Gold- or platinum-catalyzed cascade processes of alkynol derivatives involving hydroalkoxylation reactions followed by Prins-type cyclizations.

An efficient method for the synthesis of [3.3.1]bicyclic compounds from easily available alkynol derivatives has been developed.

An expeditious synthesis of bruguierol A.

A very simple strategy for the construction of 2,3-benzofused 8-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives is reported.