HEC96719 is a selective and orally active tricyclic farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist with EC50 values of 1.37 and 1.55 nM by time-resolved fluorescence energy transfer (TR-FRET) and luciferase reporter assays, respectively. HEC96719 significantly improves non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis with favorable tissue distribution in liver and intestine. HEC96719 can be used for the research of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.