Studying Microstructure in Molecular Crystals With Nanoindentation: Intergrowth Polymorphism in Felodipine

Manish Kumar Mishra, Gautam R Desiraju, Upadrasta Ramamurty, Andrew D Bond

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Abstract

Intergrowth polymorphism refers to the existence of distinct structural domains within a single crystal of a compound. The phenomenon is exhibited by form II of the active pharmaceutical ingredient felodipine, and the associated microstructure is a significant feature of the compound's structural identity. Employing the technique of nanoindentation on form II reveals a bimodal mechanical response on specific single-crystal faces, demonstrating distinct properties for two polymorphic forms within the same crystal.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftAngewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
Vol/bind53
Udgave nummer48
Sider (fra-til)13102-13105
Antal sider4
ISSN1433-7851
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 26 sep. 2014

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