Who owns the IP
The organizations most actively patenting around this compound, ranked by referenced patent volume.
| # | Assignee | Patents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China Petroleum and Chemical Corp | 222 |
| 2 | BASF SE | 183 |
| 3 | EIDP Inc | 141 |
| 4 | Sinopec Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry | 95 |
| 5 | Eastman Kodak Co | 81 |
| 6 | Perrigo Pharma International DAC | 81 |
| 7 | Evonik Operations GmbH | 63 |
| 8 | ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc | 60 |
| 9 | General Electric Co | 60 |
| 10 | Borealis GmbH | 52 |
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Patent classifications ranked by volume reveal the technical domains with the most active filing.
| # | Code | Area | Patents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A61K | Medicinal preparations | 3,817 |
| 2 | C08L | Polymer compositions (blends) | 3,464 |
| 3 | C08K | Polymer compositions (additives) | 3,075 |
| 4 | A61P | Therapeutic activity (drug indications) | 2,563 |
| 5 | C08G | Polymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters) | 1,381 |
| 6 | C08J | Working-up of plastics | 1,244 |
| 7 | C08F | Polymers from C=C unsaturated bonds | 1,233 |
| 8 | C09D | Coatings, paints, varnishes | 1,191 |
| 9 | Y10T | Cross-reference (technical subjects) | 1,027 |
| 10 | C07C | Acyclic and carbocyclic compounds | 837 |
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Patents ranked by forward citations reveal the foundational inventions the field continues to build on.
| Title | Year | Assignee | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenolic resin-polyisocyanate binder systems containing dialkyl phthalate solvents | 1975 | Ashland LLC | 55 |
| A REPLACEMENT PLASTICIZER SYSTEM FOR PHTHALATE-PLASTICIZED FORMULATIONS | 2009 | Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Technology LLC | 51 |
| Adhesive compositions from phthalate polymers and the preparation thereof | 1998 | SEYDEL COMPANIES, INC. | 49 |
| Phthalate free nail polish enamel composition | 1999 | Tevco Enterprises Inc | 45 |
| Self-compatibilizing phthalate-based polyester polyols | 1987 | Stepan Co | 39 |
Where research is gaining momentum
Research themes ranked by publication activity show where scientific interest is accelerating around this compound.
| # | Research topic | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals | 49 |
| 2 | Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Studies | 2 |
| 3 | 3D Printing in Biomedical Research | 1 |
| 4 | Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques | 1 |
| 5 | Anesthesia and Sedative Agents | 1 |
| 6 | Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics | 1 |
| 7 | Biochemical and biochemical processes | 1 |
| 8 | Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications | 1 |
| 9 | Dialysis and Renal Disease Management | 1 |
| 10 | Electrolyte and hormonal disorders | 1 |
Technology trend analysis
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See Cypris in actionWho's driving the science
The most-published authors working with this compound, alongside their primary affiliations.
| # | Author | Affiliation | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonia M. Calafat | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 116 |
| 2 | John D. Meeker | University of Michigan | 49 |
| 3 | Russ Hauser | Harvard University | 48 |
| 4 | Kurunthachalam Kannan | New York State Department of Health | 44 |
| 5 | Jodi A. Flaws | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 34 |
| 6 | Leonardo Trasande | New York University | 28 |
| 7 | Joseph M. Braun | Brown University | 25 |
| 8 | Kelly K. Ferguson | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | 24 |
| 9 | Sheela Sathyanarayana | University of Washington | 22 |
| 10 | Paige L. Williams | Harvard University | 20 |
Research leaders
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See Cypris in actionThe literature that defines it
The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.
| Title | Year | Cited by | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDC-2: The Endocrine Society's Second Scientific Statement on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals | 2015 | 2349 | Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact |
| Phthalates: Toxicology and exposure | 2007 | 1478 | Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals |
| What Are the Sources of Exposure to Eight Frequently Used Phthalic Acid Esters in Europeans? | 2006 | 1012 | Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals |
| Plastics and Health Risks | 2010 | 860 | Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals |
| Phthalates and other additives in plastics: human exposure and associated health outcomes | 2009 | 819 | Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact |
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