A CRYSTALLINE FORM OF (4-METHYL-2-[1,2,3]TRIAZOL-2-YL-PHENYL)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]TRIAZOL-2-YL-BENZYL)-MORPHOLIN-4-YL]-METHANONE
The present invention relates to a crystalline form of (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and its use as an orexin receptor antagonist in the prevention and/or treatment of various orexin receptor-mediated disorders such as Binge-Eating Disorder (BED).
1 . A crystalline form of (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone, characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 10.5°, 14.2°, and 18.4°.
2 . The crystalline form according to claim 1 , characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 7.8°, 10.5°, 14.2°, 18.4°, and 21.80.
3 . The crystalline form according to claim 1 , characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 7.8°, 10.5°, 12.5°, 13.7°, 14.2°, 14.60, 18.40, 21.40, 21.80, and 25.10.
4 . The crystalline form according to claim 1 , which essentially shows the X-ray powder diffraction pattern as depicted in FIG. 1 .
5 . The crystalline form according to claim 1 , characterized by a melting point of about 117.6° C. as determined by differential scanning calorimetry.
6 . The crystalline form according to claim 1 , obtainable by a process comprising
a. dissolving (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone in a solvent, said solvent comprising one or more lower alcohols;
b. awaiting formation of a solid product; and
c. isolating the solid product.
7 . A process for making the crystalline form according to claim 1 , said process comprising recrystallization of (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone in a solvent, said solvent comprising one or more lower alcohols.
8 . A pharmaceutical composition comprising as active ingredient the crystalline form according to claim 1 , and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
9 . A solid dosage form, wherein the solid dosage form comprises a crystalline form of (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone, wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 10.5°, 14.2°, and 18.4°.
10 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 8 , in form of a tablet for oral use, said composition comprising
from about 3% w/w to about 40% w/w of said active ingredient;
from about 30% w/w to about 70% w/w microcrystalline cellulose;
from about 15% w/w to about 60% w/w mannitol;
from about 3% w/w to about 10% w/w crosspovidone;
from about 0.2% w/w to about 4% w/w sodium stearyl fumarate; and
from about 0.5% w/w to about 5% w/w silica colloidal hydrated.
11 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 8 , in form of a tablet for oral use, said composition comprising
from 22% to 25% w/w of said active ingredient;
from 39% to 44% w/w microcrystalline cellulose;
from 24% to 30% w/w mannitol;
from 4% to 6% w/w crosspovidone;
from 0.5% to 1.5% w/w sodium stearyl fumarate; and
from 1.5% to 2.5% w/w silica colloidal hydrated;
or
from 10% to 13% w/w of said active ingredient;
from 47% to 52% w/w microcrystalline cellulose;
from 29% to 34% w/w mannitol;
from 4% to 6% w/w crosspovidone;
from 0.5% to 1.5% w/w sodium stearyl fumarate; and
from 1% to 2% w/w silica colloidal hydrated;
or
from 6% to 8% w/w of said active ingredient;
from 48% to 54% w/w microcrystalline cellulose;
from 31% to 35% w/w mannitol;
from 4% to 6% w/w crosspovidone;
from 0.5% to 1.5% w/w sodium stearyl fumarate; and
from 1% to 2% w/w silica colloidal hydrated;
or
from 5% to 7% w/w of said active ingredient;
from 50% to 55% w/w microcrystalline cellulose;
from 30% to 35% w/w mannitol;
from 4% to 6% w/w crosspovidone;
from 0.5% to 1.5% w/w sodium stearyl fumarate; and
from 0.5% to 2% w/w silica colloidal hydrated.
12 . (canceled)
13 . A method for the prevention and/or treatment of anxiety disorders, addiction disorders, mood disorders, appetite disorders, cognitive dysfunctions, or sleep disorders in a patient in need thereof, wherein the method comprises administering to the patient a crystalline form of (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone, wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 10.50, 14.20, and 18.40.
14 . The method according to claim 13 , wherein the method is for the prevention and/or treatment of an eating disorder selected from a group comprising Binge-Eating Disorder (BED); Bulimia Nervosa (BN); Anorexia Nervosa (AN); Pica; Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED); Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder (UFED); Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS); Compulsive Overeating (CO); Loss of Control (LOC) Eating; and hyperphagia and/or binge-eating, associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
15 . The method according to claim 14 , wherein the method is for the prevention and/or treatment of Binge-Eating Disorder (BED).
16 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 8 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 7.8°, 10.5°, 12.5°, 13.7°, 14.2°, 14.6°, 18.4°, 21.4°, 21.8°, and 25.1°.
17 . The solid dosage form according to claim 9 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 7.80, 10.50, 12.50, 13.70, 14.20, 14.60, 18.40, 21.40, 21.80, and 25.1°.
18 . The method according to claim 14 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 7.8°, 10.50, 12.50, 13.70, 14.20, 14.60, 18.40, 21.40, 21.80, and 25.1°.
19 . The method according to claim 15 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 7.8°, 10.50, 12.50, 13.70, 14.20, 14.60, 18.40, 21.40, 21.80, and 25.1°.
20 . A method for preparing a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier material, wherein the method comprises mixing a crystalline form of (4-Methyl-2-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-phenyl)-[(R)-3-(3-[1,2,3]triazol-2-yl-benzyl)-morpholin-4-yl]-methanone with the at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier material, and wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 10.5°, 14.2°, and 18.4°.
21 . The method according to claim 20 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by the presence of peaks in the X-ray powder diffraction diagram at the following angles of refraction 2θ: 7.8°, 10.50, 12.50, 13.70, 14.20, 14.60, 18.40, 21.40, 21.80, and 25.1°.