1.Identify the Longest Carbon Chain: Find the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms (the parent chain) in the molecule.
2. Number the Carbon Atoms: Number the carbon atoms in the parent chain starting from the end nearest to a substituent or functional group. This ensures the lowest possible numbers for substituents.
3. Name Substituents: Identify and name any substituent groups attached to the parent chain. Use prefixes like "methyl," "ethyl," "chloro," etc., to indicate these groups. Number them based on their positions in the parent chain.
4. Indicate Multiple Bonds: Use the prefixes "ene" for double bonds and "yne" for triple bonds. Indicate the position of multiple bonds by specifying the carbon atom numbers involved.
5. Include Functional Groups: If the molecule contains functional groups, name them according to their priority.
6. Use Hyphens and Commas: Separate numbers by hyphens when indicating the position of substituents or multiple bonds. Use commas to separate numbers when there are multiple substituents of the same kind.
7. Alphabetize Substituents: List substituents in alphabetical order when naming a compound. Ignore prefixes like "di-" or "tri-" when alphabetizing.
8. Remove Spaces: Do not include spaces in the compound name. Use hyphens to separate words within the name.
9. Use Numerical Prefixes: Use numerical prefixes like "di-" (2), "tri-" (3), "tetra-" (4), etc., to indicate the number of identical substituents or functional groups.
10. Name Cyclic Compounds: For cyclic compounds, identify the ring and its substituents, following the same rules for naming substituents and numbering the carbons in the ring.
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