.Name That Compound: IUPAC Naming Challenge

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The IUPAC name for the compound in question is 5-chloro-1,4-dimethylcyclohexene. The user initially proposed several incorrect names, including 5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohexene and 3-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohex-1-ene, but ultimately corrected their mistake by ensuring the lowest overall numbering of substituents. The discussion highlights the importance of proper nomenclature in organic chemistry and references a useful resource for further understanding of alkenes.

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What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

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I have tried: 5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohexene, 4-chloro-2,5-dimethyl-cyclohex-1-ene, and 5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohex-1-ene
 

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I'm not 100% sure, but I think it should be 3-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohex-1-ene (working anti-clockwise) to ensure the lowest overall numbering.
 
Actually it was 5-chloro-1,4-dimethylcyclohexene. I made the dumb mistake of putting 5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohexene before, which is why it was wrong. This website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/Chemistry/Rizzo/chem220a/alkenes.pdf is a good resource for this if anyone has similar questions. But thank you for your help PWiz.
 

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