A process is provided for preparing novel crystalline forms, namely
selectively and consistently preparing the H2-1 dihydrate crystalline
form, the H2-2 dihydrate crystalline form, the N-3 anhydrate crystalline
form and the MTBE solvate crystalline form of the IKur compound
(2S)-1-[[(7R)-7-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-4,7-dihydro-5-methylpyrazolo[1,5]pyr-
imidine-6-yl]carbonyl]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrrolidine. The process includes
preparation of the H2-1 and H2-2 forms which are used in preparing the
N-3 anhydrate form which is particularly stable and has suitable flow
properties and desired particle size. Novel H2-1 dihydrate and H2-2
dihydrate forms, the N-3 anhydrate form and the MTBE solvate form of the
above IKur compound, pharmaceutical compositions containing such novel
forms and a method for preventing or treating arrhythmias including
atrial fibrillation and IKur related conditions employing such novel
forms are also provided.