Questions: What is the name of the compound shown here? Enter the name of the compound.

Transcript text: What is the name of the compound shown here? Enter the name of the compound.

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Find the longest carbon chain

The longest continuous carbon chain contains six carbons. This gives us the parent name _hexane_.

Step 2: Identify and number substituents

There are three substituents: two methyl groups and one sulfanyl group. Numbering the chain from left to right gives the sulfanyl group the lowest possible number (4). The methyl groups are on carbons 2, 3, and 5.

Step 3: Construct the name

Substituents are listed alphabetically. Since there are three methyl groups, the prefix _trimethyl_ is used, and the locations of all three are given. The sulfanyl group (-SH) is named as a _mercapto_ substituent. Therefore, the full name of the compound is 2,3,5-trimethyl-4-mercaptohexane.

Final Answer: 2,3,5-trimethyl-4-mercaptohexane

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