1&8 GwmsuyLamm,1989 a mixture of 69 and the isomeric A4-10—octa1in; the axial position of chlorotitanium alkoxide can favor an intramolecular transfer of chloride and explains the stereochemistry of 14. HO CF3 @ In this way, functionalized mono and bicyclic six—membered ring compounds bearing a CF3 group are available. An extension of this reaction to obtain other polycyclic compounds is now under investigation. We are grateful to Professor Takeshi Nakai for good criticisms. ...