Conversion of Alkynes into α,α-Dichloro Ketones and α,α-Dichlorodimethyl Ketals Using Trichloroisocyanuric Acid

Abstract

Abstract Trichloroisocyanuric acid reacts with alkynes in the presence of water in acetone or acetonitrile to form α,α-dichloro ketones and in methanol to form α,α-dichlorodimethyl ketals.