Nitratoalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives a process for their preparation use thereof and medicaments containing them

Nitratoalkanoic acid derivatives of the general formula (I), in particular containing N-acylamino acids or N-acylpeptides, of the general formula (I) in which the symbols have the meanings mentioned in the claims. They are distinguished by advantageous physicochemical properties and good physiological tolerability for active substances already preventing known nitrate tolerance or weakening a tolerance which has already set in. The compounds are used in medicaments for the treatment of circulatory disorders, high blood pressure, cardiac insufficiency and for dilating the peripheral vessels.