IUPAC Name of C₆H₁₄ | 3-methylpentane
What is the IUPAC name of C₆H₁₄?
The IUPAC name of C₆H₁₄ is 3-methylpentane. It is a alkane with a 5-carbon parent chain (pentane) with a methyl at position 3 substituent.
| Formula | C₆H₁₄ |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methylpentane |
| Compound Class | Alkane |
| Parent Chain | pentane (5 carbons) |
| Substituents | methyl at C3 |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Step 1: Identify the Parent Chain
The longest continuous carbon chain in C₆H₁₄ contains 5 carbon atoms, giving the parent name pentane.
Step 2: Number and Name Substituents
Number the parent chain so that substituents receive the lowest possible locants. 3-methylpentane has one substituent:
- methyl at carbon 3
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-methylpentane.
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