The title compound, C24H28O4, has been synthesized by the reaction of 5-methylsalicylaldehyde and 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-hexanedione in water catalyzed by triethylbenzylammonium chloride. The central pyran ring and outer cyclohexene ring of the oxanthene moiety adopt boat and half-chair conformations, respectively. The other cyclohexene ring bonded to the pyran moiety has a skew-boat form.