Umicore has patented a method for synthesizing musk macrocycles using diene starting materials with a Z-olefin moiety and a Group 8 olefin metathesis catalyst. The invention is represented by Formula (K). GlobalData’s report on Umicore gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Umicore, Hydrogen storage alloys was a key innovation area identified from patents. Umicore's grant share as of March 2024 was 53%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11958042B2) discloses a method for synthesizing a musk macrocycle, represented by a specific chemical formula. The method involves various parameters such as the presence of specific alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl groups, as well as the use of halogen elements and olefin metathesis catalysts. The process includes the formation of heterocyclic rings and the selection of appropriate catalysts to facilitate the synthesis of the desired musk macrocycle.
Furthermore, the patent claims detail the specific structures of olefin metathesis catalysts, represented by Formula (5) and Formula (8), and their selection criteria for use in the synthesis process. The catalysts play a crucial role in promoting the desired chemical reactions to produce the musk macrocycle efficiently. The method outlined in the patent aims to provide a systematic approach to synthesizing musk macrocycles with high precision and yield, utilizing the specified catalysts and reaction conditions as described in the claims.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Umicore, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
