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3,6-Anhydro-1-O-octadecanoylhexitol

[2-(3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl] octadecanoate · also: Glycomul S, Sorbester P18, Liposorb S-20, Spantrade mark 60, Sorbitan stearate, INN, Sorbitan monostearate, BAN, USAN

FormulaC24H46O6
Mol. weight430.626
PubChem CID3793749
InChIKeyHVUMOYIDDBPOLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(C1C(C(CO1)O)O)O
1,475Patents
144Research papers
17Patents - last 3 years
9Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Procter and Gamble Co117
2F Hoffmann La Roche AG34
3China Petroleum and Chemical Corp26
4Bayer AG25
5Novartis AG10
6Societe dExploitation de Produits pour les Industries Chimiques SEPPIC SA10
7Bayer Pharma AG9
8Wilmar Shanghai Biotechnology Research and Development Center Co Ltd9
9Evonik Operations GmbH8
10Kandy Therapeutics Ltd8

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations286
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)193
3C11DDetergents, cleaning compositions123
4C07DHeterocyclic compounds118
5A61QCosmetics, personal care83
6C08FPolymers from C=C unsaturated bonds61
7A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents57
8C08LPolymer compositions (blends)53
9C08KPolymer compositions (additives)46
10C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds43

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
The improvement of Sorbitan Stearate (sorbester p18) fatty acid composition measuring method2019JIANGSU ZEYUN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.6

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Advanced Drug Delivery Systems2
2Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery2
3Curcumin's Biomedical Applications1
4Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems1
5Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Alexander T. FlorenceUniversity of London7
2Adriana Raffin PohlmannUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul6
3Sudaxshina MurdanUniversity of London5
4Gregory GregoriadisUniversity of London4
5Krishna PramanikNational Institute of Technology Rourkela4
6Kunal PalNational Institute of Technology Rourkela4
7Sı́lvia Stanisçuaski GuterresUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul4
8Alejandro G. MarangoniUniversity of Guelph3
9Ibrahim ElsayedGulf Medical University3
10John WoodUniversity of Guelph3

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 of 3,6-Anhydro-1-O-octadecanoylhexitol?

3,6-Anhydro-1-O-octadecanoylhexitol has a molecular formula of C24H46O6 and a molecular weight of 430.626. It is also known by several commercial names including Glycomul S, Sorbester P18, Liposorb S-20, and Sorbitan monostearate.

Which organizations hold the most patents involving this compound?

Procter and Gamble Co leads with 117 patents, followed by F Hoffmann La Roche AG with 34 patents, and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp with 26 patents related to this compound.

What are the main research areas associated with this compound?

The primary research areas are Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, and Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior. Patent classifications show strong focus on pharmaceutical applications (A61K, A61P), cleaning products (C11D), and organic chemistry (C07D).

Who are the leading academic researchers publishing on this compound?

Alexander T. Florence from the University of London has published 7 papers, followed by Adriana Raffin Pohlmann from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul with 6 papers, and Sudaxshina Murdan from the University of London with 5 papers on this compound.

What is the current patent and publication activity trend for this compound?

Patent filings peaked in 2019 with 159 patents and have declined significantly since 2020, with only 2 patents filed in 2025. Academic publication activity has remained more stable, with 144 to 146 papers identified, and 9 papers published in the last 3 years.

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