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Selenic Acid

selenic acid · also: H2SeO4, H2O4Se, H2 Se O4, (SeO2(OH)2), Acid, Selenic, SELENic acid ion

FormulaH2O4Se
Mol. weight144.983
PubChem CID1089
InChIKeyQYHFIVBSNOWOCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO[Se](=O)(=O)O
12,046Patents
868Research papers
1,342Patents - last 3 years
54Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd682
210X Genomics Inc116
3BASF SE114
4Fujifilm Holdings Corp85
5China Petroleum and Chemical Corp78
6Atotech Deutschland GmbH and Co KG66
7Bayer AG64
8Fujifilm Corp60
9Procter and Gamble Co57
10Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc52

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations1,507
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)1,273
3B01JChemical/physical processes (e.g. catalysts)1,071
4C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes985
5C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds974
6C02F966
7Y02PClimate change mitigation: production820
8Y02EClimate change mitigation: energy785
9C01BNon-metallic elements; hydrogen; oxides718
10C08LPolymer compositions (blends)662

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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 preparation method of carbonitride/selenic acid bismuth composite material and application2018FUZHOU UNIVERSITY12
A kind of new preparation process of selenic acid polysaccharide2009YUNNAN UNIVERSITY12
SELENIC ACID REDUCING BACTERIA AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT1998Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd12
A method of recycling valuable metal from selenic acid mud2018CHENZHOU FENGYUE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.9
MICROBIAL TREATMENT METHOD OF WASTEWATER CONTAINING SELENIC ACID COMPOUND2007CENTRAL RES INST OF ELECTRIC POWER IND9

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Selenium in Biological Systems22
2Analytical chemistry methods development2
3Arsenic contamination and mitigation2
4Metalloenzymes and iron-sulfur proteins2
5Radioactive element chemistry and processing2
6Chemical Synthesis and Characterization1
7Edible Oils Quality and Analysis1
8Environmental remediation with nanomaterials1
9Garlic and Onion Studies1
10Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Dongli LiangNorth West Agriculture and Forestry University15
2Chun-Yu LaiZhejiang University11
3André Rodrigues dos ReisUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)10
4Christopher M. HovensThe Royal Melbourne Hospital10
5Bruce E. RittmannArizona State University9
6Clive S. ButlerUniversity of Exeter7
7Huafen LiChina Agricultural University7
8Dan WangNorthwest A&F University6
9David J. RichardsonUniversity of East Anglia6
10Elizabeth A. H. Pilon‐SmitsColorado State University6

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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 selenic acid?

Selenic acid has the molecular formula H2O4Se with a molecular weight of 144.983. It is also known by the chemical designation H2SeO4 and the IUPAC name dihydroxidodioxidoselenium.

Which organizations hold the most patents related to selenic acid?

Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd leads with 682 patents, followed by 10X Genomics Inc with 116 patents, BASF SE with 114 patents, Fujifilm Holdings Corp with 85 patents, and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp with 78 patents.

What are the primary research topics associated with selenic acid?

The dominant research area is Selenium in Biological Systems with 22 papers. Other topics include Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance, Analytical chemistry methods development, and Radioactive element chemistry and processing.

Who are the most prolific authors publishing on selenic acid and related topics?

Dongli Liang from North West Agriculture and Forestry University has published 15 papers, followed by Chun-Yu Lai from Zhejiang University with 11 papers, and André Rodrigues dos Reis from Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) with 10 papers.

What are the main patent classifications for selenic acid inventions?

The leading CPC subclasses are A61K (pharmaceuticals) with 1507 patents, A61P (therapeutic uses) with 1273 patents, B01J (chemical apparatus) with 1071 patents, C12N (biochemistry and biotechnology) with 985 patents, and C07C (organic chemistry) with 974 patents.

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