A series of novel, potent PPARα/γ dual agonists were synthesized and appraised. The most potent analogue, compound 2b demonstrated EC50 value of 0.012±0.002 and 0.032±0.01 μM, respectively, for hPPARα and hPPARγ in transactivation assay. Additionally, compound 2b demonstrated good glucose and lipid lowering effect in genetic diabetic (db/db) mice.