Recent Advances in Transition Metal Catalyzed Decarboxylative Cross‐Coupling Reaction

Abstract Transition metal catalyzed decarboxylative cross‐coupling reactions that generate C–C bonds and C−heteroatom bonds have become useful methods to synthesize several value‐added organic molecules. Decarboxylative cross‐couplings establish profitable replacements to conventional cross‐coupling or addition reactions involving organometallic reagents. The key factor in the extensive implementation of these methods has been the endured development of consistent and flexible transition metal catalysts that function under operationally simple, user‐friendly conditions. This review focuses on recent advances (from 2015 to till date) and discoveries on these reactions with interest on the mechanistic aspects of the reactions.