-          Biomimetic cyclizations, including epoxy terpenoid cyclizations catalysed by titanocene chloride.

-          Selective functionalizations of terpenes.

-          Coupling reactions of halogen derivatives catalysed by transition metals.

-          Synthesis and use of o-methylquinones in hetero Diels-Alder reactions for the synthesis of chromium derivatives.

-          Chemoselective interconversions of functional groups.