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22. Organic Chemistry
Naming Alcohols
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Provide the formal name for the following alcohol.
A
3-isopropyl-4,5,6-trimethyloctanol
B
2-isopropyl-1,3,4,5-tetramethylheptanol
C
3-isopropyl-4,5,6-trimethyl-2-octanol
D
6-isopropyl-3,4,5-trimethyl-2-octanol
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Identify the longest carbon chain that includes the hydroxyl group (-OH). This chain will determine the base name of the alcohol.
Number the carbon atoms in the longest chain starting from the end nearest to the hydroxyl group to give the lowest possible number to the -OH group.
Identify and name the substituents (alkyl groups) attached to the main carbon chain. In this case, look for isopropyl and methyl groups.
Assign a number to each substituent based on its position on the main carbon chain, ensuring that the numbers are as low as possible.
Combine the names of the substituents with the base name of the alcohol, arranging them alphabetically and using the appropriate numbering to indicate their positions.
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