Compositions and methods for differential release of 1-methylcyclopropene
AssigneeVerdant Technologies, LLC
InventorAmanda Lundgren
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Abstract
A clathrate of 1-methylcyclopropene with α-cyclodextrin, obtained as a solid particulate product, is modified by comminuting, classifying, or both to obtain a modified particulate. When subjected to identical atmospheric disgorgement conditions of humidity and temperature, identical masses of the modified and unmodified particulates exhibit different rates of 1-methylcyclopropene disgorgement. Specifically, we have found that a smaller mean particle size is inversely related to a greater rate of 1-methylcyclopropene release.
Claims20
An application composition for providing 1-methylcyclopropene upon exposure to water, the application composition comprising:
- a modified particulate;
- and
- a binder, a wax, or a combination thereof.
A tablet composition for providing 1-methylcyclopropene upon exposure to water, the tablet composition comprising:
- a modified particulate;
- and
- an excipient.
A capsule comprising:
- a shell defining an enclosed interior cavity;
- and
- a release composition disposed within the enclosed interior cavity,
- wherein the release composition comprises a modified particulate and optionally an excipient.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.