The present invention relates to novel 
ether compounds, compositions comprising 
ether compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose 
metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising an 
ether compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's 
Disease, 
Syndrome X, 
peroxisome proliferator activated 
receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders, 
obesity, 
pancreatitis, hypertension, renal 
disease, 
cancer, 
inflammation, and impotence. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in 
combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.