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Cobalt chloride (cocl2)

cobalt(2+) dichloride · also: COCl2, CoCl(2), Cobalt muriate, Dichlorocobalt, Kobalt chlorid, Kobaltdichlorid

FormulaCl2Co
Mol. weight129.8332
PubChem CID3032536
InChIKeyGVPFVAHMJGGAJG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES[Cl-].[Cl-].[Co+2]
87,814Patents
2,280Research papers
9,900Patents - last 3 years
102Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1China Petroleum and Chemical Corp1,807
2BASF SE1,026
3Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing917
4Mitsui Chemicals Inc646
53M Innovative Properties Co632
6Mitsubishi Chemical Corp538
7Fujifilm Holdings Corp528
8Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd519
9Toyobo Co Ltd500
10Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics406

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1Y02EClimate change mitigation: energy13,343
2B01JChemical/physical processes (e.g. catalysts)10,035
3H01MBatteries and accumulators8,483
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds7,911
5A61KMedicinal preparations7,824
6A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)7,735
7Y02PClimate change mitigation: production7,080
8C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes7,048
9C07DHeterocyclic compounds6,785
10C01PInorganic compound parameters4,807

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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 PAN/CoCl2/CNTs composite nano fibers and application of PAN/CoCl2/CNTs composite nano fibers to NaBH4 hydrogen production2015LIAOMING PETROCHEMICAL UNIV.9
Use of CoCl#-[2] in preparation of drug for treating leukemia2004SHANGHAI NO. 2 MEDICAL UNIV.3
Use of CoCl#-[2] in preparation of drug for treating leukemia2006SHANGHAI NO. 2 MEDICAL UNIV.1
Process for production of CoCl2 solution from cobaltic oxide-hydrate1983Vale Canada Ltd1
Process of separating substantially pure ferrous chloride from a mixture of fecl2 and cocl21954REPUBLIC STEEL CORPORATION0

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism23
2Adipose Tissue and Metabolism2
3Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide2
4Neuroscience of respiration and sleep2
5Pancreatic function and diabetes2
6Retinal Diseases and Treatments2
7Trace Elements in Health2
8Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism1
9Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research1
10Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Fernando Morgan de Aguiar CorrêaUniversidade de São Paulo17
2Ademola Adetokunbo OyagbemiUniversity of Ibadan9
3Anju BansalDefence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences8
4Aiping LanSun Yat-sen University7
5Alexey A. TinkovSechenov University6
6América A. ScopinhoUniversidade de São Paulo6
7Anatoly V. SkalnySechenov University6
8Carlos C. CrestaniUniversidade de São Paulo6
9Leonardo B.M. ResstelUniversidade de São Paulo6
10Li LiShihezi University5

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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 and weight of cobalt chloride?

Cobalt chloride has the molecular formula Cl2Co with a molecular weight of 129.8332. It is also known by its canonical name cobalt(2+) dichloride, and exists under numerous synonyms including cobaltous chloride, cobalt dichloride, and cobalt(II) chloride anhydrous.

Which organizations hold the most patents for cobalt chloride applications?

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp leads with 1807 patents, followed by BASF SE with 1026 patents and Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing with 917 patents. Other significant patent holders include Mitsui Chemicals Inc, 3M Innovative Properties Co, and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

What are the primary research topics associated with cobalt chloride in academic literature?

The dominant research topic is Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism, which accounts for 23 papers. Other associated topics include Trace Elements in Health, Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments, and Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer, among others.

What patent classifications are most relevant to cobalt chloride technology?

The leading CPC subclasses are Y02E with 13343 patents, B01J with 10035 patents, and H01M with 8483 patents. Additional significant classifications include C07C, A61K, and A61P, reflecting applications in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and medical preparation.

How has patent activity for cobalt chloride changed in recent years?

Patent filings have shown growth over recent years, reaching 5161 patents in 2024. The trend shows an increase from 2884 patents in 2016 to peak activity in 2024, though 2025 and 2026 show lower counts likely due to incomplete data. Overall, the database covers 87814 total patents related to cobalt chloride.

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