The structures of 1).0(4,9).0(4,14).0(9,13)]pentadeca-5,7-dien-3-one a
nd 11).04,9.-0(4,14).0(9,13)]pentadeca-5,7-dien-3-one are reported. In
each structure the cyclohexadiene ring is planar. Bonding geometries
are similar to those found in other cage structures, except for elonga
tions of the C4-C9 propellane-type bonds due to the fusion of the dien
e rings. A slight flattening of the boat conformations of the unbridge
d six-membered rings is observed in the acetals relative to the parent
dione.