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The first cobalt-catalyzed decarboxylative acetoxylation reaction was accomplished. This methodology is applicable to a wide range of amino acids and arylacetic acids.

Asymmetric phase transfer catalysis has been recognized as an approach that is greener and more sustainable than synthetic alternatives and has evolved into one of the most practical methods in challenging enantioselective synthesis. An overview of the current status of asymmetric phase transfer catalysis in industry is presented by summarizing research progress from both journal publications and patent applications.

The silyl group -Si(SiEt3)3 is used for the first time as stable and effective protecting group in the title reactions.

A copper-catalyzed enantioselective Claisen rearrangement of easily accessible enolphosphonates using commercially available PhBOX as chiral ligand is developed.

A facile and efficient synthesis of pyrroles from readily available amino acids is described. The key step in the method is an aza-Wacker oxidative cyclization catalyzed by palladium(II)/Cu(OTf)2. A series of pyrroles were obtained by this method under mild conditions.

A novel palladium-catalyzed addition of alcohols to olefins was developed, in which a migration of double bond was involved. By this new method, a variety of allylic ethers were prepared with moderate to high yields under mild conditions.