What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?
A) methylisopropylamine
B) isopropylmethylamine
C) N-methyl-2-propanamine
D) none of these

Question

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound? 
A) methylisopropylamine 
B) isopropylmethylamine 
C) N-methyl-2-propanamine 
D) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to IUPAC nomenclature rules, when a substituent is a lower alkyl group (such as methyl or ethyl), it is named before the parent chain. Therefore, in this compound, the methyl group is named first, followed by the parent chain (which is a secondary amine with an isopropyl group attached to the nitrogen). The correct name is N-methyl-2-propanamine. Option A and B are incorrect because the order of naming is wrong.

What Is the IUPAC Name of the Following Compound