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Could anyone please tell me if the name propiophenone is a IUPAC systematic name? And if so why it is this way.
Is Propiophenone an IUPAC Systematic Name?
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Propiophenone is indeed an IUPAC systematic name, derived from its structure as a ketone with a propyl group attached to a phenyl group. The name follows the IUPAC nomenclature rules, where "propi-" indicates the propyl chain and "phenone" signifies the ketone functional group. This systematic naming convention ensures clarity and consistency in chemical communication.
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