This specification discloses FABP inhibitor compounds and their use in pharmaceutical compositions for treating diseases that highly express any of these FABPs, including cancers, particularly triple-negative
breast cancer (TNBC), and other pro-inflammatory diseases, including cardiovascular diseases,
obesity or
obesity-related disorders, diabetes,
dyslipidemia,
impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting blood glucose,
vitiligo,
psoriasis, autoimmune disorders, pain, and
dementia. This specification also discloses methods for preparing the disclosed compounds.