Reaction of Diketoesters of Perfluorodicarboxylic Acids with Alkyl Ketones

Key Points

• This research explores the synthesis of diketoesters through the reaction of perfluorodicarboxylic acids with alkyl ketones.
• Reactions of dialkyl esters with alkyl ketones were conducted.
• The impact of THF on the yield of tetraketones was analyzed.
• Non-empirical MP2/6-31G* calculations were performed to examine reaction stages.
• Diketoesters were successfully synthesized from perfluorodicarboxylic acids.
• The addition of THF increased the yield of tetraketones.
• Details of the reaction mechanism were elucidated based on computational calculations.