Bimatoprost crystalline form I

摘要

The invention provides a novel polymorphic form I of crystalline bimatoprost, method for preparation thereof and new crystalline intermediates in the preparation. This form I of crystalline bimatoprost is used in purification of crude bimatoprost and in storage of bimatoprost as active pharmaceutical intermediate. Use of the physical form of bimatoprost in the manufacture of a medicament is also disclosed.