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Molecularly imprinted polymers selective for tobacco specific nitrosamines and methods of using same

US8889795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited · GB

Inventors

Anthony Rees · Bethesda, US
Johan Billing · Lund, SE
Ecevit Yilmaz · Bjärred, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2014
Grant date	Nov 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 7, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08F222/104
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A class of molecularly imprinted polymers that specifically recognizes and binds to TSNAs are useful, for example, in analysis and separation of TSNAs from biological fluids. Such polymers are also useful in methods of treating and manufacturing tobacco products and materials.

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