Add the following:
Rosiglitazone Maleate
(roe'' si gli' ta zone mal' ee ate).
Click to View Image

C18H19N3O3S·C4H4O4 473.50
(±)-5-[p-[2-(Methyl-2-pyridylamino)ethoxy]benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinedione maleate (1:1);    
(RS)-5-{[4-({2-[Methyl(2-pyridinyl)amino]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]methyl}-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione (Z)-2-butenedioate     [155141-29-0].
DEFINITION
Rosiglitazone Maleate contains NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% of C18H19N3O3S·C4H4O4, calculated on the anhydrous and solvent-free basis.
IDENTIFICATION
•  B. The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as obtained in the Assay.
ASSAY
•  Procedure
Buffer:  Dissolve 5.75 g of phosphoric acid in 800 mL water, adjust with 4 N sodium hydroxide to a pH of 3.0, and dilute with water to 1 L.
Mobile phase:  Acetonitrile and Buffer (25:75)
System suitability solution:  Transfer 2.5 mg of USP Rosiglitazone Maleate RS and 1 mg of USP Rosiglitazone Related Compound A RS to a 50-mL volumetric flask, dissolve in 1 mL of stabilizer-free tetrahydofuran, and dilute with Mobile phase to volume.
Standard solution:  0.05 mg/mL of USP Rosiglitazone Maleate RS in Mobile phase
Sample solution:  0.05 mg/mL of Rosiglitazone Maleate in Mobile phase
Chromatographic system 
Mode:  LC
Detector:  UV 235 nm
Column:  4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing L1
Column temperature:  40
Flow rate:  1 mL/min
Injection size:  20 µL
System suitability 
Samples:  System suitability solution and Standard solution
Suitability requirements 
Resolution:  Greater than 2.0 between rosiglitazone and rosiglitazone related compound A, System suitability solution
Tailing factor:  NMT 2.0, Standard solution
Relative standard deviation:  NMT 1.0%, Standard solution
Analysis 
Samples:  Standard solution and Sample solution
Calculate the percentage of rosiglitazone maleate (C18H19N3O3S·C4H4O4) in the portion of Rosiglitazone Maleate taken:
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × 100
rU== peak response from the Sample solution
rS== peak response from the Standard solution
CS== concentration of USP Rosiglitazone Maleate RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
CU== concentration of Rosiglitazone Maleate in the Sample solution (mg/mL)
Acceptance criteria:  98.0%–102.0% on the anhydrous and solvent-free basis
OTHER COMPONENTS
•  Content of Maleic Acid
Buffer:  Prepare 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer as follows. Add 11.5 g of phosphoric acid to 800 mL of water, adjust with 2 N sodium hydroxide to a pH of 3.0, and dilute with water to 1 L.
Mobile phase:  Methanol and Buffer (50:50)
Diluent:  Methanol and water (50:50)
System suitability solution:  0.1 µg/mL of USP Fumaric Acid RS and 0.04 mg/mL of USP Rosiglitazone Maleate RS in Diluent
Standard solution:  0.01 mg/mL of USP Maleic Acid RS in Diluent
Sample solution:  0.04 mg/mL of Rosiglitazone Maleate in Diluent
Chromatographic system 
Mode:  LC
Detector:  UV 212 nm
Column:  4.6-mm × 15-cm; 5-µm packing L14
Column temperature:  40
Flow rate:  1.5 mL/min
Injection size:  20 µL
System suitability 
Samples:  System suitability solution and Standard solution
[Note—The relative retention times for rosiglitazone, maleic acid, and fumaric acid are 0.5, 1.0, and 1.8, respectively. ]
Suitability requirements 
Resolution:  NLT 2.0 between maleic acid and fumaric acid, System suitability solution
Relative standard deviation:  NMT 2.0%, Standard solution
Analysis 
Samples:  Standard solution and Sample solution
Calculate the percentage of maleic acid in the portion of Rosiglitazone Maleate taken:
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × 100
rU== peak response of maleic acid from the Sample solution
rS== peak response of maleic acid from the Standard solution
CS== concentration of USP Maleic Acid RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
CU== concentration of Rosiglitazone Maleate in the Sample solution (mg/mL)
Acceptance criteria:  23.5%–26.0%
IMPURITIES
•  Residue on Ignition, 281: NMT 0.2%, using an ignition temperature of 800 ± 25
•  Heavy Metals, Method II 231: NMT 20 ppm
•  Organic Impurities
[Note—Protect the System suitability solution and Sample solution from light. ]
Buffer 1:  Prepare 0.05 M dibasic potassium phosphate buffer as follows. Dissolve 11.4 g of dibasic potassium phosphate trihydrate in 800 mL of water, adjust with a mixture of phosphoric acid and water (1:1) to a pH of 7.0, and dilute with water to 1 L.
Solution A:  Acetonitrile and Buffer 1 (30:70)
Solution B:  Acetonitrile and Buffer 1 (70:30)
Mobile phase:  See Table 1. Return to original conditions and re-equilibrate the system.
Table 1
Time
(min)
Solution A
(%)
Solution B
(%)
0 100 0
25.0 100 0
50.0 0 100
Buffer 2:  Prepare 0.05 M monobasic potassium phosphate buffer by dissolving 6.8 g of monobasic potassium phosphate in 1 L of water.
Diluent:  Acetonitrile and Buffer 2 (30:70)
System suitability solution:  0.5 mg/mL of USP Rosiglitazone Maleate RS in Diluent, using sonication, if necessary, to dissolve. [Note—USP Rosiglitazone Maleate RS contains rosiglitazone related compound A as a minor component. ]
Sample solution:  0.5 mg/mL of Rosiglitazone Maleate in Diluent, using sonication, if necessary, to dissolve
Chromatographic system 
Mode:  LC
Detector:  UV 246 nm
Column:  4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing L1
Flow rate:  1 mL/min
Injection size:  20 µL
System suitability 
Sample:  System suitability solution
[Note—Identify the peak due to rosiglitazone related compound A based on its relative retention time shown in Table 2. ]
Suitability requirements 
Resolution:  NLT 2.0 between rosiglitazone and rosiglitazone related compound A
Analysis 
Sample:  Sample solution
Calculate the percentage of any individual impurity in the portion of Rosiglitazone Maleate taken:
Result = (rU/rT) × 100
rU== peak response of each impurity from the Sample solution
rT== sum of the peak responses from the Sample solution, except for the peak response of maleic acid
Acceptance criteria:  See Table 2.
Table 2
Name Relative
Retention
Time
Acceptance
Criteria,
NMT (%)
Maleic acid 0.09 Disregard
Impurity 1a 0.15 0.1
Impurity 2b 0.81 0.5
Rosiglitazone 1.0
Rosiglitazone related compound Ac 1.15 0.5
Any other individual impurity 0.1
Total impurities 1.0
a  2-(5-{[4-({2-[Methyl(2-pyridinyl)amino]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]methyl}-2,4-dioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-yl)butanedioic acid.
b  3-[4-({2-[Methyl(2-pyridinyl)amino]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]propanamide.
c  (5Z)-5-{[4-({2-[Methyl(2-pyridinyl)amino]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione.
SPECIFIC TESTS
•  Water Determination, Method 1a 921: NMT 0.5%
[Note—Because maleic acid will react with methanol thereby producing water, both titrant and solvent must be methanol free. ]
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•  Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight containers, and store at room temperature.
•  USP Reference Standards 11
USP Fumaric Acid RS Click to View Structure
USP Maleic Acid RS Click to View Structure
USP Rosiglitazone Maleate RS Click to View Structure
USP Rosiglitazone Related Compound A RS
(5Z)-5-{[4-({2-[Methyl(2-pyridinyl)amino]ethyl}oxy) phenyl]methylidene}-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione.
    C18H17N3O3S         355.41
USP35
Auxiliary Information— Please check for your question in the FAQs before contacting USP.
Topic/Question Contact Expert Committee
Monograph Elena Gonikberg, Ph.D.
Principal Scientific Liaison
1-301-816-8251
(SM32010) Monographs - Small Molecules 3
Reference Standards RS Technical Services
1-301-816-8129
rstech@usp.org
USP35–NF30 Page 4592
Pharmacopeial Forum: Volume No. 37(1)