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Physically stable solid form of a fluoroquinolone

US5985893A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1996
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel crystal forms of the fluoroquinolone, [S-(R*,S*)]-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-[3-[1-(methylam ino)ethyl]-1-pyrrolidinyl]-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid are disclosed. The forms are characterized by one methanol solvate form, and three anhydrous polymorphic forms, of which, Form III exhibits greatest stability and decreased hygroscopicity.

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