Nomenclature Flashcards
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
Pentane
7 Carbon Alkane
Heptane
9 Carbon Alkane
Nonane
10 Carbon Alkane
Decane
11 Carbon Alkane
Undecane
12 Carbon Alkane
Dodecane
13 Carbon Alkane
Tridecane
14 Carbon Alkane
Tetradecane
20 Carbon Alkane
Isocane
17 Carbon Alkane
Heptadecane
Common name?
Sec-Butyl
Common name?
tert or t-butyl
Common name?
Iso-butyl
Common name?
Iso-pentyl
Common name?
Tert or t-pentyl
Common name?
Iso-propyl
Common name?
Neo-pentyl
How to number carbon chain?
(3 steps)
- Start with the highest priority group as the lowest #
- The preferred chain will have more substituents.
- The chain with lower number substituents is preferred.
How are substituents written in the name?
Substituents are written before the parent name in alphabetical order. Regardless of the carbon numbering.
What separates numbers from numbers, and numbers from the wording in chemical names?
separated from # with: ,
(Ex: 2,2,2)
Wording separated from numbers with: -
(Ex 2,2-dimethyl…)