Synthesis of δ-Oxo-1,1-bis(triflyl)alkanes and Their Acidities

Abstract

The reaction of 1,1-bis(triflyl)ethylene generated in situ with enolizable carbonyls yielded δ-oxo-1,1-bis(triflyl)alkane derivatives. Their acidities in both the gas and solution phases were determined.

Keywords

• carbon acid
• triflyl group
• gas phase acidity
• pKa