Floral preservative comprising 5-deoxy-5-ethylthio-D-ribose and method of use
US5366954A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N3/02
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes a method of extending bloom life of a cut flower. In the method, a storage solution containing 5-deoxy-5-ethylthio-D-ribose (ETR) is provided, and the stem of the cut flower is bathed in the solution. ETR is safe for human use, and is effective at relatively low concentrations. A method for synthesizing 5-deoxy-5-alkylthioribose compounds is also disclosed.
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