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Spinosad

15-[5-(dimethylamino)-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-19-ethyl-14-methyl-7-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexyl)oxy-20-oxatetracyclo[10.10.0.02,10.05,9]docosane-13,21-dione · also: Tracer, Spintor, Natroba, Natrova, Success, Conserve

FormulaC42H71NO9
Mol. weight734.028
PubChem CID91782
InChIKeyRQOIAWYOVOXMST-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCC1CCCC(C(C(=O)C2CC3C(C2CC(=O)O1)CCC4C3CC(C4)OC5CC(C(C(C5OC)OC)OC)C)C)OC6CCC(C(O6)C)N(C)C
20,664Patents
605Research papers
2,887Patents - last 3 years
50Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1BASF SE2,409
2Bayer CropScience AG2,137
3Syngenta Participations AG1,388
4Corteva Agriscience LLC1,375
5Syngenta Crop Protection AG Switzerland793
6Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd783
7Bayer AG758
8Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH462
9FMC Corp451
10EIDP Inc446

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents16,583
2C07DHeterocyclic compounds9,133
3A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)4,802
4A01PBiocidal activity of chemical compounds2,788
5A61KMedicinal preparations2,761
6C12NMicroorganisms, enzymes1,913
7Y02AClimate change adaptation1,872
8C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds1,850
9C07KPeptides1,084
10C07FOrganometallic compounds706

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Spinosad derivatives, preparation method thereof, and application of spinosad derivatives used as insecticide2011CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY17
Agricultural insecticidal composition containing spinosad and ZJ40422013Sinochem Corp16
Process for preparing spinosad2010HUNAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY16
Method for preparing biological pesticide spinosad microcapsule preparation2010ACADEMY OF STATE GRAIN ADMINISTRATION15
Insecticidal composition containing spinosad and emamectin-benzoate2008HUIZHOU SINO-QUICK CHEMICAL CO., LTD.14

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Insect and Pesticide Research4
2Dermatological diseases and infestations2
3Insect-Plant Interactions and Control2
4Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity2
5Insect Pest Control Strategies1
6Insect Resistance and Genetics1
7Insect behavior and control techniques1
8Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies1
9Vector-borne infectious diseases1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Daniel E. SnyderElanco (United States)18
2Anthony M. SheltonCornell University9
3Bhadriraju SubramanyamKansas State University9
4Scott WisemanEli Lilly (United Kingdom)8
5Carlos F. MarinaInstituto Nacional de Salud Pública7
6Daniel BernardiUniversidade Federal de Pelotas6
7Daniel SánchezEl Colegio de la Frontera Sur6
8Ali H. SayyedImperial College London5
9Boscolli Barbosa PereiraUniversidade Federal de Uberlândia5
10Chris BassUniversity of Exeter5

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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 Spinosad?

Spinosad has the molecular formula C42H71NO9 with a molecular weight of 734.028 Da. Its canonical IUPAC name is 15-[5-(dimethylamino)-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-19-ethyl-14-methyl-7-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexyl)oxy-20-oxatetracyclo[10.10.0.02,10.05,9]docosane-13,21-dione, and it is also known by several commercial and chemical names including Spinosyn A and Spinosyn D.

Which companies hold the most patents related to Spinosad?

The leading patent assignees for Spinosad-related inventions are BASF SE with 2,409 patents, Bayer CropScience AG with 2,137 patents, Syngenta Participations AG with 1,388 patents, and Corteva Agriscience LLC with 1,375 patents. Together these four organizations account for a significant portion of the 20,664 total patents in the field.

What research topics dominate the scientific literature on Spinosad?

The primary research focus areas are Insect and Pest Control Strategies, with particular emphasis on Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Insect Pest Control Strategies, and Insect Resistance and Genetics. Notable highly-cited papers address the non-target impact of spinosyns on beneficial arthropods, resistance monitoring in diamondback moth, and resistance in the Colorado potato beetle.

Who are the most prolific authors in Spinosad research?

The leading researchers include Daniel E. Snyder from Elanco with 18 papers, Anthony M. Shelton from Cornell University with 9 papers, and Bhadriraju Subramanyam from Kansas State University with 9 papers. Other active contributors include Scott Wiseman, Carlos F. Marina, Daniel Sánchez, Ali H. Sayyed, and Chris Bass.

What is the recent research activity trend for Spinosad?

In the last three years (2022–2024), there were 2,923 patents and 50 papers published related to Spinosad. Patent filings have remained consistently high, with 1,148 patents in 2022, 1,138 in 2023, and 1,295 in 2024. Academic publication has ranged from 12 to 18 papers annually during this period.

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