Tokyo, Japan

Munehiko Nara

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Kowa Company Limited. Active years: 1979-1980.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Munehiko Nara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/munehiko-nara

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Miyasaka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JP (1979)
  • Tokyo, JP (1980)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1979-1980

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Munehiko Nara: Innovator in Organic Chemistry

Introduction

Munehiko Nara is a distinguished inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the preparation of optically pure lactones. His innovative work has led to the development of novel monoesters that have commercial advantages.

Latest Patents

Munehiko Nara holds 2 patents. His latest patents include a process for the preparation of optically pure lactones from monoesters of cis-cyclopentenediol. This process involves reacting cis-2-cyclopentene-1,4-diol with an optically active carboxylic acid, resulting in the formation of monoesters that can be separated into individual diastereomers. The lactones derived from these monoesters can be produced selectively, offering commercial benefits.

Career Highlights

Munehiko Nara is associated with Kowa Company Limited, where he has been instrumental in advancing research in organic compounds. His work has not only contributed to scientific knowledge but has also had practical applications in various industries.

Collaborations

Munehiko Nara has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Masahiko Nagakura and Shiro Terashima. These collaborations have further enriched his research and innovation efforts.

Conclusion

Munehiko Nara's contributions to organic chemistry and his innovative patents highlight his role as a key inventor in the field. His work continues to influence the development of new chemical processes and products.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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