Nicotine salts, co-crystals, and salt co-crystal complexes
US9896429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8206
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides certain nicotine salts, co-crystals, and salt co-crystals and provides novel polymorphic forms of certain nicotine salts. In particular, nicotine salts with orotic acid are described. The invention further provides methods of preparation and characterization of such nicotine salts. In addition, tobacco products, including smoking articles, smokeless tobacco products, and electronic smoking articles comprising nicotine salts, co-crystals, and/or salt co-crystals are also provided.
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