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ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate

ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate

FormulaC6H11ClO3
Mol. weight166.601
PubChem CID4377704
InChIKeyZAJNMXDBJKCCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCOC(=O)CC(CCl)O
681Patents
50Research papers
47Patents - 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
1Kaneka Corp50
2Daicel Corp49
3Codexis Inc32
4Osaka Soda Co Ltd31
5Lonza AG22
6Takasago International Corp21
7Zhejiang University of Technology ZJUT21
8JNC Corp13
9Mitsubishi Chemical Corp11
10Hangzhou Normal University9

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C12PFermentation, enzyme processes259
2C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes231
3C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds144
4C07DHeterocyclic compounds135
5C12YEnzyme nomenclature (EC numbers)81
6Y02PClimate change mitigation: production79
7C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry68
8B01JChemical/physical processes (e.g. catalysts)28
9C07FOrganometallic compounds27
10A61KMedicinal preparations16

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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 ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate2015Lianyungang Hongye Chemical Co., Ltd.6
Method for preparing (S)-ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate through asymmetric reduction by use of carbonyl reductase and application thereof2013NANJING CHANGXINJIA BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.4
Method for preparing (S)-ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate through asymmetric reduction by use of carbonyl reductase and application thereof2015NANJING CHANGXINJIA BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.0

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Enzyme function and inhibition1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Hanjie YingNanjing Tech University9
2Lin XuNanjing Tech University9
3Ming YanNanjing Tech University9
4Qi YeState Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering8
5Hou CaoState Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering7
6Jian‐He XuEast China University of Science and Technology4
7Pingkai OuyangState Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering7
8Hiroaki YamamotoDaicel (Japan)6
9Jian XiongChina National Center for Biotechnology Development6
10Yong ChenNanjing Tech University6

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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 ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate?

Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate has the molecular formula C6H11ClO3 with a molecular weight of 166.601. Its InChI Key is ZAJNMXDBJKCCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Which organizations hold the most patents for this compound?

Kaneka Corp leads with 50 patents, followed by Daicel Corp with 49 patents and Codexis Inc with 32 patents. Other significant patent holders include Osaka Soda Co Ltd, Lonza AG, Takasago International Corp, and Zhejiang University of Technology ZJUT.

What are the primary research topics associated with this compound?

Research on this compound centers on enzyme-catalyzed synthesis and asymmetric reduction. Key topics include Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization, Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology, and Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism. The most frequently cited CPC subclasses are C12P (Fermentation or Enzyme Using Processes) with 259 patents and C12N (Microorganisms or Enzymes) with 231 patents.

Who are the leading research authors on this compound?

Hanjie Ying, Lin Xu, and Ming Yan from Nanjing Tech University are the most prolific authors, each with 9 papers. Other active researchers include Qi Ye and Pingkai Ouyang from the State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, and Jian‐He Xu from East China University of Science and Technology.

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

Patent activity has remained relatively consistent, with 47 patents filed in the last 3 years. Peak activity occurred in 2016 and 2021 with 30 patents each. Recent years show 24 patents in 2023, 27 in 2024, and 7 in 2025 (partial year).

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