and immobilization, with one notable paper from 2011 characterizing a Rhodococcus erythropolis strain that transforms 2-chloro-3-cyanopyridine to 2-chloronicotinic acid. Additional related work covers metal complexes synthesis and properties.

How has patenting activity for 2-Chloronicotinic acid changed in recent years?

Patent activity has grown significantly, with 2022 showing 151 patents and 2021 showing 140 patents. The three-year period up to the present includes 251 patents total, indicating sustained interest in applications involving this compound.

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