Pd(II)-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling of oxamic acids with potassium phenyltrifluoroborates under mild conditions.

A novel Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling of oxamic acids with potassium phenyltrifluoroborates has been realized under mild reaction conditions. This method provides an efficient access to N-mono- or N,N-disubstituted benzamides and benzoates.