The isomerism of the polyspirodienone derivatives of the large-ring p-
tert-butylcalix[n]arenes (n=5,6,8) is analyzed. Mono- and polyspirodie
none calix[n]arene derivatives were prepared by mild oxidation of the
respective calix[n]arenes and the obtained products were characterized
. Reactions of the monospirodienone derivatives with hydrazines and th
eir rearrangements to xanthenocalixarenes are described.