Yonkenafil Hydrochloride A-Type Polymorph Crystallization

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Solution Overview

Problem

The variability in crystalline forms of pharmaceutical compounds like yonkenafil hydrochloride affects stability and clinical efficacy, making it crucial to identify and maintain a consistent stable form for reliable dosing and safety.

Innovation Solution

A stable A-type polymorphic form of yonkenafil hydrochloride is developed, characterized by specific X-ray powder diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry patterns, and produced through methods involving suspension in organic solvents, slow cooling, and drying, ensuring consistent physical and chemical stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the crystalline form of yonkenafil hydrochloride is not controlled, then the compound can be prepared, but the stability and clinical efficacy vary between batches

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability and clinical efficacyVSAvoidcrystalline form consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by controlling crystallization conditions including solvent type (ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol, or water), temperature range (0-25°C), and pH value (4.0-6.0) to obtain consistent A-type polymorphic form with superior stability and efficacy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes phase transitions during crystallization to convert yonkenafil hydrochloride into the stable A-type polymorphic form through controlled cooling and solvent evaporation, ensuring consistent crystalline structure across batches

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple crystalline forms are possible, then the compound has polymorphic flexibility, but the dosage and efficacy cannot be compared between batches

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepolymorphic flexibilityVSAvoiddosage comparison accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes specific parameter ranges (solvent: water content 0-50%, temperature: 0-25°C, pH: 4.0-6.0) that consistently produce the A-type polymorphic form, enabling accurate dosage comparison while maintaining polymorphic flexibility through controlled variation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If the crystalline form converts with environmental changes, then the compound adapts to conditions, but the clinical efficacy and safety are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental adaptationVSAvoidclinical efficacy and safety
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent stabilizes the A-type polymorphic form against environmental-induced phase transitions by optimizing crystallization parameters and selecting appropriate solvents, preventing conversion to unstable forms while maintaining controlled adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a stable chemical environment during crystallization by controlling pH (4.0-6.0) and selecting chemically inert solvents, protecting the A-type polymorphic form from environmental changes that could compromise efficacy and safety

Inventive Principle:
Principle #39Inert atmosphere (Inert environment)

4Reliability

If a stable polymorphic form is developed, then the clinical effectiveness is ensured, but the preparation process requires precise control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclinical effectivenessVSAvoidpreparation process control
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent defines specific parameter ranges (solvent type, temperature 0-25°C, pH 4.0-6.0, crystallization time) that balance the need for precise control with clinical effectiveness, making the preparation process both reliable and controllable

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 A-type polymorphic form of yonkenafil hydrochloride exhibits excellent stability and ease of industrial production, ensuring consistent clinical effectiveness and safety, and is suitable for various pharmaceutical formulations including oral and parenteral administration.

Implementation Method 1

The X-ray powder diffraction pattern of the polymorphic substance comprises diffraction peaks at more than three 2θ values selected from 8.4°±0.2°, 11.3°±0.2°, 13.9°±0.2°, 14.2°±0.2°, 14.7°±0.2°, 16.8°±0.2°, 17.1°±0.2°, 19.7°±0.2°, 21.0°±0.2°, 21.7°±0.2°, 22.4°±0.2°, 23.3°±0.2°, 23.8°±0.2°, 26.8°±0.2°, 27.5°±0.2° and 28.0°±0.2°

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectX-ray powder diffraction: X-Ray

Implementation Method 2

suspending yonkenafil hydrochloride in an organic solvent/water solution, heating to dissolve the yonkenafil hydrochloride, slowly cooling and crystallizing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallization: Crystallisation

Implementation Method 3

heating to dissolve the yonkenafil hydrochloride, slowly cooling and crystallizing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhase change: Phase Change

Implementation Method 4

characterized by specific X-ray powder diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry patterns

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDifferential scanning calorimetry: Calorimetry

Data Source

PatentEP3216791B1Polymorphic substance of yonkenafil hydrochloride, preparation method therefor, and composition and use thereof
Publication Date: 2022.05.11 YANGTZE RIVER PHARM GRP CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application discloses an A-type polymorphic substance of yonkenafil hydrochloride and a preparation method, a composition and use thereof. The powder diffraction pattern of the A-type polymorphic substance of yonkenafil hydrochloride comprises diffraction peaks at three or more 2θ values selected from: 8.4 ± 0.2°, 11.3 ± 0.2°, 13.9 ± 0.2°, 14.2 ± 0.2°, 14.7 ± 0.2°, 16.8 ± 0.2°, 17.1 ± 0.2°, 19.7 ± 0.2°, 21.0 ± 0.2°, 21.7 ± 0.2°, 22.4 ± 0.2°, 23.3 ± 0.2°, 23.8 ± 0.2°, 26.8 ± 0.2°, 27.5 ± 0.2°, 28.0 ± 0.2°.