U.S. patent application number 13/158724 was filed with the patent office on 2014-01-09 for crystalline form of benzylbenzene sglt2 inhibitor.
This patent application is currently assigned to Theracos, Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Binhua Lv, Jacques Y. Roberge, Brian Seed, Ge Xu. Invention is credited to Mengzhuang Cai, Qian Liu, Binhua Lv, Jacques Y. Roberge, Brian Seed, Ge Xu.
Application Number | 20140011754 13/158724 |
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Family ID | 45097470 |
Filed Date | 2014-01-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140011754 |
Kind Code |
A9 |
Cai; Mengzhuang ; et
al. |
January 9, 2014 |
CRYSTALLINE FORM OF BENZYLBENZENE SGLT2 INHIBITOR
Abstract
Provided are crystalline forms of a compound having an
inhibitory effect on sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT2.
The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions, methods of
preparing the crystalline compound, and methods of using the
crystalline compound, independently or in combination with other
therapeutic agents, for treating diseases and conditions which are
affected by SGLT or SGLT2 inhibition.
Inventors: |
Cai; Mengzhuang; (Pudong,
CN) ; Liu; Qian; (Pudong, CN) ; Xu; Ge;
(Pudong New District, CN) ; Lv; Binhua; (Pudong
New District, CN) ; Seed; Brian; (Boston, MA)
; Roberge; Jacques Y.; (Princeton, NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Xu; Ge
Lv; Binhua
Seed; Brian
Roberge; Jacques Y. |
Pudong New District
Pudong New District
Boston
Princeton |
MA
NJ |
CN
CN
US
US |
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Assignee: |
Theracos, Inc.
Marlborough
MA
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Prior
Publication: |
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Document Identifier |
Publication Date |
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US 20120238510 A1 |
September 20, 2012 |
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Family ID: |
45097470 |
Appl. No.: |
13/158724 |
Filed: |
June 13, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
514/23;
536/122 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61P 3/00 20180101; A61P
9/10 20180101; C07H 1/06 20130101; A61P 9/04 20180101; A61P 7/10
20180101; A61P 35/00 20180101; A61P 9/12 20180101; A61P 7/00
20180101; A61P 19/06 20180101; C07H 7/04 20130101; A61P 3/04
20180101; A61P 3/06 20180101; A61P 5/48 20180101; A61K 31/351
20130101; C07D 309/10 20130101; A61P 3/10 20180101 |
Class at
Publication: |
514/23;
536/122 |
International
Class: |
A61K 31/7034 20060101
A61K031/7034; C07H 1/06 20060101 C07H001/06; A61P 3/10 20060101
A61P003/10; A61P 5/48 20060101 A61P005/48; A61P 3/00 20060101
A61P003/00; A61P 35/00 20060101 A61P035/00; A61P 7/00 20060101
A61P007/00; A61P 3/04 20060101 A61P003/04; A61P 7/10 20060101
A61P007/10; A61P 3/06 20060101 A61P003/06; A61P 9/04 20060101
A61P009/04; A61P 9/10 20060101 A61P009/10; C07H 7/04 20060101
C07H007/04; A61P 9/12 20060101 A61P009/12 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jun 12, 2010 |
CN |
PCT/CN10/73865 |
Claims
1. A crystalline form of the compound of the formula:
##STR00016##
2. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by an X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) pattern that comprises one or
more peaks at 5.4, 11.2, 11.3, 11.9, 12.9, 15.5, 16.3, 17.8, 19.1,
20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2, 22.8, 23.0, 23.4, 23.6, 23.9, 24.7, 25.4,
25.8, 27.8 and 28.2 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.),
wherein said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation.
3. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 2, characterized
by an XRPD that comprises peaks at 12.9, 19.1 and 20.7 degrees
2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.), wherein said XRPD is made
using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation.
4. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 2, characterized
by an XRPD that comprises peaks at 11.2, 12.9, 15.5, 17.8, 19.1,
20.0 and 20.7 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.), wherein
said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation.
5. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 2, characterized
by an XRPD that comprises peaks at 11.2, 12.9, 15.5, 17.8, 19.1,
20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2 and 22.8 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees
2.theta.), wherein said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1
radiation.
6. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 2, characterized
by an XRPD that comprises peaks at 5.4, 11.2, 11.9, 12.9, 15.5,
16.3, 17.8, and 19.1 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.),
wherein said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation.
7. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 2, characterized
by an X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) pattern that comprises peaks
at 11.2 and 12.9 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.),
wherein said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation.
8. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by the XRPD peaks substantially in accordance with those of FIG.
2.
9. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by a Raman spectra that comprises one or more peaks at about 353,
688, 825, 1178, 1205, 1212, 1608, 2945, 3010 and 3063
cm.sup.-1.
10. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by a Raman spectra that comprises peaks at about 353, 688, and 825
cm.sup.-1.
11. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by the Raman peaks substantially in accordance with those of FIG.
4.
12. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by an X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) pattern that comprises one or
more peaks at 5.4, 11.2, 11.3, 11.9, 12.9, 15.5, 16.3, 17.8, 19.1,
20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2, 22.8, 23.0, 23.4, 23.6, 23.9, 24.7, 25.4,
25.8, 27.8 and 28.2 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.),
wherein said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation; and a
Raman spectra that comprises one or more peaks at about 353, 688,
825, 1178, 1205, 1212, 1608, 2945, 3010 and 3063 cm.sup.-1.
13. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 12, characterized
by an X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) pattern that comprises one or
more peaks at 11.2, 12.9, 15.5, 17.8, 19.1, 20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2
and 22.8 and 28.2 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.),
wherein said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation; and a
Raman spectra that comprises one or more peaks at about 353, 688,
and 825 cm.sup.-1.
14. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by a DSC endotherm at about 136.degree. C.
15. The crystalline form in accordance with claim 1, characterized
by the unit cell data substantially in accordance with FIG. 7.
16. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically
acceptable excipient and a crystalline form of the compound
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
17. A crystalline form of a compound of claim 1 which is
isotopically labeled.
18. A method for making a crystalline form of the compound of claim
1, said method comprising the steps: (a) combining
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol bis(L-proline)
complex and a suitable solvent with mixing to form a solution; (b)
adding a precipitating solvent to said solution to provide a
mixture; and (c) isolating said crystalline form from said
mixture.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein the solvent of step (a) is
selected from the group consisting of methanol and ethanol.
20. The method of claim 18, wherein the solvent of step (a) is
methanol.
21. The method of claim 18, wherein the precipitating solvent is
water.
22. The method of claim 18, wherein the solvent of step (a) is
methanol and the precipitating solvent is water.
23. The method of claim 22, wherein the ratio of methanol to water
in the mixture of step (b) is from about 1:1 to about 1:9 by
volume.
24. The method of claim 22, wherein the ratio of methanol to water
in the mixture of step (b) is about 1:5 by volume.
25. The method of claim 18, wherein the ratio of complex to solvent
and precipitating solvent in the mixture of step (b) is from about
1:10 to about 1:25 (w/v).
26. The method of claim 18, wherein the mixture of step (b) further
comprises a base.
27. The method of claim 18, wherein the mixture of step (b) further
comprises a salt.
28. The method of claim 18, wherein the mixture of step (b) further
comprises a seed crystal of the compound of claim 1.
29. A method for making a crystalline form of the compound of claim
1, said method comprising the steps: (a) combining
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol and a suitable
solvent with mixing to form a solution; and (b) isolating said
crystalline form from said solution.
30. The method of claim 29, said method comprising the steps: (a)
combining amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol and a suitable
solvent with mixing to form a solution; and (b) adding a
precipitating solvent to said solution to form a mixture; and (c)
isolating said crystalline form from said mixture.
31. The method of claim 29, further comprising adding a
precipitating solvent to said solution.
32. The method of claim 31, wherein the solvent of step (a) is
selected from the group consisting of methanol and ethanol.
33. The method of claim 31, wherein the solvent of step (a) is
methanol.
34. The method of claim 31, wherein the precipitating solvent is
water.
35. The method of claim 31, wherein the solvent of step (a) is
methanol and the precipitating solvent is water.
36. The method of claim 35, wherein the ratio of methanol to water
in the mixture of step (b) is from about 1:1 to about 1:9 by
volume.
37. The method of claim 35, wherein the ratio of methanol to water
in the mixture of step (b) is about 1:5 by volume.
38. The method of claim 31, wherein the ratio of complex to solvent
and precipitating solvent in the mixture of step (b) is from about
1:1 to about 1:9 by volume.
39. The method of claim 31, wherein the solution further comprises
a seed crystal of the compound of claim 1.
40. The method of claim 31, wherein the
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol is amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
41. The method of claim 40, wherein the amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol is prepared from
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol bis(L-proline) by
(a2) combining
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)-
phenyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
bis(L-proline) complex and a suitable solvent mixture with mixing
to form a solution; and (a3) isolating amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol from said solution
of step (a2).
42. The method of claim 41, wherein said solvent mixture of step
(a2) comprises an organic solvent and an aqueous solvent.
43. The method of claim 41, wherein said solvent mixture of step
(a2) comprises ethyl acetate and water.
44. A method of treating a disease or condition affected by
inhibiting SGLT2, said method comprising administering to a subject
in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition
comprising a crystalline form of the compound of claim 1, wherein
said disease or condition is selected from the group consisting of
type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia,
diabetic complications, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome,
hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia, obesity, edema,
dyslipidemia, chronic heart failure, atherosclerosis, and
cancer.
45. A method of treating a disease or condition affected by
inhibiting SGLT2, said method comprising administering to a subject
in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition
comprising a crystalline form of the compound of claim 1.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to PCT/CN2010/073865, filed
Jun. 12, 2010, which is incorporated in its entirety herein for all
purposes.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The sodium-dependent ("active") glucose cotransporters
(SGLTs), including SGLT1 (found predominantly in the intestinal
brush border) and SGLT2 (localized in the renal proximal tubule),
have been significantly evaluated. In particular, SGLT2 has been
found to be responsible for the majority of glucose reuptake by the
kidneys. Inhibition of renal SGLT is now considered a useful
approach to treating hyperglycemia by increasing the amount of
glucose excreted in the urine (Arakawa K, et al., Br J Pharmacol
132:578-86, 2001; Oku A, et al., Diabetes 48:1794-1800, 1999). The
potential of this therapeutic approach is further supported by
recent findings that mutations in the SGLT2 gene occur in cases of
familial renal glucosuria, an apparently benign syndrome
characterized by urinary glucose excretion in the presence of
normal serum glucose levels and the absence of general renal
dysfunction or other disease (Santer R, et al., J Am Soc Nephrol
14:2873-82, 2003). Therefore, compounds which inhibit SGLT,
particularly SGLT2, are promising candidates for use as
antidiabetic drugs (reviewed in Washburn W N, Expert Opin Ther
Patents 19:1485-99, 2009). In addition, since cancer cells show
increased glucose uptake in comparison to their normal
counterparts, SGLT inhibition has been proposed as a method for
treating cancer by starving cancer cells. For example, studies
suggest that SGLT2 plays a role in glucose uptake in metastatic
lesions of lung cancer (Ishikawa N, et al., Jpn J Cancer Res
92:874-9, 2001). Thus, SGLT2 inhibitors may also be useful as
anticancer agents.
[0003] In addition to pharmaceutical activity, a further
consideration for the successful development of a medicament is the
parameters which are connected with the physical nature of the
active substance itself. Some of these parameters are stability of
the active substance under various environmental conditions,
stability of the active substance during production of the
pharmaceutical formulation and the stability of the active
substance in the final medicament compositions. In order to provide
the necessary stability, the pharmaceutically active substance used
in the medicament should be as pure as possible, leading to its
stability in long-term storage under various environmental
conditions.
[0004] Another factor to be considered is the uniform distribution
of the active substance in the formulation, particularly when the
active substance is to be given in low doses. To ensure uniform
distribution, the particle size of the active substance can be
reduced to a suitable level, e.g. by grinding. However, breakdown
of the pharmaceutically active substance as a side effect of the
grinding (or micronising) must be avoided. As a result, in view of
the hard conditions required during the process, the active
substance must be stable throughout the grinding process. Still
further, if the active substance is not stable during the grinding
process, a homogeneous pharmaceutical formulation with the
specified amount of active substance is unlikely to be achieved in
a reproducible manner.
[0005] Still another consideration associated with the grinding
process for preparing the desired pharmaceutical formulation is the
input of energy caused by this process and the stress on the
surface of the crystals. This may in certain circumstances lead to
polymorphous changes, to amorphization or to a change in the
crystal lattice. Since the pharmaceutical quality of a
pharmaceutical formulation requires that the active substance
should always have the same crystalline morphology, the stability
and properties of the crystalline active substance are subject to
stringent requirements from this point of view as well.
[0006] Another consideration for the pharmaceutically active
substance is stability in a formulation, which in turn gives rise
to a longer shelf life of the particular medicament. In this
instance, the shelf life is the length of time during which the
medicament can be administered without any risk that the active
substance has degraded. High stability of a medicament in the
abovementioned pharmaceutical compositions under various storage
conditions is therefore an additional advantage for both the
patient and the manufacturer.
[0007] Furthermore, the availability of a well-defined crystalline
form allows the purification of the drug substance by
recrystallization.
[0008] Apart from the requirements indicated above, it should be
generally borne in mind that any change to the solid state of a
pharmaceutical composition which is capable of improving its
physical and chemical stability gives a significant advantage over
less stable forms of the same medicament.
[0009] The compound of the present invention has been prepared
according to the methods of U.S. Publication No. 2009/0118201,
filed Aug. 22, 2008, U.S. application Ser. No. 12/545,400, and
PCT/US2009/054585, now WO2010/022313, both filed Aug. 21, 2009. The
aim of the present invention is to provide a stable crystalline
form of the compound which meets important requirements imposed on
pharmaceutically active substances as mentioned above.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The present invention provides crystalline forms of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol having an inhibitory
effect on sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2). The
invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions, methods of
preparing the crystalline form of the compound, and methods of
using the compound, independently or in combination with other
therapeutic agents, for treating diseases and conditions which are
affected by SGLT2 inhibition.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 provides the X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) spectra
of crystalline
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0012] FIG. 2 provides a Table of XRPD data for the XRPD spectra in
FIG. 1.
[0013] FIG. 3 provides the Raman spectra of crystalline
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0014] FIG. 4 provides a Raman peak list for the Raman spectra in
FIG. 3.
[0015] FIG. 5 provides the thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) of
crystalline
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0016] FIG. 6 provides the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
spectra of crystalline
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0017] FIG. 7 provides a table of unit cell data for crystalline
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0018] FIG. 8 provides a scheme for the preparation of crystalline
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
I. Definitions
[0019] As used herein, the terms "treating" and "treatment" refer
to delaying the onset of, retarding or reversing the progress of,
or alleviating or preventing either the disease or condition to
which the term applies, or one or more symptoms of such disease or
condition.
[0020] As used herein, the term "administering" means oral
administration, administration as a suppository, topical contact,
intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, intralesional,
intranasal or subcutaneous administration, or the implantation of a
slow-release device, e.g., a mini-osmotic pump, to a subject.
Administration is by any route including parenteral, and
transmucosal (e.g., oral, nasal, vaginal, rectal, or transdermal).
Parenteral administration includes, e.g., intravenous,
intramuscular, intra-arteriole, intradermal, subcutaneous,
intraperitoneal, intraventricular, and intracranial. Other modes of
delivery include, but are not limited to, the use of liposomal
formulations, intravenous infusion, transdermal patches, and the
like.
[0021] As used herein, the term "prodrug" refers to a precursor
compound that, following administration, releases the biologically
active compound in vivo via some chemical or physiological process
(e.g., a prodrug on reaching physiological pH or through enzyme
action is converted to the biologically active compound). A prodrug
itself may either lack or possess the desired biological
activity.
[0022] As used herein, the term "compound" refers to a molecule
produced by any means including, without limitation, synthesis in
vitro or generation in situ or in vivo.
[0023] The terms "controlled release," "sustained release,"
"extended release," and "timed release" are intended to refer
interchangeably to any drug-containing formulation in which release
of the drug is not immediate, i.e., with a "controlled release"
formulation, oral administration does not result in immediate
release of the drug into an absorption pool. The terms are used
interchangeably with "nonimmediate release" as defined in
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21.sup.St Ed.,
Gennaro, Ed., Lippencott Williams & Wilkins (2003). As
discussed therein, immediate and nonimmediate release can be
defined kinetically by reference to the following equation:
##STR00001##
[0024] The "absorption pool" represents a solution of the drug
administered at a particular absorption site, and k.sub.r, k.sub.a
and k.sub.e are first-order rate constants for (1) release of the
drug from the formulation, (2) absorption, and (3) elimination,
respectively. For immediate release dosage forms, the rate constant
for drug release k.sub.r is far greater than the absorption rate
constant k.sub.a. For controlled release formulations, the opposite
is true, i.e., k.sub.r<<k.sub.a, such that the rate of
release of drug from the dosage form is the rate-limiting step in
the delivery of the drug to the target area.
[0025] The terms "sustained release" and "extended release" are
used in their conventional sense to refer to a drug formulation
that provides for gradual release of a drug over an extended period
of time, for example, 12 hours or more, and that preferably,
although not necessarily, results in substantially constant blood
levels of a drug over an extended time period.
[0026] As used herein, the term "delayed release" refers to a
pharmaceutical preparation that passes through the stomach intact
and dissolves in the small intestine.
[0027] As used herein, the term "pharmaceutically acceptable
excipient" refers to a substance that aids the administration of an
active agent to and absorption by a subject. Pharmaceutical
excipients useful in the present invention include, but are not
limited to, binders, fillers, disintegrants, lubricants, coatings,
sweeteners, flavors and colors. One of skill in the art will
recognize that other pharmaceutical excipients are useful in the
present invention.
[0028] As used herein, the term "subject" refers to animals such as
mammals, including, but not limited to, primates (e.g., humans),
cows, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, mice and the
like. In certain embodiments, the subject is a human.
[0029] As used herein, the terms "therapeutically effective amount
or dose" or "therapeutically sufficient amount or dose" or
"effective or sufficient amount or dose" refer to a dose that
produces therapeutic effects for which it is administered. The
exact dose will depend on the purpose of the treatment, and will be
ascertainable by one skilled in the art using known techniques
(see, e.g., Lieberman, Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms (vols. 1-3,
1992); Lloyd, The Art, Science and Technology of Pharmaceutical
Compounding (1999); Pickar, Dosage Calculations (1999); and
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 20th Edition,
2003, Gennaro, Ed., Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins).
II. Crystalline Forms
[0030] The present invention provides a crystalline form of a
compound having an inhibitory effect on sodium-dependent glucose
cotransporter SGLT, preferably SGLT2. Therefore, the crystalline
compound of the present invention is suitable for the prevention
and treatment of diseases and conditions, particularly metabolic
disorders, including but not limited to type 1 and type 2 diabetes
mellitus, hyperglycemia, diabetic complications (such as
retinopathy, nephropathy, e.g., progressive renal disease,
neuropathy, ulcers, micro- and macroangiopathies, and diabetic foot
disease), insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X),
hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia, obesity, edema,
dyslipidemia, chronic heart failure, atherosclerosis and related
diseases.
[0031] The present invention also provides pharmaceutical
compositions and prodrugs of the crystalline form according to the
present invention.
[0032] The present invention further provides synthetic processes
for preparing the crystalline compound of the present
invention.
[0033] The present invention also provides methods of using the
crystalline form of the compound according to the present
invention, independently or in combination with other therapeutic
agents, for treating diseases and conditions which may be affected
by SGLT inhibition.
[0034] The present invention also provides methods of using the
compounds according to the present invention for the preparation of
a medicament for treating diseases and conditions which may be
affected by SGLT inhibition.
[0035] In one aspect, the present invention provides a crystalline
form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol. The chemical
structure is shown below:
##STR00002##
[0036] The crystalline compound of the present invention can be
characterized by the X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), the Raman
spectra, the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) endotherm, the
thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) showing decomposition
temperature, and the unit cell of the crystal structure.
[0037] In some embodiments, the present invention provides the
crystalline form of the compound characterized by the XRPD
substantially in accordance with that of FIG. 1 and the peaks
substantially in accordance with FIG. 2. The crystalline compound
of the present invention can have any combination of peaks
substantially in accordance with FIG. 2. Moreover, each peak listed
in FIG. 2 can have an error range of .+-.0.2 degrees 2.theta.,
preferably .+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta..
[0038] In other embodiments, the crystalline form of the compound
is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern that
includes one or more peaks at 5.4, 11.2, 11.3, 11.9, 12.9, 15.5,
16.3, 17.8, 19.1, 20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2, 22.8, 23.0, 23.4, 23.6,
23.9, 24.7, 25.4, 25.8, 27.8 and 28.2 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1
degrees 2.theta.), wherein said XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1
radiation. In another embodiment, the crystalline form of the
compound is characterized by an XRPD that includes two or more,
three or more, four or more, or five or more peaks at 5.4, 11.2,
11.3, 11.9, 12.9, 15.5, 16.3, 17.8, 19.1, 20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2,
22.8, 23.0, 23.4, 23.6, 23.9, 24.7, 25.4, 25.8, 27.8 and 28.2
degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.). In some other
embodiments, the crystalline form of the compound is characterized
by an XRPD that includes peaks at 12.9, 19.1 and 20.7 degrees
2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.). In still other embodiments,
the crystalline form of the compound is characterized by an XRPD
that includes peaks at 11.2, 12.9, 15.5, 17.8, 19.1, 20.0 and 20.7
degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.). In yet other
embodiments, the crystalline form of the compound is characterized
by an XRPD that includes peaks at 5.4, 11.2, 11.9, 12.9, 15.5,
16.3, 17.8, and 19.1 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.).
In still yet other embodiments, the crystalline form of the
compound is characterized by an XRPD that includes peaks at 5.4,
11.2, 11.9, and 12.9 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.).
In another embodiment, the crystalline form of the compound is
characterized by an XRPD including peaks at 11.2 and 12.9 degrees
2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.). In other embodiments, the
crystalline form of the compound is characterized by the XRPD peaks
substantially in accordance with FIG. 2.
[0039] The crystalline compound of the present invention is also
characterized by the Raman spectra substantially in accordance with
FIG. 3 and the peaks substantially in accordance with FIG. 4. In
some embodiments, the crystalline form of the compound is
characterized by a Raman spectra that includes one or more peaks at
about 353, 688, 825, 1178, 1205, 1212, 1608, 2945, 3010 and 3063
cm.sup.-1. In another embodiment, the crystalline form of the
compound is characterized by a Raman spectra that includes two or
more, three or more, four or more, or five or more peaks. In other
embodiments, the crystalline form of the compound is characterized
by the Raman spectra including peaks at about 353, 688 and 825
cm.sup.-1. In some other embodiments, the crystalline form of the
compound is characterized by the Raman peaks substantially in
accordance with FIG. 4.
[0040] The crystalline compound of the present invention is also
characterized by the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
endotherm. In some embodiments, the crystalline form of the
compound is characterized by a DSC endotherm at about 136.degree.
C.
[0041] The crystalline compound of the present invention is also
characterized by the unit cell data substantially in accordance
with FIG. 7. Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) can also be used to
characterize the crystalline compound of the present invention. For
example, a representative TGA is substantially in accordance with
that shown in FIG. 5, demonstrating thermal stability of the
crystalline compound above 200.degree. C.
[0042] In some embodiments, the crystalline compound is
characterized by at least one of the following: at least one XRPD
peak as described above, at least one Raman peak as described
above, a DSC endotherm as described above, TGA data regarding
thermal stability as described above, and unit cell data as
described above and in FIG. 7. In other embodiments, the
crystalline compound is characterized by at least two of the
following: at least one XRPD peak as described above, at least one
Raman peak as described above, a DSC endotherm as described above,
TGA data regarding thermal stability as described above, and unit
cell data as described above and in FIG. 7. For example, the
crystalline compound can be characterized by at least one XRPD peak
and at least one Raman peak, or at least one XRPD peak and the DSC
endotherm, or at least one Raman peak and the DSC endotherm, or at
least one XRPD peak and the unit cell data, or at least one Raman
peak and the unit cell data, etc.
[0043] In some embodiments, the crystalline compound of the present
invention is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD)
pattern that includes one or more peaks at 5.4, 11.2, 11.3, 11.9,
12.9, 15.5, 16.3, 17.8, 19.1, 20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2, 22.8, 23.0,
23.4, 23.6, 23.9, 24.7, 25.4, 25.8, 27.8 and 28.2 degrees 2.theta.
(.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.), wherein said XRPD is made using
CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation, and a Raman spectra that includes one
or more peaks at about 353, 688, 825, 1178, 1205, 1212, 1608, 2945,
3010 and 3063 cm.sup.-1. In other embodiments, the crystalline
compound of the present invention is characterized by an X-ray
powder diffraction (XRPD) pattern that includes one or more peaks
at 11.2, 12.9, 15.5, 17.8, 19.1, 20.0, 20.6, 20.7, 21.2 and 22.8
and 28.2 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.), wherein said
XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation, and a Raman spectra
that includes one or more peaks at about 353, 688, and 825
cm.sup.-1. In some other embodiments, the crystalline compound of
the present invention is characterized by an X-ray powder
diffraction (XRPD) pattern that includes one or more peaks at 11.2
and 12.9 degrees 2.theta. (.+-.0.1 degrees 2.theta.), wherein said
XRPD is made using CuK.sub..alpha.1 radiation, and a Raman spectra
that includes one or more peaks at about 353, 688, and 825
cm.sup.-1.
[0044] In other embodiments, the present invention provides a
compound
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol in crystalline
form.
[0045] The present invention also includes isotopically-labeled
forms of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, wherein one or more
atoms are replaced by one or more atoms having specific atomic mass
or mass numbers. Examples of isotopes that can be incorporated into
compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to,
isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, sulfur,
and chlorine (such as .sup.2H, .sup.3H, .sup.13C, .sup.14C,
.sup.15N, .sup.18O, .sup.17O, .sup.18F, .sup.35S and .sup.36Cl).
Isotopically-labeled compounds and prodrugs thereof, as well as
isotopically-labeled, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and
prodrugs thereof, are within the scope of the present invention.
Isotopically-labeled compounds of the present invention are useful
in assays of the tissue distribution of the compounds and their
prodrugs and metabolites; preferred isotopes for such assays
include .sup.3H and .sup.14C. In addition, in certain circumstances
substitution with heavier isotopes, such as deuterium (.sup.2H),
can provide increased metabolic stability, which offers therapeutic
advantages such as increased in vivo half-life or reduced dosage
requirements. Isotopically-labeled compounds of this invention and
prodrugs thereof can generally be prepared according to the methods
described herein by substituting an isotopically-labeled reagent
for a non-isotopically labeled reagent.
III. Methods of Making Crystalline Form
[0046] The crystalline form of the present invention can be
obtained by a variety of methods, as outlined in FIG. 8. For
example, the crystalline compound 8 can be prepared directly from
L-proline complex 7. Alternatively, the L-proline of L-proline
complex 7 can be removed to afford amorphous 8, which is then
crystallized to crystalline 8. Crystalline 8 can also be prepared
directly from crude compound 6, by first isolating and then
crystallizing amorphous 8 to form crystalline 8, or directly from
crude 6.
[0047] Other methods of preparing crystalline 8 are know to one of
skill in the art. Moreover, each crystallization process can be
repeated to remove additional impurities. In some embodiments, more
than one of the various crystallization processes can be used to
prepare the crystalline compound of the present invention.
[0048] In some embodiments, crystalline 8 can be prepared from the
bis L-proline co-crystal of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol as described in the
Examples. Briefly, the co-crystal starting materials is taken up in
a suitable solvent (e.g., methanol or ethanol) to obtain a
solution, and a precipitating solvent (e.g., water) is added to
achieve crystallization of the desired compound.
[0049] Accordingly, the present invention further provides a method
for making a crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, the method
including (a) combining
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)-
phenyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
bis(L-proline) complex and a suitable solvent with mixing to form a
solution; (b) adding a precipitating solvent to the solution to
provide a mixture; and (c) isolating the crystalline form from the
mixture of step (b).
[0050] In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method
for making a crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, the method
including (a) combining
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)-
phenyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol and a
suitable solvent with mixing to form a solution; (b) adding a
precipitating solvent to the solution to provide a mixture; and (c)
isolating the crystalline form from the mixture of step (b).
[0051] In other embodiments, the present invention provides a
method for making a crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, the method
including (a) combining amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol and a suitable
solvent with mixing to form a solution; (b) adding a precipitating
solvent to the solution to provide a mixture; and (c) isolating the
crystalline form from the mixture of step (b).
[0052] In step (a) of the above methods, the solvent can be any
solvent suitable to form a solution, and which is miscible with the
precipitating solvent used in step (b). Typically the solvent in
step (a) is a polar solvent, which in some embodiments is a protic
solvent. Suitable solvents include, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alcohols,
ethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol such as PEG400, alkanoates
such as ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, propyl acetate, and butyl
acetate, acetonitrile, alkanones such as acetone, butanone, methyl
ethyl ketone and methyl propyl ketone, and mixtures of two or more
of these solvents. More preferred solvents are selected from the
group consisting of methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethyl acetate,
acetone, and mixture of two or more of these solvents. Still
further preferred are methanol and ethanol. In one selected
embodiment, the solvent used in step (a) is methanol.
[0053] Step (a) of the above methods can be carried out at
temperatures generally from about 0.degree. C. to the reflux
temperature of the solvent (e.g., 65.degree. C. for methanol). A
preferred temperature range is between about 35.degree. C. and
100.degree. C., even more preferably from about 45.degree. C. to
80.degree. C. Once a solution is obtained, a precipitating solvent
is added. A precipitating solvent is one in which the product is
much less soluble than the initial solution solvent. Suitable
precipitating solvents include water, ethers, cyclic ethers,
alkanes, cycloalkanes, phenyls and mixtures thereof, in particular
C.sub.4-C.sub.6-aliphatic ethers, C.sub.6-C.sub.8-alkanes,
C.sub.6-C.sub.8-cycloalkanes, phenyls such as benzene, toluene and
xylene, and mixtures thereof. Examples of precipitating solvents
are diisopropylether, tert-butylmethylether (TBME), cyclohexane,
methylcyclohexane, hexane, heptane, octane and mixtures thereof. In
one selected embodiment, the precipitating solvent is water.
[0054] The precise ratios of solvents and starting material are
less critical to the invention, but optimized ratios can produce
greater yields and more uniform crystallized product. The ratio of
solvents in the above methods can be any suitable ratio from about
1:1 to about 1:9, including about 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7 and
about 1:8. The range of solvent ratios is preferably from about 1:1
to about 1:9, more preferably from about 1:2 to about 1:7, even
more preferably from about 1:2 to about 1:5. In one group of
embodiments, when methanol is used as solvent and water is the
precipitating solvent, the ratio of methanol to water in the
mixture of step (b) is from about 1:1 to about 1:9 by volume, more
preferably about 1:5 by volume.
[0055] The ratio of complex to solvent, such as a methanol and
water mixture, can be any suitable ratio to promote
crystallization. For example, the complex to solvent ratio can be
from about 1:5 (weight/volume, or w/v) to about 1:50 (w/v),
including about 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14,
1:15, 1:20, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40 and about 1:45 (w/v). The
complex to solvent ratio is preferably from about 1:10 to about
1:25 (w/v), more preferably from about 1:10 to about 1:15 (w/v). In
another group of embodiments, the ratio of complex to solvent and
precipitating solvent in the mixture of step (b) is from about 1:10
to about 1:25 (w/v). In other embodiments, the ratio of complex to
methanol and water in the mixture of step (b) is from about 1:10 to
about 1:25 (w/v). In some other embodiments, the ratio of complex
to methanol and water in the mixture of step (b) is from about
1:2:7 (w/v/v) to about 1:3:10 (w/v/v), preferably about 1:2:10
(w/v/v).
[0056] The mixture for crystallizing crystalline 8 can also contain
a variety of other components, such as acids, bases and salts.
Acids useful in the present invention include, but are not limited
to, acetic acid, formic acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and
other weak acids and strong acids. Bases useful in the present
invention include, but are not limited to, ammonia, sodium
hydroxide, and others. Salts useful in the present invention
include, but are not limited to, sodium chloride, potassium
chloride, potassium carbonate and others. In some embodiments, the
mixture of step (b) in the above methods includes sodium hydroxide.
In other embodiments, the mixture of step (b) in the above methods
includes sodium chloride.
[0057] After addition of the precipitating solvent, the mixture is
generally kept at room temperature, or cooled, for a sufficient
period of time to allow complete crystal formation of the product
to occur. The temperature of the mixture in step (b) is preferably
about the same as or lower than in step (a). During storage the
temperature of the solution containing the product is preferably
lowered to a temperature in the range from -10.degree. C. to
25.degree. C. or even lower, even more preferably in the range from
-5.degree. C. to 15.degree. C. Step (b) can be carried out with or
without stirring. As noted above, the conditions for step (b) can
affect the size, shape and quality of the obtained crystals.
[0058] Crystallization can be induced by methods known in the art,
for example by mechanical means such as scratching or rubbing the
contact surface of the reaction vessel with e.g. a glass rod.
Optionally the saturated or supersaturated solution may be
inoculated with seed crystals. The mixture for crystallizing
crystalline 8 can also contain a seed crystal of crystalline
compound 8. In some embodiments, the solution or mixture in the
above methods includes a seed crystal of the crystalline compound
of the present invention.
[0059] Isolation of the desired crystalline form can be
accomplished by removing the solvent and precipitating solvent from
the crystals. Generally this is carried out by known methods as for
example filtration, suction filtration, decantation or
centrifugation. Further isolation can be achieved by removing any
excess of the solvent(s) from the crystalline form by methods known
to the one skilled in the art as for example application of a
vacuum, and/or by heating above 20.degree. C., preferably in a
temperature range below 80.degree. C., even more preferably below
50.degree. C.
[0060] In other embodiments, the present invention provides a
method for making a crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, the method
including (a) combining
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)-
phenyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol and a
suitable solvent with mixing to form a solution; and (b) isolating
the crystalline form from the solution. In other embodiments, the
method also includes adding a precipitating solvent to the
solution. In step (a) of the above methods, the solvent can be any
solvent suitable to form a solution. Suitable solvents include
alkanoates such as ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, propyl
acetate, and butyl acetate, ethers such as ethyl ether, methyl
tert-butyl ether and mixtures of two or more of these solvents.
More preferred solvents are selected from the group consisting of
ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, methyl tert-butyl ether and mixture of
two or more of these solvents. Still further preferred are ethyl
acetate and methyl tert-butyl ether. The
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol can have any
suitable form, including amorphous, crystalline, or a combination
thereof. Moreover, the
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol can have any
suitable level of purity, such as purified or unpurified.
[0061] In some embodiments, the
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol is amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol. The amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, amorphous compound
8, can be prepared by a variety of methods known in the art. For
example, the amorphous compound 8 can be isolated from crude
mixture 6 using known methods of isolating. Alternatively,
amorphous compound 8 can be prepared from complex 7 by removing the
L-proline using methods known in the art. In some embodiments, the
amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol is prepared from
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol bis(L-proline) by
combining
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol bis(L-proline)
complex and a suitable solvent mixture with mixing to form a
solution, and isolating amorphous
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)-
phenyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol from the
solution. Suitable solvents and solvent mixtures are described
above.
IV. Pharmaceutical Compositions
[0062] The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical
composition comprising an effective amount of a crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, in a
pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
[0063] The crystalline form provided in this invention can be
incorporated into a variety of formulations for therapeutic
administration. More particularly, the crystalline form of the
present invention can be formulated into pharmaceutical
compositions, by formulation with appropriate pharmaceutically
acceptable excipients or diluents, and can be formulated into
preparations in solid, semi-solid, liquid or gaseous forms, such as
tablets, capsules, pills, powders, granules, dragees, gels,
slurries, ointments, solutions, suppositories, injections,
inhalants and aerosols. As such, administration of the crystalline
form of the present invention can be achieved in various ways,
including oral, buccal, parenteral, intravenous, intradermal (e.g.,
subcutaneous, intramuscular), transdermal, etc., administration.
Moreover, the crystalline form can be administered in a local
rather than systemic manner, for example, in a depot or sustained
release formulation.
[0064] Suitable formulations for use in the present invention are
found in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21.sup.st
Ed., Gennaro, Ed., Lippencott Williams & Wilkins (2003), which
is hereby incorporated herein by reference. The pharmaceutical
compositions described herein can be manufactured in a manner that
is known to those of skill in the art, i.e., by means of
conventional mixing, dissolving, granulating, dragee-making,
levigating, emulsifying, encapsulating, entrapping or lyophilizing
processes. The following methods and excipients are merely
exemplary and are in no way limiting.
[0065] In one preferred embodiment, the crystalline form of the
present invention is prepared for delivery in a sustained-release,
controlled release, extended-release, timed-release or
delayed-release formulation, for example, in semipermeable matrices
of solid hydrophobic polymers containing the therapeutic agent.
Various types of sustained-release materials have been established
and are well known by those skilled in the art. Current
extended-release formulations include film-coated tablets,
multiparticulate or pellet systems, matrix technologies using
hydrophilic or lipophilic materials and wax-based tablets with
pore-forming excipients (see, for example, Huang, et al. Drug Dev.
Ind. Pharm. 29:79 (2003); Pearnchob, et al. Drug Dev. Ind. Pharm.
29:925 (2003); Maggi, et al. Eur. J. Pharm. Biopharm. 55:99 (2003);
Khanvilkar, et al., Drug Dev. Ind. Pharm. 228:601 (2002); and
Schmidt, et al., Int. J. Pharm. 216:9 (2001)). Sustained-release
delivery systems can, depending on their design, release the
compounds over the course of hours or days, for instance, over 4,
6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 hours or more. Usually, sustained release
formulations can be prepared using naturally-occurring or synthetic
polymers, for instance, polymeric vinyl pyrrolidones, such as
polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP); carboxyvinyl hydrophilic polymers;
hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic hydrocolloids, such as
methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; and carboxypolymethylene.
[0066] The sustained or extended-release formulations can also be
prepared using natural ingredients, such as minerals, including
titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, zinc oxide, and clay (see, U.S.
Pat. No. 6,638,521, herein incorporated by reference). Exemplified
extended release formulations that can be used in delivering a
compound of the present invention include those described in U.S.
Pat. Nos. 6,635,680; 6,624,200; 6,613,361; 6,613,358, 6,596,308;
6,589,563; 6,562,375; 6,548,084; 6,541,020; 6,537,579; 6,528,080
and 6,524,621, each of which is hereby incorporated herein by
reference. Controlled release formulations of particular interest
include those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,607,751; 6,599,529;
6,569,463; 6,565,883; 6,482,440; 6,403,597; 6,319,919; 6,150,354;
6,080,736; 5,672,356; 5,472,704; 5,445,829; 5,312,817 and
5,296,483, each of which is hereby incorporated herein by
reference. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize other
applicable sustained release formulations.
[0067] For oral administration, the crystalline form of the present
invention can be formulated readily by combining with
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients that are well known in the
art. Such excipients enable the compounds to be formulated as
tablets, pills, dragees, capsules, emulsions, lipophilic and
hydrophilic suspensions, liquids, gels, syrups, slurries,
suspensions and the like, for oral ingestion by a patient to be
treated. Pharmaceutical preparations for oral use can be obtained
by mixing the compounds with a solid excipient, optionally grinding
a resulting mixture, and processing the mixture of granules, after
adding suitable auxiliaries, if desired, to obtain tablets or
dragee cores. Suitable excipients are, in particular, fillers such
as sugars, including lactose, sucrose, mannitol, or sorbitol;
cellulose preparations such as, for example, maize starch, wheat
starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum tragacanth, methyl
cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl-cellulose, sodium
carboxymethylcellulose, and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). If
desired, disintegrating agents can be added, such as a cross-linked
polyvinyl pyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof such
as sodium alginate.
[0068] Pharmaceutical preparations which can be used orally include
push-fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules
made of gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol.
The push-fit capsules can contain the active ingredients in
admixture with filler such as lactose, binders such as starches,
and/or lubricants such as talc or magnesium stearate and,
optionally, stabilizers. In soft capsules, the active compounds can
be dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such as fatty oils,
liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethylene glycols. In addition,
stabilizers can be added. All formulations for oral administration
should be in dosages suitable for such administration.
[0069] Dragee cores are provided with suitable coatings. For this
purpose, concentrated sugar solutions can be used, which can
optionally contain gum arabic, talc, polyvinyl pyrrolidone,
carbopol gel, polyethylene glycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer
solutions, and suitable organic solvents or solvent mixtures.
Dyestuffs or pigments can be added to the tablets or dragee
coatings for identification or to characterize different
combinations of active compound doses.
[0070] The crystalline forms described herein can also be
formulated for parenteral administration by injection, e.g., by
bolus injection or continuous infusion. For injection, the compound
can be formulated into preparations by dissolving, suspending or
emulsifying them in an aqueous or nonaqueous solvent, such as
vegetable or other similar oils, synthetic aliphatic acid
glycerides, esters of higher aliphatic acids or propylene glycol;
and if desired, with conventional additives such as solubilizers,
isotonic agents, suspending agents, emulsifying agents, stabilizers
and preservatives. In some embodiments, the crystalline forms of
the invention can be formulated in aqueous solutions, preferably in
physiologically compatible buffers such as Hank's solution,
Ringer's solution, or physiological saline buffer. Formulations for
injection can be presented in unit dosage form, e.g., in ampoules
or in multi-dose containers, with an added preservative. The
compositions can take such forms as suspensions, solutions or
emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and can contain formulatory
agents such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersing
agents.
[0071] Pharmaceutical formulations for parenteral administration
include aqueous solutions of the active compounds in water-soluble
form. Additionally, suspensions of the active compounds can be
prepared as appropriate oily injection suspensions. Suitable
lipophilic solvents or vehicles include fatty oils such as sesame
oil, or synthetic fatty acid esters, such as ethyl oleate or
triglycerides, or liposomes. Aqueous injection suspensions can
contain substances which increase the viscosity of the suspension,
such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sorbitol, or dextran.
Optionally, the suspension can also contain suitable stabilizers or
agents which increase the solubility of the compounds to allow for
the preparation of highly concentrated solutions. Alternatively,
the active ingredient can be in powder form for constitution with a
suitable vehicle, e.g., sterile pyrogen-free water, before use.
[0072] Systemic administration can also be by transmucosal or
transdermal means. For transmucosal or transdermal administration,
penetrants appropriate to the barrier to be permeated are used in
the formulation. For topical administration, the agents are
formulated into ointments, creams, salves, powders and gels. In one
embodiment, the transdermal delivery agent can be DMSO. Transdermal
delivery systems can include, e.g., patches. For transmucosal
administration, penetrants appropriate to the barrier to be
permeated are used in the formulation. Such penetrants are
generally known in the art. Exemplified transdermal delivery
formulations that can find use in the present invention include
those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,589,549; 6,544,548; 6,517,864;
6,512,010; 6,465,006; 6,379,696; 6,312,717 and 6,310,177, each of
which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
[0073] For buccal administration, the compositions can take the
form of tablets or lozenges formulated in conventional manner.
[0074] In addition to the formulations described previously, a
crystalline form of the present invention can also be formulated as
a depot preparation. Such long acting formulations can be
administered by implantation (for example subcutaneously or
intramuscularly) or by intramuscular injection. Thus, for example,
the compounds can be formulated with suitable polymeric or
hydrophobic materials (for example as an emulsion in an acceptable
oil) or ion exchange resins, or as sparingly soluble derivatives,
for example, as a sparingly soluble salt.
[0075] The pharmaceutical compositions also can comprise suitable
solid or gel phase carriers or excipients. Examples of such
carriers or excipients include but are not limited to calcium
carbonate, calcium phosphate, various sugars, starches, cellulose
derivatives, gelatin, and polymers such as polyethylene
glycols.
[0076] Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in the present
invention include compositions wherein the active ingredients are
contained in a therapeutically effective amount. The present
invention also contemplates pharmaceutical compositions comprising
the crystalline forms of the invention in admixture with an
effective amount of other therapeutic agents as combination
partners, particularly those used for treating diseases and
conditions which can be affected by SGLT inhibition, such as
antidiabetic agents, lipid-lowering/lipid-modulating agents, agents
for treating diabetic complications, anti-obesity agents,
antihypertensive agents, antihyperuricemic agents, and agents for
treating chronic heart failure, atherosclerosis or related
disorders. An effective amount of the compound and/or combination
partner will, of course, be dependent on the subject being treated,
the severity of the affliction and the manner of administration.
Determination of an effective amount is well within the capability
of those skilled in the art, especially in light of the detailed
disclosure provided herein. Generally, an efficacious or effective
amount of a compound is determined by first administering a low
dose or small amount, and then incrementally increasing the
administered dose or dosages until a desired therapeutic effect is
observed in the treated subject, with minimal or no toxic side
effects. Applicable methods for determining an appropriate dose and
dosing schedule for administration of the present invention are
described, for example, in Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological
Basis of Therapeutics, 11.sup.th Ed., Brunton, Lazo and Parker,
Eds., McGraw-Hill (2006), and in Remington: The Science and
Practice of Pharmacy, 21.sup.st Ed., Gennaro, Ed., Lippencott
Williams & Wilkins (2003), both of which are hereby
incorporated herein by reference.
V. Methods of Use
[0077] The present invention further provides methods of using the
crystalline forms of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol for the prevention
and treatment of disease. In one embodiment, the present invention
provides a method of treating a disease or condition affected by
inhibiting SGLT2, the method including administering to a subject
in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition
comprising a crystalline form of the compound of the present
invention. Diseases affected by inhibiting SGLT2 include, but are
not limited to, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia,
diabetic complications (such as retinopathy, nephropathy,
neuropathy, ulcers, micro- and macroangiopathies, gout and diabetic
foot disease), insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X),
hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia, obesity, edema,
dyslipidemia, chronic heart failure, atherosclerosis, cancer and
related diseases, which comprises administering an effective amount
of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, to a subject in
need thereof. In another embodiment the invention provides a method
of using the crystalline compound, for the preparation of a
medicament for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus,
hyperglycemia, diabetic complications, insulin resistance,
metabolic syndrome, hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia,
obesity, edema, dyslipidemia, chronic heart failure,
atherosclerosis, cancer and related diseases. In other embodiments,
the invention provides a method of treating type 1 diabetes
mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, diabetic
complications, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome,
hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia, obesity, edema,
dyslipidemia, chronic heart failure, atherosclerosis, and
cancer.
[0078] In other embodiments, the present invention provides a
method of treating diabetes, the method including administering to
a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a
composition comprising a crystalline form of the compound of the
present invention. The diabetes can be any suitable form of
diabetes, including, but not limited to, type 1 diabetes mellitus,
type 2 diabetes mellitus, and diabetic complications. In some
embodiments, the diabetes is type 1 diabetes mellitus. In some
other embodiments, the diabetes is type 2 diabetes mellitus.
[0079] The present invention also contemplates the use of the
crystalline forms of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)p-
henyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, in
combination with other therapeutic agents, particularly those used
for treating the above-mentioned diseases and conditions, such as
antidiabetic agents, lipid-lowering/lipid-modulating agents, agents
for treating diabetic complications, anti-obesity agents,
antihypertensive agents, antihyperuricemic agents, and agents for
treating chronic heart failure, atherosclerosis or related
disorders. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other
therapeutic agents discussed below can have multiple therapeutic
uses and the listing of an agent in one particular category should
not be construed to limit in any way its usefulness in combination
therapy with compounds of the present invention.
[0080] Examples of antidiabetic agents suitable for use in
combination with crystalline forms of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol of the present
invention include insulin and insulin mimetics, sulfonylureas (such
as acetohexamide, carbutamide, chlorpropamide, glibenclamide,
glibornuride, gliclazide, glimepiride, glipizide, gliquidone,
glisoxepide, glyburide, glyclopyramide, tolazamide, tolcyclamide,
tolbutamide and the like), insulin secretion enhancers (such as
JTT-608, glybuzole and the like), biguanides (such as metformin,
buformin, phenformin and the like), sulfonylurea/biguanide
combinations (such as glyburide/metformin and the like),
meglitinides (such as repaglinide, nateglinide, mitiglinide and the
like), thiazolidinediones (such as rosiglitazone, pioglitazone,
isaglitazone, netoglitazone, rivoglitazone, balaglitazone,
darglitazone, CLX-0921 and the like), thiazolidinedione/biguanide
combinations (such as pioglitazone/metformin and the like),
oxadiazolidinediones (such as YM440 and the like), peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma agonists (such as
farglitazar, metaglidasen, MBX-2044, GI 262570, GW1929, GW7845 and
the like), PPAR-alpha/gamma dual agonists (such as muraglitazar,
naveglitazar, tesaglitazar, peliglitazar, JTT-501, GW-409544,
GW-501516 and the like), PPAR-alpha/gamma/delta pan agonists (such
as PLX204, GlaxoSmithKline 625019, GlaxoSmithKline 677954 and the
like), retinoid-x receptor (RXR) agonists (such as ALRT-268,
AGN-4204, MX-6054, AGN-194204, LG-100754, bexarotene and the like),
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (such as acarbose, miglitol and the
like), stimulants of insulin receptor tyrosine kinase (such as
TER-17411, L-783281, KRX-613 and the like), tripeptidyl peptidase
II inhibitors (such as UCL-1397 and the like), dipeptidyl peptidase
IV inhibitors (such as sitagliptin, vildagliptin, denagliptin,
saxagliptin, alogliptin, dutogliptin, NVP-DPP728, P93/01, P32/98,
FE 99901, TS-021, TSL-225, GRC8200, compounds described in U.S.
Pat. Nos. 6,869,947; 6,727,261; 6,710,040; 6,432,969; 6,172,081;
6,011,155 and the like), glucokinase activators (such as ARRY-403,
piragliatin (RO4389620), RO0281675, MK-0941, TTP355, GKA50, GKA60,
GKM-001, PSN010, PSN-GK1, compounds described in Sarabu, R., et
al., Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents, Vol. 21, No. 1, 2011,
pp. 13-33, and the like), protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B
inhibitors (such as KR61639, IDD-3, PTP-3848, PTP-112, OC-86839,
PNU-177496, compounds described in Vats, R. K., et al., Current
Science, Vol. 88, No. 2, 25 Jan. 2005, pp. 241-249, and the like),
glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors (such as N,N-4201, CP-368296 and
the like), glucose-6-phosphatase inhibitors, fructose
1,6-bisphosphatase inhibitors (such as CS-917, MB05032 and the
like), pyruvate dehydrogenase inhibitors (such as AZD-7545 and the
like), imidazoline derivatives (such as BL11282 and the like),
hepatic gluconeogenesis inhibitors (such as FR-225659 and the
like), D-chiroinositol, glycogen synthase kinase-3 inhibitors (such
as compounds described in Vats, R. K., et al., Current Science,
Vol. 88, No. 2, 25 Jan. 2005, pp. 241-249, and the like), 11
beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitors (such as
carbenoxolone, INCB13739 and the like), glucagon receptor
antagonists (such as BAY-27-9955, N,N-2501, NNC-92-1687 and the
like), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), GLP-1 receptor agonists
(such as exenatide, liraglutide, CJC-1131, AVE-0100, AZM-134,
LY-315902, GlaxoSmithKline 716155 and the like), amylin, amylin
analogs and agonists (such as pramlintide and the like), fatty acid
binding protein (aP2) inhibitors (such as compounds described in
U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,984,645; 6,919,323; 6,670,380; 6,649,622;
6,548,529 and the like), beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonists (such
as solabegron, CL-316243, L-771047, FR-149175 and the like), and
other insulin sensitivity enhancers (such as reglixane, ONO-5816,
MBX-102, CRE-1625, FK-614, CLX-0901, CRE-1633, N,N-2344, BM-13125,
BM-501050, HQL-975, CLX-0900, MBX-668, MBX-675, S-15261, GW-544,
AZ-242, LY-510929, AR-H049020, GW-501516 and the like).
[0081] Examples of agents for treating diabetic complications
suitable for use in combination with the crystalline compound of
the present invention include aldose reductase inhibitors (such as
epalrestat, imirestat, tolrestat, minalrestat, ponalrestat,
zopolrestat, fidarestat, ascorbyl gamolenate, ADN-138, BAL-ARI8,
ZD-5522, ADN-311, GP-1447, IDD-598, risarestat, zenarestat,
methosorbinil, AL-1567, M-16209, TAT, AD-5467, AS-3201, NZ-314,
SG-210, JTT-811, lindolrestat, sorbinil and the like), inhibitors
of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) formation (such as
pyridoxamine, OPB-9195, ALT-946, ALT-711, pimagedine and the like),
AGE breakers (such as ALT-711 and the like), sulodexide,
5-hydroxy-1-methylhydantoin, insulin-like growth factor-I,
platelet-derived growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor
analogs, epidermal growth factor, nerve growth factor, uridine,
protein kinase C inhibitors (such as ruboxistaurin, midostaurin and
the like), sodium channel antagonists (such as mexiletine,
oxcarbazepine and the like), nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB)
inhibitors (such as dexlipotam and the like), lipid peroxidase
inhibitors (such as tirilazad mesylate and the like),
N-acetylated-alpha-linked-acid-dipeptidase inhibitors (such as
GPI-5232, GPI-5693 and the like), and carnitine derivatives (such
as carnitine, levacecamine, levocarnitine, ST-261 and the
like).
[0082] Examples of antihyperuricemic agents suitable for use in
combination with the crystalline compound of the present invention
include uric acid synthesis inhibitors (such as allopurinol,
oxypurinol and the like), uricosuric agents (such as probenecid,
sulfinpyrazone, benzbromarone and the like) and urinary
alkalinizers (such as sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium citrate,
sodium citrate and the like).
[0083] Examples of lipid-lowering/lipid-modulating agents suitable
for use in combination with the crystalline compound of the present
invention include hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase
inhibitors (such as acitemate, atorvastatin, bervastatin,
carvastatin, cerivastatin, colestolone, crilvastatin, dalvastatin,
fluvastatin, glenvastatin, lovastatin, mevastatin, nisvastatin,
pitavastatin, pravastatin, ritonavir, rosuvastatin, saquinavir,
simvastatin, visastatin, SC-45355, SQ-33600, CP-83101, BB-476,
L-669262, S-2468, DMP-565, U-20685, BMS-180431, BMY-21950,
compounds described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,753,675; 5,691,322;
5,506,219; 4,686,237; 4,647,576; 4,613,610; 4,499,289 and the
like), fibric acid derivatives (such as gemfibrozil, fenofibrate,
bezafibrate, beclobrate, binifibrate, ciprofibrate, clinofibrate,
clofibrate, etofibrate, nicofibrate, pirifibrate, ronifibrate,
simfibrate, theofibrate, AHL-157 and the like), PPAR-alpha agonists
(such as GlaxoSmithKline 590735 and the like), PPAR-delta agonists
(such as GlaxoSmithKline 501516 and the like), acyl-coenzyme
A:cholesterol acyltransferase inhibitors (such as avasimibe,
eflucimibe, eldacimibe, lecimibide, NTE-122, MCC-147, PD-132301-2,
C1-1011, DUP-129, U-73482, U-76807, TS-962, RP-70676, P-06139,
CP-113818, RP-73163, FR-129169, FY-038, EAB-309, KY-455, LS-3115,
FR-145237, T-2591, J-104127, R-755, FCE-27677, FCE-28654,
YIC-C8-434, CI-976, RP-64477, F-1394, CS-505, CL-283546, YM-17E,
447C88, YM-750, E-5324, KW-3033, HL-004 and the like), probucol,
thyroid hormone receptor agonists (such as liothyronine,
levothyroxine, KB-2611, GC-1 and the like), cholesterol absorption
inhibitors (such as ezetimibe, SCH48461 and the like),
lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 inhibitors (such as
rilapladib, darapladib and the like), microsomal triglyceride
transfer protein inhibitors (such as CP-346086, BMS-201038,
compounds described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,595,872; 5,739,135;
5,712,279; 5,760,246; 5,827,875; 5,885,983; 5,962,440; 6,197,798;
6,617,325; 6,821,967; 6,878,707 and the like), low density
lipoprotein receptor activators (such as LY295427, MD-700 and the
like), lipoxygenase inhibitors (such as compounds described in WO
97/12615, WO 97/12613, WO 96/38144 and the like), carnitine
palmitoyl-transferase inhibitors (such as etomoxir and the like),
squalene synthase inhibitors (such as YM-53601, TAK-475,
SDZ-268-198, BMS-188494, A-87049, RPR-101821, ZD-9720, RPR-107393,
ER-27856, compounds described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,712,396;
4,924,024; 4,871,721 and the like), nicotinic acid derivatives
(such as acipimox, nicotinic acid, ricotinamide, nicomol,
niceritrol, nicorandil and the like), bile acid sequestrants (such
as colestipol, cholestyramine, colestilan, colesevelam, GT-102-279
and the like), sodium/bile acid cotransporter inhibitors (such as
264W94, S-8921, SD-5613 and the like), and cholesterol ester
transfer protein inhibitors (such as torcetrapib, JTT-705,
PNU-107368E, SC-795, CP-529414 and the like).
[0084] Examples of anti-obesity agents suitable for use in
combination with the crystalline compound of the present invention
include serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (such as
sibutramine, milnacipran, mirtazapine, venlafaxine, duloxetine,
desvenlafaxine and the like), norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake
inhibitors (such as radafaxine, bupropion, amineptine and the
like), serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (such
as tesofensine and the like), selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine,
fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline and the like), selective
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (such as reboxetine, atomoxetine
and the like), norepinephrine releasing stimulants (such as
rolipram, YM-992 and the like), anorexiants (such as amphetamine,
methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, phentermine, benzphetamine,
phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, diethylpropion, mazindol,
fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, phenylpropanolamine and the like),
dopamine agonists (such as ER-230, doprexin, bromocriptine mesylate
and the like), H.sub.3-histamine antagonists (such as impentamine,
thioperamide, ciproxifan, clobenpropit, GT-2331, GT-2394, A-331440,
and the like), 5-HT2c receptor agonists (such as,
1-(m-chlorophenyl)piperazine (m-CPP), mirtazapine, APD-356
(lorcaserin), SCA-136 (vabicaserin), ORG-12962, ORG-37684,
ORG-36262, ORG-8484, Ro-60-175, Ro-60-0332, VER-3323, VER-5593,
VER-5384, VER-8775, LY-448100, WAY-161503, WAY-470, WAY-163909,
MK-212, BVT.933, YM-348, IL-639, IK-264, ATH-88651, ATHX-105 and
the like (see, e.g., Nilsson B M, J. Med. Chem. 2006,
49:4023-4034)), beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonists (such as
L-796568, CGP 12177, BRL-28410, SR-58611A, ICI-198157, ZD-2079,
BMS-194449, BRL-37344, CP-331679, CP-331648, CP-114271, L-750355,
BMS-187413, SR-59062A, BMS-210285, LY-377604, SWR-0342SA, AZ-40140,
SB-226552, D-7114, BRL-35135, FR-149175, BRL-26830A, CL-316243,
AJ-9677, GW-427353, N-5984, GW-2696 and the like), cholecystokinin
agonists (such as SR-146131, SSR-125180, BP-3.200, A-71623,
A-71378, FPL-15849, GI-248573, GW-7178, GI-181771, GW-7854,
GW-5823, and the like), antidepressant/acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor combinations (such as venlafaxine/rivastigmine,
sertraline/galanthamine and the like), lipase inhibitors (such as
orlistat, ATL-962 and the like), anti-epileptic agents (such as
topiramate, zonisamide and the like), leptin, leptin analogs and
leptin receptor agonists (such as LY-355101 and the like),
neuropeptide Y (NPY) receptor antagonists and modulators (such as
SR-120819-A, PD-160170, NGD-95-1, BIBP-3226, 1229-U-91, CGP-71683,
BIBO-3304, CP-671906-01, J-115814 and the like), ciliary
neurotrophic factor (such as Axokine and the like), thyroid hormone
receptor-beta agonists (such as KB-141, GC-1, GC-24, GB98/284425
and the like), cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonists (such as
rimonabant, SR147778, SLV 319 and the like (see, e.g., Antel J et
al., J. Med. Chem. 2006, 49:4008-4016)), melanin-concentrating
hormone receptor antagonists (such as GlaxoSmithKline 803430X,
GlaxoSmithKline 856464, SNAP-7941, T-226296 and the like (see,
e.g., Handlon A L and Zhou H, J. Med. Chem. 2006, 49:4017-4022)),
melanocortin-4 receptor agonists (including PT-15, Ro27-3225, THIQ,
NBI 55886, NBI 56297, NBI 56453, NBI 58702, NBI 58704, MB243 and
the like (see, e.g., Nargund R P et al., J. Med. Chem. 2006,
49:4035-4043)), selective muscarinic receptor M.sub.1 antagonists
(such as telenzepine, pirenzepine and the like), opioid receptor
antagonists (such as naltrexone, methylnaltrexone, nalmefene,
naloxone, alvimopan, norbinaltorphimine, nalorphine and the like),
and combinations thereof.
[0085] Examples of antihypertensive agents and agents for treating
chronic heart failure, atherosclerosis or related diseases suitable
for use in combination with the crystalline compound of the present
invention include bimoclomol, angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitors (such as captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril,
perindopril, quinapril, ramipril and the like), neutral
endopeptidase inhibitors (such as thiorphan, omapatrilat,
MDL-100240, fasidotril, sampatrilat, GW-660511, mixanpril, SA-7060,
E-4030, SLV-306, ecadotril and the like), angiotensin II receptor
antagonists (such as candesartan cilexetil, eprosartan, irbesartan,
losartan, olmesartan medoxomil, telmisartan, valsartan, tasosartan,
enoltasosartan and the like), endothelin-converting enzyme
inhibitors (such as CGS 35066, CGS 26303, CGS-31447, SM-19712 and
the like), endothelin receptor antagonists (such as tracleer,
sitaxsentan, ambrisentan, L-749805, TBC-3214, BMS-182874, BQ-610,
TA-0201, SB-215355, PD-180988, BMS-193884, darusentan, TBC-3711,
bosentan, tezosentan, J-104132, YM-598, S-0139, SB-234551,
RPR-118031A, ATZ-1993, RO-61-1790, ABT-546, enlasentan, BMS-207940
and the like), diuretic agents (such as hydrochlorothiazide,
bendroflumethiazide, trichlormethiazide, indapamide, metolazone,
furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide, chlorthalidone, metolazone,
cyclopenthiazide, hydroflumethiazide, tripamide, mefruside,
benzylhydrochlorothiazide, penflutizide, methyclothiazide,
azosemide, etacrynic acid, torasemide, piretanide, meticrane,
potassium canrenoate, spironolactone, triamterene, aminophylline,
cicletanine, LLU-alpha, PNU-80873A, isosorbide, D-mannitol,
D-sorbitol, fructose, glycerin, acetazolamide, methazolamide,
FR-179544, OPC-31260, lixivaptan, conivaptan and the like), calcium
channel antagonists (such as amlodipine, bepridil, diltiazem,
felodipine, isradipine, nicardipen, nimodipine, verapamil,
S-verapamil, aranidipine, efonidipine, barnidipine, benidipine,
manidipine, cilnidipine, nisoldipine, nitrendipine, nifedipine,
nilvadipine, felodipine, pranidipine, lercanidipine, isradipine,
elgodipine, azelnidipine, lacidipine, vatanidipine, lemildipine,
diltiazem, clentiazem, fasudil, bepridil, gallopamil and the like),
vasodilating antihypertensive agents (such as indapamide,
todralazine, hydralazine, cadralazine, budralazine and the like),
beta blockers (such as acebutolol, bisoprolol, esmolol, propanolol,
atenolol, labetalol, carvedilol, metoprolol and the like),
sympathetic blocking agents (such as amosulalol, terazosin,
bunazosin, prazosin, doxazosin, propranolol, atenolol, metoprolol,
carvedilol, nipradilol, celiprolol, nebivolol, betaxolol, pindolol,
tertatolol, bevantolol, timolol, carteolol, bisoprolol, bopindolol,
nipradilol, penbutolol, acebutolol, tilisolol, nadolol, urapidil,
indoramin and the like), alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonists (such as
clonidine, methyldopa, CHF-1035, guanabenz acetate, guanfacine,
moxonidine, lofexidine, talipexole and the like), centrally acting
antihypertensive agents (such as reserpine and the like),
thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors (such as warfarin, dicumarol,
phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol, anisindione, phenindione,
ximelagatran and the like), and antiplatelets agents (such as
aspirin, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, dipyridamole, cilostazol, ethyl
icosapentate, sarpogrelate, dilazep, trapidil, beraprost and the
like).
[0086] Furthermore, in another aspect, the invention provides for a
pharmaceutical composition comprising effective amounts of a
crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)ph-
enyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, and at
least one member selected from the group of therapeutic agents
listed above as combination partners, in a pharmaceutically
acceptable excipient.
[0087] The crystalline compound of the present invention is also
useful for treatment of glucose disorders. In some embodiments, the
present invention provides a method of decreasing blood glucose in
a subject in need thereof, the method including administering to
the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising a
crystalline form of the compound of the present invention. In other
embodiments, the present invention provides a method of lowering
plasma levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in a subject in need
thereof, the method including administering to the subject an
effective amount of a composition comprising a crystalline form of
the compound of the present invention. In still other embodiments,
the present invention provides a method of increasing the excretion
of glucose in the urine of a subject in need thereof, said method
comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a
composition comprising a crystalline form of the compound of the
present invention.
[0088] The treatment of the present invention can be administered
prophylactically to prevent or delay the onset or progression of a
disease or condition (such as hyperglycemia), or therapeutically to
achieve a desired effect (such as a desired level of serum glucose)
for a sustained period of time.
[0089] The crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol can be administered
to a subject, e.g., a human patient, a domestic animal such as a
cat or a dog, independently or together with a combination partner,
in the form of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs,
or in the form of a pharmaceutical composition where the compounds
and/or combination partners are mixed with suitable carriers or
excipient(s) in a therapeutically effective amount. Consequently,
the crystalline form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, and an additional
active agent to be combined therewith, can be present in a single
formulation, for example a capsule or tablet, or in two separate
formulations, which can be the same or different, for example, in
the form of a kit comprising selected numbers of doses of each
agent.
[0090] The appropriate dosage of compound will vary according to
the chosen route of administration and formulation of the
composition, among other factors, such as patient response. The
dosage can be increased or decreased over time, as required by an
individual patient. A patient initially may be given a low dose,
which is then increased to an efficacious dosage tolerable to the
patient. Typically, a useful dosage for adults may be from 1 to
2000 mg, preferably 1 to 200 mg, when administered by oral route,
and from 0.1 to 100 mg, preferably 1 to 30 mg, when administered by
intravenous route, in each case administered from 1 to 4 times per
day. When a compound of the invention is administered in
combination with another therapeutic agent, a useful dosage of the
combination partner may be from 20% to 100% of the normally
recommended dose.
[0091] Dosage amount and interval can be adjusted individually to
provide plasma levels of the active compounds which are sufficient
to maintain therapeutic effect. Preferably, therapeutically
effective serum levels will be achieved by administering single
daily doses, but efficacious multiple daily dose schedules are
included in the invention. In cases of local administration or
selective uptake, the effective local concentration of the drug may
not be related to plasma concentration. One having skill in the art
will be able to optimize therapeutically effective local dosages
without undue experimentation.
[0092] All publications and patent applications cited in this
specification are herein incorporated by reference as if each
individual publication or patent application were specifically and
individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Any
conflict between any reference cited herein and the teaching of
this specification is to be resolved in favor of the latter.
Similarly, any conflict between an art-recognized definition of a
word or phrase and a definition of the word or phrase as provided
in this specification is to be resolved in favor of the latter.
Although the foregoing invention has been described in some detail
by way of illustration and example for purposes of clarity of
understanding, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary
skill in the art in light of the teachings of this invention that
certain changes and modifications can be made thereto without
departing from the spirit or scope of the appended claims. The
invention will be described in greater detail by way of specific
examples.
VI. Examples
[0093] The following examples are offered for illustrative
purposes, and are not intended to limit the invention in any
manner. Those of skill in the art will readily recognize a variety
of noncritical parameters which can be changed or modified to yield
essentially the same results.
[0094] The names of compounds shown in the following examples were
derived from the structures shown using the CambridgeSoft
Struct=Name algorithm as implemented in ChemDraw Ultra version
10.0. Unless otherwise indicated, the structures of compounds
synthesized in the examples below were confirmed using the
following procedures:
[0095] (1) Gas chromatography-mass spectra with electrospray
ionization (MS ESI) were obtained with an Agilent 5973N mass
spectrometer equipped with an Agilent 6890 gas chromatograph with
an HP-5 MS column (0.25 .mu.m coating; 30 m.times.0.25 mm). The ion
source was maintained at 230.degree. C. and spectra were scanned
from 25-500 amu at 3.09 sec per scan.
[0096] (2) High pressure liquid chromatography mass spectra (LC-MS)
were obtained using Finnigan Surveyor HPLC equipped with a
quaternary pump, a variable wavelength detector set at 254 nm, an
XB-C18 column (4.6.times.50 mm, 5 .mu.m), and a Finnigan LCQ ion
trap mass spectrometer with electrospray ionization. Spectra were
scanned from 80-2000 amu using a variable ion time according to the
number of ions in the source. The eluents were B: acetonitrile and
D: water. Gradient elution from 10% to 90% B in 8 min at a flow
rate of 1.0 mL/min is used with a final hold at 90% B of 7 min.
Total run time is 15 min.
[0097] (3) Routine one-dimensional NMR spectroscopy was performed
on 400 MHz or 300 MHz Varian Mercury-Plus spectrometers. The
samples were dissolved in deuterated solvents obtained from Qingdao
Tenglong Weibo Technology Co., Ltd., and transferred to 5 mm ID NMR
tubes. The spectra were acquired at 293 K. The chemical shifts were
recorded on the ppm scale and were referenced to the appropriate
solvent signals, such as 2.49 ppm for DMSO-d6, 1.93 ppm for
CD.sub.3CN, 3.30 ppm for CD.sub.3OD, 5.32 ppm for CD.sub.2Cl.sub.2
and 7.26 ppm for CDCl.sub.3 for .sup.1H spectra.
[0098] When the following abbreviations and acronyms are used
throughout the disclosure, they have the following meanings: ACN,
acetonitrile; Ac.sub.2O, acetic anhydride; AcOEt, ethyl acetate;
AcOH, acetic acid; A1Br.sub.3, aluminum bromide; AlCl.sub.3,
aluminum chloride; BBr.sub.3, boron tribromide; BF.sub.3.Et.sub.2O,
boron trifluoride etherate; n-BuLi, n-butyllithium; s-BuLi,
s-butyllithium; t-BuLi, t-butyllithium; t-BuOK, potassium
tert-butoxide; CaCl.sub.2, calcium chloride; calc., calculated;
CD.sub.3OD, methanol-d.sub.4; CDCl.sub.3, chloroform-d;
CF.sub.3SO.sub.3H, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid; CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2,
methylene chloride; CH.sub.2I.sub.2, methylene iodide; CH.sub.3CN,
acetonitrile; (COCl).sub.2, oxalyl chloride; DAST,
(diethylamino)sulfur trifluoride; DCM, dichloromethane; DIAD,
diisopropyl azodicarboxylate; DMAP, 4-dimethylaminopyridine; DMEM,
Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium; DMF, N,N-dimethylformamide; DMP,
Dess-Martin periodinane; DMSO, dimethylsulfoxide; EA, ethyl
acetate; eq, equivalents; ESI, electrospray ionization; Et, ethyl;
Et.sub.3SiH, triethylsilane; EtOAc, ethyl acetate; EtOH, ethanol;
FBS, fetal bovine serum; h, hour; H.sub.2, hydrogen gas;
H.sub.2SO.sub.4, sulfuric acid; Hepes,
4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid; .sup.1H NMR,
proton nuclear magnetic resonance; HPLC, high performance liquid
chromatography; IPA, isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol); IPC,
In-Process Control; K.sub.2CO.sub.3, potassium carbonate;
K.sub.2CrO.sub.7, potassium dichromate; KOH, potassium hydroxide;
LC-ESI-MS, liquid chromatography electrospray ionization mass
spectrometry; LC-MS, liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy; Me,
methyl; MeOH, methanol; MeSO.sub.3H, methanesulfonic acid; Mg,
magnesium; MgCl.sub.2, magnesium chloride; min, minute; MS, mass
spectroscopy; MsOH, methanesulfonic acid; NaH, sodium hydride;
NaHCO.sub.3, sodium bicarbonate; NaOAc, sodium acetate; NaOH,
sodium hydroxide; Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, sodium sulfate; NH.sub.4Cl,
ammonium chloride; Pd/C, palladium on carbon; PE, petroleum ether;
Ph, phenyl; POCl.sub.3, phosphorus oxychloride; PPh.sub.3,
triphenylphosphine; R.sub.f, retention factor; rt, room
temperature; SOCl.sub.2, thionyl chloride; TBAI, tetrabutylammonium
iodide; TFA, trifluoroacetic acid; THF, tetrahydrofuran; TLC, thin
layer chromatography; TMS, trimethylsilyl; Tris,
trishydroxymethylaminomethane (or
2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol).
Example 1
Preparation of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, bis(L-proline)
Complex
##STR00003##
[0099] Example 1A
Preparation of 2-cyclopropoxyethanol (1)
##STR00004##
[0101] To a suspension of Mg powder (86.7 g, 3.6 mol) and iodine
(cat) in anhydrous THF (0.7 L) was added slowly 1,2-dibromoethane
(460 g, 2.4 mol) in anhydrous THF (2 L) slowly at a rate as to keep
the internal temperature between 40-55.degree. C. After the
addition, a solution of 2-(2-bromoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane (100 g, 0.56
mol) in anhydrous THF (750 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction
mixture was kept at 40-55.degree. C. for 16 h and was quenched by
addition of aqueous solution of ammonium chloride. The mixture was
extracted with methylene chloride. The organic layer was dried over
sodium sulfate, and concentrated to give the title product (27 g)
as yellow oil, which was directly used without further
purification.
Example 1B
Preparation of 2-cyclopropoxyethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2)
##STR00005##
[0103] To a stirred solution of sodium hydroxide (32 g, 0.8 mol) in
water (180 mL) and THF (180 mL) was added Example 1A (27 g, 0.26
mol) at -5 to 0.degree. C. Afterwards, a solution of
p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (52 g, 0.27 mol) in THF (360 mL) was
added dropwise. The reaction mixture was kept at -5 to 0.degree. C.
for 16 h. The reaction mixture was then kept at room temperature
for 30 min. The organic layer was separated and the aqueous layer
was extracted with ethyl acetate (2.times.1.0 L). The combined
organic layers were washed with brine, dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4
and concentrated to get the crude product as yellow oil (53.3 g).
It was used directly without further purification.
Example 1C
Preparation of 4-(5-bromo-2-chlorobenzyl)phenol (3)
##STR00006##
[0105] To a stirred solution of
4-bromo-1-chloro-2-(4-ethoxybenzyl)benzene (747 g, 2.31 mol) in
dichloromethane was added boron tribromide (1.15 kg, 4.62 mol)
slowly at -78.degree. C. The reaction mixture was allowed to rise
to room temperature. When the reaction was complete as measure by
TLC, the reaction was quenched with water. The mixture was
extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with
aqueous solution of saturated sodium bicarbonate, water, brine,
dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, and concentrated. The residue was
recrystallized in petroleum ether to give the title compound as a
white solid (460 g, yield 68%). .sup.1H NMR (CDCl.sub.3, 400 MHz):
.delta. 7.23.about.7.29 (m, 3H), 7.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.79 (d,
J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.01 (s, 1H), 4.00 (s, 2H).
Example 1D
Preparation of
4-bromo-1-chloro-2-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)benzene (4)
##STR00007##
[0107] A mixture of Example 1C (56.7 g, 210 mmol) and
Cs.sub.2CO.sub.3 (135 g, 420 mmol) in DMF (350 mL) was stirred at
room temperature for 0.5 h. Example 1B (53.3 g, 210 mmol) was
added. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature
overnight. It was diluted with water (3 L) and extracted with
EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with water, brine, dried over
Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, and concentrated. The residue was purified by
flash column chromatography on silica gel eluting with petroleum
ether:ethyl acetate (10:1) to give the title compound as liquid (51
g, yield 64%). .sup.1H NMR (CDCl.sub.3, 400 MHz): .delta.
7.22.about.7.29 (m, 3H), 7.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz,
2H), 4.10 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.32 (m,
1H), 0.62-0.66 (m, 2H), 0.49-0.52 (m, 2H).
Example 1E
Preparation of
(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol (5)
##STR00008##
[0109] To a stirred solution of Example 1D (213 g) in anhydrous
THF/toluene (1:2 (v/v), 1.7 L) under argon was added n-BuLi (2.5 M
hexane, 245.9 mL) drop wise at -60.+-.5.degree. C. The mixture was
stirred for 30 min. before transferred to a stirred solution of
2,3,4,6-tetra-O-trimethylsilyl-.beta.-D-glucolactone (310.5 g) in
toluene (1.6 L) at -60.+-.5.degree. C. The reaction mixture was
continuously stirred at -60.+-.5.degree. C. for 1 h before
quenching with aqueous solution of saturated ammonium chloride (1.5
L). Then mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and
stirred for 1 h. The organic layer was separated and the water
layer was extracted with ethyl acetate (3.times.500 mL). The
combined organic layers were washed with brine (1 L), dried over
Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in
methanol (450 mL) and methanesulfonic acid (9.2 mL) was added at
0.degree. C. The solution was allowed to warm to room temperature
and stirred for 20 h. It was quenched with aqueous solution of
sodium bicarbonate (50 g) in water (500 mL) and additional water
(900 mL) was added. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate
(3.times.1.0 L). The combined organic layers were washed with
brine, dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4, concentrated and used directly
in the next step without further purification.
Example 1F
Preparation of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, bis(L-proline)
Complex (7)
##STR00009##
[0111] To stirred solution of Example 1E in
CH.sub.2Cl.sub.2/CH.sub.3CN (650 mL:650 mL) at -5.degree. C. was
added triethylsilane (28.2 mL, 563 mmol), and followed by
BF.sub.3.Et.sub.2O (52.3 mL, 418.9 mmol). The reaction was stirred
for 16 h while the temperature was allowed to warm to room
temperature gradually. The reaction was quenched with aqueous
solution of saturated sodium bicarbonate to pH 8.0. The organic
volatiles were removed under vacuum. The residue was partitioned
between ethyl acetate (2.25 L) and water (2.25 L). The organic
layer was separated, washed with brine, dried over Na.sub.2SO.sub.4
and concentrated to give the crude product 6 (230 g, purity 82.3%).
This product and L-proline (113.7 g) in EtOH/H.sub.2O (15:1 v/v,
2.09 L) was stirred at 80.degree. C. for 1 h when it became a clear
solution. Hexane (3.0 L) was added dropwise into the above hot
solution over 50 min, with the temperature being kept at about
60.degree. C. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at room
temperature. The solid was filtered and washed with EtOH/H.sub.2O
(15:1 (v/v), 2.times.300 mL), hexane (2.times.900 mL), and dried at
45.degree. C. under vacuum for 10 h to give the pure title compound
7 as a white solid (209 g). Purity (HPLC) 99.2% (UV). .sup.1H NMR
(CD.sub.3OD, 400 MHz): .delta. 7.25.about.7.34 (m, 3H), 7.11 (d,
J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.84 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.03-4.11 (m, 5H), 3.96-4.00
(m, 2H), 3.83-3.90 (m, 3H), 3.68-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.36-3.46 (m, 6H),
3.21-3.30 (m, 3H), 2.26-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.08-2.17 (m, 2H), 1.94-2.02
(m, 4H), 0.56-0.57 (m, 2H), 0.52-0.53 (m, 2H).
Example 2
Direct Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 from Complex 7
[0112] This example illustrates the preparation of a crystalline
form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
##STR00010##
[0113] To a 5.0 L 4-necked flask equipped with a mechanical stirrer
was added the starting co-crystal (150.0 g) and methanol (300 mL).
The mixture was stirred at room temperature with mechanical
stirring (anchor agitator, 2-blades 9 cm) until a cloudy
solution/suspension formed, to which distilled water (1500 mL) was
added dropwise at a rate of .about.12.5 mL/min. As the mixture
warmed from the exotherm of adding water to methanol, the mixture
became clear after adding about 1/5 to 1/3 of the water. After the
addition was completed the reaction was stirred continuously at 80
rpm for another 5 h. The reaction mixture was filtered over
medium-speed filter paper and the filter cake was washed with
distilled water (450 mL and then 300 mL) and dried under vacuum
using an oil pump (.about.6 mm Hg) at 45.degree. C. for 48 hours to
give the target product as a white crystalline solid (94.2 g, 93.9%
yield, purity (HPLC): 99.3%).
Example 3
Direct Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 from Complex 7
[0114] This example illustrates alternative conditions for
preparing crystalline
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
[0115] Procedure A:
[0116] A 250 mL of 4-neck flask was charged with the starting
complex (10.0 g) and methanol (33.5 mL). After refluxing for 20 min
with mechanical stirring a clear solution formed. Water (67.0 mL)
was added slowly dropwise to it over 20 min. The reaction mixture
was cooled slowly to room temperature (25.degree. C.) in oil bath
and stirred for another 3 h at room temperature. The reaction
mixture was filtered by filter paper and the filter cake was washed
with water (2.times.20 mL), dried under vacuum at 65.degree. C. for
8 h to give a white crystalline solid. Yield: 6.0 g (89.6%)
[0117] Procedure B:
[0118] A 250 mL of 4-neck flask was charged with the starting
complex (10.0 g) and methanol (33.5 mL). After stirring for 20 min
with mechanical stirring, the solids did not completely dissolve.
Water (67.0 mL) was added slowly dropwise to it over 20 min. At
first all the remaining solids dissolved and later new crystals
started to form. The reaction mixture was stirred for another 3 h
at room temperature. The reaction mixture was filtered over filter
paper and the filter cake was washed with water (2.times.20 mL),
dried under vacuum at 65.degree. C. for 8 h to give a white
crystalline solid. Yield: 6.0 g (89.6%).
[0119] Procedures A and B are summarized in the table below with
other conditions for preparing crystalline 8 directly from complex
7.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Summary Table of Crystallization Conditions
Complex (g) Methanol (mL) Water (mL) Temp. (.degree. C.) Yield (%)
4.0 20.0 80.0 70 87.4 10.0 33.5 67.0 25 89.6 10.0 33.5 100.0 25
91.1 10.0 33.5 67.0 70 89.6
Example 4
Direct Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 from Complex 7
[0120] This example illustrates the preparation of a crystalline
form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0121] Compound 7 (14.0 kg) was dissolved in methanol (36.2 kg) and
deionized (DI) water (11.2 kg) and then filtered. Additional DI
water (41.3 kg) was added and then seed crystals were added at
35.+-.5.degree. C. to crystallize compound 8 from solution.
Additional DI water (41.3 kg) was added to complete precipitation.
The resulting slurry was filtered, and the product solids rinsed on
the filter with DI water, transferred to trays, and dried under
vacuum at .about.65.degree. C. to afford 8.75 kg of compound 8.
Example 5
Indirect Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 from Complex 7
##STR00011##
[0123] To a 200 L glass lined reactor equipped with a double-tier
paddle agitator and a glass condenser was added sequentially
complex 7 (7.33 kg), ethyl acetate (67.5 kg) and pure water (74.0
kg). The mixture was heated to reflux and stirred at reflux for 30
min. The reaction mixture was cooled to approximately 50.degree. C.
and the organic layer was separated and the aqueous layer was
extracted with ethyl acetate (34.0 kg). The combined organic layers
were washed with pure water (3.times.74.0 kg) (IPC test showed that
the IPC criteria for L-proline residue was met after three water
washes). The mixture was concentrated at 40.degree. C. under vacuum
(.about.15 mmHg) for 3 h until the liquid level dropped below the
lower-tier agitator paddle. The mixture (18 kg) was discharged and
transferred to a 20 L rotary evaporator. The mixture was
concentrated under vacuum (40.degree. C., .about.5 mmHg) to a
minimum volume. The remaining trace amount of ethyl acetate was
removed azeotropically at 40.degree. C. under vacuum with methanol
(10 kg). The residue was dried under vacuum of an oil pump
(.about.6 mmHg) at 40.degree. C. for 10 h to give 8 as a white
amorphous solid (4.67 kg, purity (HPLC): 99.2%) which was used in
the next step without further purification.
[0124] The recrystallization was accomplished by the following
steps. To a 100 L glass line reactor equipped with a double-tier
paddle agitator and a glass condenser was added the above amorphous
8 (4.67 kg) and methanol (18.0 kg). The mixture was refluxed at
70.degree. C. for 30 min until a clear solution formed, to which
pure water (45.0 kg) was added over 2 hours. After the addition was
completed (the reaction temperature was 41.degree. C.), the
reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and stirred at room
temperature for 15 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered and the
wet cake was washed with pure water (2.times.15 kg) and dried under
vacuum at 55.about.60.degree. C. for 12 hours to give the target
product as an off-white crystalline solid (3.93 kg, yield: 84% in
two steps; purity (HPLC): 99.7%).
Example 6
Direct Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 from Amorphous 8
##STR00012##
[0126] 5 L 4-neck flask was charged with 8 (amorphous), 116 g, and
methanol (580 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 60 C with
mechanical stirring and the solution became clear. Water (2320 mL)
was added dropwise to the reaction solution at 40 mL/min at
50.degree. C. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at room
temperature. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filter cake
was washed with water (2.times.200 mL), dried under vacuum at
55.degree. C. for 12 hours, to afford white crystalline 8. Yield is
112.8 g (97.2%).
Example 7
Direct Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 from Crude 6 (with
Seed Crystal)
##STR00013##
[0128] This example illustrates the preparation of a crystalline
form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0129] A 250 mL 4-neck flask was charged with 6 (12.0 g, HPLC
Purity: 88.3%) and methanol (48 mL). After refluxing for 30 min
with magnetic stirring (120 RPM), water (72 mL) was added dropwise
to the above solution over 20 min. After refluxing for another 30
min, the mixture was slowly cooled to 40 to 45.degree. C., and seed
crystal (10 mg) was added. After stirring for another 2 hours at 35
to 40.degree. C., the mixture was cooled slowly to 20 to 25.degree.
C. and stirred for another 16 hours. The mixture was filtered and
the filter cake was washed with water (2.times.24 mL), dried under
vacuum at 60 to 65.degree. C. for 12 hours, to afford off-white
crystalline 8. Yield is 10.6 g (88.3%). HPLC Purity: 91.8%.
Example 8
Direct Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 from Crude 6 (without
Seed Crystal)
##STR00014##
[0131] This example illustrates the preparation of a crystalline
form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0132] A 100 mL 3-neck flask was charged with 6 (5.0 g, HPLC
Purity: 90.7%) and methanol (20 mL). After refluxing for 30 min
with magnetic stirring (120 RPM), water (30 mL) was added dropwise
to the above solution over 20 min. After refluxing for another 30
min, the mixture was slowly cooled to 20 to 25.degree. C. over 3
hours. After stirring for another 60 hours at 20 to 25.degree. C.,
the mixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with water
(2.times.10 mL), dried under vacuum at 60 to 65.degree. C. for 12
hours, to afford off-white crystalline 8. Yield is 4.3 g (86%).
HPLC Purity: 92.6%.
Example 9
Preparation of Crystalline Compound 8 by Single Solvent
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[0134] This example illustrates the preparation of a crystalline
form of
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol.
[0135] A 40 mL glass bottle was charged with
(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(4-chloro-3-(4-(2-cyclopropoxyethoxy)benzyl)phenyl)-6--
(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol (300 mg, HPLC
Purity: 99.6%) and ethanol (10 mL). After shaking for 15 min at 20
to 25.degree. C., the solid was absolutely dissolved. The solution
was kept quiescence but allowed the solvent to evaporate slowly.
After 2 weeks, there were only about 2 mL ethanol left and lots of
needle crystals were formed. The mixture was filtered, dried under
vacuum at 60 to 65.degree. C. for 12 hours, to afford white
crystalline 8. Yield is 246 mg (82%). HPLC Purity: 99.7%.
Example 10
Recrystallization of Compound 8
[0136] About 100 mg of crystalline compound 8 was dissolved with a
minimal amount of solvent at about 60.degree. C. The solution was
filtrated and separated into two parts, with one part cooled in an
ice bath and agitated (quick), and the other allowed to cool
naturally by exposure to ambient atmosphere and temperature (slow).
The solids were collected on a filter, dried and analyzed by XRPD.
The table below summarizes the solvents and results of the
recrystallization. All crystals formed are identical to the XRPD of
the starting material.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Summary of Crystallization of Compound 8
from Hot Saturated Solutions Solvents Methods.sup.1 Results.sup.2
ACN quick Crystal, no change slow Crystal, no change 95% EtOH quick
Crystal, no change slow Crystal, no change EtOAc quick Crystal, no
change slow Crystal, no change IPA quick Crystal, no change slow
Crystal, no change Butanol quick Crystal, no change slow Crystal,
no change Butanone quick Crystal, no change slow Crystal, no change
1,4-dioxane-Heptane (1:1) quick Crystal, no change slow No crystal
IPA-EtOAc (1:1) quick Crystal, no change slow Crystal, no change
.sup.1Quick = cooling in an ice bath; slow = cooling by exposure to
ambient atmosphere and temperature. .sup.2No change = XRPD of
product identical to XRPD of starting material.
Example 11
Low Hygroscopicity of Crystalline Compound 8
[0137] The tendency toward hygroscopicity of crystalline compound 8
in powder form was tested at 75% and 92.5% relative humidity at
25.degree. C. for up to 10 days. Reagents included: (1) water: in
house, MilliQ, 18.2M.OMEGA.; (2) NaCl: AR grade; (3) KNO.sub.3: AR
grade; (4) saturated NaCl solution with extra NaCl solid for
25.degree. C./75% RH control; and (5) saturated KNO.sub.3 solution
with extra KNO.sub.3 solid for 25.degree. C./92.5% RH control.
Equipment used included (1) desiccators, 240 mm ID; and (2)
weighing bottles with lids: 50 mm ID.times.30 mm height.
[0138] The saturated salt solutions and solids were transferred
into individual desiccators, and equilibrated at 25.degree. C. at
least overnight to reach the desired relative humidity readings.
Four weighing bottles were placed into each desiccator, and
equilibrated overnight. The empty weighing bottles were weighed and
the tare weights recorded (W.sub.1). 0.5 g of crystalline compound
8 was added into three weighing bottles in each desiccator to form
a thin layer with thickness of 1-2 mm. The sample weight in each
bottle (W.sub.2) was recorded. One empty weighing bottle was used
for blank calibration. The bottles were left in each desiccator
with lids open. The lids were closed and each bottle accurately
weighed on days 1, 5 and 10 (W.sub.3). The bottles were returned to
each desiccator with lids open immediately after weighing.
[0139] The following formula was used to calculate the weight
increase:
Weight Increase % = W 3 - W 1 - W 2 - W B W 2 .times. 100 %
##EQU00001## W B = the weight increase of empty weighing bottle .
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TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Test results of crystal compound 8 at
25.degree. C./75% RH. Empty Sample Bottle + Sample Weight Wt bottle
Weight Appearance Sample Weight Increase Appearance Initial 1 day 1
30.36142 0.50434 White powder 30.86727 0.50585 0.32914% White
powder 2 32.96588 0.50631 White powder 33.47323 0.50735 0.23503%
White powder 3 31.27798 0.50066 White powder 31.77934 0.50136
0.16978% White powder Blank 31.92783 31.92768 -0.00015 Average
0.24465% 5 days 1 30.86648 0.50506 0.10509% White powder 2 33.47339
0.50751 0.19948% White powder 3 31.77962 0.50164 0.15779% White
powder Blank 31.92802 0.00019 Average 0.15412% 10 days 1 30.86738
0.50596 0.35095% White powder 2 33.47321 0.50733 0.23108% White
powder 3 31.77947 0.50149 0.19574% White powder Blank 31.92768
-0.00015 Average 0.25926%
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Test results of crystal compound 8 at
5.degree. C./92.5% RH. Empty Sample Bottle + Sample Weight bottle
Weight Appearance Sample Weight Increase Appearance Initial 1 day 1
34.11948 0.50356 White powder 34.62330 0.50382 0.05362% White
powder 2 30.13094 0.50215 White powder 30.63360 0.50266 0.10355%
White powder 3 33.01277 0.50546 White powder 33.51923 0.50646
0.19982% White powder Blank 40.35822 40.35821 -0.00001 Average
0.11900% 5 days 1 34.62358 0.50410 0.04170% White powder 2 30.63446
0.50352 0.20711% White powder 3 33.51977 0.50700 0.23939% White
powder Blank 40.35855 0.00033 Average 0.16273% 10 days 1 34.62472
0.50524 0.26015% White powder 2 30.63428 0.50334 0.16330% White
powder 3 33.51994 0.50717 0.26511% White powder Blank 40.35859
0.00037 Average 0.22952%
[0140] The weight increases of crystalline compound 8 in powder
samples at 75% and 92.5% relative humidity at 25.degree. C. for 10
days were below 0.26%. Thus, crystalline compound 8 in powder form
exhibited low hygroscopicity at the study conditions.
Example 12
Preparation of Capsules Containing Crystalline Compound 8
[0141] To prepare capsules containing crystalline compound 8, the
compound and silicified microcrystalline cellulose (Prosolv HD90)
were blended and then sifted through a #30 sieve into a
polyethylene bag. A portion of the crystalline compound 8/Prosolv
HD90 blend was removed. Magnesium stearate was sifted through a #30
sieve into this portion and the mixture blended. The 3-component
portion was returned to the larger compound 8/Prosolv HD90 blend,
and the mixture further blended. The final blend was put into a
polyethylene bag. Empty capsule shells (Size 2) were weighed to
determine the average capsule weight. The final blend in the
polyethylene bag was fed onto an MG2 Planeta encapsulator and
approximately 100 mg of final blend was loaded into each capsule.
About every 5 to 10 minutes, loaded capsules were sampled for
acceptable fill weight. This was achieved by sampling 10 loaded
capsules, weighing each loaded capsule and comparing the results to
the theoretical average weight of a capsule plus the targeted 100
mg load of blend. Another 10 capsules were visually inspected for
cracks, chips, dents, splits unexpected marks, and closures. If
necessary, the encapsulation and blend loading process can be
adjusted to maintain proper target weight fill into the capsules.
Acceptable capsules were placed in a double lined polyethylene bag
for further processing. Loaded capsules were weight sorted
electronically, with low and high weigh filled capsules rejected,
and acceptable weight filled capsules forwarded for further
processing. Acceptable weight checked capsules were polished and
placed in double polyethylene bags.
TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 Components of 20 mg Capsules with
Crystalline 8 Amount per unit Quality Component (mg/capsule)
Function Standard Crystalline Compound 8 20.00 Active In house
Ingredient Silicified Microcrystalline 79.40 Glidant and USP/NF;
Cellulose (Prosolv .RTM. HD90) Hydrophilic Ph. Eur., Matrix JP.
Magnesium Stearate 0.60 Lubricant USP/NF; (HyQual .RTM., Vegetable
Ph. Eur., Grade) JP Size 2, Gelatin, White, 1 Capsule Shell In
house Coni-Snap .RTM. (0999) Opaque Body and Cap
[0142] Although the foregoing invention has been described in some
detail by way of illustration and example for purposes of clarity
of understanding, one of skill in the art will appreciate that
certain changes and modifications may be practiced within the scope
of the appended claims. In addition, each reference provided herein
is incorporated by reference in its entirety to the same extent as
if each reference was individually incorporated by reference. Where
a conflict exists between the instant application and a reference
provided herein, the instant application shall dominate.
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