IP Library Granted Patent US 9,255,068
Granted Patent B2
US 9,255,068 · App. 13/471,275 · Granted Feb 9, 2016

Crystalline salts of (4S,4AS,5AR,12AS)-4-dimethylamino-3,10,12,12A-tetrahydroxy-7-[methoxy(methyl)amino)-methyl] acid amide and methods of using the same

Inventors: Catherine Coulter (Ballymena, GB); Sean M. Johnston (Doylestown, PA); Farzaneh Seyedi (Mansfield, MA)
Assignees: Warner Chilcott Company, LLC; Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
C07C309/04C07C239/20C07B2200/07C07B2200/13C07C2103/46
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Patent No.
US 9,255,068
App. No.
13/471,275
Granted
Feb 9, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A crystalline mono hydrochloride salt of (4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-[(methoxy(methyl)amino)-methyl]-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-naphthacene-2-carboxylic acid amide is disclosed having improved stability. In addition, a crystalline mono mesylate salt and crystalline mono sulfate salt of (4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-[(methoxy(methyl)amino)-methyl]-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-naphthacene-2-carboxylic acid amide are also disclosed having improved stability. A pharmaceutical composition containing the crystalline salts and methods of treating inflammatory skin disorders and bacterial infections comprising administering the crystalline salts are also disclosed.

Claims (72)

1. A crystalline salt of (4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-[(methoxy(methyl)amino)-methyl]-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-naphthacene-2-carboxylic acid amide, wherein the salt is selected from a group consisting of mono hydrochloride, mono mesylate and mono sulfate, and wherein the crystalline salt has a crystal-like internal structural arrangement.

2. The crystalline salt of claim 1 , wherein the salt is substantially pure.

3. The crystalline salt of claim 1 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

4. The crystalline salt of claim 3 , having an XRPD pattern substantially as illustrated in FIG. 1 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

5. The crystalline salt of claim 3 , having at least three characteristic peaks at diffraction angle 2-theta degrees appearing at about 13.4, about 20.5 and about 23.3, as measured by XRPD.

6. The crystalline salt of claim 3 , having a DSC curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 2 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

7. The crystalline salt of claim 3 , having a TGA curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 3 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

8. The crystalline salt of claim 3 , wherein the salt has a β-isomer content at 0 days of about 0.1% peak area to about 7.0% peak area, as measured by HPLC.

9. The crystalline salt of claim 1 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

10. The crystalline salt of claim 9 , having an XRPD pattern substantially as illustrated in FIG. 4 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

11. The crystalline salt of claim 9 , having at least three characteristic peaks at diffraction angle 2-theta degrees appearing at about 9, about 15 and about 23.8, as measured by XRPD.

12. The crystalline salt of claim 9 , having a DSC curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 5 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

13. The crystalline salt of claim 9 , having a TGA curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 6 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

14. The crystalline salt of claim 9 , wherein the salt has a β-isomer content at 0 days of about 2.0% peak area to about 10.0% peak area, as measured by HPLC.

15. The crystalline salt of claim 1 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

16. The crystalline salt of claim 15 , having an XRPD pattern substantially as illustrated in FIG. 7 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

17. The crystalline salt of claim 15 , having at least three characteristic peaks at diffraction angle 2-theta degrees appearing at about 15, about 17.8 and about 23.5, as measured by XRPD.

18. The crystalline salt of claim 15 , having a DSC curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 8 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

19. The crystalline salt of claim 15 , having a TGA curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 9 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

20. The crystalline salt of claim 15 , wherein the salt has a β-isomer content at 0 days of about 3.0% peak area to about 26.0% peak area, as measured by HPLC.

21. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the crystalline salt of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

22. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 21 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

23. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 21 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

24. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 21 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

25. A method for treating acne comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline salt of claim 1 .

26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

27. The method of claim 25 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

28. The method of claim 25 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

29. A method for treating rosacea comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline salt of claim 1 .

30. The method of claim 29 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

31. The method of claim 29 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

32. The method of claim 29 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

33. A method for treating a gram positive bacterial infection, wherein the gram positive bacteria is selected from the group consisting of Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, Streptococcus pyogenes , and Clostridium difficile , comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline salt of claim 1 .

34. The method of claim 33 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

35. The method of claim 33 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

36. The method of claim 33 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

37. A crystalline salt of (4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-[(methoxy(methyl)amino)-methyl]-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-naphthacene-2-carboxylic acid amide, wherein the salt is selected from a group consisting of mono hydrochloride, mono mesylate and mono sulfate, and wherein the crystalline salt is substantially free of an amorphous salt.

38. The crystalline salt of claim 37 , wherein the salt is substantially pure.

39. The crystalline salt of claim 37 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

40. The crystalline salt of claim 39 , having an XRPD pattern substantially as illustrated in FIG. 1 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

41. The crystalline salt of claim 39 , having at least three characteristic peaks at diffraction angle 2-theta degrees appearing at about 13.4, about 20.5 and about 23.3, as measured by XRPD.

42. The crystalline salt of claim 39 , having a DSC curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 2 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

43. The crystalline salt of claim 39 , having a TGA curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 3 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

44. The crystalline salt of claim 39 , wherein the salt has a β-isomer content at 0 days of about 0.1% peak area to about 7.0% peak area, as measured by HPLC.

45. The crystalline salt of claim 37 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

46. The crystalline salt of claim 45 , having an XRPD pattern substantially as illustrated in FIG. 4 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

47. The crystalline salt of claim 45 , having at least three characteristic peaks at diffraction angle 2-theta degrees appearing at about 48, about 15 and about 23.8, as measured by XRPD.

48. The crystalline salt of claim 45 , having a DSC curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 5 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

49. The crystalline salt of claim 45 , having a TGA curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 6 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

50. The crystalline salt of claim 45 , wherein the salt has a β-isomer content at 0 days of about 2.0% peak area to about 10.0% peak area, as measured by HPLC.

51. The crystalline salt of claim 37 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

52. The crystalline salt of claim 51 , having an XRPD pattern substantially as illustrated in FIG. 7 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

53. The crystalline salt of claim 51 , having at least three characteristic peaks at diffraction angle 2-theta degrees appearing at about 15, about 17.8 and about 23.5, as measured by XRPD.

54. The crystalline salt of claim 51 , having a DSC curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 8 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

55. The crystalline salt of claim 51 , having a TGA curve substantially as illustrated in FIG. 9 after synthesis of the crystalline salt.

56. The crystalline salt of claim 51 , wherein the salt has a β-isomer content at 0 days of about 3.0% peak area to about 26.0% peak area, as measured by HPLC.

57. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the crystalline salt of claim 37 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

58. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 57 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

59. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 57 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

60. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 57 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

61. A method for treating acne comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline salt of claim 37 .

62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

63. The method of claim 61 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

64. The method of claim 61 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

65. A method for treating rosacea comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline salt of claim 37 .

66. The method of claim 65 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

67. The method of claim 65 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

68. The method of claim 65 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

69. A method for treating a gram positive bacterial infection, wherein the gram positive bacteria is selected from the group consisting of Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, Streptococcus pyogenes , and Clostridium difficile , comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline salt of claim 37 .

70. The method of claim 69 , wherein the salt is mono hydrochloride.

71. The method of claim 69 , wherein the salt is mono mesylate.

72. The method of claim 69 , wherein the salt is mono sulfate.

Assignments (12)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME 71200/0656 Recorded Mar 17, 2026
From: OAKTREE FUND ADMINISTRATION, LLC
To: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 16, 2026
From: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 075111/0244 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 22, 2025
From: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
To: OAKTREE FUND ADMINISTRATION, LLC
Reel/Frame 071200/0656 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME 065001/0917 Recorded May 22, 2025
From: OAKTREE FUND ADMINISTRATION, LLC
To: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Reel/Frame 071343/0407 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 22, 2023
From: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
To: OAKTREE FUND ADMINISTRATION, LLC
Reel/Frame 065001/0917 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE US PATENT NO. 8,050,873 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 040183 FRAME 0129. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Feb 22, 2018
From: WARNER CHILCOTT COMPANY, LLC
To: ALLERGAN PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Reel/Frame 045417/0593 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2016
From: WARNER CHILCOTT COMPANY, LLC
To: ALLERGAN PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Reel/Frame 040183/0129 →
TERMINATION OF LIEN ON PATENTS Recorded Dec 23, 2014
From: MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO PC
To: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Reel/Frame 034700/0377 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 31, 2014
From: HBM HEALTHCARE INVESTMENTS (CAYMAN) LTD., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Reel/Frame 034113/0910 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 14, 2014
From: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
To: HBM HEALTHCARE INVESTMENTS (CAYMAN) LTD., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 032448/0001 →
NOTICE Recorded Mar 8, 2013
From: PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
To: MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO PC
Reel/Frame 029940/0106 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 25, 2012
From: COULTER, CATHERINE; JOHNSTON, SEAN M.; SEYEDI, FARZANEH
To: WARNER CHILCOTT COMPANY, LLC; PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Reel/Frame 029018/0831 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61485179 · May 12, 2011
Related Publication 20130012480A1 · Jan 10, 2013