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p-NPG

(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-nitrophenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol · also: pNPalphaGlu, PNP-alpha-Glu, PNP-alpha-D-Glc, p-nitrophenyl alpha-glucoside, p-nitrophenyl-glucopyranoside, p-nitrophenyl-alpha-d-glucoside

FormulaC12H15NO8
Mol. weight301.251
PubChem CID92969
InChIKeyIFBHRQDFSNCLOZ-ZIQFBCGOSA-N
SMILESC1=CC(=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-])O[C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O
5,239Patents
155Research papers
505Patents - 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
1Novozymes AS743
2Novozymes Inc666
3Danisco US Inc279
4DSM IP Assets BV117
5Novozymes North America Inc85
6Genzyme Corp67
7International N&H Denmark ApS60
8Zhejiang University60
9Honda Motor Co Ltd59
10Protalix Ltd47

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes2,680
2C12PFermentation, enzyme processes2,191
3C12YEnzyme nomenclature (EC numbers)1,941
4Y02EClimate change mitigation: energy1,359
5A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)1,153
6A61KMedicinal preparations1,068
7C07KPeptides705
8A23LFoods and beverages (general)648
9A23VFoods, foodstuffs - indexing scheme538
10Y02PClimate change mitigation: production430

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Atsuo KimuraHokkaido University4
2João Atı́lio JorgeUniversidade de São Paulo4
3Andreas PikisNational Institutes of Health3
4Dong‐Hyun KimKyung Hee University3
5Haruhide MoriHokkaido University3
6Héctor Francisco TerenziUniversidade de São Paulo3
7John F. ThompsonNational Institutes of Health3
8Maria de Lourdes Teixeira de Moraes PolizeliUniversidade de São Paulo3
9Mikael BolsAarhus University3
10Rosa dos Prazeres Melo FurrielUniversidade de São Paulo3

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 chemical composition and molecular weight of p-NPG?

p-NPG has the molecular formula C12H15NO8 with a molecular weight of 301.251. Its canonical IUPAC name is (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-nitrophenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol, and it is also known by several synonyms including p-nitrophenyl alpha-glucoside and p-nitrophenyl alpha-d-glucoside.

Which organizations hold the most patents involving p-NPG?

The leading patent holders in this field are Novozymes AS with 743 patents, Novozymes Inc with 666 patents, and Danisco US Inc with 279 patents. Other significant assignees include DSM IP Assets BV with 117 patents and Novozymes North America Inc with 85 patents.

What technological areas are most associated with p-NPG patents?

The largest patent classifications associated with p-NPG are C12N (2,680 patents), C12P (2,191 patents), and C12Y (1,941 patents), which cover enzyme and microorganism technologies. Additionally, Y02E (1,359 patents) indicates significant focus on bioenergy, while A61P and A61K (1,153 and 1,068 patents respectively) reflect pharmaceutical applications.

What research topics have been published involving p-NPG?

Published research includes studies on biofuel production and bioconversion, such as work on cellulase produced by Bacillus amyoliquefaciens and thermostable β-glucosidase from Talaromyces emersonii. Additional research covers drug solubility and delivery systems, natural antidiabetic agents, and fungal and yeast genetics.

How has patent activity around p-NPG evolved over recent years?

Patent filing activity has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with annual patent counts ranging from 254 to 307 patents between 2016 and 2024. The year 2023 saw 307 patents, representing one of the higher annual totals. No papers on p-NPG have been published in the last three years according to available records.

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