IUPAC Naming Questions-Substituents and Bonds

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The discussion focuses on the IUPAC naming conventions for organic compounds, specifically addressing the naming of molecules with both double/triple bonds and substituents. It is established that both features must be included in the name, with the double bond taking precedence in the numbering system. The correct nomenclature for the example provided is 4-methyl-1-pentene, as it adheres to the rule of assigning the lowest possible numbers to the double bond and substituent.

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Hi all, couple of questions in the Official IUPAC naming rules for organic compounds:

1. How do I name organic molecules with both double/triple bonds and substituent? Do I name Both? For ex.: 2-Methyl-4-pentene vs. 2-Methylpentene?
2. If the double/triple bond and the substituent is in the same respective positions for either direction of the numbering, which is preferred? For example, for 2-Methyl-4-pentene (not sure if this is right yet, but...), is 4-Methyl-1-Pentene more correct as it has a numbering system with overall lower numbers? (4+1<2+4)

Thank you.
 
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You must number the double bond, and the double bond has precedence when numbering. The correct name is therefore 4-methyl-1-pentene.
 

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