Biaryl Ketones by Suzuki–Miyaura Cross‐Coupling of Organotrifluoroborates and Acyl Chlorides

A procedure for the synthesis of biaryl ketones by a palladium‐catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross‐coupling reaction between phenyltrifluoroborates and benzoyl chlorides is described. Organotrifluoroborates are unique to other cross‐coupling reagents as they have a high functional‐group tolerance and are moisture‐stable. Moderate to excellent yields were obtained for all substrates tested.