IUPAC Name of C₁₀H₂₂ | 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane
What is the IUPAC name of C₁₀H₂₂?
The IUPAC name of C₁₀H₂₂ is 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane. It is a alkane with a 7-carbon parent chain (heptane) with substituents: ethyl at position 3, methyl at position 2.
| Formula | C₁₀H₂₂ |
| IUPAC Name | 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane |
| Compound Class | Alkane |
| Parent Chain | heptane (7 carbons) |
| Substituents | ethyl at C3, methyl at C2 |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
Step 1: Identify the Parent Chain
The longest continuous carbon chain in C₁₀H₂₂ contains 7 carbon atoms, giving the parent name heptane.
Step 2: Number and Name Substituents
Number the parent chain so that substituents receive the lowest possible locants. 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane has 2 substituents:
- ethyl at carbon 3
- 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 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane.
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