Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated 4,5-Disubstituted γ-Lactones via Ring-Closing Metathesis Catalyzed by the First-Generation Grubbs' Catalyst

Kinetic Evaluation of Ligand Hemilability in Transition Metal Complexes

Hydration of terminal alkynes to aldehydes in aqueous micellar solutions by ruthenium(II) catalysis; first anti-Markovnikov addition of water to propargylic alcohols

Rate Studies and Mechanism of Ring-Closing Olefin Metathesis Catalyzed by Cationic Ruthenium Allenylidene Arene Complexes

Selective Dimerization of Arylalkynes to (E)-1,4-Diaryl Enynes Catalyzed by the [Ru(p-cymene)Cl₂]₂/Acetic Acid System under Phosphine-Free Conditions

Formation of a Cyclobutylidene Ring: Intramolecular [2 + 2] Cycloaddition of Allyl and Vinylidene CC Bonds under Mild Conditions