Pharmaceutical Crystals

Description:


An important resource that puts the focus on understanding and handling of organic crystals in drug development


Since a majority of pharmaceutical solid-state materials are organic crystals, their handling and processing are critical aspects of drug development. Pharmaceutical Crystals: Science and Engineering offers an introduction to and thorough coverage of organic crystals, and explores the essential role they play in drug development and manufacturing. Written contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in the field, this vital resource provides the fundamental knowledge and explains the connection between pharmaceutically relevant properties and the structure of a crystal.


Comprehensive in scope, the text covers a range of topics including: crystallization, molecular interactions, polymorphism, analytical methods, processing, and chemical stability. The authors clearly show how to find solutions for pharmaceutical form selection and crystallization processes. Designed to be an accessible guide, this book represents a valuable resource for improving the drug development process of small drug molecules. This important text:


Includes the most important aspects of solid-state organic chemistry and its role in drug development

Offers solutions for pharmaceutical form selection and crystallization processes

Contains a balance between the scientific fundamental and pharmaceutical applications

Presents coverage of crystallography, molecular interactions, polymorphism, analytical methods, processing, and chemical stability 



Written for both pr