Solid-State Perturbation for Solubility Improvement: A Proof of Concept

Simple and rational: The intrinsic solubility of a compound can be systematically improved by perturbing key interactions in its crystal structure. By carefully choosing the perturbation, the end result will be a molecule similar to the original one, but with significantly higher solubility. This methodology is demonstrated on a subset of benzodiazepines, resulting in significant improvement of their solubility.