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Pyrrolidines

1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine · also: 2-piperideine, Tetrahydropyridine, Pyridine, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-

FormulaC5H9N
Mol. weight83.134
PubChem CID10176084
InChIKeyVSWICNJIUPRZIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1CC=CNC1
29,606Patents
16,431Research papers
2,386Patents - last 3 years
706Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC1,344
2Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd1,105
3Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd1,007
4Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH447
5Organon Pharma UK Ltd407
6Gilead Sciences Inc365
7Samsung Display Co Ltd324
8MedImmune Ltd311
9F Hoffmann La Roche AG289
10Janssen Pharmaceutica NV281

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1C07DHeterocyclic compounds22,803
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)22,308
3A61KMedicinal preparations14,236
4C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds2,990
5C07FOrganometallic compounds1,977
6C07KPeptides1,200
7Y02AClimate change adaptation915
8C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry874
9A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents853
10Y02PClimate change mitigation: production711

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Tetrahydropyridine oxime compounds1990Warner Lambert Co LLC72
O-substituted tetrahydropyridine oxime cholinergic agents1987Warner Lambert Co LLC72
6-BENZIMIDAZ0LYL-2-M0RPH0LIN0-4- (AZETIDINE, PYRROLIDINE, PIPERIDINE OR AZEPINE) PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS PI3K AND MTOR INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS2008AstraZeneca AB66
Thieno tetrahydropyridines useful as class III antiarrhythmic agents1994Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp64
2 -BENZIMIDAZOLYL- 6 -MORPHOLINO-4- (AZETIDINE, PYRROLIDINE, PIPERIDINE OR AZEPINE) PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS PI3K AND MTOR INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS2008AstraZeneca AB57

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Diabetes Treatment and Management23
2Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology21
3Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis19
4Hepatitis C virus research16
5Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research14
6Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior12
7Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects12
8NF-κB Signaling Pathways9
9Pain Mechanisms and Treatments8
10Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis7

Technology trend analysis

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Kenner C. RiceNational Institute on Drug Abuse36
2James E. FoleyNovartis (United States)35
3Anja SchweizerNovartis (Switzerland)32
4Fiona McPheeBristol-Myers Squibb (United States)29
5Hemendra N. BhargavaUniversity of Illinois Chicago20
6Kazuaki ChayamaHiroshima University19
7David M. PollockAugusta University17
8Federico MensaAbbVie (United States)17
9Bo ÅhrénLund University15
10Hiromitsu KumadaToranomon Hospital15

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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 pyrrolidines?

Pyrrolidines, also known as 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine or 2-piperideine, have the molecular formula C5H9N with a molecular weight of 83.134 Da. The InChI Key identifier is VSWICNJIUPRZIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Which companies hold the most patents on pyrrolidine compounds?

The leading patent holders on pyrrolidines are Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC with 1344 patents, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with 1105 patents, and Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd with 1007 patents. Other significant assignees include Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Organon Pharma UK Ltd, and Gilead Sciences Inc.

What research topics are most associated with pyrrolidines in academic literature?

The leading research topics associated with pyrrolidines include Diabetes Treatment and Management, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, and Hepatitis C virus research. Additional significant topics include Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research and Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior.

How extensive is the intellectual property and academic coverage for pyrrolidines?

Pyrrolidines have substantial coverage with 29,606 total patents and 16,431 papers in the scientific literature. In the last three years alone, there have been 2,386 patents and 706 papers published on pyrrolidines, demonstrating continued active research and development in this area.

What were some early significant patent applications for tetrahydropyridine compounds?

Early patents include a 1987 patent titled O-substituted tetrahydropyridine oxime cholinergic agents and a 1990 patent on Tetrahydropyridine oxime compounds, both assigned to Warner Lambert Co LLC. A 1994 patent on Thieno tetrahydropyridines useful as class III antiarrhythmic agents was assigned to Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp.

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