Correspondence on "Beyond the Dimer and Trimer: Tetraspiro[2.1.2 5 .1.2 9 .1.2 13 .1 3 ]hexadecane-1,3,5,7-tetraone - the Cyclic Tetramer of Carbonylcyclopropane".

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name given in the title is incorrect. The correct IUPAC name for this molecule is tetraspiro[2.1.2 5 .1.2 9 .1.2 13 .1 3 ]hexadecane-4,8,12,16-tetraone. The incorrect name given in the title, unfortunately, makes the carbon atom hexavalent at two different (3 and 5) positions. In addition, the two other keto groups (at positions 1 and 7) would appear on two of the cyclopropane rings if one adopts to the incorrect name. Nevertheless, this wrong name is a good example to discuss the importance of IUPAC nomenclature in the classroom with students.