CDK9 Inhibitor Salt Polymorphs for Drug Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing CDK9 inhibitors lack stability and suitability for medical applications, necessitating the development of more stable forms for effective treatment of CDK9-related diseases.

Innovation Solution

The development of pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stable polymorphs of the compound 4-(((4-(5-chloro-2-(((1R,4r)-4-(((R)-1-methoxypropyl-2-yl)amino)cyclohexyl)amino)pyridin-4-yl)thiazol-2-yl)amino)methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbonitrile, specifically maleate and fumarate forms, with defined X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing CDK9 inhibitors are used, then CDK9 inhibition activity is achieved, but stability and suitability for medical applications deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidunsuitability for medical use
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the chemical compound into different salt forms (maleate and fumarate) and crystalline polymorphs. This changes the physical and chemical parameters of the inhibitor, thereby improving its stability and suitability for medical applications while maintaining CDK9 inhibition activity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes phase transitions by developing specific polymorphic crystal forms of the CDK9 inhibitor. The different polymorphs exhibit distinct physical properties including enhanced stability, making the compound more suitable for pharmaceutical formulations and medical use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

2Reliability

If polymorphs are developed to enhance stability, then stability improves, but characterization and identification complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidpolymorph characterization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs characteristic X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) patterns as fingerprint identifiers for each polymorph. The distinct diffraction patterns serve as reliable and straightforward methods for polymorph identification and characterization, reducing the difficulty of detection despite the presence of multiple forms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex stability testing and identification methods with standardized analytical techniques including XRPD, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). These instrumental methods provide objective, quantitative data for polymorph characterization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 stable polymorphs provide enhanced stability and suitability for medical use, enabling effective prevention and treatment of CDK9-related diseases such as various cancers.

Implementation Method 1

the X-ray powder diffraction pattern of the crystal form 1 comprises the diffraction angle 2θ (°) values selected from the following group: 5.48±0.2°, 14.26±0.2°, 19.68±0.2°, 22.44±0.2°

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectX-ray diffraction: X-Ray

Implementation Method 2

differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis characteristics

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDifferential scanning calorimetry: Calorimetry

Implementation Method 3

differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis characteristics

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermogravimetric analysis:

Data Source

PatentUS20260015347A1Polymorph of CDK9 inhibitor and preparation method for polymorph and use thereof
Publication Date: 2026.01.15 GENFLEET THERAPEUTICS (SHANGHAI) INC
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AI summary

The present invention provides a polymorph of a CDK9 inhibitor and a preparation method for the polymorph and use thereof. Specifically, disclosed are 4-(((4-(5-chloro-2-(((1R,4r)-4-(((R)-1-methoxypropyl-2-yl)amino)cyclohexyl)amino)pyridine-4-yl)thiazole-2-yl)amino)methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyrano-4-methylnitrile maleate or fumarate or polymorphs thereof and applications thereof. In addition, also disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition containing the substance and an application of the pharmaceutical composition.