Question

The correct IUPAC name for $C{H}_2=CHC{H}_{2}NHC{H}_3$ is

• A. Allyl methylamine
• B. $2-$amino$-4-$pentene
• C. $4-$aminopent$-1-$ene
• D. N-methylprop$-2-$en$-1-$amine

Answer 1

The correct option is D N-methylprop$-2-$en$-1-$amine

IUPAC nomenclature of amines

• In the IUPAC system, primary amines are named as alkanamines. The name is derived by replacement of ‘e’ of alkane by the word amine.
• If the compound contains a double bond along with the amino group, then it is named as alkenamine.
• Substituents are named as prefixes in alphabetical order.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

Also, Option (A) is the common name of the given compound.