Selective, non-steroidal farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist (EC50 = 15 nM). Displays no activity at other nuclear receptors at concentrations up to 1 μM. Improves hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidemia in diabetic db/db mice. Shown to suppress autophagy in nutrient-deprived mouse hepatocytes. Purity 97%. MW (observed): 542.84