Conversion of Pregabalin to 4-Isobutylpyrrolidone-2

J Pharm Sci. 2017 Oct;106(10):3095-3102. doi: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.03.044. Epub 2017 Apr 15.

Abstract

Solid-state studies of C-butyl-resorcin[4]arene with pregabalin (Lyrica, Nervalin) in nitrobenzene yielded a cocrystal of C-butyl-resorcin[4]arene with 4-isobutylpyrrolidone-2. A combined experimental and quantum chemical investigation was implemented to further our understanding of the factors affecting the conversion process.

Keywords: DFT; DMSO; cocrystal; resorcin[4]arene; self-assembly.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Nitrobenzenes / chemistry
  • Pregabalin / chemistry*
  • Pyrrolidinones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Nitrobenzenes
  • Pyrrolidinones
  • Pregabalin
  • nitrobenzene