Environmentally benign bioactive formulation

摘要

The present invention provides a composition and method of stabilizing a bioactive ingredient in a composition by including a C₁ to C₄ alkyl lactate ester in the composition. The bioactive ingredient includes pesticides, herbicides, defoliants, safeners, desiccants, plant nutrients, fungicides, insecticides and preservatives. The stabilizing includes providing a measure of defense against alkaline hydrolysis as well as solubilizing the bioactive ingredient; both of which serve to prolong the shelf-life and efficacy of the bioactive.