Naming Organic Compounds

Question 1

What are the stems for the number of carbon atoms in a carbon chain, from 1 - 6

Answer 1

1 - meth
2 - eth
3 - prop
4 - but
5 - pent
6 - hex

Question 2

What is the suffix fro carboxylic acids?

Answer 2

—oic acid
E.g
Ethanoic acid

Question 3

What is the prefix and suffix for esters

Answer 3

Prefix: alkyl— (—yl)
Suffix: —anote
E.g.
Ethyl ethanoate

Question 4

If there is more than 1 functional group use what suffixes for 2, 3, 4 groups

Answer 4

2: di-
3: tri-
4: tetra-

Question 5

Name CH2CHCH2CH3
And think of displayed formula

Answer 5

H H H H
I I I I
C = C — C —C —H
I I I
H H H

4 carbons —> ‘but—‘
Funtional group : C=C —> alkene —> ‘—ene”
Group 1 has C=C
but-1-ene

Question 6

Name and draw display formula of :
CH3 CH2 CH2 OH

Answer 6

H H H
I I I
H — C — C — C — OH
I I I
H H H

3 carbon chain long —> prop
Functional group —> —OH : alchohol —> ‘—ol’
Carbon 1 has OH
Prop-1-ol