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Rotundine

(13aR)-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-6,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinoline · also: corydalis B, Tetrahydropalmatin, tetrahydropalmatine, D-Tetrahydropalmatin, Corydalis alkaloid B, D-Tetrahydropalmatine

FormulaC21H25NO4
Mol. weight355.434
PubChem CID969488
InChIKeyAEQDJSLRWYMAQI-QGZVFWFLSA-N
SMILESCOC1=C(C2=C(C[C@@H]3C4=CC(=C(C=C4CCN3C2)OC)OC)C=C1)OC
147Patents
338Research papers
14Patents - last 3 years
20Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica of CAS9
2Institute of Materia Medica, CAMS&PUMC3
3Xel Pharmaceuticals Inc3
4Zhejiang University3
5Institute of Chinese Materia Medica of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences2
6Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University ZCMU2
7Guangdong Yifang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd1
8Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University1
9Shimadzu China Co Ltd1
10Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry1

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations68
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)54
3C07DHeterocyclic compounds32
4G01NInvestigating / analysing materials10
5Y02AClimate change adaptation6
6A61QCosmetics, personal care4
7A23LFoods and beverages (general)3
8A23VFoods, foodstuffs - indexing scheme3
9C07BGeneral methods of organic chemistry3
10C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds3

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Method for synthesizing rotundine with berberine as raw material2017China Pharmaceutical (Leshan) Co., Ltd.5
Corydalis B long-acting preparation and its preparing method2005MENG FANHAO5
Application of the tetrahydropalmatine in anti-toxicity of cisplatin medicine is prepared2017Zhejiang University4
Levo-tetrahydropalmatine transdermal drug delivery preparation2011ZHEJIANG ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES4
Application of tetrahydropalmatine enantiomers in preparation of P-glycoprotein inhibitor2011Zhejiang University4

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Berberine and alkaloids research1
2Chemical synthesis and alkaloids1
3Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research1
4Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism1

Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Guo-Zhang JinShanghai Institute of Materia Medica14
2Guorong FanSecond Military Medical University11
3Huidi JiangZhejiang University7
4Yifeng ChaiSecond Military Medical University7
5Zhanying HongSecond Military Medical University6
6Fan YangCapital Medical University5
7Hanfa ZouDalian Institute of Chemical Physics5
8Hongliang SuShanxi Medical University5
9Jia Bei WangUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore5
10Bin HsuShanghai Institute of Materia Medica4

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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 and structure of Rotundine?

Rotundine has the molecular formula C21H25NO4 with a molecular weight of 355.434. Its canonical IUPAC name is (13aR)-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-6,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinoline, and it is also known by the synonyms Corydalis B, Tetrahydropalmatin, and Tetrahydropalmatine.

Which institutions hold the most patents related to Rotundine?

The Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica of CAS holds the highest number of patents with 9 patents, followed by both the Institute of Materia Medica of CAMS and PUMC, Xel Pharmaceuticals Inc, and Zhejiang University ZJU, each holding 3 patents.

What are the primary research topics associated with Rotundine publications?

Published research on Rotundine covers diverse topics including Berberine and alkaloids research, Chemical synthesis and alkaloids, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, and Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism. Notable studies include work on antioxidants and aging effects, analytical chemistry methods, and potential therapeutic applications for cocaine addiction treatment.

What are the main patent classification categories for Rotundine inventions?

The majority of Rotundine patents fall under classification A61K (68 patents), followed by A61P (54 patents) covering pharmaceutical preparations and therapeutic applications. Chemical synthesis patents are classified under C07D (32 patents), with additional patents in analytical methods (G01N, 10 patents) and other specialties.

How has research output on Rotundine trended in recent years?

Patent activity peaked in 2016 with 17 patents, then declined through 2019 before recovering with 9 patents in 2024. For scientific papers, output showed growth through 2021 with 20 papers that year, followed by fluctuations with 6 papers in 2024. Overall, 147 patents and approximately 338–339 papers have been published on this compound.

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