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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 papers66 indexed in detail
332Patents - 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
1BASF SE142
2NTG Nordic Transport Group AS134
3Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd116
4Bridgestone Corp101
5Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd100
6Mitsui Chemicals Inc97
7Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp94
8Dow Inc93
9Konica Minolta Inc89
10Kuraray Co Ltd81

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C07DHeterocyclic compounds1,666
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 compounds669
8C07FOrganometallic compounds434
9C08JWorking-up of plastics411
10Y10TCross-reference (technical subjects)359

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Representative patents

The filings that best characterise the patent activity around this compound, most-referenced first.

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

How research activity has moved

Papers published per year for this compound, over the last decade of indexed records.

YearPapers
20161
20212

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1P. H. BucksbaumUniversity of Michigan4
2Norman C. CraigOberlin College4
3H. Bernhard SchlegelWayne State University4
4J. L. WhiteStanford University3
5Roseanne J. SensionUniversity of Michigan3
6Xiaosong LiWayne State University3
7Stanley M. SmithTemple University3
8Uğur BozkayaMiddle East Technical University2
9Hiroki NakamuraNational Institutes of Natural Sciences2
10Michael J. BearparkImperial College London2

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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 weight of hextriene?

Hextriene, with the canonical name hexa-1,3,5-triene, has the molecular formula C6H8 and a molecular weight of 80.13 g/mol. Its InChI Key is AFVDZBIIBXFFFAOYSA-N.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to hextriene?

The top patent assignees for hextriene are BASF SE with 142 patents, NTG Nordic Transport Group AS with 134 patents, and Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with 116 patents. Other significant holders include Bridgestone Corp and Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd, each with over 100 patents.

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

The largest patent classification areas are C07D (heterocyclic compounds) with 1,666 patents, A61P (pharmaceutical preparations) with 1,504 patents, and C08L (polymer compositions) with 1,308 patents. This indicates hextriene is used in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and organic synthesis.

What is the recent patent activity trend for hextriene?

Patent activity for hextriene has remained relatively stable over recent years, with 193 patents in 2021, 185 in 2022, and 272 in 2023. In the last 3 years, there have been 332 patents filed. The year 2025 shows only 33 patents and 2026 shows 6 patents, likely reflecting incomplete data for those years.

What notable patents exist for hextriene derivatives and their applications?

Key patents include US-4804670-A by BASF SE (1989) covering substituted hexatriene derivatives for treating acne and psoriasis, US-7553559-B2 (2009) describing hexatriene derivatives as blue emitting materials for organic electroluminescent devices, and US-3009921-A by BASF SE (1961) on production of symmetrically substituted conjugated hexatrienes.

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