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Guaiacyl ethanol

4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methoxyphenol · also: Vanillylmethanol, decanoicanhydride, Homovanillylalcohol, Homovanillyl alcohol, Homovanillin alcohol, Homovanillic alcohol

FormulaC9H12O3
Mol. weight168.192
PubChem CID16928
InChIKeyXHUBSJRBOQIZNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CCO)O
672Patents
81Research papers
94Patents - last 3 years
3Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Societe des Produits Nestle SA54
2Nestle SA30
3Qiagen Genomics Inc22
4Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc18
5Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey13
6Agilent Technologies Inc12
7AstraZeneca AB12
8Henkel AG and Co KGaA11
9Xerox Corp10
10Indena SpA9

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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)255
2A61KMedicinal preparations211
3C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds154
4C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)102
5A23LFoods and beverages (general)100
6C07DHeterocyclic compounds89
7C08LPolymer compositions (blends)62
8A23VFoods, foodstuffs - indexing scheme51
9C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry48
10C09DCoatings, paints, varnishes45

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
HOMOVANILLYL ALCOHOL (HVA), HVA ISOMER, METHODS OF MAKING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SUCH COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS USING SUCH COMPOUNDS2019Nestec SA21
Homovanillyl alcohol (HVA), HVA isomers, methods of making compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds2024Societe des Produits Nestle SA0
Method for catalyzing industrial lignin to convert 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol and homovanillyl alcohol by molybdenum-loaded carbon nitride2023Huaiyin Normal University0
HOMOVANILLYL ALCOHOL (HVA), HVA ISOMER, METHODS OF MAKING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SUCH COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS USING SUCH COMPOUNDS2023Societe des Produits Nestle SA0
HOMOVANILLYL ALCOHOL (HVA), HVA ISOMER, METHODS OF MAKING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SUCH COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS USING SUCH COMPOUNDS2020Societe des Produits Nestle SA0

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1David J. EdwardsUniversity of Pittsburgh4
2Donatella CarusoUniversity of Milan4
3Giulia CoronaUniversity of Reading4
4Alessandra IncaniUniversity of Cagliari3
5David VauzourUniversity of Reading3
6Kurt RackéJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz3
7Ma DessìUniversity of Cagliari3
8Monica DeianaUniversity of Cagliari3
9Aalt BastMaastricht University2
10Alexander L. BeckmanAlfred I. duPont Hospital for Children2

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 formula and weight of Guaiacyl ethanol?

Guaiacyl ethanol has the molecular formula C9H12O3 and a molecular weight of 168.192 g/mol. It is also known by the systematic name 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methoxyphenol.

Which companies hold the most patents related to Guaiacyl ethanol?

Societe des Produits Nestle SA and Nestle SA are the leading patent holders, with 54 and 30 patents respectively. Other significant assignees include Qiagen Genomics Inc (22 patents), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc (18 patents), and Rutgers State University of New Jersey (13 patents).

What are the primary patent technology classifications for compounds in this family?

The most common CPC classifications are A61P (255 patents), relating to medicinal preparations, and A61K (211 patents), covering pharmaceutical compositions. Organic chemistry classifications C07C (154 patents) and C08G (102 patents) also represent significant portions of patent coverage.

What recent patent was granted for homovanillyl alcohol synthesis methods?

A patent titled 'Method for catalyzing industrial lignin to convert 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol and homovanillyl alcohol by molybdenum-loaded carbon nitride' was published in 2023, describing a catalytic conversion method for producing homovanillyl alcohol from industrial lignin.

How much research activity has there been recently on this compound?

In the last 3 years, there have been 97 patent filings and 3 peer-reviewed papers. Patent activity has increased significantly, with 48 patents filed in 2023 and 32 in 2024, compared to an average of about 20 patents annually in earlier years.

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