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Thujin

2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-3-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one · also: quercetin, quercitrin, Quercetrin, Quercimelin, quericitrin, Quercitroside

FormulaC21H20O11
Mol. weight448.38
PubChem CID5280459
InChIKeyOXGUCUVFOIWWQJ-HQBVPOQASA-N
SMILESC[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O1)OC2=C(OC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O)C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O)O
7,657Patents
419Research papers
871Patents - last 3 years
19Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

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

#AssigneePatents
1Symrise AG384
2Nicoventures Trading Ltd289
3LOreal SA77
4Beiersdorf AG62
5Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd60
6Cargill Inc45
7Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd41
8Kose Corp39
9Suntory Holdings Ltd36
10Kao Corp35

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Where innovation is concentrated

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

#CodeAreaPatents
1A61KMedicinal preparations3,819
2A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)2,232
3A61QCosmetics, personal care1,451
4A23LFoods and beverages (general)1,249
5A23VFoods, foodstuffs - indexing scheme854
6G01NInvestigating / analysing materials391
7A24B350
8C07DHeterocyclic compounds329
9Y02AClimate change adaptation289
10A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents268

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Most-cited patents

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

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Quercetin-containing coloring1995Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Ltd50
A kind of High Internal Phase Emulsion and preparation method thereof of soybean protein isolate-pectin stable composite Quercetin2019NANJING FORESTRY UNIVERSITY27
A kind of Quercetin drug-loading system based on copper sulfide-metal-organic framework material2018SHANDONG UNIVERSITY26
Application of quercetin in medicament preparation2011ZHANG JINGYUAN25
USE OF QUERCETIN AND RESVERATROL TO TREAT AND PREVENT ORAL CANCER2005MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT21

Where research is gaining momentum

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

#Research topicPapers
1Aldose Reductase and Taurine2
2Bone Tissue Engineering Materials1
3Chromatography in Natural Products1
4Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity1
5Free Radicals and Antioxidants1
6Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds1
7Plant Toxicity and Pharmacological Properties1
8Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies1
9Sperm and Testicular Function1

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Who's driving the science

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

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Antonio ZarzueloUniversidad de Granada8
2Edmund MaserPhilipps University of Marburg6
3Aimin WangGuiyang Medical University5
4Arnold VlietinckUniversity of Antwerp4
5Dirk Vanden BergheUniversity of Antwerp3
6Dongmei WangNorthwest A&F University4
7Fermín Sánchez de MedinaUniversidad de Granada4
8Jairo Kenupp BastosUniversidade de São Paulo4
9Joana Maria RamisResearch Institute of Health Sciences4
10Ademir F. MorelUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria3

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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 formula and weight of thujin?

Thujin has the molecular formula C21H20O11 and a molecular weight of 448.38 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-3-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one.

Which companies hold the most patents involving thujin?

The leading patent assignees for thujin are Symrise AG with 384 patents, Nicoventures Trading Ltd with 289 patents, and LOreal SA with 77 patents. Other significant assignees include Beiersdorf AG, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, and Cargill Inc.

What are the dominant patent classifications for thujin-related inventions?

The most common patent classifications are A61K (pharmaceutical preparations) with 3,819 patents, followed by A61P (specific therapeutic activity of chemical compounds) with 2,232 patents, and A61Q (use of chemical compounds for cosmetics or similar preparations) with 1,451 patents. Food and beverage applications appear in A23L (food preparation) with 1,249 patents.

What research areas have produced the most cited papers on thujin?

The most highly cited papers focus on phytochemicals and antioxidant activities. A 2005 paper on the anti-inflammatory effects of quercitrin has 642 citations, while a 2019 paper on quercetin and quercitrin's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties has 278 citations. Papers on tartary buckwheat as a dietary source and on anaerobic degradation of flavonoids also show significant impact.

How has patent activity for thujin changed in recent years?

Patent filings peaked in 2018 with 556 patents, followed by 2022 with 501 patents. Recent years show a decline, with 390 patents in 2024 and only 43 patents recorded so far in 2026. Paper publication has also declined, from peaks of 22 papers in 2017 and 19 in 2016 and 2018 to only 2 papers in 2025.

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