Bifendate
(rINN)

Chemical information
Dimethyl 7,7′-dimethoxy-(4,4′-bi-1,3-benzodioxole)-5,5′-dicarboxylate.
Chemical formula: C20H18O10 = 418.4.
CAS — 73536-69-3.
Pharmacopoeias.
In Chin.Profile
Bifendate is derived from schisandra. It is used in Chinese medicine for chronic hepatitis. Bifendate has been reported to reduce blood concentrations of ciclosporin.
Published January 17, 2019.