The title compound, C23H34O6, a ring D lactone, has two acetoxy groups in p
ositions 3 alpha and 4 beta. All ring junctions are trans which results in
a planar molecule. The two acetoxy groups have different behaviour, one of
them being disordered and exhibiting double-bond delocalization. The ordere
d acetoxy group is involved in two weak intramolecular C-H ... O bonds.