The crystal structure of vulgarone B (2,6,6,11-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0(
2,8)]undec-10-en-9-one), a carbocyclic sesquiterpene with the formula C15H2
2O, is reported. All intramolecular geometric parameters are as expected. T
he molecule contains a four-membered ring, in which all atoms are stereogen
ic. The 1,3 and 2,4 atoms of this cyclobutane are bridgehead C atoms which
form part of six-membered and seven-membered rings.