ISSN:
0030-493X
Keywords:
Chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The ionic fragmentation of twelve partially fluorinated β-diketones, RCOCH2COCF3 was studied with a medium resolution mass spectrometer. In addition to the anticipated fragmentation by β-cleavage, a number of interesting rearrangements are observed. [CF3COCH2CO]+., an ion common to all of the compounds investigated, decomposes predominantly by elimination of HF. When R is an alkyl group containing hydrogen γ to the adgacent carbonyl, the McLafferty rearrangement occurs. The [RCOCH2CO]+.ion eliminates neutral RH when R is phenyl, thienyl, or cyclopropyl. An intense metastable peak, absent when R is an alkyl substituent, accompanies the rearrangement in these three compounds. A number of fragments characteristic of the R substituent are also observed in many cases. This is interpreted as indicating a considerable degree of charge localization on the R moiety.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oms.1210050302
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