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7-[3,5-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pent-1-enyl)-cyclopentyl]-N-ethyl-hept-5-enamide (bimatoprost) in crystalline form II, methods for preparation, and methods for use thereof

US9181176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a new crystalline form of bimatoprost, designated as crystalline form II. This new crystalline form is the most stable form known to date of bimatoprost. Moreover, it has been found that bimatoprost crystalline form II is readily prepared from crystalline form I.

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