Amorphous Cannabinoid Solid Composition for Water Solubility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Cannabinoids like cannabidiol have low water solubility and absorption efficiency through oral ingestion, limiting their effectiveness in medical and food applications.

Innovation Solution

A solid composition comprising an amorphous cannabinoid, a sucrose fatty acid ester with a high monoester ratio, and a water-soluble polymer, which enhances solubility by dispersing the cannabinoid at a molecular level in the polymer carrier.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If cannabinoids are used in crystalline state, then they maintain stable physical form, but water solubility and absorption efficiency are low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephysical stabilityVSAvoidwater solubility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the physical state of cannabinoids from crystalline to amorphous form. This phase transition fundamentally alters the molecular arrangement, eliminating the ordered crystal lattice structure and creating a disordered amorphous state with higher energy and improved solubility characteristics while maintaining physical stability through the solid dispersion system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by formulating amorphous cannabinoids with hydrophilic carriers such as polymers, surfactants, or sugars. This creates a solid dispersion composite where the hydrophilic carrier matrix stabilizes the amorphous cannabinoid structure and provides enhanced water solubility and absorption efficiency while maintaining physical stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Quantity of substance

If amorphous state is used to improve water solubility, then absorption efficiency increases, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater solubilityVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses parameter changes through phase transition from crystalline to amorphous state, which can be achieved through various manufacturing methods such as spray drying, freeze drying, or melt quenching. These methods transform the physical state during processing, improving water solubility and absorption while the process itself becomes part of the manufacturing protocol rather than adding external complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies composite materials by combining amorphous cannabinoids with hydrophilic carriers in solid dispersion formulations. This approach simplifies manufacturing compared to other amorphization techniques because the hydrophilic carrier acts as a stabilizing matrix that prevents recrystallization during storage and processing, reducing the need for complex controlled environment equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Quantity of substance

If solid dispersion technique is used to amorphize cannabinoids, then water solubility improves, but it differs from oil powdering methods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater solubilityVSAvoidmethod compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing phase transition from crystalline to amorphous state through solid dispersion techniques. This fundamental parameter change in physical state achieves superior water solubility compared to oil powdering methods, which only create physical mixtures without transforming the molecular arrangement of the cannabinoid.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by creating solid dispersions where amorphous cannabinoids are dispersed within a hydrophilic carrier matrix. This composite structure fundamentally differs from oil powdering methods that simply mix oil and excipients, as the solid dispersion creates a molecular-level dispersion with the hydrophilic carrier, enabling true amorphization and significantly enhanced water solubility and absorption efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition significantly improves the solubility and absorption of cannabinoids in water, enabling efficient oral delivery and utilization in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and other applications.

Implementation Method 1

A solid composition containing an amorphous cannabinoid, a sucrose fatty acid ester having a monoester ratio of 85 mass % or more, and a water-soluble polymer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAmorphization:

Implementation Method 2

enhances solubility by dispersing the cannabinoid at a molecular level in the polymer carrier

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDispersion: Dispersion (of waves)

Implementation Method 3

a sucrose fatty acid ester having a monoester ratio of 85 mass % or more

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSurfactant action: Surfactant

Implementation Method 4

dissolving a cannabinoid, a sucrose fatty acid ester having a monoester ratio of 85 mass % or more, and a water-soluble polymer in a solvent to obtain a solution, and removing the solvent from the solution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS20260076909A1Solid composition and method for producing the same
Publication Date: 2026.03.19 DKS CO LTD
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AI summary

The solubility of cannabinoid in water is improved.A solid composition according to an embodiment contains an amorphous cannabinoid, a sucrose fatty acid ester having a monoester ratio of 85 mass % or more, and a water-soluble polymer. The solid composition can be prepared by, for example, dissolving a cannabinoid, a sucrose fatty acid ester having a monoester ratio of 85 mass % or more, and a water-soluble polymer in a solvent, and removing the solvent from the resultant solution.