cyclization reaction was found to depend remarkably upon the reaction temperature and the 85–94% of E-stereoselectivity was attained at −78 °C. By the method, the ochtodane derivatives with the sulfur- or oxygen-functional groups on the C(6)-position were obtained. Synthetic applications of the ochtodane type compounds (12) and (19) to the aldehyde component (4) of the pheromone of the male boll weevils and