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Sulfathiazole polymorphism studied by magic-angle spinning NMR.

D C Apperley1, R A Fletton, R K Harris

  • 1Industrial Research Laboratories, University of Durham, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, U.K.

Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|December 10, 1999
PubMed
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Magic-angle spinning NMR spectroscopy clarifies sulfathiazole polymorphs, resolving literature inconsistencies. This technique reveals distinct spectra for each form, aiding in understanding their crystal structures and properties.

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Area of Science:

  • Solid-state chemistry
  • Materials science
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Existing literature on sulfathiazole polymorphs contains significant confusion and inconsistencies.
  • Understanding the precise crystalline forms is crucial for pharmaceutical applications and material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To resolve inconsistencies in sulfathiazole polymorph literature using advanced NMR techniques.
  • To characterize newly identified sulfathiazole polymorphs and elucidate their structural features.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 13C magic-angle spinning (MAS) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
  • Analyzed NMR spectral data in conjunction with existing crystal structure information.
  • Investigated the influence of factors like electronic structure, nitrogen nuclear quadrupolar effects, and hydrogen bonding on spectral assignments.

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Main Results:

  • 13C MAS NMR spectra clearly distinguish between different sulfathiazole polymorphs, indicating the number of molecules in the crystallographic asymmetric unit.
  • Assignments of NMR spectra were established, correlating spectral features with molecular structure and intermolecular interactions (e.g., hydrogen bonding).
  • A novel sulfathiazole polymorph was identified and characterized, and its spectrum was rationalized in relation to known forms.

Conclusions:

  • 13C MAS NMR spectroscopy is a powerful tool for unequivocally identifying and differentiating sulfathiazole polymorphs.
  • Hydrogen bonding significantly influences the chemical shifts of specific carbon atoms, providing insights into crystal packing.
  • The study resolves long-standing ambiguities in sulfathiazole polymorphism and provides a reliable method for characterization.