Ring Cleavage of Cyclic 2-Nitroketones by KF Catalyst: A General Synthesis of ω-Nitroacids and ω-Nitroesters

Abstract
Preparation of ω-nitroacids and ω-nitroesters has been achieved by ring cleavage of 2-nitrocycloalkanones, under basic condition (KF), in water (THF solution) or alcohol.