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Flavin Mononucleotide

[(2R,3S,4S)-5-(7,8-dimethyl-2,4-dioxobenzo[g]pteridin-10-yl)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentyl] dihydrogen phosphate · also: Flanin, Flavol, Flavinmononucleotid, Vitamin B2 phosphate, Riboflavine phosphate, Riboflavin-5-phosphate

FormulaC17H21N4O9P
Mol. weight456.3478
PubChem CID643976
InChIKeyFVTCRASFADXXNN-SCRDCRAPSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N(C3=NC(=O)NC(=O)C3=N2)C[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](COP(=O)(O)O)O)O)O
17,442Patents
3,126Research papers
1,057Patents - last 3 years
91Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1BASF SE389
2MJN US Holdings LLC245
3Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd232
4Bayer Corp160
5AstraZeneca AB114
6DSM IP Assets BV112
7Ajinomoto Co Inc96
8Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd88
9Cima Labs Inc85
10EIDP Inc85

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations5,948
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)4,852
3C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes4,361
4G01NInvestigating / analysing materials2,751
5C12PFermentation, enzyme processes2,265
6C07KPeptides2,086
7C12QMeasuring/testing involving enzymes1,935
8A23LFoods and beverages (general)1,582
9C07DHeterocyclic compounds1,454
10C12YEnzyme nomenclature (EC numbers)1,428

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Method and system for determining the presence of adenosine triphosphate or flavin mononucleotide1989Bayer Corp20
A kind of method and its application of the engineered strain of structure production flavin mononucleotide2018Beihang University9
Aptamer of flavin mononucleotide, screening method and application thereof2021Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics6
Flavin mononucleotide based fluorescence protein having modified performances2013Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology2
ENZYMATIC TESTING METHOD OF ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE AND FLAVIN MONONUCLEOTIDE1985MAIRUSU ITARIAANA SPA2

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms11
2bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research11
3Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism8
4Enzyme Structure and Function6
5Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism6
6Metabolism and Genetic Disorders4
7Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects4
8Polyamine Metabolism and Applications4
9Light effects on plants3
10Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection3

Technology trend analysis

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Gordon TollinUniversity of Arizona37
2Stephen G. MayhewUniversity College Dublin35
3Adelbert BacherTechnical University of Munich25
4Vincent MasseyUniversity of Michigan21
5J. Woodland HastingsHarvard University20
6Nigel S. ScruttonUniversity of Manchester18
7Changjian FengUniversity of New Mexico17
8Donald B. McCormickCornell University16
9Franz MüllerGraduate School Experimental Plant Sciences14
10Andrew W. MunroUniversity of Strathclyde12

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 and alternative naming of Flavin Mononucleotide?

Flavin Mononucleotide has the molecular formula C17H21N4O9P and molecular weight of 456.3478. It is also known by numerous synonyms including Riboflavin-5-phosphate, Riboflavin 5'-monophosphate, Vitamin B2 phosphate, and Alloxazine mononucleotide. Its canonical IUPAC name is [(2R,3S,4S)-5-(7,8-dimethyl-2,4-dioxobenzo[g]pteridin-10-yl)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentyl] dihydrogen phosphate.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to Flavin Mononucleotide?

BASF SE leads with 389 patents, followed by MJN US Holdings LLC with 245 patents and Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with 232 patents. Bayer Corp holds 160 patents, and AstraZeneca AB holds 114 patents related to this compound.

What are the primary research areas and applications for Flavin Mononucleotide based on CPC classifications?

Patents related to Flavin Mononucleotide span multiple application areas, with the largest concentration in pharmaceutical compositions (A61K, 5948 patents), followed by pharmaceutical uses (A61P, 4852 patents), biotechnology and microorganism cultivation (C12N, 4361 patents), and analytical/measuring methods (G01N, 2751 patents). Industrial biotechnology processes (C12P, 2265 patents) and enzyme-related applications (C12Y, 1428 patents) also represent significant areas.

Which researchers have published the most on Flavin Mononucleotide and related topics?

Gordon Tollin from University of Arizona leads with 37 papers, followed by Stephen G. Mayhew from University College Dublin with 35 papers. Adelbert Bacher from Technical University of Munich has 25 papers, Vincent Massey from University of Michigan has 21 papers, and J. Woodland Hastings from Harvard University has 20 papers.

What is the current patent activity and research output for Flavin Mononucleotide?

Total coverage includes 17,442 patents and 3,122 papers. In the last 3 years, there have been 1,057 patents and 91 papers. Patent filing activity peaked in 2021 with 829 patents, while 2024 showed 44 papers. Major research topics include Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms (11 papers) and bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research (11 papers).

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