A very efficient protocol enabling catalytic decarboxylation of a wide range of 2-alkynoic acids is described. The reaction conditions and the scope of the process are examined. The method is further utilized in a model decarboxylative coupling.
A very efficient protocol enabling catalytic decarboxylation of a wide range of 2-alkynoic acids is described. The reaction conditions and the scope of the process are examined. The method is further utilized in a model decarboxylative coupling.