Benzyl Alcohol Stabilization of Cannabinoid Aerosolisable Material
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aerosol delivery systems face challenges in formulating aerosolisable materials to effectively suppress the precipitation of cannabinoids, which can affect the stability and efficacy of the aerosol produced.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating benzyl alcohol or its functional derivatives into aerosolisable materials containing cannabinoids, with specific concentration ranges and viscosity levels, to prevent precipitation and enhance stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If cannabinoids are formulated in aerosolisable materials without benzyl alcohol, then the formulation is simpler, but cannabinoid precipitation occurs reducing stability
Solution Approach 1:
Benzyl alcohol serves as an intermediary substance that mediates between the cannabinoids and the aerosol carrier system. It prevents cannabinoid precipitation by acting as a co-solvent and stabilizing agent, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining simple formulations and achieving stable cannabinoid delivery without causing harmful precipitation effects
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the chemical composition parameters of the aerosolisable material by introducing benzyl alcohol at specific concentrations (1-20% w/w). This parameter change transforms the formulation from one that allows cannabinoid precipitation to one that maintains cannabinoid stability, resolving the contradiction between formulation simplicity and stability
2Stability of the object's composition
If benzyl alcohol is added to suppress cannabinoid precipitation, then stability improves, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By defining specific concentration ranges for benzyl alcohol (1-20% w/w) and controlling viscosity parameters, the invention transforms the formulation into a stable system. The parameter changes are deliberate and quantified, allowing the complexity increase to be managed and justified by the stability benefits achieved
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite aerosolisable material system combining cannabinoids, benzyl alcohol, and carrier constituents. This composite formulation leverages the synergistic effects of its components to achieve stability that none of the individual substances could provide alone, justifying the increased formulation complexity
3Stability of the object's composition
If benzyl alcohol concentration is increased to enhance stability, then precipitation suppression improves, but viscosity and delivery efficiency may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The invention optimizes the benzyl alcohol concentration parameter within a specific range (1-20% w/w) to achieve the desired balance. By controlling this parameter, the formulation maintains sufficient stability to suppress precipitation while avoiding excessive viscosity that would compromise aerosol generation and delivery efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The invention applies partial action by using benzyl alcohol at controlled concentrations rather than maximum amounts. This partial incorporation is sufficient to achieve the desired stability and precipitation suppression while minimizing potential negative effects on viscosity and delivery efficiency
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 use of benzyl alcohol or its derivatives in aerosolisable materials effectively suppresses cannabinoid precipitation, maintaining the stability and consistency of the aerosol output over time, even under varying conditions.
Implementation Method 1
precipitation of cannabinoids can be suppressed using benzyl alcohol in cannabinoid containing aerosolisable materials
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an aerosolisable material comprising at least one cannabinoid, and benzyl alcohol or functional derivatives thereof.