IUPAC Name of C₄H₁₀ | 2-methylpropane
What is the IUPAC name of C₄H₁₀?
The IUPAC name of C₄H₁₀ is 2-methylpropane. It is a alkane with a 3-carbon parent chain (propane) with a methyl at position 2 substituent.
| Formula | C₄H₁₀ |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylpropane |
| Compound Class | Alkane |
| Parent Chain | propane (3 carbons) |
| Substituents | methyl at C2 |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Step 1: Identify the Parent Chain
The longest continuous carbon chain in C₄H₁₀ contains 3 carbon atoms, giving the parent name propane.
Step 2: Number and Name Substituents
Number the parent chain so that substituents receive the lowest possible locants. 2-methylpropane has one substituent:
- methyl at carbon 2
Step 3: Assemble the IUPAC Name
Combine the substituent locants and names (in alphabetical order) as prefixes to the parent chain name. If two or more identical substituents are present, use the multiplying prefixes di-, tri-, tetra-, etc. The complete IUPAC name is 2-methylpropane.
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