Chapter 4, Problem 4.39P

Give the IUPAC name for each compound.

a. h. k.

b. l.

c. ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{C(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{2}}{\text{C(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ i. m.

d. ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{C(CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)CH(CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{)}_2$

e. ${{\text{(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_3{\text{CCH(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$

f. ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)CH(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)CH(CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}){({\text{CH}}_{\text{2}})}_3{\text{CH}}_3$ j. n.

g. ${{\text{(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{4}}\text{C}$

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $5-\text{ethyl}-3-\text{methyloctane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 1

The longest carbon chain has eight carbon atoms. The root word used for eight carbon atoms is oct and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One methyl substituent is attached to the third carbon atom and one ethyl substituent is attached to fifth carbon atom Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $5-\text{ethyl}-3-\text{methyloctane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $5-\text{ethyl}-3-\text{methyloctane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $3,3,6-\text{triethyl}-7-\text{methyldecane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 2

The longest carbon chain has nine carbon atoms. The root word used for nine carbon atoms is dec and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One methyl substituents is attached to the seventh carbon atom and two ethyl substituents are attached to third carbon atom and one ethyl substituent is attached to sixth carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $3,3,6-\text{triethyl}-7-\text{methyldecane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $3,3,6-\text{triethyl}-7-\text{methyldecane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{3, 3, 3, 4-tetramethylheptane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 3

The longest carbon chain has seven carbon atoms. The root word used for seven carbon atoms is hep and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. Two methyl substituents are attached to the third carbon atom and two methyl substituents are attached to fourth carbon atom and one ethyl substituent is attached to sixth carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $\text{3, 3, 3, 4-tetramethylheptane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{3, 3, 3, 4-tetramethylheptane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{3, 3-diethyl-4-methyl-5-propyloctane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 4

The longest carbon chain has eight carbon atoms. The root word used for eight carbon atoms is oct and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. Two ethyl substituents are attached to third carbon atom, one methyl substituent is attached to the fourth carbon atom and one propyl substituent is attached to fifth carbon atom Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $\text{3, 3-diethyl-4-methyl-5-propyloctane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $5-\text{ethyl}-3-\text{methyloctane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{3, 3-diethyl-4-methylheptane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 5

The longest carbon chain has seven carbon atoms. The root word used for seven carbon atoms is hep and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. Two ethyl substituents are attached to third carbon atom and one methyl substituent is attached to the fourth carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $\text{3, 3-diethyl-4-methylheptane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{3, 3-diethyl-4-methylheptane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(f)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $3,4-\text{dimethyl}-5-\text{propylnonane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 6

The longest carbon chain has nine carbon atoms. The root word used for eight carbon atoms is non and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One methyl substituent is attached to third and fourth carbon atom, and one propyl substituent is attached to fifth position. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $3,4-\text{dimethyl}-5-\text{propylnonane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $3,4-\text{dimethyl}-5-\text{propylnonane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(g)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{4, 4-dipropylheptane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 7

The longest carbon chain has seven carbon atoms. The root word used for seven carbon atoms is hep and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. Two propyl substituents are attached to fourth carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $\text{4, 4-dipropylheptane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{4, 4-dipropylheptane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(h)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $6-\text{isopropyl}-3-\text{methyldecane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 8

The number of carbon atoms present in longest carbon chain is shown below.

Figure 9

The longest carbon chain has ten carbon atoms. The root word used for ten carbon atoms is dec and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One isopropyl substituents is attached to the sixth carbon atom and one methyl substituent is attached to third position. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $6-\text{isopropyl}-3-\text{methyldecane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $6-\text{isopropyl}-3-\text{methyldecane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(i)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $8-\text{ethyl}-4-\text{isopropyl}-2,6-\text{dimethyldecane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 10

The number of carbon atoms present in longest carbon chain of the given compound is shown below.

Figure 11

The longest carbon chain has ten carbon atoms. The root word used for ten carbon atoms is dec and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One isopropyl substituent is attached to the fourth carbon atom; two methyl substituents are attached to the second and sixth carbon atom, and one ethyl group is present at eighth carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $8-\text{ethyl}-4-\text{isopropyl}-2,6-\text{dimethyldecane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $8-\text{ethyl}-4-\text{isopropyl}-2,6-\text{dimethyldecane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(j)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{4-isopropyloctane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 12

The longest carbon chain has eight carbon atoms. The root word used for eight carbon atoms is oct and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One isopropyl substituent is attached to the fourth carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $\text{4-isopropyloctane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{4-isopropyloctane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(k)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{2, 2, 5-trimethylheptane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 13

The longest carbon chain has seven carbon atoms. The root word used for seven carbon atoms is hep and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. Two methyl substituents are attached to second carbon atom and one methyl substituent is attached to fifth carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $\text{2, 2, 5-trimethylheptane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $\text{2, 2, 5-trimethylheptane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(l)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $3-\text{cyclobutylpentane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 14

The number of carbon atoms present in longest carbon chain of the given compound is shown below.

Figure 15

The longest carbon chain has five carbon atoms. The root word used for five carbon atoms is pent and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One cyclobutyl substituents is attached to the third carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $3-\text{cyclobutylpentane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $3-\text{cyclobutylpentane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(m)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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

Rules for writing IUPAC name from structural formula are:

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $1-\left(\sec -\text{butyl}\right)-2-\text{isopropylcyclopentane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 16

The number of carbon atoms present in longest carbon chain of the given compound is shown below.

Figure 17

The longest carbon chain has five carbon atoms. The root word used for five carbon atoms is pent and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One isopropyl substituents is attached to the second carbon atom and one secondary butyl substituent is attached to first carbon atom. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $1-\left(\sec -\text{butyl}\right)-2-\text{isopropylcyclopentane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $1-\left(\sec -\text{butyl}\right)-2-\text{isopropylcyclopentane}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(n)

Interpretation: The IUPAC name for the given compound is to be stated.

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 IUPAC name from structural formula are

1. First identify the longest carbon chain.

2. The next step is to identify the groups attached to the longest chain.

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

4. Use prefix di, tri, tetra if same type of substituent is present.

5. Name the substituents in alphabetical order.

Answer to Problem 4.39P

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $1-\text{isobutyl}-3-\text{isopropylcyclohexane}$.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is,

Figure 18

The number of carbon atoms present in longest carbon chain of the given compound is shown below.

Figure 19

The longest carbon chain has six carbon atoms. The root word used for six carbon atoms is hex and the suffix used for $\text{C}-\text{C}$ linkage is –ane. The hydrocarbons that are attached to the longest chain are called substituents and they are written as prefix in alphabetical order. One isobutyl substituents is attached to the first carbon atom and one isopropyl substituent is attached to third position. Thus, the IUPAC name of the given structure is $1-\text{isobutyl}-3-\text{isopropylcyclohexane}$.

Conclusion

The IUPAC name for the given compound is $1-\text{isobutyl}-3-\text{isopropylcyclohexane}$.