T3: Naming Organic Compounds Flashcards
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Meth Eth Prop But Pent Hex Hept Oct
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Meth
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Eth
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Prop
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But
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Pent
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Hex
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Hept
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Oct
Name 5 steps to naming an organic compound
- Identify and name perent chain
- Identify and name branches (if there is more than 1, place them in alphabetical order in the name)
- Number carbons in parent chain
- Add prefix di(2) tri(3) to branches if there is more than 1 branch
- Assemble name
4-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-heptane
1- position of branches
2- branches in alphabetical order
3- name of parent chain
Name the following compound
2-methylbutane
Name the following compound
4-ethylheptane
Name the following compound
3-ethyl-4-methylheptane
Name the following compound
3,4-dimethylhexane
Name the following compound
4-ethyl-2,3-dimethylheptane
Name the following compound
2-methylpentane
Name the following compound
3-ethyl-4-methylhexane
Name the following compound
2,3-dimethylbutane
Name the following compound
2-methylpentane
Name the following compound
3-ethyl-2-methylhexane
Name the following compound
2,2-dimethylpropane
Name the following compound
3,4-dimethylhexane
Name the following compound
3-ethyl-2-methylpentane
Name the following compound
2,4-dimethylpentane