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N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine

4-N,4-N-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine · also: 4-Amino-N, p-dimethylaminoaniline, 4-dimethylaminoaniline, p-Aminodimethylaniline, 4-dimethylamino-aniline, 4-dimethylamino aniline

FormulaC8H12N2
Mol. weight136.198
PubChem CID7472
InChIKeyBZORFPDSXLZWJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N
29,613Patents
62Research papers
2,389Patents - 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
1L'Oréal SA2,556
2Henkel AG and Co KGaA1,540
3Fujifilm Holdings Corp1,316
4Konica Minolta Inc1,287
5Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc1,030
6Toray Industries Inc554
7Procter and Gamble Co471
8BASF SE438
9Fujifilm Corp377
10Eastman Kodak Co349

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations8,194
2A61QCosmetics, personal care6,238
3C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)5,382
4C08LPolymer compositions (blends)4,696
5C07DHeterocyclic compounds4,492
6C08KPolymer compositions (additives)3,029
7G03C2,969
8A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)2,833
9C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds2,560
10C09DCoatings, paints, varnishes2,163

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
HAIR DYE COMPOSITION COMPOUNDED WITH 4-AMINO-N,N-DIALKYLANILINE COMPOUND1999Fujifilm Holdings Corp5
3-and 4-amino-N(alkyl phenyl) benzamide compounds and composition containing same as anticonvulsant drugs1987Research Corporation Technologies, Inc. (a Delaware corp.)4
4-amino-n, n-dialkyl-3-dialkylaminoanilines as developers for photographic silver halide emulsions1953Eastman Kodak Co2
A kind of preparation method of N, N- dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine's hydrochloride2019Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co Ltd1
Synthesis method of N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine2010Zhejiang University of Technology1

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Fungal Biology and Applications1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1İlhami GülçınAtatürk University8
2Laura FerrerUniversitat de les Illes Balears4
3José Manuel EstelaUniversitat de les Illes Balears3
4Sarawut LunvongsaOkayama University3
5Shoji MotomizuOkayama University3
6Vı́ctor CerdàUniversitat de les Illes Balears3
7Abdullah MenzekAtatürk University2
8Akçahan GepdíremenBolu Abant İzzet Baysal University2
9Carl E. CernigliaNational Center for Toxicological Research2
10Fatemeh TalaeiUniversity Medical Center Groningen2

Research leaders

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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 N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine?

N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine has the molecular formula C8H12N2 with a molecular weight of 136.198. Its canonical IUPAC name is 4-N,4-N-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diamine, and it is also known by numerous synonyms including 4-dimethylaminoaniline and p-Aminodimethylaniline.

Which organizations hold the largest patent portfolios involving this compound?

L'Oréal SA holds the most patents involving N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine with 2556 patents, followed by Henkel AG and Co KGaA with 1540 patents and Fujifilm Holdings Corp with 1316 patents.

What are the primary technology areas where patents on this compound are filed?

The leading CPC subclasses for patents involving this compound are A61K (8194 patents), A61Q (6238 patents), and C08G (5382 patents), indicating significant use in pharmaceutical/cosmetic preparations, personal care applications, and polymer technology. G03C (2969 patents) also indicates application in photographic materials.

What historical applications of this compound are documented in older patents?

Early patents document use of the compound in photographic applications. A patent from 1953 describes 4-amino-n,n-dialkyl-3-dialkylaminoanilines as developers for photographic silver halide emulsions. More recent patents from 1999 indicate application in hair dye compositions.

How has patent activity on this compound evolved in recent years?

Patent filing activity has increased substantially, with 786 patents in 2016 growing to a peak of 1304 patents in 2023. The last three years (2023–2025) show 2389 total patents, representing significant ongoing research and development activity. However, no academic papers on this compound were published in the last three years according to the available data.

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