Details for Patent: 7,339,064

Title:	Benzimidazole compound crystal
Abstract:	A novel crystal of (R)-2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridinyl]methyl]sulfinyl]-- 1H-benzimidazole or a salt thereof of the present invention is useful for an excellent antiulcer agent.
Inventor(s):	Fujishima; Akira (Sanda, JP), Aoki; Isao (Kawanishi, JP), Kamiyama; Keiji (Ibaraki, JP)
Assignee:	Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Osaka, JP)
Filing Date:	Jun 10, 2005
Application Number:	11/149,903
Claims:	1. A crystal of (R)-2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridinyl]methyl]sulfinyl]-- 1H-benzimidazole hydrate. 2. The crystal according to claim 1, which is (R)-2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridinyl]methyl]sulfinyl]-- 1H-benzimidazole 1.5 hydrate. 3. A pharmaceutical composition comprising: a crystal of (R)-2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridinyl]methyl]sulfinyl]-- 1H-benzimidazole 1.5 hydrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, carrier or diluent that is compatible with the crystalline nature of the hydrate product.