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Crystal modifications of (+)-catechin and pharmaceutical preparations containing them

US4515804A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1983
Grant dateMay 7, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P1/16
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel crystal modifications of (+)-catechin monohydrate and of (+)-catechin anhydrate more suitable for pharmaceutical preparations for reasons of higher stability against moisture and/or light and distinguished from hitherto known modifications by unique X-ray diffraction spectra are produced by specific recrystallization and/or crystal rearrangement processes and pharmaceutical preparations comprising the novel crystal forms.

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