Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
459789-99-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Obeticholic acid is a semi-synthetic bile acid analogue which has the chemical structure 6α-ethyl-chenodeoxycholic acid. It is used as a drug to treat primary biliary cholangitis.
It is in R&D stage.
Obeticholic Acid is a synthetic bile acid derivative used primarily for treating liver fibrosis. The core process involves semisynthetic modification of chenodeoxycholic acid. Its molecular formula is C26H40O5 and CAS number is 128794-07-2.
Contraindicated in patients with complete biliary obstruction. Requires strict storage below 25°C in dry conditions. Clinical use demands monitoring for pruritus and potential hepatic decompensation.