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Cyclopropane

cyclopropane · also: Cyclopropan, Zyklopropan, Trimethylene, ciclopropano, cyclopropanum, Cyclopropnane

FormulaC3H6
Mol. weight42.081
PubChem CID6351
InChIKeyLVZWSLJZHVFIQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1CC1
125,552Patents
2,034Research papers
7,977Patents - last 3 years
20Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Bayer AG2,966
2Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC2,613
3BASF SE2,168
4Bayer CropScience AG2,087
5Bristol Myers Squibb Co1,977
6Novartis AG1,957
7F Hoffmann La Roche AG1,718
8Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH1,599
9Bayer Pharma AG1,388
10Janssen Pharmaceutica NV1,327

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C07DHeterocyclic compounds80,385
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)72,020
3A61KMedicinal preparations47,479
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds19,615
5A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents12,689
6C07FOrganometallic compounds8,235
7C07KPeptides5,167
8Y02PClimate change mitigation: production4,258
9C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry4,095
10C08LPolymer compositions (blends)3,743

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
1-(BENZO [D] [1,3] DI0X0L-5-YL) -N- (PHENYL) CYCLOPROPANE- CARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS AS MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS2007Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc95
12, 13-cyclopropane epothilone derivatives2002Bristol Myers Squibb Co62
Substituted cyclopropane carbolic acid(3-methyl-cyclohexyl)amides as taste substances2008Symrise AG52
Poly-[(methylimino)trimethylene]1980Merck and Co Inc52
Partially oriented poly(trimethylene terephthalate) yarn2001DuPont Industrial Biosciences USA LLC50

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms5
2Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research2
3Anesthesia and Sedative Agents2
4Metal complexes synthesis and properties2
5Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis2
6Protein Structure and Dynamics2
7Advanced Chemical Physics Studies1
8Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies1
9Anesthesia and Pain Management1
10Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Armin de MeijereUniversity of Göttingen12
2Akira MatsudaHokkaido University10
3Satoshi ShutoHokkaido University9
4Ana I. JiménezUniversidad de Zaragoza7
5André B. CharetteUniversité de Montréal7
6Antonio M. EchavarrenInstitut Català d'Investigació Química6
7Michael A. KerrWestern University6
8Min ShiShanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry6
9Agnieszka MrozikUniversity of Silesia in Katowice5
10Alfred Burger5

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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 cyclopropane?

Cyclopropane has the molecular formula C3H6 and a molecular weight of 42.081 g/mol. It is also known by several synonyms including trimethylene and cyclopropan.

Which organizations hold the most patents involving cyclopropane?

The leading patent holders are Bayer AG with 2,966 patents, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC with 2,613 patents, BASF SE with 2,168 patents, Bayer CropScience AG with 2,087 patents, and Bristol Myers Squibb Co with 1,977 patents.

What are the main research topics associated with cyclopropane in the scientific literature?

The primary research topics include cyclopropane reaction mechanisms, anesthesia and neurotoxicity research, anesthesia and sedative agents, metal complexes synthesis and properties, and microbial natural products and biosynthesis.

Who are leading academic researchers publishing on cyclopropane chemistry?

Prominent researchers include Armin de Meijere from the University of Göttingen with 12 papers, Akira Matsuda and Satoshi Shuto from Hokkaido University with 10 and 9 papers respectively, and Ana I. Jiménez from Universidad de Zaragoza and André B. Charette from Université de Montréal, each with 7 papers.

What is the recent patent filing trend for cyclopropane-related inventions?

Patent filings have remained substantial in recent years, with 5,744 patents filed in 2021, 5,076 in 2022, and 6,595 in 2023. There has been a total of 7,977 patents filed in the last three years. The most common CPC classification is C07D (heterocyclic compounds) with 80,385 patents.

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