Crystal structure of (1R,2S,4R,7R,8S,9R)-3,3-dichloro-8,9-epoxy-4,8,12,12-tetramethyltricyclo[5.5.0.02,4]dodecane

International audienceThe title compound, C16H24Cl2O, is built up from two fused six- and seven-membered rings which bear a dichlorocyclopropane group and an epoxy group, respectively. In the molecule, the six-membered ring adopts an envelope configuration with the C atom linking the epoxy ring at the flap, while the seven-membered ring adopts a boat-sofa conformation