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Methabenzthiazuron

1-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-1,3-dimethylurea · also: Bayer 5653, Bayer 5633, Bayer 74283, Methibenzuron, Caswell No. 081B, Preparation 5633

FormulaC10H11N3OS
Mol. weight221.278
PubChem CID29216
InChIKeyRRVIAQKBTUQODI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCNC(=O)N(C)C1=NC2=CC=CC=C2S1
21,672Patents
34Research papers
1,164Patents - 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
1Bayer AG3,048
2Bayer CropScience AG2,769
3BASF SE2,415
4Corteva Agriscience LLC1,944
5Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH653
6Syngenta Ltd592
7Syngenta Participations AG538
8Monsanto Technology LLC519
9FMC Corp434
10Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd353

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents19,679
2C07DHeterocyclic compounds11,478
3C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds2,800
4A01PBiocidal activity of chemical compounds1,881
5A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)1,762
6C07FOrganometallic compounds1,028
7C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes934
8A61KMedicinal preparations849
9Y02AClimate change adaptation566
10A01C444

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Herbicidal agents containing methabenzthiazuron in combination with certain pyridinyloxyacetic-acid derivatives1985Bayer AG8
Compound weeding composition containing clodinafop-propargyl and methabenzthiazuron and application thereof2016NANJING HUAZHOU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.2
Herbicide composition containing methabenzthiazuron and florasulam2016INSTITUTE OF PLANT PROTECTION, SHANDONG ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES2
Synergistic herbicidal composition comprising N-(butoxymethyl)-6'-tert-butyl-2-chloro-o-acetotoluidide and methabenzthiazuron1977Monsanto Co1
Synergistic herbicidal compsn - contg. methabenzthiazuron and linuron1975PROCHIM PROCEDES PRODUITS CHIMIQ,FR1

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Gao-Song WuTongji Hospital5
2Fritz FuehrLyon 1 Université3
3Moulay Abderrahmane MaloukiUniversité Clermont Auvergne3
4W. MittelstaedtForschungszentrum Jülich3
5A. LindenForschungszentrum Jülich2
6Björn ThieleForschungszentrum Jülich2
7Claire RichardUniversité Clermont Auvergne2
8Diana HofmannForschungszentrum Jülich2
9F. FührMax Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy2
10María E. BáezUniversity of Chile2

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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 molecular weight of Methabenzthiazuron?

Methabenzthiazuron has the molecular formula C10H11N3OS and a molecular weight of 221.278 g/mol. Its canonical IUPAC name is 1-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-1,3-dimethylurea.

Which companies hold the most patents related to Methabenzthiazuron?

Bayer AG holds the most patents with 3,048, followed by Bayer CropScience AG with 2,769 patents and BASF SE with 2,415 patents. Other major patent holders include Corteva Agriscience LLC, Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH, and Syngenta Ltd.

What are the primary patent classification categories for compounds related to Methabenzthiazuron?

The dominant CPC classification is A01N with 19,679 patents, reflecting use in agricultural chemistry. Other significant classifications include C07D (11,478 patents) for heterocyclic chemistry, C07C (2,800 patents) for acyclic organic chemistry, and A01P (1,881 patents) for biocidal activities.

What key research has been published on Methabenzthiazuron's environmental behavior?

A notable study titled 'Plant experiments on the bioavailability of unextracted [carbonyl-14C]methabenzthiazuron residues from soil' was published in 1980 and has received 43 citations. The research focuses on pesticide and herbicide environmental studies, examining how Methabenzthiazuron residues behave in soil and plant systems.

How has patent activity for Methabenzthiazuron changed in recent years?

Patent activity has shown a declining trend. In 2016, there were 1,094 patents filed, which decreased to 729 in 2022, 658 in 2023, and 544 in 2024. The first three years of data (2016–2018) averaged 1,066 patents annually, while the last three years (2022–2024) averaged 643 patents annually.

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