Discover the Difference Between 1,3-Butene and Butene Today!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the nomenclature of organic compounds, specifically focusing on the differences between 1,3-butene and butadiene, as well as the correct use of prefixes in naming compounds with multiple double bonds. The scope includes conceptual clarification and technical explanation related to organic chemistry nomenclature.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether a compound is 1,3-butene or just butene.
  • Another participant asserts that the compound in question is actually 1,3-butadiene.
  • A participant proposes that compounds with two double bonds should use the prefix "di-" in their names.
  • One participant corrects the previous claim, stating that the correct IUPAC name is but-1,3-diene, while expressing uncertainty about their expertise in organic nomenclature.
  • Another participant confirms the use of "ene" instead of "ede" for compounds with double bonds.
  • There is a repeated emphasis on the correct placement of the prefix "di-" before "ene" in the naming convention.
  • A later reply indicates a realization of the correct nomenclature after the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the correct nomenclature and the use of prefixes, indicating that the discussion remains somewhat contested and unresolved regarding the specifics of naming conventions.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions made about nomenclature rules and the participants' varying levels of expertise in organic chemistry.

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Is this

1,3 -butene?

or just plain butene?

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It is actually 1,3-butadiene
 
So if there is two double bonds its di-"prefix"-ede ?
 
It is diene, no idea what you wrote - seems completely unrelated.

Technically correct IUPAC name is probably but-1,3-diene, but I am not going to pretend I am expert on organic nomenclature.
 
phee said:
So if there is two double bonds its di-"prefix"-ede ?

That is correct, 'ene' though, not 'ede'
 
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phee said:
So if there is two double bonds its di-"prefix"-ede ?

gabriels-horn said:
That is correct, 'ene' though, not 'ede'

Somehow I fail to see "prefix" between di and ene.
 
Borek said:
Somehow I fail to see "prefix" between di and ene.

Yea completely fell asleep on that reply, prefix before diene.
 
Thanks, I understand now
 

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