How Do You Name a Nonane with an Isopropyl and Methyl Branch?

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The main chain of the compound is identified as nonane, with a branched structure that includes an isopropyl group and a methyl group. The correct naming convention involves using IUPAC nomenclature, where the branch is treated as a substituent. The suggested name is 5-(1,2-Dimethylpropyl)-nonane, indicating the position and type of the branches. There is some uncertainty about the naming, but the consensus leans towards using the systematic approach rather than common names. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of following IUPAC rules for accurate chemical nomenclature.
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i really don't know where to start on this one. I know the main chain is nonane. The branch looks like isopropyl with a methy on it. However i don't think that's the right answer. All help is greatly apreciated!
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Have you learned how to name complex branches (sub-branching)? The carbon attached to the chain is by definition, atom 1, for the branch. Then you name the branch like it's a compound, but then change the -ane to -yl. Put the whole thing in parentheses, and now it's a substituent.
 
I would guess 5-1,2 MethylPropa-nonane, but I am not sure

I know the branch is 1,2-MethylPropane.

I would write it as follows:
CH_3(CH_2)_3C(R)(CH_2)_3CH_3

5-R-Nonane. ( i think there is an alternative name, but I've definatley used Nonane before.

R=CH_3(CH)_2(CH_3)_2

1,2-Methyl-Propane

So combining the two, 5-1,2-MethylPropa-nonane, is my best guess :s

EDIT: THat should be 1,2-DimethylPropane branch, making it 4-1,2-DiMethylPropyl-nonane
 
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well i guess the answer would be 4 -(2,3 di methyl) butyl nonane
 
apparently the above answers arent corect. ANyone else klnow if that chain is some special group with its own name?
 
no that branched group does not have a 'common' name - you would use normal IUPAC nomenclature
5-(1,2 dimethyl)propyl - nonane
 
It is 5-1,2-DiMethylPropyl-Nonane:

Top of page 75: http://www.iupac.org/publications/books/principles/principles_of_nomenclature.pdf#search=%224-1%2C2-dimethylpropyl-nonane%22

You can prob just type the empirical formula into a chemical catalogue and slect the one you want.
 
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