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Hextriene

hexa-1,3,5-triene · also: Hexatriene

FormulaC6H8
Mol. weight80.13
PubChem CID16695
InChIKeyAFVDZBIIBXWASR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC=CC=CC=C
5,364Patents
64Research papers
364Patents - 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
1NTG Nordic Transport Group AS126
2BASF SE120
3Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd107
4Dow Global Technologies LLC93
5Mitsui Chemicals Inc92
6Mitsubishi Chemical Corp91
7Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd86
8Kuraray Co Ltd80
9Arlanxeo Canada Inc76
10Bridgestone Corp63

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C07DHeterocyclic compounds1,665
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)1,504
3C08LPolymer compositions (blends)1,308
4A61KMedicinal preparations1,057
5C08FPolymers from C=C unsaturated bonds911
6C08KPolymer compositions (additives)752
7C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds668
8C07FOrganometallic compounds434
9C08JWorking-up of plastics411
10Y10TCross-reference (technical subjects)359

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Substituted hexatriene derivatives and their use in treating acne and psoriasis1989BASF SE8
Production of symmetrically substituted conjugated hexatrienes and their vinylogues1961BASF SE3
Process for the preparation of symmetrically substituted conjugated hexatriene compounds and their vinyl analogs1960BASF SE2
Hexatriene derivatives for use as blue emitting materials for organic electroluminescent devices2009LG Display Co Ltd1
Preparation of diacyloxyhexadienes from hexatrienes1984BASF SE1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1H. Bernhard SchlegelWayne State University4
2Norman C. CraigOberlin College4
3P. H. BucksbaumUniversity of Michigan4
4J. L. WhiteStanford University3
5Roseanne J. SensionUniversity of Michigan3
6Stanley M. SmithTemple University3
7Xiaosong LiWayne State University3
8Alexei N. MarkevitchWayne State University2
9Andrei FloreanUniversity of Michigan2
10Brett J. PearsonUniversity of Michigan2

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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 structure of hextriene?

Hextriene, also known as hexa-1,3,5-triene, has the molecular formula C6H8 with a molecular weight of 80.13. Its InChI Key is AFVDZBIIBXWASR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Which organizations hold the largest patent portfolios related to hextriene?

The top patent assignees for hextriene-related inventions are NTG Nordic Transport Group AS with 126 patents, BASF SE with 120 patents, Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with 107 patents, Dow Global Technologies LLC with 93 patents, and Mitsui Chemicals Inc with 92 patents.

What are the main application areas for hextriene based on patent classifications?

The primary patent classifications associated with hextriene are C07D (1665 patents), A61P (1504 patents), C08L (1308 patents), A61K (1057 patents), and C08F (911 patents), indicating applications in organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and polymer science.

What historical patents document early hextriene synthesis and applications?

Early foundational patents include DE-1092472-B from 1960 on preparation of symmetrically substituted conjugated hexatriene compounds, US-3009921-A from 1961 on production of symmetrically substituted conjugated hexatrienes, and US-4468525-A from 1984 on preparation of diacyloxyhexadienes from hexatrienes. More recent work includes US-4804670-A from 1989 on substituted hexatriene derivatives for treating acne and psoriasis, and US-7553559-B2 from 2009 on hexatriene derivatives for blue emitting materials in organic electroluminescent devices.

What is the current research activity level for hextriene?

Patent activity has been substantial, with 5364 total patents and 364 patents filed in the last 3 years. Academic publication activity is lower, with 66 papers identified through search matching and 64 through bibliographic joins, but no papers published in the last 3 years in the dataset. Patent filings show a notable increase in 2023 with 272 patents compared to prior years.

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