Basic steps for nomenclature

CH3

Root: butan
Prefix: 2-methyl
Suffix: 1-ol

2-methyl butan1-ol
Step 1:
Find the longest chain of carbons; does the chain have a single, double or triple
bond? ROOT
Step 2:
Number the carbon chain starting at the end closest to the first side chain or
functional group
Step 3:
Name the substituents and put them into alphabetical order. PREFIX
Step 4:
Does the chain have a functional group? SUFFIX
1

Meth

Eth

Prop

But

Pent

Hex

Hept

Oct

Non

10

Dec