Question

What is the IUPAC name of ${\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COOC}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5$?

Answer 1

IUPAC Nomenclature

• "In order to clearly identify the compound, a systematic method of naming has been developed and is known as the IUPAC (Internation Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) system of nomenclature."

Rules of IUPAC nomenclature

• The structure is as follows,
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Determination of Root Word

Select the continuous chain with the maximum number of carbon atoms

Here the chain is having 2 carbon atoms, hence root word will be “ethyl”

Determination of Suffix

For the ester, the functional group alkyl alkanoate is used.

• Hence, the IUPAC name of ${\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COOC}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5$ is Ethyl ethanoate or ethyl acetate.