Question 8
Introduction to Organic ChemistryThe IUPAC name of CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3 is:
- A.Butan-1-ol
- B.Butan-2-ol
- C.Butan-3-ol
- D.Propan-1-ol
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Butan-2-ol)
Explanation
The chain has four carbons (butane) and the OH is on carbon 2 when numbered from the nearer end, so it is butan-2-ol.