AU2017101360A4 - A novel crystalline form of cyflufenamid, a process for its preparation and use of the same - Google Patents

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The present invention describes the crystalline form of cyflufenamid of formula (I), the crystal preparation process, and the analyses of the crystal through various analytical methods and using the crystal to prepare stable agrochemical formulation. The invention also describes the use of various solvent towards the crystalline form preparation conditions. CF3 NOCH2 -<

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A NOVEL CRYSTALLINE FORM OF CYFLUFENAMID, A PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION AND USE OF THE SAME
Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to a crystalline form of (Z)-N-[a-(cyclopropylmethoxyimino)-2,3-difluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-2-phenylacetamide (cyflufenamid), to its preparation processes and to its use in agrochemical preparations.
Background
Cyflufenamid ((Z)-N-[a-(cyclopropylmethoxyimino)-2,3-difluoro-6- (trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-2-phenylacetamide) is a selective fungicide for the powdery mildew which belongs to a chemical class of amidoxime. It has translaminar and vapor action which improves control of diseases. Cyflufenamid’s chemical structure is:
(I) EP0805148B1 reports the process for the preparation of cyflufenamid and its derivatives. EP0805148B1 reports the melting point of cyflufenamid in the range of 61 °C to 62 °C. However, EP0805148B1 does not disclose the preparation and characterization of cyflufenamid crystalline forms.
It has been found that cyflufenamid as mentioned in EP0805148B1 is not suitable for being used in an economical formulation due to its high tendency to aggregate, in particular after prolonged storage. Therefore, there is a need to provide a novel form of cyflufenamid exhibiting improved properties, such as, for example, improved storage stability.
Summary of the Invention
In an attempt to resolve some or all of the problems with form of cyflufenamid, a new and stable crystalline form of cyflufenamid has been prepared.
The commercially available cyflufenamid can be manufactured by several synthetic processes. For example, EP0805148B1 teaches one of the processes starting from 2,3-difluoro-6-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile through oxime formation followed by condensation of the oxime group with (bromomethyl) cyclopropane and condensation of the amino group with phenylacetyl chloride (as shown in Scheme 1).
Scheme 1. Synthesis of Cyflufenamid
In a first aspect, the invention provides a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid, termed “crystalline modification I”, exhibiting at least three of the following reflexes as 2Θ±0.20 degree in an X-ray powder diffractogram (X-RPD) recorded using Cu—Ka radiation at 25 °C: 20 = 11.19 ± 0.20 (1) 20= 12.98 ±0.20 (2) 20= 15.85 ±0.20 (3) 20= 18.63 ±0.20 (4) 20= 19.76 ±0.20 (5) 20 = 21.09 ±0.20 (6) 20 = 22.26 ± 0.20 (7) 2Θ = 23.32 ± 0.20 (8) 2Θ = 24.23 ± 0.20 (9) 20 = 25.41 ±0.20 (10) 20 = 28.07 ± 0.20 (11) 20 = 29.02 ± 0.20 (12) 20 = 30.35 ± 0.20 (13) 20 = 31.83 ±0.20 (14) 20 = 32.33 ± 0.20 (15) 20 = 34.04 ± 0.20 (16) 20 = 37.07 ± 0.20 (17) 20 = 38.66 ± 0.20 (18) 20 = 50.14 ±0.20 (19).
In an embodiment, the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to the first aspect of the invention, exhibits at least 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or all of the following reflexes, in any combination, as 20±O.2O degree in an X-ray powder diffractogram recorded using Cu—Ka radiation at 25 °C: 20 = 11.19 ± 0.20 (1) 20= 12.98 ±0.20 (2) 20= 15.85 ±0.20 (3) 20= 19.76 ±0.20 (5) 20 = 21.09 ±0.20 (6) 20 = 22.26 ± 0.20 (7) 20 = 23.32 ± 0.20 (8) 2Θ = 24.23 ± 0.20 (9) 20 = 25.41 ±0.20 (10) 20 = 28.07 ± 0.20 (11) 20 = 29.02± 0.20 (12) 20 = 31.83 ±0.20 (14) 20 = 32.33 ± 0.20 (15) 20 = 34.04 ± 0.20 (16).
In a second aspect, the present invention provides a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to the first aspect of the invention, exhibiting an infrared (IR) spectrum with characteristic functional group vibration peaks at wavenumbers (cm-1, ±0.2%) 3244, 3022, 2929, 2880, 2161, 1674, 1620, 1599, 1505, 1457, 1430, 1399, 1317, 1282, 1199, 1153, 1029, 956, 697 and 581 cm'1.
The crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to an embodiment of the invention may be further characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric (TGA). The DSC spectrum of the crystalline modification of I of cyflufenamid exhibits a melting point of 64 °C as shown in Figure 3. The melting point for crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid is higher than the melting point reported in EP0805148B1 as ranging from 61 °C to 62 °C.
In a third aspect, the present invention provides a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to the first or second aspects of the invention, characterized by a X-ray powder diffraction pattern substantially as shown in Figure 2, and/or characterized by an IR spectrum substantially as shown in Figure 1.
In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, obtainable by the process substantially as described in Example 1 or 2.
In a fifth aspect, the present invention provides a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, obtainable by the process of the sixth aspect of the invention.
It has been found that the present crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid may show a significant improvement in its storage stability, which may significantly reduce the aggregation problem encountered with current commercially available formulations. In addition, it has been found that the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid may exhibit a high degree of stability when formulated compared to cyflufenamid prepared in accordance with the disclosure of EP0805148B1. In particular, the crystalline modification I may exhibit a very low tendency to aggregate when formulated. This may allow the preparation of commercial formulations such as suspension concentrates (SC), water-dispersible granules (WG) and flowable concentrate for seed treatment (FS). Further, by virtue of good stability properties, the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid may provide a desirable long storage period for formulations.
In a sixth aspect, the present invention provides a process for preparing a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid comprising the steps of: i) dissolving cyflufenamid in a solvent or mixture of solvents; ii) precipitating the dissolved compound into crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid; and iii) isolating the precipitated crystalline modification I.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, the cyflufenamid in step i) is amorphous cyflufenamid or a crystal form cyflufenamid.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, the solvent is selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydrocarbons (for example, trifluoro methyl benzene, chlorobenzene, bromobenzene, dichlorobenzene, chlorotoluene and trichlorobenzene), nitrated hydrocarbons (for example, nitromethane, nitroethane, nitropropane, nitrobenzene, chloronitrobenzene and o-nitrotoluene), aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons (for example, benzene, pentane, n-octane, nonane, ethyl benzene, mesitylene, xylene, toluene), cymene, petroleum fractions having a boiling range of from 70 °C to 190 °C, ligroin, methyl ethyl ketone and aliphatic alcohols (for example, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, n-propanol, n-butanol and tert-amyl alcohol) and mixtures thereof.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, the solvent is selected from the group consisting of aromatic hydrocarbons and aliphatic alcohols or a mixture thereof.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, the solvent is selected from the group consisting of xylene, methanol or a mixture thereof.
According to an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the present invention, step ii) is effected by concentration of the solvent and/or by cooling and/or by the addition of a solubility reducing solvent and/or by adding a seed crystal of the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid.
According to an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the present invention, crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid is prepared by dissolving the cyflufenamid in a solvent or a solvent mixture as a concentrated solution by heating from ambient temperature to a temperature at or below the reflux temperature of the solvent or the solvent mixture. Optionally, the concentrated solutions can be prepared at the reflux temperature of the solvents. The concentration of the solution depends on the solubility of cyflufenamid in the corresponding solvent or solvent mixture.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, the concentrated homogeneous solution thus prepared as in step (i) is then cooled to ambient temperature or cooled to about 0 to 20 °C, preferably 10 °C to 20 °C, to crystallize the desired crystalline form from the solvent. The crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid can also be crystallized out by concentrating the homogeneous solution by removing the solvent or solvent mixture to a certain volume, with or without applying vacuum, and cooling to below the reflux temperature of the solvent or the solvent mixture.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, crystallization of crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid can also be obtained by adding seed crystals of the desired crystalline form during crystallization into the solution prepared in step (i), which can promote or accelerate the crystallization.
The seed crystal amount added to the concentrated solution is typically in the range of 0.001% to 10% by weight, more particularly in the range of 0.005% to 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of cyflufenamid used for the preparation of concentrated solution in step (i). Optionally, the seed crystals are added to the concentrated solution at a temperature below the boiling point of the corresponding solvent or the solvent mixture.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, the precipitated crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid obtained from step (ii) is isolated by the usual solid component separating techniques from solutions, such as filtration, centrifugation or decantation. Then, the isolated solid will be washed with solvent one or more times. Optionally, the solvent employed in the washing stage consists of one or more components of the solvent or solvent mixture employed for the preparation of concentrated solution in step (i), as described hereinbefore. The washing is usually carried out using the corresponding solvent or solvent mixture between room temperature and 0 °C, depending on the solubility of the crystal in order to avoid the loss of crystal as far as possible in the corresponding washing solvent.
In an embodiment of the sixth aspect of the invention, crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid is dissolved and recrystallized. The washings and/or the solvent of crystallization in any of the methods may be concentrated to obtain solid cyflufenamid which may be recycled.
In a seventh aspect, the present invention provides a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid obtained according to the sixth aspect of the invention, having a crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid content of at least 98% by weight.
In an eighth aspect, the present invention provides a fungicidal composition comprising the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to any one of the first to fifth and seventh aspects of the invention, and at least one auxiliary.
In a ninth aspect, the present invention provides a use of the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to any one of the first to fifth and seventh aspects of the invention, or a composition according to the eighth aspect of the invention for the control of fungal infestations.
In an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the invention, the amount of the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid is less than 75% by weight of the composition, preferably less than 50% by weight of the composition, more preferably less than 30% by weight of the composition, still more preferably less than 20% by weight of the composition, still more preferably less than 10% by weight of the composition, and still more preferably 10% by weight of the composition.
The use of cyflufenamid as a fungicide is well known in the art and is used on a commercial scale. The crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid is also active in controlling fungal infestations. As a result, the techniques of formulating and applying cyflufenamid can also be applied in an analogous manner to cyflufenamid in the crystalline modification I of the present invention.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a fungicidal composition comprising cyflufenamid in the crystalline modification I as defined hereinbefore.
Accordingly, the present invention furthermore provides processes for preparing compositions for controlling fungicidal infestations using the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid.
In an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the invention, the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid is in the form of suspension concentrates (SC), oil-based suspension concentrates (OD), water-soluble granules (SG), dispersible concentrates (DC), emulsifiable concentrates (EC), emulsion seed dressings, flowable concentrate for seed treatment (FS) , granules (GR), microgranules (MG), suspoemulsions (SE) and water-dispersible granules (WG). The crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid can be included into these customary formulations in a known manner using suitable auxiliaries, carriers and solvents and the like.
In an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the invention, the composition is in the form of a water-dispersible granules (SC), a water-dispersible granules (WG) or flowable concentrate for seed treatment (FS).
In an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the invention, the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid may be present in a concentration sufficient to achieve the required dosage when applied to plants or the loci thereof, desirably in a concentration of from about 0.1 to about 75% by weight of the total mixture.
These formulations are prepared in a known manner by mixing the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid with customary additives, for example, liquid diluents, solid diluents, wetting agents, dispersing agents, thickening agent, anti-freezing agents, biocide and any necessary adjuvants and other formulation ingredients.
Liquid diluents include, but are not limited to, water, N,N-dimethylmamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, N-alkylpyrrolidone, ethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, propylene carbonate, dibasic esters, paraffines, alkylbenzenes, alkyl naphthalenes, glycerine, triacetine, oils of olive, castor, linseed, sesame, corn, peanut, cotton-seed, soybean, rape-seed and coconut, ketones such as 2-heptanone, isophorone and 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, acetates such as hexyl acetate, heptyl acetate and octyl acetate, water and alcohols such cyclohexanol, decanol, benzyl and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol.
Solid diluents can be water-soluble or water-insoluble. Water-soluble solid diluents include, but are not limited to, salts such as alkali metal phosphates (e.g., sodium dihydrogen phosphate), alkaline earth phosphates, sulfates of sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc, sodium and potassium chloride, sodium acetate, sodium carbonate and sodium benzoate, and sugars and sugar derivatives such as sorbitol, lactose, sucrose and mannitol. Examples of water-insoluble solid diluents include, but are not limited to clays, synthetic and diatomaceous silicas, calcium and magnesium silicates, titanium dioxide, aluminum, calcium and zinc oxide.
Wetting agents include, but are not limited to, alkyl sulfosuccinates, laureates, alkyl sulfates, phosphate esters, acetylenic diols, ethoxyfluornated alcohols, ethoxylated silicones, alkyl phenol ethyoxylates, benzene sulfonates, alkyl-substituted benzene sulfonates, alkyl a-olefin sulfonates, naphthalene sulfonates, alkyl-substituted napthalene sulfonates, condensates of naphthalene sulfonates and alkyl-substituted naphthalene sulfonates with formaldehyde, and alcohol ethoxylates. Polyalkylene glycol ether is particularly useful for the composition of the invention
Dispersing agents include, but are not limited to, sodium, calcium and ammonium salts of ligninsulfonates (optionally polyethoxylated); sodium and ammonium salts of maleic anhydride copolymers; sodium salts of condensed phenolsulfonic acid; and naphthalene sulfonate-formaldehyde condensates. Of note are compositions comprising up to 10% by weight of dispersant. Ligninsulfonates such as sodium ligninsulfonates are particularly useful for the composition of the invention. Sodium alkyl naphthalene sulfonate-formaldehyde condensate is particularly useful for the composition of the invention.
Thickening agents include, but are not limited to, guar gum, pectin, casein, carrageenan, xanthan gum, alginates, methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and carboxymethylcellulose. Synthetic thickeners include derivatives of the former categories, and also polyvinyl alcohols, polyacrylamides, polyvinylpyrrolidones, various polyethers, their copolymers as well as polyacrylic acids and their salts. Xanthan gum is particularly useful for the composition of the invention.
Suitable anti-freezing agents are liquid polyols, for example ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or glycerol. The amount of anti-freezing agents is generally from about 1% to about 20% by weight, in particular from about 5 to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
Biocides may also be added to the composition according to the invention. Suitable biocides are those based on isothiazolones, for example Proxel® from ICI or Acticide® RS from Thor Chemie or Kathon® MK from Rohm &amp; Haas. The amount of biocides is typically from 0.05% to 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of composition.
Other formulation ingredients can also be used in the present invention, such as dyes, anti-foaming agents, drying agents, and the like. These ingredients are known to one skilled in the art.
In an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the invention, the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid can be present in its commercially available formulations and in its use forms, prepared from these formulations, and as a mixture with other active compounds (such as insecticides, attractants, sterilizing agents, bactericides, acaricides, nematicides, fungicides, growth-regulating substances, herbicides, safeners, fertilizers and semiochemicals) or with agents for improving plant properties.
In an embodiment of the eighth aspect of the invention, when used as fungicides, the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid according to the invention can furthermore be present in formulations and its use forms, prepared from these formulations, and as a mixture with inhibitors which reduce degradation of the active compounds after their use in the environment of the plant, on the surface of plant parts or in plant tissues.
Cyflufenamid, which is an active ingredient of the fungicidal composition of the invention, is known to be effective against diseases caused by fungal pathogens for example, but not limited to:
Powdery mildew (Erysiphe spp., Sphaerotheca spp., Podosphaera spp.; specifically Erysiphe cichoracearum, Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Erysiphe cichoracearum, Podosphaera xanthii, Podosphaera leucotricha, Podosphaera aphanis).
The benefits of the present invention are seen most when the fungicidal composition is applied to treat fungicidal infestation in growing crops of useful plants: such as cereals (for examples, wheat, triticale, rye), fruit (for examples, apples, grapes, pears, strawberries); cucurbitaceae (for examples, marrows, cucumbers, melons, water melons, courgettes, and pumpkins).
All plants and plant parts can be treated in accordance with the invention. In the present context, plants are to be understood as meaning all plants and plant populations such as desired and undesired wild plants or crop plants (including naturally occurring crop plants). Crop plants can be plants which can be obtained by conventional breeding and optimization methods, by biotechnological and genetic engineering methods, or by combinations of these methods, including the transgenic plants and the plant cultivars which can or cannot be protected by plant breeders' rights. Plant parts are to be understood as meaning all parts and organs of plants above and below the ground, such as shoot, leaves, needles, stalks, stems, flowers, fruit bodies, fruits, seeds, roots, tubers and rhizomes. Harvested materials, and vegetative and generative propagation materials, for example, cutting, tubers, meristem tissue, rhizomes, offsets, seeds, single and multiple plant cells and any other plant tissues, are also included.
Treatment according to the invention of the plants and plant parts with the compositions or formulations of the inventions is carried out directly or by allowing the compositions or formulations to act on their surroundings, habitat or storage space by the customary treatment methods. Examples of these customary treatment methods include dipping, spraying, vaporizing, fogging, broadcasting, painting on in the case of propagation material, and applying one or more coats particularly in the case of seed.
Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the words “comprise” and variations of the words, for example “comprising” and “comprises”, mean “including but not limited to”, and do not exclude other moieties, additives, components, integers or steps. Moreover, the singular encompasses the plural unless the context otherwise requires: in particular, where the indefinite article is used, the specification is to be understood as contemplating plurality as well as singularity, unless the context requires otherwise.
Preferred features of each aspect of the invention may be as described in connection with any of the other aspects. Other features of the invention will become apparent from the following examples. Generally speaking, the invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims and drawings). Thus features, integers, characteristics, compounds, chemical moieties or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment or example of the invention are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described herein unless incompatible therewith. Moreover, unless stated otherwise, any feature disclosed herein may be replaced by an alternative feature serving the same or a similar purpose.
Where upper and lower limits are quoted for a property then a range of values defined by a combination of any of the upper limits with any of the lower limits may also be implied.
In this specification, references to properties are - unless stated otherwise - to properties measured under ambient conditions, i.e. at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of about 20°C.
As used herein, the term “about” or "around" when used in connection with a numerical amount or range, means somewhat more or somewhat less than the stated numerical amount or range, and for example to a deviation of ± 10% of the stated numerical amount or endpoint of the range. “Surrounding,” as used herein, refers to the place on which the plants are growing, the place on which the plant propagation materials of the plants are sown or the place on which the plant propagation materials of the plants will be sown. "Precipitation" as used herein, refers to the sedimentation of a solid material (a precipitate), including the sedimentation of a crystalline material, from a liquid solution in which the solid material is present in amounts greater than its solubility in the amount of liquid solution.
All percentages are given in weight % unless otherwise indicated.
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The invention can be more clearly understood by reference to the drawings, which are described below, and are intended to exemplify and illustrate, but not to limit, the scope of the invention, wherein: FIG. 1 is an infrared (IR) spectrograph of crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid; FIG. 2 is an X-ray powder diffractogram of crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid; and FIG. 3 is a Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) of crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid.
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The present invention will now be described by the following examples, and in which the following measurement techniques have been employed, and which the examples are provided for illustrative purposes only, and not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.
All X-ray powder diffractograms were determined using powder diffractometer in reflection geometry at 25° C, using the following acquisition parameters: X’Pert Pro MPD from PANalytical B.V.
Theta compensating slit and graphite monochromator Copper (K-alpha) radiation, 40 kV, 40 mA Step size: 0.03 degree 2-theta Count time: 1.0 second
Maximum peak intensity: 1705 counts per second Scan range: 3-60 degrees 2-theta
The IR spectrum was measured with the resolution of 4 cm'1 and with the number of scans of 16 for the crystallized samples. The crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid can be identified by its characteristic functional group vibration peaks at wavenumbers (cm'1, ±0.2%) of 3244, 3022, 2929, 2880, 2161, 1674, 1620, 1599, 1505, 1457, 1430, 1399, 1317, 1282, 1199, 1153, 1029, 956, 697 and 581 cm'1 as shown in Figure 2.
All IR spectra were obtained using the following acquisition parameters: FT-IR spectrometer Nicolet™ iS 5
Diamond ATR unit Thermo Scientific™ iD5 ATR
Wavelength range 550 - 4000 cm”1
Resolution 4 cm”1
Number of scans 16
Example 1: Preparation of crystalline modification I of Cyflufenamid from xylene
Cyflufenamid sample (10 g) was taken in a 3-neck round-bottom flask along with xylene (30 ml_) and the resulting slurry was heated to 70 °C to get a homogeneous solution. The homogeneous solution was stirred at 70 °C for 2 hours and the insoluble particles, if any, were filtered. The resultant solution was slowly cooled to room temperature. Upon cooling, fine crystals were formed and the resulting mixture was stirred between 10 °C to 20 °C for 2 hours. Then, the slurry was filtered and washed with cold xylene (6 ml_). The filtered crystals were dried under vacuum at room temperature to remove the xylene traces from the crystalline product. The crystalline product obtained was having a purity of about 98% and the recovered product as crystal was found to be about 85% yield.
The obtained crystal was analyzed by IR and X-ray powder analyses and found to be crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid as shown in Figures 1 and 2 respectively.
The IR spectrum of the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid exhibits the functional group characteristic vibrations at wavenumbers of one or more of 3244, 3022, 2929, 2880, 2161, 1674, 1620, 1599, 1505, 1457, 1430, 1399, 1317, 1282, 1199, 1153, 1029, 956, 697 and 581 cm'1 as shown in Figure 1.
The X-ray powder diffractogram of the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid showed the reflexes as shown in Figure 2 and the values are summarized in Table 1.
The melting point of the crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid was 64 °C.
Table 1.
Crystalline Modification 2 Θ (°) d"(A) 11.19 ± 0.20 9.17 ± 0.05 12.98 ± 0.20 7.92 ± 0.05 15.85 ± 0.20 6.49 ± 0.05 18.63 ± 0.20 5.53 ± 0.05 " 19.76 ± 0.20 5.21 ± 0.05 ~ 21.09 ± 0.20 4.89 ± 0.05 22.26 ± 0.20 4.63 ± 0.05 23.32 ± 0.20 4.43 ± 0.05 24.23 ±0.20 4.26 ± 0.05 25.41 ± 0.20 4.07 ± 0.05 28.07 ± 0.20 3.69 ± 0.05 29.02 ± 0.20 3.57 ± 0.05 29.92 ± 0.20 3.47 ± 0.05 30.35 ± 0.20 3.42 ± 0.05 31.83 ± 0.20 3.26 ± 0.05 32.33 ± 0.20 3.21 ± 0.05 33.47 ± 0.20 3.11 ± 0.05 34.04 ± 0.20 3.06 ± 0.05 37.07 ± 0.20 2.81 ± 0.05 38.66 ± 0.20 2.70 ± 0.05 40.17 ± 0.20 2.61 ± 0.05 41.86 ± 0.20 2.50 ± 0.05 42.28 ± 0.20 2.48 ± 0.05 46.51 ± 0.20 2.27 ± 0.05 46.93 ± 0.20 2.25 ± 0.05 50.14 ± 0.20 2.11 ± 0.05 55.83 ± 0.20 1.91 ± 0.05
Example 2 - Preparation of crystalline modification I of cyflufenamid from methanol
Cyflufenamid (10 g) sample was taken in a 3-neck round-bottom flask along with methanol (30 ml_) and the resulting slurry was heated to 63-65 °C to get a homogeneous solution. The resultant hot solution was stirred at 63-65 °C for 2 hours and filtered to remove the insoluble (if any) and the solution was slowly cooled to ambient temperature. The desired crystalline product was precipitated out as fine crystal during cooling and the mixture was stirred between 10 to 20 °C for 2 hours. Then, the slurry was filtered, washed with cold methanol (6 ml_) and dried under vacuum at room temperature to remove the methanol traces from the crystal. The crystal thus obtained was having a purity of about 98% and the recovered yield was found to be about 85%.
Example 3 - Preparation of crystalline modification I of Cyflufenamid from hexane (EP085148B1) 10.4g of N'-cyclopropylmethyloxy-2-fluoro-6-trifluoromethylbenzamidine was dissolved in 80ml_ of benzene. 8.9g of 4-methoxyphenylacetylchloride was added to the solution. The solution was heated under refluxing for 3 hours. After cooling, ethyl acetate was added to the solution, followed by washing with water and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue obtained in crystal was washed with a mixed solvent hexane and ether to thereby obtain of crude crystal. The crystal was then recrystallized in hexane. The melting point of the crystal from example 3 was 61 °C.
Example 4: Preparation of suspension concentrate (SC) from crystals of Example 1
All the components listed in Table 2 below were mixed uniformly and the resulting mixture was ground with a Dyno-Mill (manufactured by Willy A. Bachofen AG) to obtain a suspension concentrate.
Table 2.
Example 5: Preparation of suspension concentrate (SC) from crystals of Example 2
All the components listed in Table 3 below were mixed uniformly and the resulting mixture was ground with a Dyno-Mill (manufactured by Willy A. Bachofen AG) to obtain a suspension concentrate.
Table 3.
Example 6: Preparation of suspension concentrate (SC) from crystals of Example 3
All the components listed in Table 4 below were mixed uniformly and the resulting mixture was ground with a Dyno-Mill (manufactured by Willy A. Bachofen AG) to obtain a suspension concentrate.
Table 4.
Example 7: Comparison of the storage stability
Samples prepared in Examples 4, 5 and 6 were stored at 54 °C for 1 month, 3 months and 6 months. The procedures are followed according to CIPAC MT 46.3. The concentration of cyflufenamid was tested at the end of each storage time by high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). The aggregation was measured by observation. The original concentration of cyflufenamid in each formulation was 10%. The results are listed in Table 5.
Table 5.
Remark: “+” means smal amount of aggregation. “+++++” means a lot of aggregation. means no aggregation.

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    1. A fungicidal composition comprising a crystalline modification I of (Z)-N-[a-(cyclopropylmethoxyimino)-2,3-difluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-2-phenylacetamide (Cyflufenamid), exhibiting at least 3 of the following reflexes, in any combination, as 2Θ±0.20 degree in X-ray powder diffractogram (X-RPD) recorded using Cu—Ka radiation at 25 °C : 2Θ = 11.19 ± 0.20 (1) 20= 12.98 ±0.20 (2) 20= 15.85 ±0.20 (3) 20= 18.63 ±0.20 (4) 20= 19.76 ±0.20 (5) 20 = 21.09 ±0.20 (6) 20 = 22.26 ±0.20 (7) 20 = 23.32 ±0.20 (8) 20 = 24.23 ±0.20 (9) 20 = 25.41 ±0.20 (10) 20 = 28.07 ±0.20 (11) 20 = 29.02 ±0.20 (12) 20 = 30.35 ±0.20 (13) 20 = 31.83 ±0.20 (14) 20 = 32.33 ±0.20 (15) 20 = 34.04 ± 0.20 (16) 20 = 37.07 ±0.20 (17) 20 = 38.66 ±0.20 (18) 20 = 50.14 ±0.20 (19); in combination with at least one auxiliary.
  2. 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the crystalline modification I exhibits at least 3 of the following reflexes, as 2Θ±0.20 degree in an X-ray powder diffractogram recorded using Cu—Ka radiation at 25 °C: 20 = 11.19 ± 0.20 (1) 20= 12.98 ±0.20 (2) 20= 15.85 ±0.20 (3) 20= 19.76 ±0.20 (5) 20 = 21.09 ±0.20 (6) 20 = 22.26 ± 0.20 (7) 20 = 23.32 ± 0.20 (8) 20 = 24.23 ± 0.20 (9) 20 = 25.41 ±0.20 (10) 20 = 28.07 ± 0.20 (11) 20 = 29.02± 0.20 (12) 20 = 31.83 ±0.20 (14) 20 = 32.33 ± 0.20 (15) 20 = 34.04 ± 0.20 (16).
  3. 3. The composition of claim 1 or 2, wherein the crystalline modification I exhibits a Differential Scanning calorimeter (DSC) thermogram having the melting point of about 64 °C.
  4. 4. A method of controlling fungal infestation, comprising applying the composition of any one of claims 1 to 3 to growing crop plants.
  5. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the plants are selected from cereals, fruits and cucurbitaceaes.
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