A simple synthesis of bis-annulated bicyclo[2.2.2]octenones containing a β,γ-enone chromophore and photochemical reactions: a new entry into angular tetraquinane and other polycyclic systems

Synthesis of endotetracyclo[5.5.2.0.2,608,12]tetradeca-3(4),8(12)-dien-13-one from 5-indanol and photoreactions in singlet and triplet excited state leading to complex polycyclic systems is reported. Crystal structure of 14-spiroepoxyendotetracyclo[5.5.2.0.2,608,12] tetradeca-3(4),8(12)-dien-13-one is also reported.