Crystalline Monohydrate Complex of Compound A and L-Proline

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for producing 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(β-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene do not yield a stable crystalline form, which is crucial for pharmaceutical applications due to issues with stability, polymorphous changes, and moisture absorption, affecting the uniform distribution and shelf life of medicaments.

Innovation Solution

A crystalline complex is formed between 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(β-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene and one or more natural amino acids, specifically L-proline, through a process involving solution preparation, precipitation, and drying, resulting in a stable crystalline form with characteristic X-ray powder diffraction patterns and thermal stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the compound is produced using existing methods, then the active substance can be obtained, but it does not yield a stable crystalline form leading to poor stability and polymorphous changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecrystalline stabilityVSAvoidpharmaceutical quality consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by forming a crystalline complex between compound A and natural amino acids (such as L-proline) in specific molar ratios (1:1, 1:2, 2:1). This chemical complexation changes the physical and chemical parameters of the compound, resulting in a stable crystalline form with defined melting points (89-110°C) and characteristic X-ray powder diffraction patterns, thereby resolving the instability and polymorphous issues of the original compound

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite crystalline material by combining compound A with natural amino acids to form a stable complex. This composite approach integrates two substances with complementary properties - the pharmacologically active compound A and the stabilizing amino acid - to produce a new material that maintains pharmaceutical activity while achieving the desired crystalline stability and consistency required for reliable pharmaceutical quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Manufacturing precision

If the active substance is ground to reduce particle size for uniform distribution, then distribution uniformity is improved, but breakdown of the substance occurs due to hard grinding conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuniform distributionVSAvoidsubstance integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The crystalline complex structure created by combining compound A with amino acids forms a more robust composite material that can withstand mechanical stress during grinding. The complexed structure protects the active substance from breakdown while allowing particle size reduction, enabling uniform distribution in pharmaceutical formulations without compromising substance integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The formation of the crystalline complex changes the mechanical properties of the compound, making it more resistant to degradation during particle size reduction. The complexed form allows the substance to be ground to suitable particle sizes for uniform distribution while maintaining chemical stability and preventing breakdown that would occur with the original compound

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Duration of action of stationary object

If the compound is stored to ensure long-term stability, then shelf life is extended, but moisture absorption increases reducing active substance content

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshelf lifeVSAvoidactive substance content
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The crystalline complex formation changes the hygroscopic properties of compound A. The complex with natural amino acids exhibits reduced moisture absorption compared to the original compound, allowing the substance to be stored for extended periods (shelf life extension) while maintaining stable active substance content and preventing the weight increase that would result from moisture uptake

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 crystalline complex exhibits high physical and chemical stability, mechanical stability during grinding, reduced moisture absorption, and favorable solubility, enabling the production of pharmaceutical compositions with a long shelf life and uniform distribution, suitable for inhibiting sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT2.

Implementation Method 1

A crystalline complex is formed between 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(β-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene and one or more natural amino acids, specifically L-proline, through a process involving solution preparation, precipitation, and drying

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPrecipitation: Precipitation

Implementation Method 2

resulting in a stable crystalline form with characteristic X-ray powder diffraction patterns and thermal stability

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallisation: Crystallisation

Data Source

PatentEP4166548A1Crystalline monohydrate complex of 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(beta-d-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene and l-proline in crystal water (1:1:1)
Publication Date: 2023.04.19 BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a mixture of crystalline forms comprising a crystalline monohydrate complex of 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(β-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene (compound A) and L-Proline in admixture with another form or forms of compound A.