Imidazopyrazine Crystal Forms for Solubility and Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing imidazopyrazine derivatives, as BTK inhibitors, lack detailed information on crystal forms, which can significantly affect physicochemical properties, biological activity, bioavailability, and stability, posing challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing and efficacy.

Innovation Solution

Development of crystal forms I, II, and III of the imidazopyrazine derivative, characterized by specific X-ray powder diffraction patterns, and preparation methods involving solvents and temperatures, enhancing solubility, stability, and bioavailability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the compound is used without defined crystal form information, then the preparation process is simpler, but the physicochemical properties, biological activity, and stability are unpredictable and suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidcrystal form characterization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying crystallization conditions (solvent type, temperature, pH, concentration) to obtain different crystal forms with distinct physicochemical properties. This resolves the contradiction by establishing reliable stability through controlled parameter optimization while maintaining manageable process complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes phase transitions by inducing crystallization from solution to obtain well-defined crystal forms. This transforms the compound from an undefined state to specific crystal structures (Form I, Form II, etc.) with predictable stability and bioavailability, resolving the reliability-complexity contradiction through controlled phase change.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

2Ease of operation

If multiple crystal forms are developed, then solubility and bioavailability are improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesolubilityVSAvoidmanufacturing process
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the single compound into multiple distinct crystal forms (Form I, Form II, Form III, etc.), each with optimized solubility characteristics. This allows selection of the most suitable crystal form for specific manufacturing needs, improving ease of operation while managing manufacturing complexity through systematic classification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes in crystallization conditions to generate different crystal forms with varying solubility profiles. By optimizing parameters such as solvent selection, temperature, and cooling rate, the patent achieves improved solubility and bioavailability while maintaining manufacturability through established pharmaceutical crystallization techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If crystal form information is not established, then development time is shorter, but drug efficacy and safety are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequality controlVSAvoiddevelopment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by conducting comprehensive crystal form characterization and selection during the early development stage. This establishes quality control parameters and selects the optimal crystal form before manufacturing scale-up, ensuring manufacturing precision while minimizing development time through proactive rather than reactive optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 crystal forms exhibit improved solubility, bioavailability, stability, and reduced hygroscopicity, leading to enhanced drug efficacy and safety, with reduced dosage requirements and minimized side effects.

Implementation Method 1

dissolving the compound of formula (I) in diphenyl ether at 240 °C to 260 °C, and cooling to give the crystal form I

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSolubility: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

cooling to give the crystal form I

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallisation: Crystallisation

Implementation Method 3

placing the compound of formula (I) in a solvent, and performing a reflux reaction to give the crystal form II

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSolubility: Solvation

Implementation Method 4

performing a reflux reaction to give the crystal form II of the compound of formula (I)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallisation: Crystallisation

Data Source

PatentEP4610259A1Crystal form of imidazopyrazine derivative, preparation method therefor and use thereof
Publication Date: 2025.09.03 TRANSTHERA SCIENCES (NANJING) INC
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AI summary

The present invention belongs to the technical field of medicine, and specifically relates to a crystal form of an imidazopyrazine derivative represented by formula (I), a preparation method therefor and a use thereof.