What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

A) 3-methyl-5-pentanol
B) 3-methylpentanol
C) 3-methyl-1-pentanol
D) 3-methyl-6-hexanol
E) 3-methyl-1-hexanol

Question

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

A) 3-methyl-5-pentanol 
B) 3-methylpentanol 
C) 3-methyl-1-pentanol 
D) 3-methyl-6-hexanol 
E) 3-methyl-1-hexanol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The molecule contains a five-carbon chain with a methyl group on the third carbon. The longest continuous chain of carbon atoms is five, so the parent name is pentanol. The methyl group is located on the third carbon atom, so the name is 3-methyl-1-pentanol.

What Is the IUPAC Name for This Compound