Monocyclic Hydrocarbons ACD/Name

Rule A-12. Substituted Aromatic Compounds

12.1 - The following names for monocyclic substituted aromatic hydro carbons are
retained:

Examples to Rule A-12.1

12.2 - Other monocyclic substituted aromatic hydrocarbons are named as derivatives of

benzene or of one of the compounds listed in Part .1 of this rule. However, if the
substituent introduced into such a compound is identical with one already present in that
compound, then the substituted compound is named as a derivative of benzene (see Rule
61.4).

12.3 - The position of substituents is indicated by numbers except that o- (ortho), m-

(meta) and p- (para) may be used in place of 1,2-, 1,3-, and 1,4-, respectively, when only
two substituents are present. The lowest numbers possible are given to substituents,
choice between alternatives being governed by Rule A-2 so far as applicable except that
when names are based on those of compounds listed in Part .1 of this rule the first priority
for lowest numbers is given to the substituent(s) already present in those compounds.
 Examples to Rule A-12.3

12.4 - The generic name of monocyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is "arene".

See Recommendations'93 R-9.1, Table 19(a)

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