Chapter F, Problem F.4P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The correct IUPAC name for shikimic acid is to be written.

Concept introduction:

To write the IUPAC name, the highest priority functional group is identified first and its suffix is added to a root. Then, other lower priority functional groups or substituents are written as prefix with a locant number. When the highest priority functional group is directly attached to the ring, both the ring and the functional group are incorporated in the root. If a molecule has asymmetric carbon(s), then its stereochemistry must be included in the IUPAC name.