88 a All new compounds showed the expected spectra and gave satisfactory elemental analyses. b Only optimum Lewis acids are listed. C Isolated yield. d Diastereomer mixture. e Hydrochloric acid (10%) was used for hydrolytic treatment. fDouble bond isomerization product. g Mixture of double bond isomers and diastereomers. h This compound was prepared in 50% yield from 2-octanone by treatment with lithium diisopropylamide ...