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Cheetan

3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid · also: 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzoic acid · 3-Amino-4-hydroxy benzoic acid · 3-amino-4-hydroxy-benzoic acid · 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid

FormulaC7H7NO3
Mol. weight153.137
PubChem CID65083
InChIKeyMRBKRZAPGUCWOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)N)O
1,413Patents
23Research papers
116Patents - 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
1Henkel AG and Co KGaA95
2Toyobo Co Ltd64
3Dow Inc57
4Ajinomoto Co Inc34
5Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LLC34
6Novartis AG29
7Berkshire Hathaway Inc28
8British American Tobacco PLC27
9Cohbar Inc22
10Bayer AG21

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations450
2C07DHeterocyclic compounds425
3A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)396
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds243
5C12PFermentation, enzyme processes238
6C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes208
7C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)197
8A61QCosmetics, personal care164
9G01NInvestigating / analysing materials94
10C12YEnzyme nomenclature (EC numbers)88

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Representative patents

The filings that best characterise the patent activity around this compound, most-referenced first.

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Use of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid for the treatment of retroviral infections20018
Preparation of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acids1986Dow Inc5
Preparation of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acids1989Toyobo Co Ltd4
PREPARATION OF 3-AMINO-4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACIDS1989Dow Inc2
Escherichia coli capable of producing 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid2017Ajinomoto Co Inc1

How research activity has moved

Papers published per year for this compound, over the last decade of indexed records.

YearPapers
20211
20221
20231

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Yasuo OhnishiThe University of Tokyo9
2Sueharu HorinouchiThe University of Tokyo5
3Hirokazu SuzukiThe University of Tokyo3
4Hideo KawaguchiKobe University3
5Chiaki OginoKobe University3
6Yoshinori SugaiThe University of Tokyo3
7Yohei KatsuyamaThe University of Tokyo3
8Akihiko KondoKobe University3
9Kouji UematsuKobe University2
10Heinz G. FlossUniversity of Washington2

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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 chemical composition and molecular weight of Cheetan?

Cheetan, also known as 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, has the molecular formula C7H7NO3 and a molecular weight of 153.137. The compound is also referred to by several synonymous names including 4-hydroxy-3-aminobenzoic acid and 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid.

Which organizations hold the largest patent portfolios for this compound?

The leading assignees in patent filings for 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid are Henkel AG and Co KGaA with 95 patents, Toyobo Co Ltd with 64 patents, and Dow Inc with 57 patents. Other significant assignees include Ajinomoto Co Inc and Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LLC, each with 34 patents.

What patent and publication activity has been recorded for this compound?

The compound has a total of 1,413 patents on record and 23 academic papers. Recent activity shows 116 patents and 1 paper in the last 3 years. Patent filings have been relatively consistent, with notable peaks in 2023 (63 patents) and 2024 (57 patents), while academic publication has been limited with single papers recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

What are the primary technical domains associated with patents for this compound?

Patents for 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid are predominantly classified within pharmaceutical and biotechnology domains. The most prevalent CPC subclasses are A61K (450 patents for pharmaceutical formulations), C07D (425 patents for heterocyclic compounds), A61P (396 patents for specific therapeutic uses), and C12P (238 patents for biochemical fermentation processes). This distribution indicates strong focus on pharmaceutical applications and synthetic chemistry.

What specific uses of this compound have been documented in patents?

A notable patent titled 'Use of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid for the treatment of retroviral infections' was filed in 2001. Additionally, several patents focus on preparation methods, including 'Preparation of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acids' and 'Escherichia coli capable of producing 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid' filed in 2017, indicating both synthetic and biotechnological production approaches.

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