Chenodiol
CAS 474-25-9 2 FDA-DMF suppliersSmall Molecule
Overview
Chenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid used to dissolve gallstones and to treat certain liver diseases. It acts by reducing the cholesterol saturation in bile, thereby dissolving cholesterol gallstones.
Patent & exclusivity (US)
Per the FDA Orange Book (2 approved US products), the latest listed US patent on Chenodiol expires — and exclusivity 21 Feb 2032. Generic API sourcing typically opens up once these lapse.
Therapeutic areas
GastroenterologyHepatology
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