CPC Definition - Subclass C07G

Last Updated Version: 2022.08
COMPOUNDS OF UNKNOWN CONSTITUTION
Definition statement

This place covers:

Organic compounds of unknown structure. That means the structure of the compound cannot be deduced to a level sufficient to classify the document in any of the other subclasses of C07.

Relationships with other classification places

MULTIPLE CLASSIFICATION

Biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant, or plant growth regulatory activity of chemical compounds or preparations is further classified in A01P.

Therapeutic activity of chemical compounds or medicinal preparations is further classified in subclass A61P.

Uses of cosmetics or similar toilet preparations are further classified in subclass A61Q.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Organic compounds of known constitution

C07C, C07D, C07F, C07H, C07J

Peptides or proteins of unknown constitution

C07K

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Medicinal preparations containing materials or reaction products thereof with undetermined constitution

A61K 35/00

Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines

A61K 36/00

Lignin; Lignin derivatives
Definition statement

This place covers:

Lignin and lignin derivatives of unknown structure, for instance the preparation or recovery of lignin from lignocellulosic material or black liquor.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Macromolecular compounds derived from lignin

C08H 6/00

Glycosides (polysaccharides C08B)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Glycosides of unknown structure

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Carbohydrates of known structure having 1-5 monomers

C07H

Polysaccharides having 6 or more monomers

C08B

Alkaloids
Definition statement

This place covers:

Alkaloids of unknown structure, e.g. isolation of structurally undefined alkaloids from plant material.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Medicinal preparations containing alkaloids with undetermined constitution

A61K 35/00

Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing alkaloids from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines

A61K 36/00

Ammonium bituminosulfonate, e.g. Ichthyol {also bituminasulfonic acid and its salts}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ammonium bituminosulfonates of unknown structure, e.g. Ichthyol

Antibiotics
Definition statement

This place covers:

Antibiotics of unknown structure.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Medicinal preparations containing alkaloids with undetermined constitution

A61K 35/00

Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing alkaloids from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines

A61K 36/00

Vitamins (vitamin K1 C07C 50/14; pantothinic acid C07C 235/12; vitamins of the D group C07C 401/00; vitamin A C07C 403/08; pyridoxal, pyridoxamin C07D 213/66; pyridoxin C07D 213/67; vitamin C C07D 307/62; tocopherols C07D 311/72; lipoic acid C07D 339/04; vitamin B1 C07D 415/00; riboflavin C07D 475/14; biotin C07D 495/04; sideramines, corresponding deoferri compounds C07F 15/03; vitamin B12 C07H 23/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Vitamins of unknown structure.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Vitamins of known constitution, e.g.

Vitamin K1

C07C 50/14

Pantothinic acid

C07C 235/12

Vitamins of the D group

C07C 401/00

Vitamin A

C07C 403/08

Pyridoxal, pyridoxamin

C07D 213/66

Pyridoxin

C07D 213/67

Vitamin C

C07D 307/62

Tocopherols

C07D 311/72

Lipoic acid

C07D 339/04

Vitamin B1

C07D 415/00

Riboflavin

C07D 475/14

Biotin

C07D 495/04

Sideramines, corresponding deoferri compounds

C07F 15/03

Vitamin B12

C07H 23/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Medicinal preparations containing vitamins with undetermined constitution

A61K 35/00

Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing vitamins from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines

A61K 36/00

Hormones
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hormones of unknown structure.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Medicinal preparations containing hormones with undetermined constitution

A61K 35/00

Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing hormones from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines

A61K 36/00

Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
Definition statement

This place covers:

Compounds of unknown structure not falling within C07G 1/00 - C07G 15/00.