| abstract |
The present invention is directed to polymorphs of benfotiamine, their methods of preparation and the use thereof. The crystalline forms of benfotiamine are crystalline forms A, B, C, D and E, and can be distinguished by their respective patterns of X-ray powder diffraction, DSC, infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and preparation methods. The invention is also directed to the use of the above-mentioned polymorphs of benfotiamine for treating Vitamin B1 deficiency, metabolism-related disorders, psychiatric diseases and disorders, diabetes complications, or neurodegenerative diseases. The different crystalline forms of benfotiamine are obtained using different synthetic routes and solvent ratios. The crystalline polymorphs are substantially pure. The invention not only provides new crystalline forms of benfotiamine, but also solvates thereof, especially hydrates. |