Chapter 21, Problem 62E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The IUPAC name of the below given compound is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The steps to write the IUPAC name of an organic compound are as follows:

1. Identify the longest carbon chain and number the carbon atoms such that the functional group get the lowest locant number.

2. Specify the position of a functional group/substituent by the number of the carbon atom to which the substituent is bond.

3. The functional group of alcohol is $-\text{OH}$. The general format to name the substituted alcohol is as follows:

$\text{Substitutent numer}-\text{Alkane prefix}+\text{ol}$