Synthesis of ,-Dichloroketones through Sequential Reaction of Decarboxylative Coupling and Chlorination

2,2-Dichloro-1,2-diarylethanones were synthesized from diarylalkynes and trichloroisocyanuric acid. The reaction was conducted in CH3CN/H2O at room temperature for 12 h. In addition, the desired 2,2-dichloro-1,2-diarylethanones could be prepared from aryl bromides and propiolic acid through sequential Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative coupling and chlorination. This method showed moderate to good yields and good tolerance toward functional groups such as chlorides, bromides, aldehydes, and ketones.