About specifics: A method for the regiospecific synthesis of the title compounds through an unprecedented Michael addition/deacylative diazo transfer/cyclization sequence has been established. The simple and practical method can be used for the modification of primary amines including chiral α‐amines. The process involves the formation three covalent bonds and the cleavage of two covalent bonds (see scheme, Ts=4‐toluenesulfonyl).

A novel strategy to 4(3H)-quinazolinones from ketoalkynes and o-aminobenzamides through C–C triple bond fragmentation and two C–N bond formations under external oxidant and metal free conditions.

A general and efficient palladium-catalyzed oxidative cross-coupling reaction of N-tosylhydrazones with indoles providing N-vinylindoles has been developed. The reaction proceeds smoothly with various indoles and N-tosylhydrazones in a stereocontrolled manner, and a wide variety of N-vinylindoles were obtained up to 99% yields for 26 examples.

A convenient "one-pot" weak base-promoted synthesis of polysubstituted pyrroles has been developed from benzylamines and ynones. This transformation involves the Michael addition reaction and intramolecular condensation, which features high regioselectivity, high efficiency, environmental friendliness and metal free. A series of polysubstituted pyrroles were provided in up to 91% yield for 27 examples.