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Acephate

N-[methoxy(methylsulfanyl)phosphoryl]acetamide · also: Ortril, Ortran, Acefate, Acephat, Orthene, Orthene-755

FormulaC4H10NO3PS
Mol. weight183.1618
PubChem CID1982
InChIKeyYASYVMFAVPKPKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(=O)NP(=O)(OC)SC
36,575Patents
354Research papers
2,444Patents - last 3 years
16Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1BASF SE3,628
2Bayer CropScience AG3,222
3Bayer AG1,965
4Syngenta Participations AG1,823
5Corteva Agriscience LLC1,719
6Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd1,176
7EIDP Inc971
8Nippon Soda Co Ltd935
9Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH709
10Syngenta Crop Protection AG Switzerland626

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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 repellents29,648
2C07DHeterocyclic compounds16,947
3A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)6,644
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds4,269
5A01PBiocidal activity of chemical compounds3,085
6A61KMedicinal preparations3,001
7Y02AClimate change adaptation2,401
8C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes2,155
9C07FOrganometallic compounds1,634
10C07KPeptides1,163

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
A kind of metal-organic framework material area load molecular imprinted polymer membrane is for the electrochemical detection method of orthene2016UNIVERSITY OF JINAN16
Method for stabilizing acephate and a dry pesticidal formulation containing the stabilized acephate1996Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd15
Stabilized pesticidal composition containing acephate1997NEC Corp14
Fluorescent nano-CdSe quantum dot probe of acephate pesticide and application of fluorescent nano-CdSe quantum dot probe2012GUANGXI TEACHERS COLLEGE12
Continuous production method of acephate2011SHALONGDA GROUP CO.11

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety5
2Insect-Plant Interactions and Control1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Dana Boyd BarrCenters for Disease Control and Prevention12
2Ashok K. SinghUniversity of Minnesota9
3Asa BradmanCenter for Environmental Health5
4Myna PanemangaloreKentucky State University5
5Haiying ChenWake Forest University4
6Joseph G. GrzywaczWake Forest University4
7Andrea SaponeUniversity of Bologna3
8Brenda EskenaziCenter for Environmental Health3
9Bruce S. EdwardsUniversity of New Mexico3
10Chakrabarti Ch3

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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 acephate?

Acephate has the molecular formula C4H10NO3PS with a molecular weight of 183.1618. Its canonical chemical name is N-[methoxy(methylsulfanyl)phosphoryl]acetamide, and it is also known by trade names including Orthene, Ortran, and Ortril.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to acephate?

BASF SE holds the largest patent portfolio with 3628 patents, followed by Bayer CropScience AG with 3222 patents and Bayer AG with 1965 patents in the related technology space. Other significant patent holders include Syngenta Participations AG, Corteva Agriscience LLC, and Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd.

What detection and analysis methods have been developed for acephate?

Multiple analytical approaches have been patented and studied. A metal-organic framework material loaded with molecular imprinted polymer membrane was developed for electrochemical detection, and fluorescent nano-CdSe quantum dot probes have been applied as acephate pesticide detection probes. Research papers cover liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry for determination in vegetables and fruits, as well as advanced biosensing techniques.

Which researchers have published most on acephate-related topics?

Dana Boyd Barr from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published 12 papers on related topics. Other prolific authors include Ashok K. Singh from the University of Minnesota with 9 papers, and Asa Bradman and Myna Panemangalore each with 5 papers on pesticide exposure and related analytical chemistry.

What are the main research areas associated with acephate in the scientific literature?

The primary research topics include Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety with 5 papers and Insect-Plant Interactions and Control with 1 paper. Research also focuses on pesticide exposure and toxicity, analytical chemistry methods development, and advanced biosensing techniques for organophosphorus pesticide detection.

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