What is the IUPAC name of ?
IUPAC 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 5 carbon atoms, hence root word will be “Prop”
Determination of names and positions of Locants
No substituent is present in the given compound.
Determination of Suffix
There is an aldehyde functional group, the suffix will be “al”
Hence, the IUPAC name of is Propanal.