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Nicotine salts, co-crystals, and salt co-crystal complexes

US9896429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2015
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2035

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  • 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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