Crystallization of 1,4-bis(1,3-dioxo-2-indenylidene)cyclohexane from toluene and dichloromethane solutions afforded yellow photochromic and orange non-photochromic crystals, respectively. In situRaman spectroscopy of the photochromic form revealed the presence of an enol form. Both forms undergo sublimation assisted dehydrogenation under aerobic conditions.