The title tricyclic compound was obtained by photo-oxygenation of bis(
5-formylfurfuryl) ether, followed by a dehydration reaction. The compo
und appears as a trans isomer, with respect to the relative positions
of the lactonic rings to the dioxane ring, which remains chair shaped.
Such a trans configuration has been found previously in anemonin, whe
re the two lactonic rings are trans with respect to the cyclobutane ri
ng.