1,3-Bis((1s,4S)-4-hydroxycyclohexyl)urea is an intermediate for the synthesis of N1,N3-Bis(descyclohexyl) N1,N3-Bis(trans-4-Hydroxy-Cyclohexyl) Daprodustat (D193370), which is a metabolite of Daprodustat (D193368). Daprodustat is a novel HIF (Hypoxia inducible factor)-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor.