Abstract: The subject matter described herein is directed to ferroportin inhibitor compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical salts thereof, methods of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of administering the compounds for prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, particularly iron overload states, such as thalassemia, sickle cell disease and hemochromatosis, and also kidney injuries.