Fluorinated peroxides derived from hexafluoroacetone. I. Insertion of (CF3)2CO into hydroperoxides

The new fluorinated peroxides HOC(CF3)2OOH, HOC(CF3 2OOC(CF3) 2OH, and (CH3) 3COOC(CF3) 2OH have been prepared by the insertion of hexafluoroacetone into the OH bonds of hydrogen peroxide and t-butyl hydroperoxide. In addition, the alkali metal salts (HOC(CF3) 2OOM (M=Li or Na) and (CH3) 3COOC(CF3) 2ONa have been prepared by neutralization of the corresponding protonic compound with the appropriate metal hydride.