“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
Determination of Root Word
Select the continuous chain with the maximum number of carbon atoms
Here the chain is having 3 carbon atoms, hence root word will be “Prop"
Determination of names and positions of Locants
There is no substituents in the given compound.
Determination of Suffix
As there are one functional group, the suffix will be “al”
The 2nd and 3rd positions is there. Hence it is an en.
