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Area of Science:

  • Solid-state chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical analysis
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Pharmaceuticals are manufactured in solid forms, with bioavailability influenced by polymorphs, cocrystals, solvates, and salts.
  • Accurate monitoring of pharmaceutical structures during production is essential for quality control and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utility of polarized Raman microscopy for differentiating between three polymorphs of sofosbuvir, an antiviral medication.
  • To assess the effectiveness of low-frequency Raman spectra and polarization parameters in polymorph identification.

Main Methods:

  • Raman microscopy was employed to record spectra of sofosbuvir polymorphs diluted in a KBr matrix.
  • Quantum-chemical simulations were used to model band frequencies and intensities, aiding spectral interpretation.
  • Linearly and circularly polarized Raman spectroscopy was utilized to obtain depolarization ratios and circularity data.

Main Results:

  • The low-frequency region (20–200 cm⁻¹) of Raman spectra showed promise for polymorph discrimination even with unpolarized light.
  • Polarized Raman spectra, including depolarization ratios, significantly enhanced the reliability of polymorph identification.
  • Circularly polarized Raman spectra provided additional discriminatory information and identified potential markers for sofosbuvir polymorphs.

Conclusions:

  • Polarized Raman microscopy is a valuable and practical tool for distinguishing between different solid-state forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
  • The integration of quantum-chemical calculations aids in understanding and interpreting complex spectral features for polymorph analysis.