SUMMARY
The molecule 1‐(3‐nitrophenyl)ethanol is named with ethanol as the parent chain due to its higher priority over the phenyl group. The presence of the hydroxyl (OH) group on the ethyl portion of the molecule establishes its precedence in nomenclature. If the hydroxyl group is replaced with a hydrogen atom, the compound transforms into 3-ethyl nitromethane, while removing a carbon from the ethyl group results in 3-nitrotoluene. This illustrates the significance of functional groups in determining the parent chain in organic chemistry nomenclature.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of IUPAC nomenclature rules
- Familiarity with functional groups in organic compounds
- Knowledge of the significance of priority in naming organic molecules
- Basic concepts of aromatic compounds and their derivatives
NEXT STEPS
- Study IUPAC nomenclature for complex organic molecules
- Learn about functional group priority in organic chemistry
- Explore the properties and reactions of aromatic compounds
- Investigate the structural differences between ethanol and its derivatives
USEFUL FOR
Chemistry students, organic chemists, and anyone interested in mastering organic compound nomenclature and functional group analysis.