1,3,4,6-Tetrakis-and 1,3,4,5,6-pentakis-acylmyoinositols are obtained by the controlled catalyzed acylation of myoinositol. The extent of the substitution depends both on the reaction conditions and the structure of the acylating agent, including steric factors. Chromic acid oxidation converts the acylmyoinositols into the corresponding 2-ketones. Under electron impact, the compounds undergo stepwise deacylation.