Chapter 10, Problem 10.9P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structure corresponding to $\left(2Z,6E\right)-3-\text{ethyl}-7-\text{methyldeca}-2,6-\text{dien}-1-\text{ol}$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The systematic naming of organic compound is given by IUPAC. The naming of organic compound is done such that the structure of organic compound is correctly interpreted from the name.

Rules for writing structural formula from IUPAC are:

1. First identify the word root for the given compound.

2. The suffix used in the compound like –ene.

3. Identify the position, location, and number of the substituent bonded to the carbon chain.

The use of prefix E or Z depends upon the location of the higher priority groups. When two higher priority groups are present on the opposite side then it is an $E$ isomer, whereas when two higher priority groups are present on the same side then it is a $Z$ isomer. The priority order depends upon the atomic number of the elements.