Unsaturated beta-diketones with CH3, CF3, and C6H5 groups were synthesized
by condensation of unsaturated esters with ketones. The fraction of the eno
l form of beta-diketones was determined and their radical homo- and copolym
erization reactions were studied. Styrene and methyl methacrylate copolymer
s containing beta-dicarbonyl fragments were prepared, which can be used as
highly efficient reagents for luminescence determination of europium.