T6: IUPAC Nomenclature (Intro to Organic Chem) Flashcards
Number of C atoms in chain = 1
Prefix =
Meth…
Number of C atoms in chain = 2
Prefix =
Eth…
Number of C atoms in chain = 3
Prefix =
Prop…
Number of C atoms in chain = 4
Prefix =
But…
Number of C atoms in chain = 5
Prefix =
Pent…
Number of C atoms in chain = 6
Prefix =
Hex…
Number of C atoms in chain = 7
Prefix =
Hept…
Number of C atoms in chain = 8
Prefix =
Oct…
Number of C atoms in chain = 9
Prefix =
Non…
Number of C atoms in chain = 10
Prefix =
Dec…
Functional group = alkane C-C
Suffix =
…ane
Functional group = alkene C=C
Suffix =
…ene
Functional group = alcohol OH
Suffix =
…ol
Branched Molecules
Number of C atoms in Side chain = 1
Structural formula =
Name =
CH3
Methyl
Branched Molecules
Number of C atoms in Side chain = 2
Structural formula =
Name =
CH2CH3
Ethyl
Branched Molecules
Number of C atoms in Side chain = 3
Structural formula =
Name =
CH2CH2CH3
Propyl