| abstract |
The invention relates to type A crystal of 5-[{6-(2-fluorobenzyl)oxy-2-naphtyl}methyl]-2,4-thiazolidinedione characterized to have characteristic absorption peaks (2theta) at 11.5°±0.3°, 14.5°±0.2°, 16.2°±0.3°, 17.0°±0.3°, 17.7°±0.2°, 18.6°±0.3°, 19.1°±0.2°, 21.3°±0.4°, 22.4°±0.5°, 25.7°±1.5° and 28.3°±10.5° in a powder X-ray diffraction pattern, and also to a method for preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The crystal is excellent in stability, and has advantages in handling, storage, and pharmaceutical preparation. The invention also relates to type B, C and D crystals of said compound. |