The present invention describes a novel method for producing haloketones.

The present invention relates to novel compounds containing fluorinated end groups, to the use thereof as surface-active substances, and to compositions comprising these compounds.

Disclosed are compounds and methods for solubilizing polymers and oligomers. The compounds have the formula: ##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1, Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are defined herein.

Disclosed are compounds and methods for solubilizing polymers and oligomers. The compounds have the formula: ##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1, Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2 are defined herein.