The present application relates to alkyl carboxylic acids of the formula (I):(see formula I)wherein A, L, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The application alsorelates to a method forproducing same, to the use thereof for treating and/or preventing disease, andto the usethereof for formulating pharmaceutical products for treating and/or preventingdisease, inparticular for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular conditions.