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Methyl phenanthrene

1-methylphenanthrene · also: 1-Methyl phenanthrene, 1-methyl-phenanthrene, Phenanthrene, 1-methyl-

FormulaC15H12
Mol. weight192.261
PubChem CID13257
InChIKeyDOWJXOHBNXRUOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=C2C=CC3=CC=CC=C3C2=CC=C1
1,033Patents
39Research papers
70Patents - 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 composition of methyl phenanthrene?

Methyl phenanthrene has the molecular formula C15H12 with a molecular weight of 192.261. The canonical name is 1-methylphenanthrene, and it is also known by several synonyms including 1-methyl phenanthrene and phenanthrene, 1-methyl-.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to methyl phenanthrene?

BASF SE leads with 59 patents, followed by Sankyo Co Ltd with 42 patents, and Nippon Steel Chemical and Materials Co Ltd and Nissan Chemical Corp, each holding 25 patents. Other significant patent holders include Mitsui Chemicals Inc with 20 patents and Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd with 18 patents.

What are the primary research areas associated with methyl phenanthrene?

Published research on methyl phenanthrene spans several domains. Key topics include Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes, Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, and Advanced Chemical Physics Studies. Studies have examined the compound's presence in biochar, its toxicity to aquatic organisms, its effects on gene expression and DNA adduct formation, and its spectroscopic properties.

What patent technology classifications are most common for methyl phenanthrene?

The most prevalent CPC subclass is C07D (organic chemistry) with 316 patents, followed by A61P (therapeutic applications) with 226 patents and A61K (medical preparations) with 179 patents. Other significant classifications include C07C (organic compounds), C08F (macromolecular compounds), and Y02P (environmental technologies).

How has patent activity for methyl phenanthrene evolved in recent years?

Patent activity has shown notable fluctuations, with 47 patents filed in 2020, 48 in 2022, and 47 in 2023. The period from 2016 to 2024 shows a general range of 31 to 48 annual filings. In 2024, 39 patents were filed, though 2025 and 2026 show minimal activity (14 and 2 patents respectively), likely reflecting incomplete data capture for those years.

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