Synthesis of para-substituted 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlorobicyclo-[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-dien-2-ylmethyl benzoates

[4 + 2]-Cycloaddition of hexachlorocyclopentadiene to para -substituted prop-2-yn-1-yl benzoates gave the corresponding 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlorobicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-dien-2-ylmethyl benzoates. The structure of the adducts was confirmed by independent synthesis, esterification of para -substituted benzoic acids with 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlorobicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-dien-2-ylmethanol.