Why is sucralose also known as trichlorosucrose in nomenclature?

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Sucralose is also known as trichlorosucrose, but this alternate name raises questions regarding its nomenclature accuracy. The discussion highlights that the positions of the chlorine atoms are not specified in "trichlorosucrose," which can lead to confusion. Additionally, the term does not indicate the absence of hydroxyl (OH) groups on the respective carbons, which could be clarified by using the prefix "deoxy." A more precise systematic IUPAC name for sucralose is provided, emphasizing that while common names exist, they may lack a consistent logical framework. The term "trivial name" is suggested as a more appropriate descriptor for these common names.
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Why is sucralose also called trichlorosucrose? Is this alternate name correct in the nomenclature sense? Why are the positions of the chlorine atoms not indicated in “trichlorosucrose”, and why is it not indicated in this term that the molecule lacks OH groups on the respective carbons by including the term “deoxy”?

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I would say the only correct name is (according to wikipedia, but I guess it doesn't matter much) 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside - this is a systematic IUPAC name. Every other name is just a customary (or common - my English fails me here) name and looking for any logic behind is a waste of time. That is - there can be some logic, but there is no well defined, fail proof system.

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Ok, the English you're referring to would be "trivial name"? Just for crying out loud.
 
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