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

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The discussion clarifies the chemical nomenclature of 1,3-butadiene, emphasizing that the correct IUPAC name is but-1,3-diene due to its two double bonds. Participants debate the appropriate use of prefixes in naming, specifically distinguishing between "di-" and "ene." There is a consensus that "ene" is the correct suffix for compounds with double bonds, while "ede" is incorrect. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate terminology in organic chemistry. Overall, the thread serves as a resource for understanding the naming conventions of butadiene and similar compounds.
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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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