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Pune, India

Chandrashekhar Vasant Rode

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Active years: 2000-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Chandrashekhar Vasant Rode. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/chandrashekhar-vasant-rode

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 73.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Maharashtra, IN (2000 - 2015)
  • Pune, IN (2002 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 2,130 
 
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 2 
 
Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1,765 
 
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
 patents
4. 1 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2025

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12384755 - Process for the synthesis of Furandicarboxylic acid (2025-08-12),
2. 12312290 - Isobutyl benzene and a process for synthesis of isobutyl benzene by using a catalyst (2025-05-27),
3. 11136302 - Single step process for the synthesis of furan derivatives from carbohydrates (2021-10-05),
4. 10428038 - Single step process for the synthesis of furfuryl ethyl ether (2019-10-01),
5. 10385029 - One pot process for synthesis of oxazoline and imidazole compounds from glycerol (2019-08-20),
6. 8975421 - Process for preparation of γ-valerolactone via catalytic hydrogenation of levulinic acid (2015-03-10),
7. 7250537 - Method of hydrogenating phenol (2007-07-31),
8. 7037877 - Process for the preparation of copper chromite catalyst (2006-05-02),
9. 6979753 - Process for preparation of 2-phenyl ethanol (2005-12-27),
10. 6660675 - Noble metal containing hydrogenation catalyst for selective hydrogenation of 1, 4 butynediol to 1, 4 butenediol, and a process for the preparation thereof (2003-12-09),
11. 6528689 - Noble metal containing hydrogenation catalyst for selective hydrogenation of 1, 4 butynediol to 1, 4 butenediol, and a process for the preparation thereof (2003-03-04),
12. 6469221 - Process for the conversion of 1, 4 butynediol to 1, 4 butanediol, or a mixture of 1, 4 butenediol and 1,4 butanediol (2002-10-22),
13. 6420615 - Process for the conversion of 1,4 butynediol to 1,4 butenediol (2002-07-16),
14. 6403833 - Single step hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to p-aminophenol (2002-06-11),
15. 6166269 - Process for the preparation of 2-phenyl ethanol (2000-12-26),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Chandrashekhar Vasant Rode

Introduction

Chandrashekhar Vasant Rode is a prominent inventor based in Pune, India. He has made significant contributions to the field of chemical synthesis, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on innovative processes that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical reactions.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a process for the synthesis of Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). This invention involves heating a mixture of fructose, aqueous NaCl or KCl, solvent, methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), and a catalyst at temperatures ranging from 150 to 200° C. in a sealed vessel for 2 to 5 hours. This process yields crude 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF), which further reacts with a biocatalyst at temperatures between 20 to 50° C. for 24 to 96 hours, achieving a conversion rate of 90 to 100% from 5-HMF to FDCA. Another notable patent is for the synthesis of isobutyl benzene through side chain alkylation of toluene using a catalyst. This process maximizes the conversion of toluene with high selectivity towards isobutyl benzene.

Career Highlights

Chandrashekhar has worked with esteemed organizations such as the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative processes.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Raghunath Vitthal Chaudhari and Rengaswamy Jaganathan. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of their respective fields.

Conclusion

Chandrashekhar Vasant Rode's contributions to chemical synthesis through his innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology. His work not only enhances industrial processes but also paves the way for future innovations in the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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