NOVEL CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF S-OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to novel crystalline forms of S-omeprazole magnesium, to processes for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Omeprazole, chemically 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl] -1 H-benzimidazole and its therapeutic uses are disclosed in EP 5129. Certain salts of omeprazole are disclosed in EP 124496 and in WO 95/01977. The salts of the enantiomers of omeprazole are described in WO 94/27988.
S-Omeprazole or its salts are useful for inhibiting gastric acid secretion in mammals and man.
Preparation of S-omeprazole in two crystalline forms (form A and Form B) is disclosed in US 6,162,816. US 6,369,085 describes crystalline forms of S- omeprazole magnesium, S-omeprazole magnesium dihydrate, S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate and S-omeprazole potassium.
We have discovered three stable novel crystalline forms of S-omeprazole magnesium and these forms are found to be suitable for handling and pharmaceutical preparations. The object of the present invention is to provide stable novel crystalline forms of S-omeprazole magnesium, processes for preparing these forms and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a novel crystalline form of S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate, designated as form H1 , characterized by an x-ray powder diffraction spectrum having peaks expressed as 2Θ at about 5.8, 6.7, 7.6, 12.9, 13.9, 16.9, 17.7, 19.4, 20.5, 22.2, 23.5, 24.4,
25.3, 28.6 and 40.7 degrees. Figure 1 shows typical form H1 x-ray powder diffraction spectrum.
In accordance with the present invention, a process is provided for preparation of S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1. Thus, S- omeprazole magnesium, toluene, water and an alcohol are mixed in any order, the contents are maintained for 15 minutes to 4 hours at 0°C to 35°C and S- omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1 is precipitated from the solution so obtained by adding n-hexane. S-Omeprazole magnesium used in the process may be in any crystalline form or in any hydrated form. Water should be added in such a quantity that the total amount of water in the solution is at least just sufficient to form S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate. Preferably, the mixture of S-omeprazole magnesium, toluene, water and an alcohol is stirred for 20 minutes to 1 hour at 15°C to 30°C. n-Hexane should be added to the solution in a quantity that causes the precipitation of S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H
In accordance with the present invention, an alternative process is provided for preparation of S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1. S- omeprazole or an alkali metal salt of S-omeprazole, a magnesium salt, toluene, water and an alcohol are mixed in any order, the contents are maintained for 30 minutes to 12 hours at 0°C to 35°C and S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1 is precipitated from the solution so obtained by adding n-hexane. Water should be added in such a quantify that the total amount of water in the solution is at least just sufficient to form S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate. Preferably, the mixture of S-omeprazole or an alkali metal salt of S-omeprazole, magnesium chloride, toluene, water and an alcohol is stirred for 30 minutes to 3 hours at 15°C to 30°C. n-Hexane should be added to the solution in a quantity that causes the precipitation of S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a novel crystalline form of S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate, characterized by an x-ray powder diffraction spectrum having peaks expressed as 2Θ at about 5.8, 7.2, 10.4, 11.3, 12.8, 16.0, 17.5, 18.3, 21.5, 28.4 and 40.5 degrees. Figure 2 shows typical hemihydrate x-ray powder diffraction spectrum.
In accordance with the present invention, a process is provided for preparation of S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate. Thus, S-omeprazole
magnesium, ester solvent, water and dimethylformamide are mixed in any order, the contents are maintained for 5 hours to 36 hours at 0°C to 35°C and S- omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate is precipitated from the solution so obtained by adding n-hexane. S-Omeprazole magnesium used in the process may be in any crystalline form or in any hydrated form. Water should be added in such a quantity that the total amount of water in the solution is at least just sufficient to form S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate. Preferably, the mixture of S-omeprazole magnesium, ester solvent, water and dimethylformamide is stirred for 8 hours to 15 hours at 15°C to 30°C. n-Hexane should be added to the solution in a quantity that causes the precipitation of S- omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate.
In accordance with the present invention, an alternative process is provided for preparation of S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate. Thus, S- omeprazole or an alkali metal salt of S-omeprazole, a magnesium salt, ester solvent, water and dimethylformamide are mixed in any order, the contents are maintained for 5 hours to 36 hours at 0°C to 35°C and S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate is precipitated from the solution so obtained by adding n-hexane. Water should be added in such a quantity that the total amount of water in the solution is at least just sufficient to form S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate. Preferably, the mixture of S-omeprazole or an alkali metal salt of S-omeprazole, magnesium chloride, ester solvent, water and dimethylformamide is stirred for 10 hours to 20 hours at 15°C to 30°C. n-Hexane should be added to the solution in a quantity that causes the precipitation of S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a novel crystalline form of S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate, characterized by an x-ray powder diffraction spectrum having peaks expressed as 2Θ at about 5.6, 6.5, 7.4, 8.0, 13.8, 16.7, 17.4, 19.2, 19.7, 20.4 and 28.4 degrees. Figure 3 shows typical monohydrate x-ray powder diffraction spectrum. In accordance with the present invention, a process is provided for preparation of S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate. Thus, S-omeprazole magnesium, toluene, water and an alcohol are mixed in any order, the contents are maintained for 5 hours to 36 hours at 0°C to 35°C and n-heptane is added to the solution and S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate is precipitated from the
solution so obtained by adding n-heptane. S-Omeprazole magnesium used in the process may be in any crystalline form or in any hydrated form. Water should be added in such a quantity that the total amount of water in the solution is at least just sufficient to form S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate. Preferably, the mixture of S-omeprazole magnesium, toluene, water and an alcohol is stirred for 15 hours to 30 hours at 15°C to 30°C. n-Heptane should be added to the solution in a quantity that causes the precipitation of S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate.
In accordance with the present invention, an alternative process is provided for preparation of S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate. Thus, S- omeprazole or an alkali metal salt of S-omeprazole, a magnesium salt, toluene, water and an alcohol are mixed in any order, the contents are maintained for 10 hours to 36 hours at 0°C to 35°C and n-Heptane is added to the solution and S- omeprazole magnesium monohydrate is precipitated from the solution so obtained by adding n-heptane. Water should be added in such a quantity that the total amount of water in the solution is at least just sufficient to form S- omeprazole magnesium monohydrate. Preferably, the mixture of S-omeprazole or an alkali metal salt of S-omeprazole, magnesium chloride, toluene, water and an alcohol is stirred for 15 hours to 30 hours at 15°C to 30°C. n-Heptane should be added to the solution in a quantity that causes the precipitation of S- omeprazole magnesium monohydrate.
Examples of alcohols are methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, tert-butyl alcohol and n-butyl alcohol. Preferable alcohols are methanol and ethanol.
Examples of ester solvents are ethyl acetate, methyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, tert-butyl acetate, ethyl formate and methyl formate. Preferable ester solvents are n-butyl acetate and ethyl acetate.
Examples of magnesium salts are magnesium sulfate and magnesium chloride.
The term "alkali" refers to sodium or potassium. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a x-ray powder diffraction spectrum of S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1.
Figure 2 is a x-ray powder diffraction spectrum of S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate.
Figure 3 is a x-ray powder diffraction spectrum of S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate. x-Ray powder diffraction spectrum was measured on a Bruker axs D8 advance x-ray powder diffractometer having a copper-Kα radiation.
The following examples are given for the purpose of illustrating the present invention and should not be considered as limitations on the scope of spirit of the invention.
Example 1 S-Omeprazole magnesium (5.0 gm), toluene (100 ml), methanol (10 ml) and water (1.5 ml) are mixed and stirred for 30 minutes at 30°C. n-Hexane (150 ml) is added to the solution so obtained and stirred for 36 hours at about 30°C. The separated crystals are filtered to give 4.0 gm of S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1.
Example 2 S-Omeprazole potassium (10 gm), gS04 .7H20 (5.8 gm), toluene (150 ml), methanol (20 ml) and water (2.0 ml) are mixed and stirred for 1 hour between 25°C and 30°C. n-Hexane (180 ml) is added and stirred for 36 hours between 25°C and 30°C. The separated crystals are filtered to give 7.0 gm of S- omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1
Example 3
S-Omeprazole magnesium (5 gm), n-butyl acetate (150 ml), dimethylformamide (100 ml) and water (1.5 ml) are mixed and stirred for 12 hours between 20°C and 30°C. The solution is cooled to 5°C, n-hexane (50 ml) is added and the contents are stirred for 5 hours between 5°C and10°C. The separated crystals are filtered to give 3.5 gm of S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate.
Example 4 S-Omeprazole (10 gm), MgS04 .7H20 (5.5 gm), n-butyl acetate (200 ml), dimethylformamide (150 ml) and water (2.0 ml) are mixed and stirred for 15 hours between 20°C and 30°C. The solution is cooled to 5°C, n-hexane (100 ml) is added and the contents are stirred for 5 hours between 5°C and10°C. The separated crystals are filtered to give 7.3 gm of S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate.
Example 5 Example 1 is repeated substituting S-omeprazole magnesium hemihydrate for S-omeprazole magnesium to give S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H
Example 6 S-Omeprazole magnesium (5 gm), toluene (100 ml), methanol (10 ml) and water (1.5 ml) are mixed and stirred for 24 hours between 25°C and 35°C. n-Heptane (150 ml) is added to the solution and stirred for 1 hour between 25°C and 35°C. The separated crystals are filtered to give 4.2 gm of S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate.
Example 7 Example 6 is repeated substituting S-omeprazole magnesium trihydrate form H1 for S-omeprazole magnesium to give S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate.
Example 8 S-Omeprazole sodium (10 gm), MgS04 .7H20 (5.8 gm), toluene (150 ml), methanol (15 ml) and water (2.0 ml) are mixed and stirred for 24 hours between 25°C and 35°C. n-Heptane (150 ml) is added to the solution and stirred for 5 hours between 25°C and 35°C . The separated crystals are filtered to give 7.2 gm of S-omeprazole magnesium monohydrate.