Question

CH3-CH3-C-C2H5-COOH what is the IUPAC name​

Answer 1

Explanation:

IUPAC name of CH

3

−CH(C

2

H

5

)−CH

2

−CH(OH)−CH

3

is 4-methyl -2- hexanol.

The parent compound contains a 6 C atom chain and a hydroxyl group. Hence, it is a derivative of hexanol. The hydroxyl group is present on the second C atom and methyl substituent is present on the fourth C atom.

Note: The longest chain of C atoms containing the −OH group is selected as the parent alkane and numbered from the end closer to −OH group.