What is the IUPAC Name for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester?

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In summary, the chemical formula for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester is C5H10O2. Its IUPAC name is ethyl methanoate and it is named by identifying the longest carbon chain and assigning numbers to the substituents. The molar mass of Ethyl-Methyl-Ester is 102.13 g/mol and its structural formula is CH3COOCH2CH3.
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Good question :grumpy:

I think 1-ethoxypropane is the IUPAC name, but organic nomenclature is not my forte.
 

1. What is the chemical formula for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester?

The chemical formula for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester is C5H10O2.

2. What is the IUPAC name for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester?

The IUPAC name for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester is ethyl methanoate.

3. How is Ethyl-Methyl-Ester named according to the IUPAC system?

Ethyl-Methyl-Ester is named by first identifying the longest carbon chain in the molecule, which in this case is five carbons. The substituents (methyl and ethyl groups) are then named and assigned a number based on their position on the carbon chain. The ester functional group is named as "methanoate" and is placed at the end of the name.

4. What is the molar mass of Ethyl-Methyl-Ester?

The molar mass of Ethyl-Methyl-Ester is 102.13 g/mol.

5. What is the structural formula for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester?

The structural formula for Ethyl-Methyl-Ester is CH3COOCH2CH3.

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