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Organic Chemistry Nomenclature

IUPAC naming rules for organic compounds taught in a college organic chemistry sequence.

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What is the suffix for alkanes (single-bond hydrocarbons)?
-ane
What is the suffix for alkenes (one double bond)?
-ene
What is the suffix for alkynes (one triple bond)?
-yne
What is the suffix for alcohols?
-ol
What is the suffix for aldehydes?
-al
What is the suffix for ketones?
-one
What is the suffix for carboxylic acids?
-oic acid
What is the suffix for esters?
-oate
What is the suffix for primary amines?
-amine
What is the suffix for compounds with two double bonds?
-diene
Define the parent chain in IUPAC nomenclature.
The longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the molecule.
Define a substituent in IUPAC nomenclature.
An atom or group of atoms attached to the parent chain.
What carbon prefix is used for a 1-carbon chain?
meth-
What carbon prefix is used for a 2-carbon chain?
eth-
What carbon prefix is used for a 3-carbon chain?
prop-

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