The present application relates to novel 2-alkoxy-substituted dicyanopyridinesof the formula(see formula I)in which X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein, to processes forpreparation thereof, to theuse thereof for treatment and/or prevention of disorders and to the usethereof for producingmedicaments for treatment and/or prevention of disorders, preferably fortreatment and/orprevention of cardiovascular disorders.