Phenylmethyl (3α,5β,7α)-6-Ethylidene-3,7-dihydroxy-Cholan-24-oic Acid Ester is an intermediate used in the synthesis of 6-Ethylchenodeoxycholic Acid (E899810), which is a derivative of the bile acid Chenodeoxycholic Acid (C291900). 6-Ethylchenodeoxycholic Acid is a potent activator of the farnesoid X nuclear receptor which reduces liver fat and fibrosis in animal models of fatty liver disease.