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Diathylmalonsaure

2,2-diethylpropanedioic acid · also: Diethylmalonic acid, Diethyl malonic acid, Diethyl-Malonic Acid, diethylpropanedioic acid

FormulaC7H12O4
Mol. weight160.169
PubChem CID68185
InChIKeyLTMRRSWNXVJMBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCC(CC)(C(=O)O)C(=O)O
9,510Patents
42Research papers
551Patents - last 3 years
0Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Mondobiotech Laboratories AG598
2BASF SE224
3EIDP Inc216
4Kaneka Corp210
5BASF Coatings GmbH205
6Dow Global Technologies LLC155
7Merck Patent GmbH125
8Allnex Netherlands BV120
9Syensqo Specialty Polymers Italy SpA109
10General Electric Co103

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)2,966
2A61KMedicinal preparations2,888
3C07DHeterocyclic compounds2,124
4C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)1,942
5C08LPolymer compositions (blends)1,577
6C09DCoatings, paints, varnishes1,308
7C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds1,037
8C08KPolymer compositions (additives)997
9Y02AClimate change adaptation852
10C08FPolymers from C=C unsaturated bonds816

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Esterification of diethyl-malonic acid1934Wacker Chemie AG3
Process for the preparation of diesters of diethylmalonic acid1934Wacker Chemie AG1
Manufacture of esters of diethyl-malonic acid1934Wacker Chemie AG1
DIETHYL-MALONIC ACID ESTERIFICATION1935DR. ALEXANDER WACKER GESELLSCHAFT FUR ELEKTROCHEMISCHE INDUSTRIE0
Process for the esterification of diethyl malonic acid with alcohols of the fatty series.1934DR. ALEXANDER WACKER GESELLSCHAFT FUER ELEKTROCHEMISCHE INDUSTRIE G. M. B. H.0

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Chemical Synthesis and Analysis1
2Energetic Materials and Combustion1
3Metal complexes synthesis and properties1
4Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds1
5Synthesis of Indole Derivatives1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Joon Hee HongChosun University3
2Arasambattu K. MohanakrishnanUniversity of Madras2
3Earle StellwagenUniversity of Iowa2
4M. N. PonnuswamyUniversity of Madras2
5M. ThenmozhiUniversity of Madras2
6Mohamed HassanNational Institute of Standards2
7Moon Woo ChunSeoul National University1
8Nancy C. StellwagenUniversity of Iowa2
9T. KavithaUniversity of Madras2
10V. DhayalanUniversity of Madras2

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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 diethylmalonic acid?

Diethylmalonic acid (also known as 2,2-diethylpropanedioic acid) has the molecular formula C7H12O4 with a molecular weight of 160.169 g/mol.

Which companies hold the most patents related to this compound?

Mondobiotech Laboratories AG leads with 598 patents, followed by BASF SE with 224 patents and EIDP Inc with 216 patents related to this compound.

What are the main research topics associated with this compound?

The primary research topics include Chemical Synthesis and Analysis, Energetic Materials and Combustion, Metal complexes synthesis and properties, and Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds.

What historical patents exist for esterification of this compound?

Early patents on diethylmalonic acid esterification were filed in the 1930s, including a 1934 US patent titled 'Esterification of diethyl-malonic acid' assigned to Wacker Chemie AG, along with corresponding German, British, Canadian, and Swiss patents from the same period covering esterification and manufacture of diesters.

What is the patent filing trend for this compound in recent years?

Patent filings have remained relatively stable over the last decade, with 334 patents filed in 2016, declining to 168 filings in 2025, and only 37 filings recorded so far in 2026. The total patent corpus includes 9,510 patents, with 567 filed in the last three years.

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