Naming Alkanols (Alcohols) |
Key Concepts
- functional group -OH
- number longest carbon chain that includes OH group and gives the lowest combination of numbers
| 1 OH group = alkanol |
| 2 OH group = alkanediol |
| 3 OH group = alkanetriol |
- name branches as for branched chain alkanes
- Isomers of alkanols are classified depending on the location of the -OH functional group
| Classification |
(o) |
General Formula |
Location of -OH group |
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| Primary |
1o |
R-OH |
terminal carbon atom |
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| Secondary |
2o |
R2-CHOH |
carbon atom is bonded to 2 other carbon atoms |
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| Tertiary |
3o |
R3-C-OH |
carbon atom is bonded to 3 other carbon atoms |
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| Summary of Nomenclature
Naming Straight Chain Alkanes
Naming Branched Chain Alkanes
Naming Simple Alkenes
Naming Simple Alkynes
Naming Structural Isomers of Alkanes
Naming Structural Isomers of Alkenes
Naming Haloalkanes
Carboxylic (alkanoic) Acids
Amines
Functional Groups
Hydration of Alkenes to Alkanols
Oxidation of Alkanols
Preparation and Naming of Esters (Esterification)
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