Top 100 Key Players companies in Lactic acid by Most Patent Citation in the Japan in 2021 – Discovery

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The Lactic acid top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Lactic acid Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2021, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

Lactic acid is an organic acid. It has a molecular formula CH₃CH(OH)CO₂H. It is white in solid state and it is miscible with water. While in liquid state (dissolved state) it is a colorless solution. Production includes both artificial synthesis as well as natural sources. Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) due to the presence of carboxyl group adjacent to the hydroxyl group. It is used as a synthetic intermediate in many organic synthesis industries and in various biochemical industries. The conjugate base of lactic acid is called lactate.

1	Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial, ...[+2]	patent citation: 2,997
2	Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.	Japan	Pharmaceutical drug,Botanical drug,Herb	patent citation: 2,997
3	Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Chemical engineering,Polypropylene, ...[+2]	patent citation: 2,436
4	DIC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pigment,Chemical engineering,Synthetic resin, ...[+2]	patent citation: 1,362
5	DIC Corporation		Pigment,Polymer,Epoxy, ...[+2]	patent citation: 1,362
6	Teijin Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polycarbonate, ...[+2]	patent citation: 1,094
7	Toray Industries, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Fiber,Textile,Textile (markup language), ...[+2]	patent citation: 993
8	Meiji Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Snack foods,Hard candy, ...[+2]	patent citation: 849
9	Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Probiotic,Food industry,Health care, ...[+2]	patent citation: 789
10	Musashino Chemical Laboratory Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Organic chemicals,Chemical engineering,Lactic acid, ...[+2]	patent citation: 681
11	Kao Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Health care,Hair conditioner, ...[+2]	patent citation: 644
12	Toyota Motor Corp.	Aichi, Japan	Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport, ...[+2]	patent citation: 570
13	Shimadzu Corp.	Kyoto, Japan	Molecular diagnostics,Microbiology Test,Cockpit display system, ...[+2]	patent citation: 565
14	Calpis Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Lactic acid,Food industry,Yeast, ...[+2]	patent citation: 557
15	Toyobo Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Chemical engineering,Synthetic rubber,Membrane, ...[+2]	patent citation: 548
16	Ajinomoto Co., Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Seasoning,Amino acid,Food processing, ...[+2]	patent citation: 529
17	Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Polymer,Acrylic acid,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 516
18	Unitika Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Fiber,Textile (markup language),Polymer, ...[+2]	patent citation: 513
19	Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Milk products,Food industry,Raw milk	patent citation: 494
20	Fuji Oil Holdings, Inc.	Osaka, Japan	Soy protein,Food processing,Textured vegetable protein, ...[+2]	patent citation: 485
21	Fuji Oil Co. Ltd. (Osaka)	Osaka, Japan	Agriculture,Fertilizer,Animal fat, ...[+2]	patent citation: 485
22	Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Nutraceutical,Health care,Cosmetics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 433
23	Kikkoman Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Seasoning,Food industry,Hyaluronic acid, ...[+2]	patent citation: 407
24	Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Probiotic,Food industry,Liquid diet, ...[+2]	patent citation: 406
25	Lion Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Toothpaste,Fast-moving consumer goods,Laundry, ...[+2]	patent citation: 403
26	Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Bottle,Chemical engineering,Plastic film, ...[+2]	patent citation: 403
27	Ricoh Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Digital media,Data visualization,Thermal paper, ...[+2]	patent citation: 402
28	LTT Bio-Pharma Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Drug discovery,Health care,Medical school, ...[+2]	patent citation: 393
29	Shiseido Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Elixir,Personal Care Product, ...[+2]	patent citation: 368
30	Nitto Denko Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Product design,Adhesive, ...[+2]	patent citation: 356
31	Taki Chemical Co., Ltd.	Hyogo, Japan	Fertilizer,Polyacrylic acid,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 343
32	Evonik Degussa Japan Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan		patent citation: 336
33	Gunze Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Textile,Suture (anatomy),Semiconductor, ...[+2]	patent citation: 316
34	Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Water treatment,Environmental consulting,Microfiltration, ...[+2]	patent citation: 297
35	Kanebo Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Textile,Cosmetics,Food products, ...[+2]	patent citation: 273
36	Kaneka Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Polyvinyl chloride, ...[+2]	patent citation: 266
37	Showa Highpolymer Co. Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Biodegradable plastic,Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 250
38	Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Silicone,Semiconductor,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 248
39	Canon, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Computer hardware,Software,Computer vision, ...[+2]	patent citation: 234
40	Kagome Co., Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Seasoning,Pickling,Organic matter, ...[+2]	patent citation: 216
41	Daicel Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Airbag,Chemical engineering,Cellulose acetate, ...[+2]	patent citation: 211
42	Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.	Saga, Japan	Salonpas,Medicine,Health care, ...[+2]	patent citation: 210
43	Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Microbrewery,Seasoning,Soft drink, ...[+2]	patent citation: 209
44	Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Mineral water,Ethanol,Food industry, ...[+2]	patent citation: 205
45	Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Petrochemical,Agriculture,Pesticide, ...[+2]	patent citation: 199
46	PMC KK	Tokyo, Japan	Web design	patent citation: 197
47	Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Fertilizer,Agrochemical,Raw material, ...[+2]	patent citation: 188
48	Sundory Co. Ltd.	Japan		patent citation: 186
49	Mutual Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Diamond,Automation,Manufacturing engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 181
50	Fujimi, Inc.	Aichi, Japan	Abrasive,Industrial engineering,Diamond, ...[+2]	patent citation: 176
51	SB-Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc.	Chiba, Japan	Hemodialysis,Plasmapheresis,Medical equipment, ...[+2]	patent citation: 174
52	Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Self-medication,Latanoprost,Drug, ...[+2]	patent citation: 171
53	Asahi Kasei Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Chemical engineering,Petrochemical,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	patent citation: 168
54	Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Medicine,Health care,Clinical trial, ...[+2]	patent citation: 166
55	Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	Osaka, Japan	Botanical drug,Herb	patent citation: 166
56	UBE Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Coal mining, ...[+2]	patent citation: 165
57	TOYO SHINYAKU Co., Ltd.	Saga, Japan	Cosmetics,Food industry,Drug, ...[+1]	patent citation: 164
58	TOA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Drug,Medicine,Feed additive, ...[+2]	patent citation: 164
59	Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc.	Aichi, Japan	Semiconductor,Power semiconductor device,System on a chip, ...[+2]	patent citation: 162
60	Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth	Kyoto, Japan		patent citation: 161
61	Showa Denko K.K.	Chiba, Japan	Graphite,Materials science,Nanomaterials, ...[+2]	patent citation: 160
62	Amato Pharmaceutical Products, Ltd.	Osaka, Japan		patent citation: 159
63	Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.	Kyoto, Japan	Chemical engineering,Polyurethane,Superabsorbent polymer, ...[+2]	patent citation: 149
64	Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Starch,Food industry,Food processing, ...[+2]	patent citation: 149
65	Toppan, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Publishing,Semiconductor,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 147
66	Hayashibara Biochemical Laboratories, Inc.	Okayama, Japan	Reagent,Medicine,Liposome, ...[+2]	patent citation: 144
67	Sapporo Breweries Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Microbrewery,Biopesticide, ...[+2]	patent citation: 142
68	Ichimaru Pharcos Co. Ltd.	Japan	Raw material,Cosmetics	patent citation: 139
69	Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Food processing,Vitamin,Food industry, ...[+2]	patent citation: 138
70	Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Veterinary medicine,Food industry,Snack foods, ...[+1]	patent citation: 137
71	Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Clinical trial,Drug,Medicine, ...[+2]	patent citation: 137
72	New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Chemical engineering,Fatty acid,Ethylene, ...[+2]	patent citation: 131
73	Tomoegawa Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Materials processing,Industrial engineering,Nonwoven fabric, ...[+2]	patent citation: 129
74	Multi & Relational System Co., Ltd.	Niigata, Japan	Web development	patent citation: 128
75	C.I. Takiron Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Industrial engineering,Synthetic rubber,Inorganic Chemical, ...[+2]	patent citation: 126
76	Nissan Chemical Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Pesticide,Meiji period,Fertilizer, ...[+2]	patent citation: 124
77	Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp.	Chiba, Japan	Electronics,Inkjet printing,Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, ...[+2]	patent citation: 122
78	Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Agrochemical,Pesticide,Chemical engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 121
79	San-Ei Gen F.F.I., Inc.	Osaka, Japan	Colourant,Food industry,Food material, ...[+2]	patent citation: 119
80	Kewpie Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Food industry,Pickling,Snack foods, ...[+2]	patent citation: 118
81	Hayashibara Co., Ltd.	Okayama, Japan	Food industry,Snack foods,Starch, ...[+2]	patent citation: 118
82	Hayashibara Shoji, Inc.	Okayama, Japan	Medical equipment,Trehalose,Pullulan, ...[+2]	patent citation: 118
83	Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Drug,Medical equipment,Dental Equipment	patent citation: 113
84	The Japan Steel Works Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Wind power,Ferroalloy,Energy products, ...[+2]	patent citation: 112
85	JSW	Tokyo, Japan	Energy products,Petroleum industry,Precious metal, ...[+2]	patent citation: 112
86	Pola Pharma, Inc.	Tokyo, Japan	Clinical trial,Medicine,Cosmetics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 111
87	Pola Chemical Industries, Inc.	Kanagawa, Japan	Chemical industry,Shopping mall,Cosmetics	patent citation: 105
88	Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.	Hiroshima, Japan	Civil engineering,Plastics engineering,Automotive engineering, ...[+2]	patent citation: 103
89	Panasonic Holdings Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics, ...[+2]	patent citation: 101
90	Matsushita Electronics Corp.	Osaka, Japan	Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player, ...[+2]	patent citation: 101
91	Incorporated Administrative Agency	Japan		patent citation: 100
92	NEC Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Virtualization,Big data,Network security, ...[+2]	patent citation: 99
93	KOSÉ Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Cosmetics,Fast-moving consumer goods,Added value, ...[+2]	patent citation: 98
94	Nidec Copal Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Audio equipment,Potentiometer,Metal, ...[+2]	patent citation: 96
95	Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.	Tokyo, Japan	Epoetin alfa,Food industry,Aloe vera, ...[+2]	patent citation: 96
96	Terumo Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Health care,Blood management,Syringe, ...[+2]	patent citation: 95
97	NOF Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Organic peroxide,Chemical engineering,Fatty acid, ...[+2]	patent citation: 95
98	Mizkan Co., Ltd.	Aichi, Japan	Seasoning,Food industry,Snack foods	patent citation: 94
99	Mitsui KK	Kagoshima, Japan	Food industry	patent citation: 94
100	Combi Corp.	Tokyo, Japan	Car seat,Juvenile,Infant bed, ...[+1]	patent citation: 93