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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, Benzoic acid, 3-amino-4-hydroxy-

FormulaC7H7NO3
Mol. weight153.137
PubChem CID65083
InChIKeyMRBKRZAPGUCWOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)N)O
1,413Patents
23Research papers
122Patents - 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 Chemical Co57
4Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP34
5Novartis AG29
6Ajinomoto Co Inc27
7RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co27
8Cohbar Inc22
9Bayer AG21
10L'Oréal SA21

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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 compounds240
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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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Use of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid for the treatment of retroviral infections2001CHEGE JOSEPH8
Preparation of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acids1986Dow Chemical Co5
Preparation of 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acids1989Toyobo Co Ltd4
PREPARATION OF 3-AMINO-4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACIDS1989Dow Chemical Co2
Escherichia coli capable of producing 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid2017Ajinomoto Co Inc1

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction1

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
3Akihiko KondoKobe University3
4Chiaki OginoKobe University3
5Hideo KawaguchiKobe University3
6Hirokazu SuzukiThe University of Tokyo3
7Yohei KatsuyamaThe University of Tokyo3
8Yoshinori SugaiThe University of Tokyo3
9Akio NoguchiThe University of Tokyo2
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 molecular composition of Cheetan?

Cheetan, also known as 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, has the molecular formula C7H7NO3 with a molecular weight of 153.137. Its InChI Key is MRBKRZAPGUCWOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Which organizations hold the most patents involving this compound?

Henkel AG and Co KGaA leads with 95 patents, followed by Toyobo Co Ltd with 64 patents, and Dow Chemical Co with 57 patents. Other significant patent holders include Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP (34 patents), Novartis AG (29 patents), and Ajinomoto Co Inc (27 patents).

What are the key research applications documented in the patent literature?

Documented patent applications include treatment of retroviral infections, preparation and synthesis methods, and biotechnological production. Notably, a 2017 patent describes Escherichia coli capable of producing 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid. Patents also cover use in preparation methods, with significant early filings from Dow Chemical Co in 1986 and Toyobo Co Ltd in 1989.

What scientific research topics are associated with this compound?

Academic literature covers multiple research areas including microbial natural products and biosynthesis, tuberculosis research and epidemiology, and phytochemicals and antioxidant activities. Recent papers (2013–2015) examine biosynthetic pathways, enzyme interactions, and biochemical mechanisms relevant to aromatic amine compounds.

What is the current patent activity trend for this compound?

Patent filings show growth from 2016 onwards, with notable increases in recent years: 50 patents in 2022, 63 in 2023, and 57 in 2024. The last three years (2022–2024) account for 170 of the total 1413 patents. Academic paper output remains modest, with only 23 papers identified and 1 paper published in the last three years.

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