3,3-Dibutyl-8-hydroxy-7-(methylthio)-5-phenyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,5-benzothiazepine-1,1-dioxide is an intermediate of Elobixibat (E505200) which is an ileal sodium-dependent bile acid transporter ( IBAT) inhibitor, used for the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).
