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methyl phenanthrene

1-methylphenanthrene · also: Polymethylphenanthrene

FormulaC15H12
Mol. weight192.261
PubChem CID13257
InChIKeyDOWJXOHBNXRUOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=C2C=CC3=CC=CC=C3C2=CC=C1
1,033Patents
39Research papers
72Patents - last 3 years
1Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1BASF SE59
2Sankyo Co Ltd42
3Nippon Steel Chemical and Materials Co Ltd25
4Nissan Chemical Corp25
5Mitsui Chemicals Inc20
6Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd18
7Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc16
8Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corp15
9Tosoh Corp14
10Petrochina Co Ltd13

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C07DHeterocyclic compounds316
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)226
3A61KMedicinal preparations179
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds172
5C08FPolymers from C=C unsaturated bonds129
6Y02PClimate change mitigation: production90
7C09KMaterials for misc. applications89
8C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)88
9G01NInvestigating / analysing materials84
10C07HSugars and derivatives83

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Costas IoannidesUniversity of Surrey4
2Daphnee S. PushparajahUniversity of Surrey4
3Frederik‐Jan van SchootenMaastricht University3
4Joost H.M. van DelftMaastricht University3
5Kathryn E. PlantUniversity of Surrey3
6Marcel H. M. van HerwijnenMaastricht University3
7Meera UmachandranUniversity of Surrey3
8Nick PlantUniversity of Surrey3
9Yvonne C.M. StaalMaastricht University3
10Baowei ChenSun Yat-sen University2

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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 methyl phenanthrene?

Methyl phenanthrene has the molecular formula C15H12 and a molecular weight of 192.261 g/mol. The canonical name is 1-methylphenanthrene, and it is also known by the synonym polymethylphenanthrene.

Which companies hold the most patents related to methyl phenanthrene?

The leading patent holders are BASF SE with 59 patents, followed by Sankyo Co Ltd with 42 patents, and Nippon Steel Chemical and Materials Co Ltd and Nissan Chemical Corp each with 25 patents. Other significant holders include Mitsui Chemicals Inc, Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc, Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corp, Tosoh Corp, and Petrochina Co Ltd.

What is the scope of patent and publication coverage for methyl phenanthrene?

The aggregate contains 1033 total patents related to methyl phenanthrene, with 75 patents filed in the last 3 years. There are 39 academic papers on record, with 1 paper published in the last 3 years.

Which research institutions have published the most on methyl phenanthrene?

Researchers from University of Surrey and Maastricht University are the most prolific publishers. Notable authors include Costas Ioannides and Daphnee S. Pushparajah from University of Surrey, each with 4 papers, and Frederik‐Jan van Schooten, Joost H.M. van Delft, and others from Maastricht University with 3 papers each.

What are the primary research topics and patent classifications associated with methyl phenanthrene?

Key research topics include toxic organic pollutants, atmospheric chemistry, advanced chemical physics, and thermochemical biomass conversion. The most prevalent patent classifications are C07D (organic chemistry compounds) with 316 patents, followed by A61P (therapeutic applications) with 226 patents, and A61K (pharmaceutical preparations) with 179 patents.

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