# US 2013/0158053 A1 · Crystalline forms of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl) oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6h)-yl]-n-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide

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- Number: US 2013/0158053 A1
- Document ID: US20130158053A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/669,564
- Filed: 2012-11-06
- Published: 2013-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2004-10-13
- Assignees: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
- Inventors: Jon G. SELBO
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130158053A1

## CPC

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## Abstract

Crystalline forms of the p38 kinase inhibitor 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide is provided. Also provided are combinations and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline forms, and methods for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a p38 kinase-mediated condition comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline forms.

## Claims

### Claim at position 1

1-12. (canceled)

### Claim 13

A method of treating or preventing an inflammatory condition, the method comprising administering to a subject having or susceptible to such condition or disorder a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, wherein a detectable amount of the 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide is present as Form A crystalline 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide, wherein Form A has a melting point in a range from about 138.5° C. to about 142.5° C., and an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 13.5±0.2, 21.1±0.2 and 27.2±0.2 degrees 2 theta.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13 wherein the inflammatory condition is rheumatoid arthritis.

### Claim 15 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13 wherein the inflammatory condition is osteoarthritis.

### Claim 16 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13 wherein the inflammatory condition is asthma.

### Claim 17

A crystalline form of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising a peak selected from the group consisting of 11.8±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.8±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 21.9±0.2, 26.2±0.2, and 26.9±0.2 degrees 2 theta.

### Claim 18

A crystalline form of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising a peak selected from the group consisting of 11.8±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.8±0.2, 21.4±0.2 and 26.9±0.2 degrees 2 theta.

### Claim 19

A crystalline form of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising a peak selected from the group consisting of 11.8±0.2, 15.8±0.2 and 26.9±0.2 degrees 2 theta.

### Claim 20 (depends on 1)

A crystalline form of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide of claim 1 having a dehydration point prior to 120° C.

### Claim 21

A crystalline form of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide having a dehydration point prior to 120° C., and an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 11.8±0.2, 15.8±0.2 and 26.9±0.2 degrees 2 theta.

### Claim 22

A crystalline form of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide of having an X-ray powder diffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 2.

### Claim 23

A pharmaceutical composition comprising 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, wherein a detectable amount of the 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide is present as Form B crystalline 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide, wherein Form B has dehydration point prior to 120° C., and an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 11.8±0.2, 15.8±0.2 and 26.9±0.2 degrees 2 theta.

### Claim 24 (depends on 23)

The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 wherein at least about 50% of the 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide is present as Form B crystalline 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide.

### Claim 25 (depends on 23)

The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 wherein at least about 90% of the 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide is present as Form B crystalline 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide.

### Claim 26 (depends on 23)

The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 wherein the 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide present in the composition is substantially phase pure Form B crystalline 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide.

### Claim 27 (depends on 23)

The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 wherein the amount of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide present in the composition is between about 0.1 mg to about 1000 mg.

### Claim 28 (depends on 23)

The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 wherein the amount of 3-[5-chloro-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-oxopyrimidin-1(6H)-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylbenzamide present in the composition is between about 0.1 mg to about 500 mg.

### Claim 29 (depends on 23)

A method of treating or preventing an inflammatory condition, the method comprising administering to a subject having or susceptible to such condition or disorder a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of the composition of claim 23.