Mefuparib Hydrochloride Polymorph Control for Drug Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for preparing 2-[4-(methylaminomethyl)phenyl]-5-fluoro-benzofuran-7-carboxamide hydrochloride (Mefuparib hydrochloride) do not account for different crystal forms, which can affect its dissolution, pharmacokinetics, and bioavailability, thereby impacting the drug's efficacy and safety.

Innovation Solution

The invention provides three distinct polymorphs (crystal forms A, B, and C) of Mefuparib hydrochloride, along with characterization methods and a preparation process involving solvent selection and pH adjustment, enabling large-scale production of high-purity crystals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If different crystal forms of Mefuparib hydrochloride are used, then dissolution rate and bioavailability are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases due to the need to control and identify specific polymorphs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecrystal form controlVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying crystallization conditions including solvent types (ethanol, methanol, acetonitrile, etc.), temperatures (0°C to 80°C), pH values (adjusted with HCl), and evaporation rates to obtain different polymorphs. This allows control over crystal form while maintaining manageable process complexity through documented parameter-crystal form relationships

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes phase transitions during crystallization processes, including cooling crystallization (80°C to room temperature or 0°C), evaporation crystallization (concentrating solutions to induce precipitation), and pH-induced phase separation. These controlled phase transitions enable reliable formation of specific polymorphs with desired properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

2Reliability

If polymorph characterization and control methods are implemented, then drug efficacy and safety are improved, but production time and process steps increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrug efficacyVSAvoidproduction time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs preliminary action by pre-establishing the relationship between crystallization parameters and resulting polymorph forms. By documenting which solvent-temperature-pH combinations yield which crystal forms, the process allows direct preparation of desired polymorphs without extensive trial-and-error during production, reducing overall development and production time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex mechanical characterization systems with simpler analytical methods. Instead of requiring sophisticated in-situ monitoring equipment, the invention uses standard analytical techniques (XRD, DSC, HPLC) to confirm polymorph formation, significantly reducing equipment complexity and analysis time while maintaining reliable quality control

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 polymorphs exhibit high crystallinity and thermal stability, facilitating easy storage and effective pharmaceutical compositions for treating diseases related to PARP, including tumors and inflammation.

Implementation Method 1

the powder diffraction pattern of crystal form A is as follows... crystal form B is as follows... crystal form C is as follows

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallization: Crystallisation

Implementation Method 2

the powder diffraction pattern of crystal form A is as follows: 2θ angle / ° d / A intensity%

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectX-ray diffraction: X-Ray

Data Source

PatentEP3643708B12-[4-(methylaminomethyl)phenyl]-5-fluoro-benzofuran-7-carboxamide hydrochloride polymorph, preparation method therefor and application thereof
Publication Date: 2025.09.24 CONVALIFE (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
  • EP3643708B1 patent drawingFigure 1a~1b
  • EP3643708B1 patent drawingFigure 1c~1d
  • EP3643708B1 patent drawingFigure 1e~2a

AI summary

Disclosed are a 2-[4-(methylaminomethyl)phenyl]-5-fluoro-benzofuran-7-carboxamide hydrochloride polymorph, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. Specifically, disclosed are three crystalline forms, i.e., crystalline forms A, B, and C, of 2-[4-(methylaminomethyl)phenyl]-5-fluoro-benzofuran-7-carboxamide hydrochloride (formula I), preparation methods for the three crystalline forms, and use of the three crystalline forms in preparation of drugs. (I)