Sulfonylation of arenes with sulfonamides

In the presence of triflic anhydride, sulfonylation of arenes with sulfonamides proceeded smoothly in Cl2CHCHCl2 at 80-140 °C, which gave rise to the desired products in good to excellent yields.

In the presence of triflic anhydride, sulfonylation of arenes with sulfonamides proceeded smoothly in Cl2CHCHCl2 at 80-140 °C, which gave rise to the desired products in good to excellent yields.