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Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is
CH.dbd.CY--C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CHX wherein X and Y are different and
each is of the formula ##STR2## wherein R' and R" independently are
H or alkyl of C.sub.1-6 and R.sub.1 includes all possible geometric
isomers are demonstrated effective in treating inflammation, both
topically and internally. The mechanism appears to be the
inhibition of phospholipase A.sub.2 enzymes.